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Visible Leader Podcast(Eng) Stoyan Yankov | Episode 13 | The Visible Leader PodcastIn this episode, we’re joined by Stoyan Yankov – a global productivity coach, keynote speaker, and one of the most practical voices when it comes to building high-performing teams.Stoyan has worked with over 550 teams across 35+ countries, helping them cut through the noise, clarify priorities, and actually get things done. He’s the co-author of two bestselling books, PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success and PERFORM in Times of Crisis, where he lays out a framework that goes way beyond hacks—think culture, clarity, and consistent execution.But there’s more to Stoyan than strategy fram...2025-07-061h 13
People Strategy ForumStoyan Yankov - PERFORM In Times Of Crisis: How To Lead When Things Get ToughTrue leadership is tested in crisis, not in comfort. In this episode, Stoyan `Yankov, productivity coach, speaker, and bestselling author of PERFORM in Times of Crisis, shares practical strategies for leading effectively when everything feels uncertain. Drawing from his experience working with over 300 companies across 35+ countries, Stoyan reveals how to keep teams resilient, manage emotional temperatures, and make decisive moves under pressure. He also explores how great leaders build a culture of preparedness, select the right people for high-pressure environments, and turn setbacks into strategic opportunities. Whether you’re leading a business, a team, or yourself, these insights will he...2025-02-2242 min
Productivity MasteryCelebrating 200 episodes! | Productivity Mastery #200🎉 Productivity Mastery Podcast Hits 200 Episodes! 🎉For the first time ever, Stoyan will step into the guest seat, and be interviewed by none other than Katie Stoddart who was the guest on the very first episode.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Listen to this episode and discover:✨ Reflections on the most me...2024-12-071h 09
Productivity Mastery[BONUS EPISODE] PERFORM in Times of Crisis - Book Review | Productivity Mastery #198Get a copy of our book PERFORM in Times of Crisis here: https://www.amazon.com/PERFORM-Times-Crisis-things-tough-ebook/dp/B0D8GPWTJWIn "PERFORM in Times of Crisis," co-authors Cristobal Alonso and Stoyan Yankov deliver a timely sequel to their original PERFORM book, specifically tailored to help leaders navigate the unpredictable landscape of today's business environment. As we step into 2024, CEOs and startup founders continue to face a barrage of external and internal crises – from global pandemics and geopolitical conflicts to funding challenges and talent retention issues.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇S...2024-12-051h 15
Perception Paradox with Zivi EinE22: Mastering Productivity: Stoyan Yankov's (Un)sexy Secrets to SuccessJoin us in this episode of Perception Paradox as we dive into the world of productivity with Stoyan Yankov. Discover the "unsexy" secrets that drive success and explore practical strategies to enhance your performance. Stoyan shares his journey, insights on maintaining energy and passion, and his bold transition into authorship, all while emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and growth.
Key Points:
Stoyan's journey in mastering productivity.
Practical strategies for enhancing performance.
Maintaining energy and passion in professional life.
Transitioning into the role of an author.
The significance of continuous learning and professional development.
2024-06-101h 16
Genius Leadership: Overcoming Everything PodcastLife Is Like a Movie - with Stoyan YankovWhat is common between a banker, a film producer, and a performance coach? The answer is my today's guest, Stoyan Yankov. Stoyan has lived all these roles, and the learnings from his journey are profound. I invited Stoyan to talk about his book PERFORM - The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success, but I had no clue I would want to dive so deep into his personal journey.
In this episode, you will hear about:
the way to get Stoyan to do the most unusual for him things (that sometimes change his life)
the best way to g...2024-01-1759 min
workshops work252 - Lessons from a movie producer on facilitating events with Stoyan YankovAnd, action! This week, Stoyan Yankov takes us on a journey from behind the clapperboard to discuss the fascinating symmetries between movie production and facilitation.The world of cinema can be unpredictable, filled with plot twists, creative agendas and diverse characters, and when the metaphorical smoke-machine breaks, it requires a sixth sense for when to keep the camera rolling, and when to end scene.Stoyan joins us with all the learnings, stories and curiosities he’s collected in his back pocket from his career to date - from movie producer, to facilitator and talented TedX sp...2024-01-171h 08
Hacking Your Leadership PodcastGuest Roundtable: Stoyan YankovLorenzo hosts a conversation with Stoyan Yankov, the acclaimed host of the Productivity Mastery podcast and co-author of The Unsexy Truth About Startup Success. In this episode, we will dive deep into Stoyan's unique P.E.R.F.O.R.M. acronym - Purpose and Values, Effective Planning, Roles and Responsibilities, Focus and Execution, Optimal Energy, Robust Communication, and Mental Toughness. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoyanyankov/https://www.linkedin.com/company/productivity-mastery/https://www.youtube.com/@Stoyan_Yankov#leadership #podcast #productivity #mastery #hackingyourleadershipBecome a supporter of this podcast...2023-10-1834 min
No BS Sales School5 Step Sales Process with Guest Stoyan YankovIn today's episode, we welcomed special guest, Stoyan Yankov, about time management for sales people. While we don't often bring on guests, Stoyan is a global speaker, productivity and performance coach, fellow podcaster, and author, who specializes in coaching entrepreneurs and helping companies create more productive and mindful environments. For more on Stoyan, listen to the episode and subscribe to his podcast, Productivity Mastery.You can connect with Stoyan here:Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/
2023-10-0540 min
🎙 Tech Excellence PodcastBringing the future into present: Effective Planning for Startups and Tech Leaders with Stoyan Yankov
In today's episode of Tech Excellence Podcast, we are talking to Stoyan Yankov, an entrepreneur, coach, keynote speaker, co-author, experienced in mentoring over 200 teams in 25+ countires to create more productive and mindful team culture. Check the Productivity Mastery podcast by Stoyan: https://lnkd.in/dgwrXJXK
Learn more about PERFORM: https://lnkd.in/dGgrevZ2
2023-10-0348 min
Executive Health and Life196. From Movie Producer to Speaking With 300+ Companies: Stoyan Yankov on The Unsexy Truth About SuccessWhat is the real truth about success? There are multiple identities and pathways to “success.” But one thing is for certain, it doesn’t look like the highlight reels you see on social media.
Coming from a small town, my guest, Stoyan Yankov learned from an early age that hard work, consistency, and education were vital stepping stones for success.
Raised in a post-communistic environment in Sliven, Bulgaria, Stoyan’s upbringing shaped a mindset that thrives on perseverance, community, and ambition.
And it’s with that in mind, in this conversation, we’re exploring th...2023-09-291h 05
Deep LeadershipHow to Increase Leadership Performance with Stoyan YankovToday, I’m joined by Stoyan Yankov, and we're talking about How to Increase Leadership Performance. Stoyan is a former movie producer, turned productivity & performance coach, and professional speaker. He has helped over 450 companies across the globe boost their performance and establish a better culture. He is the co-author of PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success. Stoyan is also the host of the popular podcast Productivity Mastery. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn how we can better PERFORM as leaders.Show resources:PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success2023-08-2448 min
Being Human#263 Lessons In Productivity From The Startup World - with Stoyan Yankov> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/
This week I speak with Stoyan Yankov, productivity and performance coach and author of PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth About (Startup) Success.
Stoyan has a fantastic life story to share. Starting in his native Bulgaria and pursuing a finance degree in Denmark, he discovered a passion for filmmaking that saw him eventually work as a producer for more than 500 films. Then the epiphany happened. When delivering a speech, he realised a person's life could truly be changed with a one-hour speech. After that, he quit...2023-07-171h 09
Productivity MasteryLeading from the heart & boosting your (team) performance with Mark Crowley | Productivity Mastery #149In episode #149 we welcomed Mark C. Crowley, the author of “Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century".
Listen to this episode and learn:💡How to get over the feelings of "not good enough" and create a new, more empowering story about yourself💡What does it mean to "lead from the heart" and why is it, not just the right thing to do, but also effective in today's business world?💡How to balance "mind" and "heart" and create a culture of peak performance?And also tons of great stories and examples fr...2023-05-251h 05
Productivity MasteryPersonal productivity lessons by a creative executive with Melissa Rosenthal | Productivity Mastery #148In episode #148 we welcomed Melissa Rosenthal, CCO at ClickUp.Melissa came back to the podcast after her first appearance in 2020.Listen to this episode and learn:💡How Melissa organizes her schedule as an executive?💡What leadership lessons she learned from working closely with 3 very different CEOs?💡How to build a productive and creative team culture?About our guest:Melissa Rosenthal is a highly accomplished and innovative creative professional, with extensive experience in the media industry. She is widely recognized for her exceptional talent in developing and executing creative strategies that captivate audiences and drive...2023-05-221h 06
Productivity MasterySelf-Confidence and High-Performance : Productivity Mastery #136 with Dr. Ivan JosephTune in LIVE for the very first episode of 2023!
Stoyan's guest is Dr. Ivan Joseph. You might have seen his TEDx talk: "The Skill of Self-Confidence: with over 26 million views, that was named by Forbes as one of the 10 Best TED Talks for Graduates on the Meaning of Life 🍎
Dr. Ivan Joseph is the Vice President, Student Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University known for its exceptional student experience.
He is also:
✅ an internationally renowned speaker
✅ bestselling author
✅ award-winning performance coach
✅ in-demand consultant
✅ prominent edu...2023-01-0858 min
Innovators Can LaughHow to move faster towards your Goals with Startup Mentor Stoyan YankovSend us a textImagine you are the main character of your own movie. But not just the main actor. You’re also the producer and director of this movie. Close your eyes and visualize how you would tell this story.Will it be filled with adventure and suspense?Would your story be uplifting or depressing?Would your story have the power to change lives?This is the power that Stoyan Yankov instills in others. A master coach, speaker, and au...2022-11-0341 min
The Bear Necessities of EntrepreneurshipEp 70: Why Entrepreneurship Isn't Sexy w/ Stoyan YankovShow SummaryThis episode of #TBNE features the Co-Author of ‘PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success’ and the Host of Productivity Mastery Podcast, Stoyan Yankov. Stoyan is a Productive Coach and Global Keynote Speaker who is passionate about helping current and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to scale with productivity and focus.We get deep on topics around how to be productive, why entrepreneurship isn’t sexy, and some key tips and tricks to grow. This was a fun episode as we did an early morning back-to-back recording of The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship and Produc...2022-08-2641 min
Productivity Mastery[bonus] Why Caring for People is Good for Your Company: Keynote by Stoyan Yankov at PODIM 2022In this special bonus episode on the Productivity Mastery podcast, Stoyan Yankov presents the keynote titled "Why Caring for People is Good for Your Company" from his participation at the PODIM Conference (2022) in Maribor, Slovenia.
Podim is a nonprofit platform founded in 1980 to change attitudes towards innovation. Based in Slovenia, Podim has evolved into the most influential startup & tech event in the CEE region, where innovation meets business opportunities and capital, as well as knowledge and experience. It is a key regional platform for enabling learning and networking in the most valuable and time-efficient way. Podim aims a...2022-07-2123 min
People Strategy ForumThe 7 Pillars Of Building A Strong Team Culture With Stoyan YankovAs entrepreneurs and leaders, we want to make a difference in our organizations and the world. But, how can we create an environment where people can grow and thrive? What are ways we can pay attention to our team consistently? Let’s listen to this episode as we sit down for a conversation with Stoyan Yankov to talk about the seven pillars of building a strong team culture. Stoyan is a productivity coach on a mission to help business leaders accelerate team performance and shape strong culture while enjoying happy lives. Today, he shares valuable insights on the importance of t...2022-07-2150 min
Productivity Mastery[bonus] Leadership Strengths and Shortcomings in the Balkans: The Leaders Who Care - Episode #79 with Jakob ModéerIn this special bonus episode on Productivity Mastery, Stoyan Yankov, the co-founder and co-host of The Leaders Who Care podcast and community platform, interviews Jakob Modéer, Regional Manager of the Swiss Entrepreneurship Program.
Tune in and discover:
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the Balkan region from the Western perspective,
✔️ The role of culture in the country’s economy,
✔️ Why an economic system would need plurality,
✔️ Using the entrepreneurship as a vessel to massively help,
✔️ How to practically support less developed countries, and more!
Swedish by origin, American/British...2022-06-221h 02
Productivity MasteryThe First Bulgarian Unicorn: Productivity Mastery #102 with Hristo BorisovIn episode #102 of Productivity Mastery, we welcomed Hristo Borisov, the co-founder and CEO of the first-ever Bulgarian Unicorn-status company! Starting a business in this part of Europe can be quite challenging, which has made Hristo’s success even more impressive (by the way, he is on the cover of the Forbes magazine at the time of the podcast recording).
In his conversation with Stoyan, Hristo shared with us a broad range of lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, fascinating stories that lead him to success, and various principles of day-to-day work, including:
💡 Hiring the top 1% of your co...2022-04-061h 02
Productivity MasteryMindful Productivity & Technology Mindset: Productivity Mastery #99 with German CoppolaFor episode #99 of the Productivity Mastery podcast, we welcomed the amazing German Coppola, who is also one of the contributors to PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth About Startup Success. German shared an impressive amount of valuable productivity tips, including:
💡 How to practice Mindful productivity,
💡 3 Powerful Productivity Tools,
💡 How to use your phone more productively,
💡 A morning routine for self-awareness, and much more!
German Coppola is the CEO and founder of Yumiwi, an event automatization platform that is helping organizations and brands capture, clean, and integrate event data so that brands can make better...2022-03-141h 08
Productivity Mastery[bonus] Investing in Positive Impact to Solve the World’s Biggest Problems: The Leaders Who Care - Episode #54 with Nina HeirIn this special bonus episode on Productivity Mastery, Stoyan Yankov, the co-founder and co-host of The Leaders Who Care podcast and community platform, interviews Nina Heir, CEO and Partner at Katapult Accelerator, Katapult Climate, and Katapult Africa.
Tune in and discover:
✔️ The future of Impact entrepreneurship,
✔️ Finding a balance between being professional and vulnerable,
✔️ Building a culture of trust and openness,
✔️ How taking care of others requires taking care of yourself first, and much more!
Nina is CEO and Partner at Katapult Accelerator, a globally leading impact tech accelerator hea...2022-03-101h 02
The Nick Elston ShowThe Nick Elston Show - 4.0 - Episode 1 - Stoyan YankovHey everyone and welcome to The Nick Elston Show!Nick Elston is a leading Inspirational Speaker, Transformational Speaking Coach & Founder of Forging People - empowering, inspiring and educating people to step up, find their voice & truly be heard in life, in education, in leadership, in influencing & in business. (www.nickelston.com)The Nick Elston Show brings you the people who inspire, motivate, educate & engage in all walks of life - sharing their insights & experiences honestly, unfiltered & off script!This week, in the 1st episode of Season 4, Nick speaks to the fantastic Stoyan Yankov...2022-01-2443 min
Productivity Mastery[bonus] The Culture of Giving: The Leaders Who Care - Episode #44 with Masami SatoIn this special bonus episode on Productivity Mastery, Stoyan Yankov, the co-founder and co-host of The Leaders Who Care podcast and community platform, interviews Masami Sato - Founder and CEO of B1G1 (Buy1Give1).
In this episode:
✔️ What makes Japanese companies the most sustainable in the world,
✔️ Reevaluating consumerism lifestyle and focusing on giving vs taking,
✔️ Why "thinking small" can create a much bigger impact,
✔️ How to build a team of truly caring people,
✔️ Practical steps to create a giving culture in any business, and so much more!
Ma...2022-01-041h 00
Productivity Mastery[keynote] The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success: Productivity Mastery #83 with Stoyan YankovWe all love to hear stories about successful companies and the next unicorn that has emerged in the region. We go out and tell everyone how “cool” it is to be an entrepreneur and post about it on every possible social media account.
Let's take a pause! And let's have a real talk! Entrepreneurship is not only "sunshine and roses." It takes relentless commitment, and often the journey is much harder than we expect. What does it really take to build a long-term successful company? What mindset, strategies, and unsexy habits are required to grow a peak-performing team...2021-11-1242 min
Startup Playground PodcastMastering your Productivity Game in 2020, with Stoyan Yankov l 023One of the greatest American entrepreneurs, animators, voice actors and film producers Walt Disney once said: "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing". Let this message serve as a push for those who still haven't started on their entrepreneurial journey. Therefore, for this season's final episode of the Startup Playground Podcast, you will have the chance to hear how to be more productive in the year 2020 from a very uplifting personality- a former movie producer who turned into a productivity coach & professional speaker - Stoyan Yankov.
HOW BEING MORE PRODUCTIVE CAN HELP Y...2021-09-261h 08
Patrick Hamilton Walsh25. Talking Talent with Stoyan Yankov, Productivity Coach, Co-author of PERFORM and European leader in Virtual Workshops and CoachingStoyan Yankov is a guy that can effortlessly work at the highest level as a Productivity Coach, Co-author the great business book 'PERFORM' and become one of Europes leading voices in Virtual Workshops and Coaching
About Stoyan
I’m a productivity coach on a mission to help business leaders & entrepreneurs to:
1) Accelerate their personal & team performance
2) Shape a strong culture in their organization
3) Enjoy a more mindful and happier life
I’ve worked with 200+ teams in 25+ countries.
LIST OF KEY CLIENTS
🏢 Companies
Hewlett Packard...2021-07-021h 09
Productivity MasteryThe Power of Goal-Mapping: Productivity Mastery #65 with Brian MayneTune in and buckle up - this will be a ride!
Meet Brian Mayne - the creator of the Goal Mapping, Life Mapping, and Self Mapping personal development systems, and the Seven Magic Keys development program for children. Brian Mayne’s Goal Mapping, a world-leading achievement system, is a unique whole-brain approach to setting goals that powerfully helps people achieve their desires.
When Brian’s family business failed during the UK recession of the late 1980s, he lost what seemed like everything: his income, his home, and his marriage. He was 29 years old, £1 million in debt...2021-04-301h 08
Productivity Mastery[bonus] How to Build a Winning Team: The Leaders Who Care - Episode #31 with Robyn BenincasaIn this special bonus episode on Productivity Mastery, Stoyan Yankov, as the co-founder of The Leaders Who Care, welcomes on The Leaders Who Care podcast Robyn Benincasa, a two-time World Champion Adventure racer, Firefighter and Keynote speaker.
Tune in and:
✔️ Dig into the meaning and the true components of TEAMWORK,
✔️ Discover what wonders a truly resilient and purpose-driven team can achieve,
✔️ Hear from the expert in resilience how to endure this difficult time and find strength within, and much more!
When the challenges are steep and the competition fierce, Robyn Beninc...2021-04-281h 02
Productivity MasteryThe ONE Thing to Succeed in Anything: Productivity Mastery #62 with Jay PapasanJay Papasan [Pap-uh-zahn] is a bestselling author that serves as the vice president of learning for Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. He is also vice president of KellerINK, and co owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas.
In 2003 he co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, a million-copy bestseller, alongside Gary Keller and Dave Jenks. After landing a formula for providing insight and easy to follow strategies for success, the group maintained their momentum and strung together a series of books that found their w...2021-04-1654 min
Productivity MasteryEffective [Virtual] Meetings: Productivity Mastery #61 with Austin NicholasHow effective and purposeful are your meetings?
Austin Nicholas has been serving as a ‘trust architect' for the likes of Google, Booking.com, & Nestle since 2005. He specializes in providing the tools & training for teams to conduct remote meetings with purpose, based on the book he authored ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Focused Meetings'. Austin enables companies to adapt to the virtual flexible working environment, whilst maintaining productivity, by ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
Austin presents on a range of topics, often building further on the 7 Habits of Highly Focused Meetings he has explored in h...2021-04-151h 03
Productivity MasteryCulture First: Why it Matters: Productivity Mastery #60 with David BizerIn the times of #WFH, why is company culture so critical?
David Bizer is the Founder and CEO of Talent Fountain, a boutique consulting firm focused on talent acquisition, talent management, and startup culture. His experience originates at the very epicenter of web technology, starting his career at Netscape working with Marc Andreessen and the team which essentially launched the internet to the masses.
David was the first recruiter at Google in Europe, building out the organization from 100 to over 5000 employees in 7 years. Since 2010, he has collaborated with over 100 emerging startups throughout Europe to scale...2021-04-081h 07
Productivity MasteryWinning the Battle with Yourself: Coffee & Productivity #50 with Corey MorrisMeet Corey Morris, an American-born, Denmark-based ultrarunner, who moonlights as the Chief Marketing Officer of Unity Studios. Since 2015, his love for running has pushed him to explore new physical and mental limits - all in the pursuit of his annual running goals.
From the outrageous idea of running 52 half marathons in 52 weeks to a grueling 100K on a 5K loop, his meticulous research, planning and "get sh*t done" mentality has enabled him to pursue the extraordinary while balancing the roles of husband, dad, business leader, and friend.
Tune in!2021-02-251h 03
Productivity MasteryPERFORM Panel Discussions #7 on Mental Toughness: How to Navigate Stress and Lead Your Team Through UncertaintyThis time, the topic is #MentalToughness.
Meet the great line-up of this episode's panelists:
Luis Villa Del Campo is an expert in designing human experiences, creating innovative services, and helping to transform the organization's culture and processes. During the last 10 years, Luis has worked in Strategy & Design in Fjord and Accenture. Over the years, he has set up service offerings, methods, and tools and built and managed well-respected design teams able to work in complex and critical business environments.
Andrew Tarvin, the Humor Engineer whose TEDx talk has been watched by more than 7...2021-02-231h 04
Productivity Mastery[bonus] Getting Things Done: The Leaders Who Care - Episode #21 with David AllenIn this very special episode from The Leaders Who Care podcast, Stoyan Yankov, Co-Founder of The Leaders Who Care and Productivity Coach, interviews David Allen - Productivity Guru and Creator of the "GTD" methodology.
One of the world’s most influential thinkers on productivity, David’s 35 years experience as a management consultant and executive coach have earned him worldwide recognition.
His bestselling book, the groundbreaking “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity”, has sold millions and been published in thirty languages; and the “GTD” methodology it describes has become a global phenomenon, being taught by training...2021-02-171h 03
Productivity MasteryPERFORM Panel Discussions #6 on Robust Communication: How to Create a Culture of Full AlignmentThis time, the topic is Robust Communication!
I am excited for moderating another panel with a great line-up, including:
Daniel Ackermann, the CEO of Degordian - an independent digital production & marketing agency based in Zagreb Daniel co-founded back in 2009. Today, it’s one of the largest digital marketing agencies in the region. Daniel considers employee satisfaction to be the cornerstone of every successful enterprise, which is why he is so proud of being recognized as a five-time “Best Employer” in Croatia. Daniel also co-founded two sister companies, Mediatoolkit and Bornfight. Together with Degordian, the group now ma...2021-02-161h 04
Productivity MasteryPERFORM Panel Discussions #5 on Optimal Energy: How to Make Wellbeing Your Top PriorityThis time, the topic is #OptimalEnergy
Meet our great line-up:
Chris Robins - Chief Customer Officer (and CEO) of Tele2 in Estonia. Chris is a passionate leader of values-based challenger organizations, with a particular focus on customer-centricity, communication and psychology. Chris has lived and worked in 7 countries across North America and Europe, and have covered 13 countries in the scope of the roles of a CMO, CCO, CEO and EIEIO.
Radha Patel - an international health expert, yoga teacher since the age of 16, and founder of TOGA. TOGA programs combine the holistic benefits of...2021-02-091h 04
Productivity MasteryManaging your Energy while Building a Successful Business: Coffee & Productivity #49 with Lydia HurlbutLydia Hurlbut is CEO and co-founder of Hurlbut Visuals, a company dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized education and mentoring to filmmakers around the world. She has been in a business partnership with her husband Shane Hurlbut, ASC, since 2009, creating content for their online publication, Hurlbut Academy.
In 2014, Lydia created Shane’s Inner Circle, a membership community committed to boosting film expertise and productivity with courses on lighting, lensing, composition, theory, storytelling with emotion, and leadership. This diverse online educational platform expanded in 2019 to the Hurlbut Academy, designed for rapid career growth, leveraged learning, and networking.
Wh...2021-02-041h 12
Productivity MasteryPERFORM Panel Discussions #4 on Focus & Execution: How to Lead Your Team to Get the Right Things DoneListen to another exciting #PERFORM Panel Discussion powered by ThePerformBook.com
This time, the topic is #FocusAndExecution.
I am excited about moderating another panel with a great line-up, including:
Hovhannes Avoyan, the founder & CEO of PicsArt, the world’s largest creative platform and social editing app with 150 million monthly active creators. The company is backed by Sequoia Capital, Insight Venture Partners, DCM and Siguler Guff and employs more than 500 people. Avoyan brings more than 25 years of experience in computer programming and global business management. Prior to PicsArt, Avoyan founded five other startups, all of...2021-02-021h 07
Productivity MasteryPERFORM Panel Discussions #3 on Roles & Responsibilities: How to Ensure Clarity and Ownership in Your Team#PERFORM Panel Discussion powered by ThePerformBook.com
This time, topic #3 is Roles & Responsibilities!
The panel:
Cristobal Alonso, an experienced serial entrepreneur (3x CEO), serial early-stage investor (150+ investments), and global executive (leading teams and projects up to 500 people). Cristobal leads as CEO, “el Patron” of Startup Wise Guys. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and is serving as Spain's INSEAD Alumni Association President and President of INSEAD Global Entrepreneurship Club.
Viktoriya Blazheva, an FVP in a leading bank, responsible for its communications strategy, events management, corporate culture, brand management, online communications, sustainability and...2021-01-261h 09
Productivity MasteryGrowth Hacking for Startups: Coffee & Productivity #48 with Patrick CollinsMeet Patrick Collins - Founder of Prospect Labs, a LinkedIn lead Generation software and the Head of Growth at Startup Wise Guys, Europes largest B2B accelerator.
Tune in to hear us talk about the business growth and best practices to accelerate a startup!2021-01-211h 08
Productivity MasteryPERFORM Panel Discussions #2 on Effective Planning: How to Set Goals and Focus on What Matters Most#PERFORM Panel Discussion #2 powered by ThePerformBook.com!
This time the topic is #EffectivePlanning. My co-author Cristobal Alonso and I invited 2 successful founders from #NewEurope that were also featured in the book to explore it together in-depth.
➡ How often and how to set company goals and what methods are better than others?
➡ How to master your own self-management as a founder, while having to wear many hats?
➡ How to create a culture where the team grows ownership to prioritize and focus on what matters most?
The Panel:
Cristobal Alonso...2021-01-191h 04
Productivity MasteryPERFORM Panel Discussions #1 on Purpose & Values: How to Build a Strong Culture in Your StartupLearn more and get a copy of the book at:
https://www.theperformbook.com/
#𝟭 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘 & 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦:
➡ Why is it important for a startup (and any other team) to build a strong culture?
➡ When should founders start to have conversations about it?
➡ What tools and practices work and do not work so well?
Participants:
Cristobal Alonso, an experienced serial entrepreneur (3x CEO), serial early-stage investor (150+ investments), and global executive (leading teams and projects up to 500 people). Cristobal leads as CEO, “el Patron” of Startup Wise Guys. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and is serving as...2021-01-121h 07
Productivity MasteryTrends in Coaching During and Post a Global Pandemic: Coffee & Productivity #47 with Alina TrigubenkoMeet Alina Trigubenko - the founder of awarenow and a coach who specializes in working with individual coaches and large-scale organizations such as schools, agencies, and governments. Over the years, Alina has helped hundreds of coaches and organizations to scale and build long-lasting communities. She has worked with schools, agencies, governments, and independent coaches.
Alina is also a certified Senior Executive Coach who specializes in working with entrepreneurs, senior executives, boards of directors, and management committees.
You can download a valuable e-book by Alina about Trends, Tricks & Tips for Coaches to Thrive in 2021 for free...2021-01-081h 06
Productivity MasteryThe Journey of Growing a Global Startup from Denmark: Coffee & Productivity #46 with Anders ThomsenMeet Anders Thomsen - CEO & CTO of NoMoreHours which he co-founded almost 5 years ago with his longtime friends Lasse and Rune. Besides being a self-taught programmer, Anders has a background in management consulting (McKinsey & Co) and Private Equity (CataCap). Anders also holds a degree in Finance from Aarhus University.
Tune in and hear us talk about Anders' journey, takeaways and advice in growing a global startup from Denmark!
Tune in!2021-01-051h 08
The Leaders Who CareProductivity As a Tool for Mindful Living: Episode #14 with Stoyan YankovIn this episode, Marian M.P. Temelkov, Global CEO at Dynamis Group, welcomes on the podcast Stoyan Yankov - Productivity & Performance Coach.
Meet Stoyan Yankov - a renowned expert in productivity & performance, global keynote speaker, and the co-author of PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success. He is a serial entrepreneur with a background in video and movie production, premium event experiences and business networks. His coaching journey began back in 2014, after completing comprehensive coaching training in London. Since then, Stoyan has worked with hundreds of clients, both – individually and in a team setup.
Stoyan is...2020-12-291h 04
Productivity MasteryC-Suite Minimalism for Victories in Work and Life: Coffee & Productivity #45 with Viktoriya BlazhevaMeet my podcast guest - Viktoriya Blazheva. Viktoriya wears many hats: she is FVP in a leading bank, responsible for its communications strategy, events management, corporate culture, brand management, online communications, sustainability and CSR strategy, sponsorship, and donations, executive, internal and external communications. She has also assumed additional responsibilities as the leader of the local roll-out of a new initiative of the bank – social impact banking. Among Viktoriya’s other hats are several board memberships in professional organizations and NGOs such as Trust for social achievement, Harvard Club of Bulgaria, etc. She is also a lecturer on corporate communications at t...2020-12-151h 05
Productivity MasteryWhy Well-being Should Be Your Number One Priority: Coffee & Productivity #44 with Artem SpiroMeet Artem Spiro, a well-being lifestyle influencer, biohacker, certified nutritionist, chef, and professional airline pilot: all in one! Artem keeps himself busy, healthy, and active by being also a co-owner of the flight experience center «TFT.aero» in Dubai, a co-founder at SPIROCOOKING — FoodTech project where they reimagine people's eating habits at a fundamental level and teach the world that food is healing and a source of health, energy and longevity, but that's not all!
Artem is also running a personalized modern digital guide to well-being and holistic health where he is a co-founder at Spiro Health, and in a...2020-12-081h 14
Productivity MasteryBoosting Team Communication with Measurable Practices: Coffee & Productivity #43 with Mihail StefanovMeet Mihail Stefanov - a communications advisor and trainer with more than 13 years of experience in the field. Mihail has successfully trained and consulted the teams of many leading corporations and nonprofits, including Mtel (A1), Postbank, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Kamenitza, Graffiti BBDO, SoftUni, Overgaz, America for Bulgaria Foundation, and Bulgarian Donors Forum, among many others.
Tune in!2020-12-031h 03
Productivity MasteryBiohacking Strategies to Improve Your Life Quality: Coffee & Productivity #42 with Eliza VinokurovaMeet Eliza Vinokurova - a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) specialist, the observer of meditation from the point of view of science (the effects of meditation on the brain: neural, biological, and behavioral changes), popularizer of the modern approach of meditation as a wellness practice, biohacker practitioner. Eliza is a co-founder of the marketing agency A23 (since 2005, RU), organizer of the international conference on continuing education “ED summit: Lifelong Learning”, and the lecturer of the "Biohacker's practical course" in Moscow.
Tune in!2020-12-011h 12
Productivity MasteryLessons on Building Company Culture From The Co-founder of a 200+ People Business Group: Coffee & Productivity #41 with Daniel AckermannMeet Daniel Ackermann, the CEO of Degordian - an independent digital production & marketing agency based in Zagreb Daniel co-founded back in 2009. Today, it’s one of the largest digital marketing agencies in the region, with offices in Zagreb, Mostar and Beograd. Daniel considers employee satisfaction to be the cornerstone of every successful enterprise, which is why he is so proud of being recognized as a five-time “Best Employer” in Croatia. Daniel also co-founded two sister companies, Mediatoolkit and Bornfight. Together with Degordian, the group now manages over 200 employees.
Tune in!2020-11-261h 02
Productivity MasteryBlue Ocean Strategy: How to Make Your Competition Irrelevant: Coffee & Productivity #40 with Farid SinghMeet Farid Singh - a founder of the niche Technology and Creational Strategy consulting firm - Take 3 Innovate Ltd. On a daily basis, Farid wears multiple hats that let him work within both: the Startup and the Corporate field. He is also a Program Director at Startup Wise Guys and a GP to their new Cyber fund.
Farid is driven by working with various startups and is passionate about their success. As a Blue Ocean Strategy practitioner, he works on the early infancy of products and services to help them with the highest chances of survival.
2020-11-241h 04
Productivity MasteryThriving With Clarity, Awareness And Purpose: Coffee & Productivity #39 With Iskra PetrovaIskra Petrova is a Clarity and Confidence Coach. She holds an MSc in computer science and has more than 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur in advertising, film production and e-commerce. Iskra's signature method helps her clients develop strong connection with their hearts and intuition.
With 25 years of practice and certifications in a broad spectrum of meditation and energy medicine modalities, ranging from qigong and martial arts to reiki, Bowen, chakra reading and kundalini meditations, Iskra is passionate about supporting individuals and groups to return to a balanced Self. She strongly believes in the mind-body-soul equilibrium as...2020-11-191h 02
Productivity MasteryExecution Over Perfection: Coffee & Productivity #38 with Viktoriya VasilenkoMeet Viktoriya Vasilenko - founder and CEO of Knowledge Gate Group based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company provides a platform-based solution that connects companies to experts for micro-consultations. They work primarily within the life science sector, having received significant investments from the Danish government. Viktoriya is a graduate of Copenhagen Business School, and the founder of the company since her graduation day.
Tune in and join us for a cozy conversation! 2020-11-1757 min
Productivity MasteryCycles: The Simplest Proven Way to Build Your Business: Coffee & Productivity #37 with Bryan CassidyBryan Cassidy, a professor and innovation expert, is a passionate believer in anyone’s ability to innovate and build new businesses. He has personally built 11 companies in 6 different countries and made money on 8. For the last 8 years, he has been coaching start-ups and scale-ups and trying to help larger companies regain the spirit of start-ups. He has taught at the KU Leuven, The Solvay business school, EDHEC, ESCLA, and been a guest lecturer at the University of Chicago, INSEAD, Cornell, Berkeley, among many others.
Bryan is a lead author of Cycles: The Simplest Proven Way to Build you...2020-11-031h 09
Productivity MasteryBusiness and Heart Intelligence: Coffee & Productivity #36 with Mindie KnissMindie Kniss, MFA, PhD, is a writer, award-winning humanitarian, international speaker, and professional coach. She left a cushy Fortune100 career for the adventure of entrepreneurship, but the "adventure" nearly ended soon after she started her business in 2007. Mindie hit rock bottom financially and was living out of her office after facing eviction, foreclosure, and bankruptcy.
Fast forward to today, Mindie is Founder & CEO of Lucra®, a coaching practice devoted to helping entrepreneurs create wealth in all areas of life. She is the creator of the annual HeartPath retreat, along with multiple online training programs for entrepreneurs, coaches, an...2020-10-2959 min
Productivity MasteryThe Unsexy Truth about Scaling a Startup: Coffee & Productivity #35 with Martin ZahuranecMartin Zahuranec is the co-founder and CEO of eyerim, a premium eyewear e-retailer currently operating in 12 countries across Europe, being one of the fastest-growing e-commerce players in Central & Eastern Europe.
Martin has spent the formative years of his career in Southeast Asia. In 2012 he joined Rocket Internet and helped launch Vietnam's branch of Lazada, South East Asia's equivalent of Amazon later acquired by Alibaba. In 2013 he joined NOVA Founders Capital and assisted GlassesGroupGlobal in becoming the first international fashion accessories e-shop in the region. Martin has broad experience in entrepreneurship, team lead, data management, and the eyewear...2020-10-221h 12
Productivity MasteryReinvent The Way You Work: Coffee & Productivity #34 With Jonas AltmanMeet Jonas Altman, the author of the new book: "SHAPERS: Reinvent the way you work and change the future". Jonas is on a mission to make the world of work more human. As the founder of the award-winning design practice SOCIAL FABRIC, he creates learning experiences that transform people so they can elevate how they organize, collaborate, and innovate.
Altman speaks globally about the shape of work, coaches leaders on culture change, and is an adjunct professor at The University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business. His chronicles have appeared in The Guardian, Quartz at Wo...2020-10-211h 02
The Focus Bee Show(06) The 5 Villains of Focus with Stoyan YankovThe 5 villains of focus! *** Video of the episode: The Focus Bee Show - episode 6 *** --- Katie Stoddart, host of the show Website: www.thefocusbee.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart--- Stoyan Yankov, guest of the showStoyan Yankov is a productivity ninja! He has worked in startups, incubation programs, organised mastermind retreats, and is launching his new book: 'Perform – the unsexy truth about startup success'. Some of the topics we covered are: The importance of productivityCorrelation between productivi...2020-10-0640 min
Productivity MasterySlow Down to Speed Up: The Importance of Pauses: Coffee & Productivity #33 With Gitte JustMeet Gitte Just - a professional who has more than two decades of senior experience in building organizations within NGOs, art, culture, and design. Her focus has been developing strategies, programs, and content, building community and facilitating networks. Gitte’s experience includes serving as a Programme Director & project manager for the "European Capital of Culture" for two cities: Copenhagen (1996) and Aarhus (2017). She's also been a board member in multiple organizations.
Today, Gitte is fully committed to helping people to balance the mind and body and to create a high-performance culture in their teams. She is a founder at...2020-10-011h 08
Productivity MasteryMental Health & Performance At The Workplace: Coffee & Productivity #32 With Santa JakobaMeet Santa Jakoba, an HR professional from Latvia who has collected valuable experience, among other journeys, working at a global production company with more than 1000 employees, and a fast-growing international ad-tech start-up leading a team of young and creative professionals. Her latest endeavor is working with NGO "Iespējamā Misija" to find 100 professionals who would love to change their career path to become teachers in a program called "Mācītspēks".
Santa will share with us how to improve the mental health of your employees along with yourself, and how does it affect the performance of the t...2020-09-2456 min
Productivity MasteryHow To Shorten Time-To-Profitability As A Startup: Coffee & Productivity #31 with Eva DimitrovaMeet Eva Dimitrova - an entrepreneur by heart and a 2x startup founder, and a Founder Institute Cologne / Bonn chapter Co-Director. Eva has been involved in multiple early-stage startups and has helped to build and launch more than two dozen innovative projects with companies like Vodafone, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM. Today, Eva is focused on helping early-stage companies to find product-market fit and shorten time-to-profitability.
Tune in to hear us talk about how to shorten Time-to-Profitability as a Startup!2020-09-2257 min
Productivity MasteryBuilding Your Team Culture in A Remote-First Global Company: Coffee & Productivity #30 with Ilma NausedaiteMeet Ilma Nausedaite, a co-founder & COO at the Remote Company. It is a remote-first company that stands behind amazing online products: MailerLite, MailerCheck, MailerSend, and Ycode. The team of 103 talented people works from 32 different countries in 14 different time zones.
Tune in to hear us talk about the opportunities and challenges that come with building team culture in a remote-first global company.
Grab your cup of coffee and join us for Coffee & Productivity!2020-09-151h 04
Productivity MasteryEffective Negotiation Strategies: Coffee & Productivity #29 with Dr. Remigiusz SmolinskiMeet Dr. Remigiusz Smolinski - an Innovation and Negotiations Professor and Advisor who has been teaching Negotiations in HHL Leipzig - Graduate School of Management for more than 17 years. Remi is also the founder of The Negotiation Center, an international think tank that focuses on advancing the understanding of negotiation as a managerial skill.
On top of his academic work, Dr. Remigiusz Smolinski has a lot of experience in the industry on executive positions in the areas of Innovation, negotiations and as a strategic advisor.
Grab a cup of your favorite hot drink, and join u...2020-08-191h 12
Productivity MasteryThe 3 Keys of Living Your Most Adventurous Life: Coffee & Productivity #28 with Christoffer WeissChristoffer Weiss is a unique performance coach with a solid background in acting and event production. He has worked with some of the best speakers in the world, supercharging presentations and creating impeccable experiences for audiences. He followed his childhood dream to become a professional actor. Upon graduation, he realised there is more to life than acting. So started going to personal development events and fell completely in love with the industry.
Christoffer began producing events himself, focusing on the audiovisual aspects of the show, and through that work has been able to work with and learn...2020-08-141h 03
Productivity MasteryThe Power of Thinking Big: Coffee & Productivity #27 with Marian TemelkovMeet Marian M.P. Temelkov, Founder & Global CEO at Dynamis Group, a Global Executive Search Firm helping leaders to develop their strategic network and enabling them to attract extraordinary teams. As a people-centered leader, Marian has been involved with consultancy on a global level for over 15 years, specializing in executive search and leadership succession. Marian is also an angel investor and has been involved in a variety of impact-driven projects such as Leader Academy, Talent Factory, and Samodiva Masterminds.
A good friend, a mentor, and someone you want to have on your side, especially when you want...2020-08-061h 01
Productivity MasteryStaying Focused as an Owner of Multiple Businesses: Coffee & Productivity #26 with Angela PodolskyMeet Angela Podolsky - an award-winning entrepreneur with expertise in public speaking, corporate training, sales, and business consulting. She is the founder of Kinesics.com, a consulting firm that helps the business achieve their full potential by mastering the art of body language and non-verbal communication.
A couple of weeks ago our common friend Galit Ariel introduced us, and I was very curious to learn from Angela how does she manage to stay focused while being involved in multiple projects.
Tune in and hear us talk about focus and what it means, entails, and requires...2020-08-041h 01
Productivity MasteryMaking your B2B Sales Process Effective in Pandemic Times: Coffee & Productivity #25 with Mario KrivokapicMeet Mario Krivokapic - a sales professional with over 20 years of experience, including leading peak-performing teams in positions like Senior Account Executive at Content Insights AD (SaaS Sales). Mario also loves helping startups to grow, and he's been a Lead Sales Mentor at Europe's leading B2B startup accelerator - Startup Wise Guys. Apart from that, he is a certified Erickson & PCM coach and NLP practitioner.
Get your coffee and join us for an insightful discussion!2020-07-301h 03
Productivity Masterythe 6 I's of innovation: Coffee & Productivity #24 with Natalie TurnerMeet Natalie Turner - the inventor of The 6 'I's® of Innovation®, an integrated methodology and assessment tool that helps individuals and organizations measure their innovation strengths. She is the author of the book 'Yes, You can Innovate', selected in 2018 as a business book of the month in the UK and Singapore.
Natalie is also a global keynote speaker, experienced innovation and leadership development specialist, and CEO of The entheo Network, the founder of 'Women Who Lead' and an inspiring purpose-driven leader.
Grab your cup of coffee and join us for Coffee & Productivity!2020-07-2959 min
Productivity MasteryLeading with Clarity: Coffee & Productivity #23 with Andrey SergeyevMeet Andrey Sergeyev, an Entrepreneur, Digital Strategy & Leadership Advisor, Author, International Speaker, with more than 20 years of unique international business experience - from startups to help build multi-million dollar businesses in different countries and industries. Currently, Andrey is responsible for a global growth strategy at Vendon (a global IoT company).
He also enjoys advising and training senior executives, business leaders, and entrepreneurs on leadership, focusing on what matters most and growing businesses in the Digital Age.
Tune in and hear us talk about Leading with Clarity.
So get your coffee and join us f...2020-07-241h 01
Productivity MasteryWhat Sports can Teach us About Business: Coffee & Productivity #22 with Danielle BrownMeet Danielle Brown - a 5 time World Champion and 2 time Paralympic Gold medallist, winning gold in Beijing 2008 and retaining her title on home soil in London 2012. She also became the first disabled person to represent England as an able-bodied competitor at the Commonwealth Games, where she won gold.
Danielle now works as a keynote speaker, trainer and coach. She specialises in helping others unlock their potential, breaking through barriers and achieving more.
Tune in to hear us discuss What Sports can Teach us About Business!
Grab your cup and join us for Coffee...2020-07-2153 min
Productivity MasteryBuilding a Tech Startup in the Age of COVID-19: Coffee & Productivity #21 with Melissa RosenthalMy guest this time is Melissa Rosenthal, a former CRO / Executive Vice President at Cheddar. Melissa was part of the founding executive team, building out revenue models and products and growing the company revenue from 2020-07-1654 min
Productivity MasteryReshape the Future by Using Your Own Advice: Coffee & Productivity #20 with Scott MorrisonMeet Scott Morrison FRSA, co-author of "Creative Superpowers", co-founder and bringer of The Boom!
Scott is leading creativity thought leader, international speaker, and also just a cool dude. He's previously worked for companies such as Diesel, Levi Strauss & Co., Saatchi & Saatchi before starting on his own journey to empower the world's leading brands to Unblock, Unlock and Unleash (The Boom!).
Tune in to hear us discuss how to Reshape the Future by Using Your Own Advice.
Grab your cup and join us for Coffee & Productivity!2020-07-1451 min
Productivity MasteryThe Secret Key to Navigating Change: Coffee & Productivity #19 with Samantha YarwoodMeet Samantha Yarwood, Chief Marketing, Innovation and Inspiration Officer l International Speaker & MC l Master of Change. Samantha spent 15+ years in marketing & communications with a focus on building the brand, creating community, and inspiring through innovation with Starbucks / Nestle.
Tune in to hear us discuss The Secret Key to Navigating Change.
Grab your cup and join us for Coffee & Productivity!2020-07-131h 19
Productivity MasteryTransforming Your Digital Presence During & Post COVID19: Coffee & Productivity #18 with Jessica GioglioMeet Jessica Gioglio, branding and marketing strategist and co-author of the books “The Laws of Brand Storytelling” and “The Power of Visual Storytelling”.
Tune in to hear as talk about Transforming Your Digital Presence During & Post COVID19.
Grab your cup and join us for Coffee & Productivity!2020-07-131h 06
Productivity MasteryMarketing Matters in Life and in Business: Coffee & Productivity #17 with Eli ZhelevaMeet Eli Zheleva - Eli is the author of the book "Marketing Matters in Life and in Business", and she has worked in marketing for the past 10+ years gaining a broad skillset and very valuable experiences. Over the years Eli found that there has been a big overlap between marketing and life. This has naturally led her to merge her digital marketing and life coaching skills. Why and how does Marketing matter in both - life AND business?
Get your coffee and tune in to hear the answers to these questions and more!2020-07-031h 04
Productivity MasteryHustling Hard vs Mindful Growth: Coffee & Productivity #16 with Max KhattakMeet Max Khattak - an investor, entrepreneur, and business advisor.
Should you hustle hard in order to build a successful business? Or is there a more mindful approach?
Grab your cup and join us for Coffee & Productivity!2020-06-3055 min
Productivity MasteryTurning Obstacles Into Gifts: Coffee & Productivity #15 with Winston Ben ClementsMeet Winston Ben Clements, an award-winning international speaker on a mission to create a world without limitations. Winston also supports global organizations to strengthen their employee brand to attract and retain diverse talent, foster a culture of resilience by implementing tools that support leaders to thrive in times of change and adversity and empower teams to take extreme ownership and maintain high performance in all situations.
Tune in to hear us talk about Winston's inspiring life story, learning to be resilient and to take full ownership, how to turn any obstacle into a Gift, and the game-changing 80/20...2020-06-271h 02
Productivity MasteryPersonal Transformation Lessons From A Billionaire Coach: Coffee & Productivity #14 with Simon HodgesSimon Hodges is an exceptional coach, who has transformed the lives of royalty, entrepreneurs, billionaires, and their families.
Simon and I met back in 2014 at an iPEC Coaching training in London, and later created a mastermind group for a while, pushing each other to grow as coaching professionals.
Tune in and hear us talk about the traits, habits and challenges of billionaires, what is personal transformation and how do you find "The journey back to you", and lessons for entrepreneurs from Simon's experience, coaching Ultra-High Net-Worth families.
Get your coffee and enjoy a...2020-06-2454 min
Productivity MasteryThe Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success - The Book Pre-LaunchWhat does it really take to build a successful startup? Is there a recipe that can increase the likelihood of startup success to 50% instead of just 10%?
Join the discussion with Cristobal Alonso Wiseguys: CEO of Startup Wise Guys, Europe’s leading B2B accelerator and one of the most active early-stage investment companies in the Nordics & CEE. Cristobal is the ultimate "Make it Happen Person" and a co-author of the forthcoming book: #PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success.
Tune in to find out: Why defining your team culture should begin as early as possible an...2020-06-151h 12
Productivity MasteryTaking Ownership in Times of Chaos: Coffee & Productivity #13 with Kai SchukowskiMeet Kai Schukowski, General Manager of Grand Hotel Kempinski - Vilnius, Lithuania (in fact - the youngest appointed General Manager in the history of Kempinski Hotels). Under his management, the hotel won numerous awards about hospitality, and he does have a thing or two to share about leadership.
Tune in and hear us talk about how to take ownership in times of chaos, what does it take to create a peak-performing team, and some of Kai's own productivity habits.
Get your coffee and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-06-0950 min
Productivity MasterySocial Selling: What it is and Why should you Care: Coffee & Productivity #12 with Kotryna KurtSocial Selling - why even the biggest sales experts should care about it?
Tune in and meet Kotryna Kurt, CEO of Linkedist and a top content creator on LinkedIn.
In this episode, we talk about Social Selling, effective strategies, and how is it different than regular selling.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-06-0959 min
Productivity MasteryDisrupting the Disruption: Coffee & Productivity #11 with Galit ArielWhat is disruption? Do we always have to disrupt? Or should we perhaps focus more on "constructive innovation"?
Listen to this episode with a guest - technofuturist | TED Speaker | immersive tech expert and author of 'Augmenting Alice' - Galit Ariel. Stoyan and Galit explore a variety of topics such as the current state of tech, self-awareness, and the meaning of success.2020-06-0458 min
Productivity MasteryHow to Make your Virtual Workshop Engaging: Coffee & Productivity #10 with Federico BortolettoAre you struggling to keep your virtual workshops or zoom meetings engaging? Tune in to hear as going in-depth of today’s topic - How to Make your Virtual Workshop Engaging.
My guest today is Federico Bortoletto, the co-founder at Oppi. I can hardly describe him with a word or two. Federico is a former music producer from NYC, turned into an innovation and leadership consultant, working with some of the best companies out there.
Federico and I had a number of calls in the past few weeks sharing ideas on how to make our vi...2020-05-281h 07
Productivity MasteryMental Toughness in Turbulent Times: Coffee & Productivity #9 with Dr. James WilliamsMeet James Williams, PhD, DM, CHE, CC: A bestselling author, Associate professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a motivational speaker, and professional actor. James' life story is like a movie screenplay: A story of perseverance, fight, and personal transformation.
Tune in to hear our in-depth and high-energy conversation about Mental Toughness in Turbulent Times - what it brings, how to get through, and how to come out of it even stronger.
Grab your coffee and let's go!2020-05-2651 min
Productivity MasteryUnleashing Your Creativity at Work: Coffee & Productivity #8 with Natalie NixonMeet Natalie Nixon - Author of the upcoming book: "The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at work". Natalie is a global speaker, creativity strategist, and a PhD in Design Management from the University of Westminster in London.
In May of 2020, I moderated a panel at PODIM, the most influential startup & tech event in the Alps-Adriatic & Western Balkans region, including also Natalie among other creativity rockstars.
Tune in to hear us discussing the importance and tactics of unleashing your creativity at work.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-05-2455 min
Productivity MasteryTalent Attraction in Times of Pandemic: Coffee & Productivity #7 with Patrick Hamilton WalshMeet Patrick Hamilton Walsh, the author of the forthcoming book "Attracting Talent during the Age of Pandemic and Digitisation" + 3 more bestselling books. He is also a Host of the podcast "Talking Talent" and Head of Business Intelligence and Growth at Invest Stockholm.
In this episode about Talent Attraction in Times of Pandemic, Patrick Hamilton Walsh talks about why 1 to 10% of the talent brings 50% of Company, Attracting A-Players in Times of Pandemic, and How to Find Your Own Talent and Become Irreplaceable.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-05-1954 min
Productivity MasteryMastering Self-Management: Coffee & Productivity #6 with Mark HarrisonMeet Mark Harrison, president & CEO at The T1 Agency, founder & chairperson at SponsorshipX, and above all a NO-BS leader who has a thing or two to share about self-management and productivity.
In this episode about Mastering Self-Management, Mark shares his experience in leading his 80-people agency through the crisis, talks about intuitive system that helps him to stay focused & effective, and gives a good insight into highly Effective Stress Management tools.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-05-1945 min
Productivity MasteryHumor as a Productivity Tool: Coffee & Productivity #5 with Andrew TarvinMeet Andrew Tarvin, the Humor Engineer, who's TEDx talk has been watched by more than 7,2 million people. A former engineer in Procter & Gamble, Andrew has been teaching humor to 35k+ people in 20+ countries.
In this episode about Humor as a Productivity Tool, Andrew shares how humor increases Productivity, Practical tools to Make your Workplace More Fun, The 1-Smile per Hour Strategy, and Andrew's own Productivity Habits.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-05-1947 min
Productivity MasteryEnergy & Balance - Mind, Body and Spirit: Coffee & Productivity #4 with Radha PatelMeet Radha Patel, an international health expert, yoga teacher since the age of 16, and founder of TOGA.
In this episode about Energy & Balance - Mind, Body and Spirit, Radha shares some powerful Stress Management and Relief Techniques, her best ENERGY advice for quarantine times, and talks Achievement vs Fulfilment tp live a mindful life.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-05-1954 min
Productivity MasteryEffective Personal Branding Strategies: Coffee & Productivity #3 with Dovile UrbanaiteMeet Dovile Urbanaite, a business & personal branding coach for female leaders and a founder of Barefoot Bride Tenerife.
In this episode about Effective Personal Branding Strategies, tune in to learn how Dovile built a 40,000+ people following on Instagram and 20,000+ community of ambitious female leaders, a Step-by-Step strategy to begin your own Personal Branding Journey, and learn about Dovile's personal Productivity Hacks & Habits.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-05-1856 min
Productivity MasteryThe Power of Virtual Assistants: Coffee & Productivity #2 with Migle Gudaviciute-KapoorMeet Migle Gudaviciute-Kapoor, founder at VAMIGLE - virtual assistance services.
In this episode about the Power of Virtual Assistants, Migle talks about how to find the right VA, what does a high-end VAs do to stay productive, productivity & performance strategies, and Migle’s morning routine to stay at the top of her game.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-05-1543 min
Productivity MasteryProductivity & Performance: Coffee & Productivity #1 with Katie Frances StoddartMeet Katie Frances Stoddart, a productivity & performance coach and author of an upcoming book about #focus.
In this episode about Productivity & Performance, Katie talks about her productivity hacks, what actions to take to feel productive, why is it important to be intentional and start with the end in mind, and how to develop a mindful productivity mindset.
Get your coffee, sit comfortably, and enjoy a cozy discussion!2020-05-1533 min
The Oliver Schirach Show#008 - Interview: Stoyan Yankov - On personal improvement, creativity and consistencyWho is Stoyan Yankov "A dreamer, action taker and passionate about living meaningful." He is a world class productivity & performance coach, a key note speaker and organiser of mastermind retreats to name a few occupations. Stoyan comes from Bulgaria and has moved in 2010 to Denmark to do his Master degree in Finances. When you think that you’ll find him in a bank or similar then you are wrong. I would never have imagined him coming from the finance “world” when I met him. After his studies he started working in the film industry and had his own company for a few...2019-09-181h 17
The Oliver Schirach Show#008 - Interview: Stoyan Yankov - On personal improvement, creativity and consistencyWho is Stoyan Yankov
"A dreamer, action taker and passionate about living meaningful." He is a world class productivity & performance coach, a key note speaker and organiser of mastermind retreats to name a few occupations.
Stoyan comes from Bulgaria and has moved in 2010 to Denmark to do his Master degree in Finances. When you think that you’ll find him in a bank or similar then you are wrong.
I would never have imagined him coming from the finance “world” when I met him.
After his studies he started working in the...2019-09-181h 17
You've Got 5 OptionsEp 83: 5 Strategies To Boost Your Productivity, Achieve More And Be Happier - With Stoyan Yankov And YvG5O (Part 3)This is the final part of the Trilogy on how to be productive, achieve more and be happier with Stoyan Yankov and today we are discussing the remaining two strategies! Stoyan will also answer more questions from the listeners so tune in and enjoy the show!
In The Third Episode, Stoyan, Anna And Marta Discussed:
Strategy Number 4 to increase your Productivity: Block time each day for daily reflections and time management
How is “imagining standing on the top of the mountain” a good exercise to see everything from a wider perspective?
Why...2018-11-1329 min
You've Got 5 OptionsEp 82: 5 Strategies To Boost Your Productivity, Achieve More And Be Happier - With Stoyan Yankov And YvG5O (Part 2)
In the second part of the interview with Stoyan Yankov, we are digging even deeper into the secrets of productivity and performance. Join us as it only gets better from here!
In The Second Episode, Stoyan, Anna And Marta Discussed:
Why hiring a coach or a facilitator for your development is a great investment?
Strategy Number 2 to increase your Productivity: Develop Outcome-Focused, Outcome-Free Mindset
Why is it important to have a clear goal yet to be detached from the end result?
How to live intentionally and why m...2018-11-0831 min
You've Got 5 OptionsEp 81: 5 Strategies To Boost Your Productivity, Achieve More And Be Happier - With Stoyan Yankov And YvG5O (Part 1)Today we are interviewing Stoyan Yankov, Performance and Productivity Coach, who's mission is to teach people how to achieve more and be happier!
Do You Feel Like A Hamster On A Spinning Wheel? Nowadays, many people seem to be busy, yet it doesn't look like they are achieving much. Or even if they do, by the end of the day, rather than feeling fulfilled, they feel exhausted - dreading the next day, where the endless circle of madness begin again.
Do you feel like every day you chase your own tail, and it feels like n...2018-11-0629 min