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Productivity Mastery

Productivity Mastery

By Stoyan Yankov

What if you had one place where you can listen to the untold stories of some of the most accomplished and inspiring leaders in the world? In this podcast, productivity & performance coach, Stoyan Yankov, welcomes: 🎙 Unicorn founders & entrepreneurs 🎙 Top-level executives from leading companies 🎙 Best-selling authors & experts 🎙 And many other extraordinary individuals! You will learn their best habits, strategies & mindsets and hear compelling conversations around #performance, #leadership, #entrepreneurship, #PersonalDevelopment & #TeamCulture. Tune in and enjoy the journey!
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Tenacity, vision & multiple exits: the story of a serial entrepreneur with John Klepper | Productivity Mastery #178

Tenacity, vision & multiple exits: the story of a serial entrepreneur with John Klepper | Productivity Mastery #178

🚀 In episode #179 we welcomed John Klepper, Co-founder and CEO of PIPRA.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡What does the real journey of being an entrepreneur look like
💡How John Klepper has built several successful startups
💡What mistakes he made as a leader in the early days
💡What can you do to build an inspired and effective team
and more..
About our guest:
As the Co-Founder and CEO of PIPRA, he leads a team of passionate and talented professionals who have developed a cutting-edge AI-based prognostic to assess patients' risk of suffering from cognitive disorders after surgery. PIPRA is a multi-award-winning startup including the Value-Based Healthcare award, DeVigier award, Venture award, European Brain Council award, and EIT Health Wildcard award, supported by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology.
With over 18 years of serial entrepreneurialism, he has successfully founded, grown, and exited multiple companies with tenacity and vision. He has also represented several startups through CEO and board mandates, applying a lean startup approach to operations. He is driven by the mission of solving some of the most pressing global healthcare challenges, and he leverages his expertise in strategy, management consulting, capital raising and innovation to create a positive impact.
You can find John here:
Website: 
https://www.pipra.ch/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnklepper
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Mar 27, 202401:08:18
Human + AI symbiosis for innovation success with Bryan Cassady | Productivity Mastery #178

Human + AI symbiosis for innovation success with Bryan Cassady | Productivity Mastery #178

Description:
🚀 In episode #178 we welcomed Bryan Cassady, author, teacher, and entrepreneur.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡What are the biggest challenges for innovation to happen
💡What are the 3 areas AI can help us most with today
💡How to approach AI in 2024 so it works for you instead of against you
💡How to use AI to improve your innovation practices
About our guest:
Bryan Cassady is a distinguished author, teacher, and entrepreneur who has launched eight successful companies across six countries.
With a mission to coach and train one million innovators by 2027, Bryan leverages his passion for research and teaching to develop evidence-driven talks. These talks are designed to not only impart knowledge of first principles but also, most importantly, to teach how to apply these principles effectively.
Bryan’s talks cover a range of groundbreaking topics including AI-augmented innovation, the art and science of mechanical creativity, and advanced strategies for pitching ideas.
With hundreds of talks under his belt and over 10,000 business leaders educated, Bryan's presentations are known for their actionable insights, evidence-based principles, and immediate applicability. His dynamic speaking style ensures that every talk is not just informative but also engaging and entertaining.
Bryan is the lead-authors of the book CYCLES – an award-winning practical how to guide to innovate faster while reducing risks. He is currently leading 2 AI research projects. The Art and Science of AI Augmented creativity and the use of AI to evaluate business ideas.
You can find Bryan here:
www.bryancassady.com
www.thecyclesbook.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryancassady/
https://twitter.com/bryancassady
https://facebook.com/bryancassady2
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Mar 25, 202401:00:59
Building a productive (startup) team with Ákos Deliága | Productivity Mastery #177
Mar 21, 202401:02:58
Pitch to Win with David Beckett | Productivity Mastery #176
Mar 19, 202401:04:19
Building a commitment culture with Momchil Kyurkchiev | Productivity Mastery #174

Building a commitment culture with Momchil Kyurkchiev | Productivity Mastery #174

🚀 In episode #174 we welcomed Momchil Kyurkchiev, Chief Strategy Officer at CleverTap.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡Why Momchil left a secure job at Google to start Leanplum
💡Entrepreneurship lessons from the trenches
💡Why culture should be your #1 priority as a founder
💡The journey of raising a total of $ 100 million in funding
💡How to acquire a resilient mindset and weather any crisis
and many more..
About our guest:
omchil is the Chief Strategy Officer at CleverTap, a leading customer engagement platform. He is a visionary leader passionate about building & advising startups. He is a leading expert on user engagement & retention, sharing expertise as a TEDx speaker and industry thought leader.
Prior to CleverTap, Momchil was the co-founder of Leanplum (acquired by CleverTap). As the CEO, he grew the company to 100+ employees with offices on 3 continents. He was recognized as Founder of the Year by the Central European Startup Awards and has been featured on the cover of Forbes Magazine. Under his leadership, Leanplum was ranked a Top 3 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.
Before Leanplum, Momchil was a senior software engineer at Google where he launched multiple quality improvements to YouTube’s ranking & monetization algorithms. He built some of the core A/B testing infrastructure for featured videos and delivered millions of dollars in additional revenue to help YouTube become profitable.
Momchil has an M.S. in Software Engineering & Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a triple major in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Computational Science from the State University of New York at Brockport.
You can find Momchil here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/momchilkyurkchiev
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Mar 08, 202401:07:32
Becoming a visible leader with Martin Wolf | Productivity Mastery #175
Mar 06, 202401:06:04
Abundance Mindset and the Power of Thinking Big with James Arthur Williams | Productivity Mastery #173

Abundance Mindset and the Power of Thinking Big with James Arthur Williams | Productivity Mastery #173

🚀 In episode #173 we welcomed James Arthur Williams, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee and Owner and CEO of Unmaskytp.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡The incredible story of Dr. James Williams, from a thug and drug dealer to an acclaimed professor and motivational speaker
💡The habits James practices to stay in abundance instead of scarcity
💡How to keep a positive mindset  when you are going through adversity
💡How to "think big" and attract amazing opportunities if you are coming from a humble  background
About our guest:
He lived a limited life as a fake thug, getting suspended from school, briefly quitting school, selling drugs, and having two kids by 17 years of age. He hated life and begged to die. When He died of all social constructs, he decided to adopt this mantra, "Check Your Life (limitations): BeLimitless. He came alive, acquiring 6 college degrees (two doctorates), playing professional football, writing 4 books, speaking all around the world, and gaining tenure at an R-1 institution.
Dr. Williams holds experiences in the following professions: Dental hygienist/military (USAF), banking, pharmaceuticals, sales, fine dining, lodging, K-12, postsecondary education, and sports.
Countries he has spoken in: Korea, China, Bulgaria, Spain, France, and Canada
Some companies/organizations he has spoken at: University of Tennessee, James Madison, Marriott, Vanderbilt, Fairleigh Dickinson, Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce, Bethune-Cookman University, Iowa State University, United States Air Force, Florida Gulf Coast University, to name a few.
You can find James here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-arthur-williams-17344a36/
https://www.instagram.com/check_your_life_belimitless/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Feb 08, 202401:03:26
Thriving as a female founder with Helen Murphy | Productivity Mastery #172
Jan 18, 202401:02:18
The state of AI and what the future holds with Matthew Chavira | Productivity Mastery #171

The state of AI and what the future holds with Matthew Chavira | Productivity Mastery #171

🚀 In episode #171 with Matthew Chavira, CEO - Prophets of AI, and Business Development Manager - Hanson Robotics Listen to this episode and learn:

💡The state of AI and what should we pay attention to closely

💡How Matthew became the person who manages Sophia the robot all her live appearances

💡What is the future of "embodied AI"

💡What is Matthew's vision for an Ai integrated world


About our guest:

Matthew Chavira is a resourceful leader with a deep passion for the field of artificial intelligence. As the founder of Prophets of AI, a representation agency for individuals who have made significant contributions in the AI and robotics fields, Matthew has curated a diverse lineup of industry-leading experts and government leaders who are shaping the future of AI development. This platform aims to be a world-leading resource for knowledge and inspiration in connection to AI's artistic and ethical development and represents individuals featured in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential in AI (Stephanie Dinkins and Sougwen Chung) In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Matthew holds an executive position at Hanson Robotics, the company behind the world-famous Sophia the Robot, where he oversees all of Sophia's live appearances, orchestrating impactful performances that explore the potential of AI and the interactions between humans and machines. Furthermore, Matthew is also the Global Director of AI Partnerships at the International Advertising Association (IAA), an 85-year-old institution that stands as the global compass for the marketing communications industry. In this role, Matthew connects companies that align with the IAA’s principles of building high-value brands with its thought leadership, educational programs, and world-class events. With a deep belief in AI's transformative power to make the world a better place, Matthew is dedicated to driving conversations and focus toward the developments shaping the future of this rapidly evolving field. Through each role, Matthew is committed to advancing AI and fostering collaboration among experts, artists, and enthusiasts.

You can find Matthew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewchavira/

Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!

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Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jan 12, 202401:06:08
Learn the best insights from the author of GTM Strategist with Maja Voje | Productivity Mastery #170
Nov 23, 202301:06:37
A former priest on leadership and coaching with Matthew Brackett | Productivity Mastery #169

A former priest on leadership and coaching with Matthew Brackett | Productivity Mastery #169

In episode #169 with Matthew Brackett, Coach, Advisor, and Educator for Leaders.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡What can we learn about business from a former priest
💡How to connect with your feelings and emotions
💡The daily routines of a priest
💡How can coaching help you be more self-aware
And more...
About our guest:
With more than 30 years of experience in the field of personal, professional, and intercultural leadership development, Matthew is known to be much more than an executive coach.  As a highly versatile coach, advisor, mentor, educator, and confidant, he is considered by some to be a human version of a sophisticated Swiss Army Knife any senior leader would want in their pocket as they strive to properly navigate and excel in multiple areas of personal and professional leadership as they protect their priorities, lead better, love better and live better.   He is also a passionate speaker and trainer about varying elements of the management of the human element in personal, professional, intercultural and organizational contexts.
Matthew has enjoyed broad international and intercultural experience in leadership, educational, and consulting roles in Italy, Ireland, England, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico as well as having been a special Staff Officer and Chaplain in the United States Navy serving both with Sailors and Marines.
An ICF Professional Certified Coach, Matthew completed specialized graduate degrees in Spiritual Theology and Human Development from Universities in Rome, Italy; specialized studies in Counseling, Family, and Education at Los Andes University in Chile, and a Master's degree in the Psychology of Leadership from Pennsylvania State University.
You can connect with Matthew here:
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-brackett
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewbrackett_official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewBrackettOfficial
Website:https://brackettalliance.com

Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Nov 02, 202301:03:02
How to enjoy your day-to-day and be productive with Jason Silver | Productivity Mastery #168

How to enjoy your day-to-day and be productive with Jason Silver | Productivity Mastery #168

In episode #168 with Jason Silver, Startup Coach.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡How to avoid overworking and find a better balance instead?
💡How to use a Not-To-Do list to get the most out of your week?
💡What can you do to make your workday more enjoyable?
💡How can you build a more productive and engaged team culture?
and more
About our guest:
Jason is driven by a passion to help people enjoy doing the hard things in their lives. He's a two-time founder of kids and a two-time founder of companies. He was an early employee at Airbnb and helped build an AI company from the ground up back before AI was the cool thing to do.
He currently spends his time coaching and advising leaders on how to build great, lasting companies that people actually love working for and he's writing a book to help any employee have a big impact at work without burning out in life.
He works with CEOs, founders, and other leaders on:
- how to build great, lasting businesses that people love to work for
- how to do better and feel better at work,
- and how to do both of these while maintaining a big impact and ambition.
His book, Quietly Crushing It is a practical playbook for anyone who wants to:
- Do 5 days of work in 4 without working until midnight
- Enjoy their day-to-day work more without changing jobs
- Progress faster without waiting for a promotion
You can connect with Jason here:
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/silverjay/
Website: quietlycrushingitbook.com
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Oct 27, 202301:07:52
Leading as a peak performer with Kai Schukowski | Productivity Mastery #167
Oct 16, 202301:05:57
Who the f@ k needs a community with Tal Catran | Productivity Mastery #166

Who the f@ k needs a community with Tal Catran | Productivity Mastery #166

In episode #166 we welcomed Tal Catran, a TEDx & Forbes speaker, and podcaster.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡What you are doing wrong when you go to a conference or a networking event?
💡How to become the MVP in any room you are in
💡The mindset that helps the most progressive founders succeed faster
💡What can we learn from Israel about community building?
and a lot more.
About our guest:
Since 2012, Tal has founded 20+ startup accelerators worldwide and mentored dozens, which gained him recognition as a GURU in establishing national startup ecosystems, and building accelerators, hubs, and tech incubators. Throughout the years, Tal has conducted nearly 80 cohorts, graduating over 1,000 startups from his accelerators and his extensive career roadmap consists of milestones in 30+ countries worldwide.
Tal is a TEDx & Forbes speaker, and podcaster, where he shares his professional toolbox, motivating and inspiring entrepreneurs globally.
Tal is also a marketing and business development expert, training and mentoring C-level managers in medium and big companies, corporates and governmental ministries. He has been actively involved in building startup ecosystems globally, offering his expertise and mentoring to governments, municipalities, universities, innovation authorities, SMB agencies, and the private sector as well as to accelerators and startups.
You can connect with Tal here:
Website: 
www.talcatran.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talcatran/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Sep 27, 202301:04:51
The power of asking the right questions with Marc Champagne | Productivity Mastery #165

The power of asking the right questions with Marc Champagne | Productivity Mastery #165

In episode #165 we welcomed Marc Champagne, Host of Behind The Human podcast and author.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡What is mental fitness and how to develop it on a daily basis?
💡How to learn to ask great questions to change the quality of your life for the better?
💡What are the questions Marc finds most fascinating and why?
💡How to become a Personal Socrates and ask the right questions at the right time?
and more...
About our guest:
Marc Champagne is a best-selling author, podcast host, keynote speaker, and mental fitness strategist who helps corporate teams and individuals enhance their mental well-being. Leveraging insights gained from over 300 interviews and studying leading minds such as Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, Coco Chanel, and Stephen Hawking, Marc trains people to ask better quality questions so they can clear out mental clutter, release pent-up stress, expand their clarity, and rev up performance.
Marc’s keynote presentations, mental fitness bootcamps, company retreats, and interactive workshops provide attendees with customized techniques and practices that equip them to overcome overwhelm, defuse emotionally charged situations, and clear out their minds so they can operate with greater clarity, focus, and innovation.
He is the author of the best-selling book, *Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Lives*; host of the top-50 ranked podcast *Behind The Human*; co-founder of *KYO*, a journaling app that reached 86.9 million people; and a sought-after speaker who provides mental fitness strategies to Fortune 500 companies such as VaynerMedia, Google Pixel, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, and many more.
You can connect with Marc here:
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcchampagne
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthehuman/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/w-1ihHRdTp8
Website: https://www.behindthehuman.com/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Sep 14, 202301:04:54
Master Your Mind to Perform as an Olympic Athlete with Inga Stasiulionyte | Productivity Mastery #164

Master Your Mind to Perform as an Olympic Athlete with Inga Stasiulionyte | Productivity Mastery #164

In episode #164 we welcomed Inga Stasiulionyte, Master in Sports Psychology & Leadership Coaching.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡How does one prepare to become an Olympian Athlete?
💡What can we learn about mindset for the people who perform at the highest level?
💡How to develop the right belief system to help you on your journey as an ambitious person?
💡Strategies and tools for managing crises and thriving in times of crisis.
and a lot more...
About our guest:
“You will be a javelin thrower,” the coach for the Lithuanian national team told her. She has no idea what that means. But within two years, She was competing with the best. After reaching the finals in the European Championship, She was offered a scholarship to attend the University of Southern California. Here, She met her new coach, Dan Lange, who taught her not just how to compete with others but also how to win against herself.
With years of experience as a competitive Olympic athlete, in business and leadership studies, working as a business analyst, building startups, and leading the first MIT Sports Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, provided Inga Stasiulionyte with a deep understanding of the challenges and needs of striving for self-realization on and off the field.
Accumulating over 14 years of experience working with executives in demanding industries has given Inga profound insights into resolving intricate leadership challenges. Inga's clients are leaders at Oracle, Salesforce, Facebook, HubSpot, finance and medical professionals, and Olympians. She prepared athletes to become European Champions, Olympians, National Record Holders, and the top marks in the world owners.
Inga leads a startup 
Ofounders.com, specializing in performance coaching that helps leaders achieve superior results using Olympic-standard mindset development techniques. She is also part of the Master Performance Coaches team at valorperform.com and the Lithuanian Athletics Federation.
You can connect with Inga here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javelingaworld
Twitter: https://twitter.com/javelingaworld
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Sep 11, 202301:05:39
The founder of 'Tomorrow' on entrepreneurship & culture with Jakob Berndt | Productivity Mastery #163
Sep 08, 202301:03:35
Hacking Your Leadership with Lorenzo Flores | Productivity Mastery #162
Aug 29, 202301:03:52
Leadership lessons from a Nuclear Submariner with Jon Rennie | Productivity Mastery #161
Aug 22, 202301:04:58
Four day workweek: Pros and cons and how to do it right with Maria Stoeva | Productivity Mastery #160

Four day workweek: Pros and cons and how to do it right with Maria Stoeva | Productivity Mastery #160

In episode #160 we welcomed Maria Stoeva, Country Lead of Assert International Bulgaria.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡The journey of ManPower and Assert International Bulgaria in making the "4-day workweek" a productive company practice
💡How to create a culture where employees are motivated and get done more in 4 days than in a usual 5-day workweek?
💡What type of organizations should consider implementing a 4-day workweek?
💡How to implement "servant leadership" across all company levels, and why is that the right thing to do?
And a lot more...
About our guest:
Maria Stoeva is a Country Lead of Assert International Bulgaria and a Head of Sales & Business Development at ManpowerGroup Bulgaria. Leading both companies’ teams and functions, Maria’s main aim is to enable companies in the country to succeed by using the best international and local workforce solutions.
As part of a leading HR solutions company, both worldwide and in Bulgaria, she and her people have the opportunity to see the labor market from a bird's eye view, to evaluate and develop hundreds of organizations and thousands of talents every year. They actively follow and study trends in the HR world, working with companies of all industries, sizes, and regions of the country.
Maria is also a co-author and host of the video podcast "HR Navigator", a speaker at a number of HR and business conferences, and an author of articles.
ManpowerGroup SEE and Assert International teams are successfully working on a 4-day, 32-hour workweek for almost 2 years.
You can connect with Maria here:
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariastoeva
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Aug 04, 202301:11:51
How the most forward-thinking Executives care for their Health and Life with Julian Hayes II | Productivity Mastery #159
Jul 31, 202301:06:54
The No-BS approach to grow your SALES with Walker McKay | Productivity Mastery #158

The No-BS approach to grow your SALES with Walker McKay | Productivity Mastery #158

In episode #158 we welcomed Walker McKay, Founder of No BS Sales School
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡How to approach sales in 2023
💡The 4 Mindsets of No BS Sales School
💡How to empower your team to deliver real results
and a lot of practical advice on how to grow your sales.
About our guest:
Walker McKay is the Founder and Principal of McKay Consulting Group LLC. Walker believes in the power of intentional transformation.
After 35 years of calling, networking, and continually being referred to hundreds of clients, and over 18+ years assisting corporations in almost every industry to build world-class sales teams, Walker has designed a sales system that will consistently close business without the client feeling like they’re selling or the prospect feeling like they’ve been sold.
He is a lifelong salesperson, coach, and creator of the No B.S. Sales School, where he teaches and shares his proven secrets to success for hitting targets, growing revenue, and gaining the respect you deserve.
Walker encourages his clients to stop relying on the old-school way of selling and implement his No B.S. Sales System. There’s a reason that the old-school way isn’t working!
Walker has been married to his wife Sally for 25 years and they have two children. He is the host of the No B.S. Sales School podcast found wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow Walker on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.
You can connect with Walker here:
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkermckay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/walkermckay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachwalkermckay
For more content from Walker, subscribe to Walker’s Weekly Newsletter: https://www.walkermckay.com/newsletter
To learn more about Walker’s No BS Sales System, visit www.walkermckay.com
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jul 21, 202301:02:59
The founder of SoSafe on Cyber and Psychology with Niklas Hellemann | Productivity Mastery #157
Jul 12, 202301:02:33
Strategy, Innovation & leading in uncertain times with Rita McGrath | Productivity Mastery #156

Strategy, Innovation & leading in uncertain times with Rita McGrath | Productivity Mastery #156

In episode #156 we welcomed Rita McGrath, Professor at Columbia Business School.
Listen to this episode and learn:
💡How to spot and address early warnings?
💡What are the 3 types of indicators we use to make (business) decisions?
 💡How to look at strategy in 2023?
 💡What is "intelligent failure" and how to apply it?
 💡How to grow a culture of innovation and experimentation?
About our guest:
Rita McGrath is a best-selling author, a sought-after advisor and speaker, and a longtime professor at Columbia Business School. Rita is one of the world’s top experts on strategy and innovation and is consistently ranked among the top 10 management thinkers in the world, including the #1 award for strategy by Thinkers50.
Rita’s work is focused on creating unique insights. She has also founded Valize a companion company, dedicated to turning those insights into actionable capability.
McGrath’s recent book on strategic inflection points is Seeing Around Corners:
How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019). Rita is the author of four other books, including the best-selling The End of Competitive Advantage (Harvard Business Review Press, 2013).
You can connect with Rita here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritamcgrath/
Website: RitaMcGrath.com.
Twitter: rgmcgrath.
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jul 10, 202301:02:56
Persistence and Execution: The road to startup growth with Boris Krastev | Productivity Mastery #155
Jul 06, 202301:10:09
How to grow and thrive as an HR leader in 2023 with Greta Lempel | Productivity Mastery #154
Jun 21, 202301:06:33
Building through Uncertainty the unfiltered startup journey with Sergiu Negut | Productivity Mastery #153

Building through Uncertainty the unfiltered startup journey with Sergiu Negut | Productivity Mastery #153

In episode #153 we welcomed Sergiu Negut, Co-founder of FintechOS.
Listen to this episode and learn:

💡What it takes to grow a fintech startup from the ground to a 300+ people company 

💡How to accept and thrive in uncertainty as a founder 

💡3 things you should focus on in times of crisis and why we sometimes forget them as leaders 

💡The 2 traits Sergiu looks for when hiring a new person About our guest:

Sergiu is a reputed entrepreneur, angel investor, speaker, and lecturer at the Maastricht School of Management. He has a positive track record of business growth in different roles (adviser, board member, angel investor, manager) and across different industries (healthcare, IT&C, financial services, HR, consulting). Committed to building powerful teams and backed by a broad experience in business development, including M&A & startups, Sergiu co-founded FintechOS, a company that deploys its technology in more than 20 markets on 4 continents and is backed by some of the most reputable VCs in Europe. Sergiu coordinates Finance & Investor Relations, HR and Operations, bringing his strong contribution to the overall strategy and development of the FintechOS. The company’s centerpiece technology, FintechOS, puts automation and personalization at the heart of innovation, allowing financial services providers to transform the digital customer experience quickly and affordably. In 2020, FintechOS was recognized as Europe’s hottest fintech startup and ranked among the most well-funded VC-backed tech companies in Europe (CB Insights).


You can connect with Sergiu here: LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiu Website:https://leap.fintechos.com/speakers/sergiu-negut/
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https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jun 19, 202301:15:33
How to develop a powerful voice with Cynthia Zhai | Productivity Mastery #152
Jun 15, 202301:08:24
Decision making & growing your organization sustainably with Marilyn Zakhour | Productivity Mastery #151
Jun 12, 202301:11:11
Leadership lessons from Microsoft's former VP of HR with Chris Williams | Productivity Mastery #150
May 30, 202301:03:01
Leading from the heart & boosting your (team) performance with Mark Crowley | Productivity Mastery #149

Leading from the heart & boosting your (team) performance with Mark Crowley | Productivity Mastery #149

In 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 from Mark's extensive leadership experience.


About our guest:
Mark C. Crowley is the author of “Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century,” and his mission is to fundamentally change how we lead people in workplaces around the globe.


Mark is a regular columnist for Fast Company Magazine and has been published in USA Today, Reuters, Forbes, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the Huffington Post, Gallup, The Financial Times, CEO Magazine, Great Britain, and the Seattle Times. His two LinkedIn Pulse articles on inspiring a 21 st Century workforce and managing millennials have been read well over a million times.


Before writing his book, Mark spent over 20 years in the dog-eat-dog world of Financial Services. He held two national-level positions at one of America’s largest financial institutions where he was named leader of the year. Quite untraditionally, Mark proved that deeply caring about and supporting people, and thereby positively affecting his employee’s hearts had a profound effect on motivating their sustained engagement, loyalty and productivity.


New and breakthrough medical research Mark introduces in his book proves that the heart is actually the driver of optimal human performance. A leadership pioneer, Mark shows us that, rather than weak or soft management, leading from the heart is the most informed and enlightened thing a manager or organization can do.


Indulge in this insightful conversation between Stoyan and Mark and try to take as much from it as you can!


You can connect with Mark here:
LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markccrowley/
Website: markccrowley.com


Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

May 25, 202301:05:10
Personal productivity lessons by a creative executive with Melissa Rosenthal | Productivity Mastery #148

Personal productivity lessons by a creative executive with Melissa Rosenthal | Productivity Mastery #148

In 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 business growth.
Melissa began her career at BuzzFeed, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become the Vice President of Global Creative. During her time at BuzzFeed, Melissa played a critical role in shaping the company's creative vision and developing groundbreaking campaigns that resonated with millions of viewers worldwide. She was also responsible for managing a team of talented creatives and overseeing the production of multimedia content across various platforms.
Following her success at BuzzFeed, Melissa took on the role of Chief Revenue Officer at Cheddar, a media company that focuses on delivering business news and other content to young audiences. In this role, Melissa helped Cheddar expand its reach and diversify its revenue streams, while continuing to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
Most recently, Melissa has taken on the position of Chief Creative Officer at ClickUp, a productivity software company that helps businesses streamline their workflow and increase efficiency. In this role, Melissa has leveraged her extensive experience in creative strategy and digital marketing to help ClickUp develop a compelling brand identity and grow its user base.
Indulge in this insightful conversation between Stoyan and Melissa and try to take as much from it as you can!
You can connect with Melissa here:
LinkedIn: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissarosenthal5
Instagram - https://instagram.com/lifeofmelro?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!

May 22, 202301:06:34
How to become an effective leader and impact humankind with Patrick Flesner | Productivity Mastery #147

How to become an effective leader and impact humankind with Patrick Flesner | Productivity Mastery #147

An effective leader is someone who possesses a combination of personal and professional qualities that allow them to guide and motivate their team toward achieving a common goal. Surely, he is more than that, and you will discover that in this podcast!


Patrick Flesner has been working in private equity, venture capital, and mergers & acquisitions for two decades. He has invested in and worked with companies throughout the whole of Europe. As an investor, board member, coach, and mentor, he has been passing on his leadership and growth insights to founders, entrepreneurs, managers, leaders, and leadership teams of companies of all sizes. His knowledge and experience in the realm of scaling businesses have been passionately delivered in his bestselling growth handbook ‘Fast Scaling: The Smart Path to Building Massively Valuable Businesses’.


Patrick Flesner’s writing has also appeared in the Inc. Magazine, I by IMD, and the MIT Sloan Management Review. As an (independent) board member, he brings his growth and leadership related expertise, knowledge, and experience to the boardroom. Patrick delivers both virtual and in-person workshops and keynotes for leadership teams across the globe. In his keynotes, he wraps all leadership and growth topics into exciting real-life stories that get his audience inspired. The insights and frameworks he shares equip leadership teams to grow their businesses, become highly effective leaders, embrace teamwork, implement change, and reach their biggest goals.
Check out Patrick's book, ‘The Leadership House: A Leadership Tale about the Challenging Path to Becoming an Effective Leader’: 
https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/1394191138/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1VMFBDLIAK1WA&keywords=leadership+house&qid=1682580632&sprefix=%2Caps%2C356&sr=8-3

May 03, 202301:07:05
The New Normal - Navigating Change and Transformation For Impact with Samantha Yarwood | Productivity Mastery #146

The New Normal - Navigating Change and Transformation For Impact with Samantha Yarwood | Productivity Mastery #146

Samantha Yarwood is a seeker of new knowledge and connections who has translated her 20+ years of experience as a global leader, super connector, speaker, and intrapreneur (marketer and innovator) to designing and delivering transformational solutions for an array of customers from startups to blue-chip organizations globally to drive "innervation" for meaningful environmental and social change.
Her purpose in life is to act as a catalyst/tool for change to help individuals and organizations reimagine the possible, positively impacting the world. She believes that leadership grows – and that we need to cultivate as much of it as we can to truly transform our world(s). She supports leaders at all levels and sizes of organizations by combining research and practice to help people grow on the job.
Samantha holds an Executive Master of Change from INSEAD in France and is currently working on her Doctorate in Business Administration at Durham University and Emlyon.

Apr 24, 202301:01:40
LinkedIn's First Chief HR Officer on the Future of Work with Steve Cadigan | Productivity Mastery #145

LinkedIn's First Chief HR Officer on the Future of Work with Steve Cadigan | Productivity Mastery #145

The future of work is constantly evolving, and there are many potential developments that could shape the way we work in the coming years.
Our special guest, Steve Carigan is a highly sought-after talent advisor to leaders and organizations across the globe. Steve advises a wide range of innovative organizations that include Twitter, Eventbrite, Intel, Kellogg’s, The Royal Bank of Scotland, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and the BBC. He is also regularly retained by some of Silicon Valley’s leading VC firms such as Andreesen Horowitz, & Sequoia, as well as top Consulting firms like Deloitte & McKinsey.
Steve speaks at conferences and teaches in major universities around the world. His work in helping shape the culture at LinkedIn led Stanford University to build a graduate-level class around this ground-breaking work.  Throughout his career, the teams, cultures, and organizations he has led have been recognized as exceptional, “world-class” performers by the Wall Street Journal and Fortune Magazine.
Before launching his firm in 2013, Steve worked as an HR executive for over 25 years at a wide range of companies and industries including ESPRIT, Cisco Systems, Electronic Arts, and capped by serving as the first CHRO for LinkedIn from 2009 through 2012, taking the company from a private firm of 400 employees, through an IPO and helping set it up to be the powerhouse that it has become today.
Today Steve serves on the Board of Directors of four companies (two based in Canada) and also sits on the Advisory Board of several other progressive organizations. In August of 2021, Steve published a ground-breaking book on the Future of Work titled Workquake: Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working. Even before its release, it realized #1 on the Amazon list of Hot New Releases.

Apr 07, 202301:04:55
How to hire & train ChatGPT to work instead of you with Tim Berce | Productivity Mastery #144

How to hire & train ChatGPT to work instead of you with Tim Berce | Productivity Mastery #144

ChatGPT is a type of AI language model. It is designed to generate human-like responses to a given prompt or input by using a deep learning algorithm to analyze and learn from vast amounts of text data. Chat GPT can be used for a variety of natural language processing tasks, such as language translation, question-answering, and text summarization.
In these fast-paced times, doesn't it sound great to have ChatGPT work instead of you?
Our guest, Tim Berce, co-founder of Automatic Content, has a diverse background in marketing, beginning his career in direct response marketing and later serving as the head of email marketing for a large international digital marketing agency. He also worked as the head of content for a leading multinational retailer, where he led content teams and developed B2C and B2B strategies.
As a co-founder of Automatic Content, Tim now focuses on building fine-tuned AI language models paving the way for the future of AI-generated content.
In addition, Tim worked as a marketing consultant with companies across the US, Europe, and the Middle East.

Mar 29, 202301:03:45
Lessons from over 10 years of Podcasting about Productivity with Erik Fisher | Productivity Mastery #143

Lessons from over 10 years of Podcasting about Productivity with Erik Fisher | Productivity Mastery #143

💡Want to know the behind-the-scenes of a successful podcast for more than 10 years? This podcast is a good way to find out.
Podcasting about productivity can be a great way to share your insights, tips, and strategies for helping people get more done in less time. The key to a successful productivity podcast is to provide value to your listeners. Be consistent, stay focused on your niche, and always keep your audience in mind. More tips coming up tomorrow on the podcast.
This time our guest is Erik Fisher, who is the producer and host of the Beyond The To-Do List Podcast for over 10 years. Erik has talked with productivity experts as they share how they implement productivity strategies in their personal and professional lives. His mission is to explore all aspects of productivity as a means toward the true end goal: living a meaningful life.
#productivity #podcast #perform

Mar 22, 202301:05:30
How to Build High-Performing Remote Teams with Shane Spraggs | Productivity Mastery #142

How to Build High-Performing Remote Teams with Shane Spraggs | Productivity Mastery #142

High-performing remote teams are teams that are able to work together effectively and efficiently despite being geographically dispersed. These teams are characterized by strong communication, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. Building them requires a different approach than managing teams in a traditional office setting so tune in and find out more!

Our guest Shane Spraggs for over 25 years has been driving successful projects for a variety of notable media and software start-ups, and some of the world’s largest brands, including Disney.

As CEO of 
Virtira, Shane’s focus on process improvement has generated immense value for our Fortune 100 clients, and he plays a vital role in developing and implementing cutting-edge systems and strategies that consistently boost the productivity of their remote-based teams. Shane is often praised for his ability to evaluate complex organizational challenges and implement solutions that ensure sustainable success with continuous oversight and improvement. He challenges himself and the team at Virtira to constantly identify areas that will improve productivity for our clients. Shane enlists this same ambitious attitude before he hikes up Knox Mountain every morning - his favorite trail in his hometown of Kelowna, British Columbia.

Over the last two years, Shane Spraggs and Virtira Executive Chair Cynthia Watson have been working together to develop and document remote workplace best practices. Their transformative research is featured in their upcoming book “The Power of Remote”, published through Forbes Books and scheduled for release in 2023.

Mar 10, 202301:02:22
Building up Organizational Resilience with Judith Jungmann | Productivity Mastery Podcast #141

Building up Organizational Resilience with Judith Jungmann | Productivity Mastery Podcast #141

Organizational resilience is the ability of a company to adapt and respond to changes, disruptions, and unforeseen events while maintaining its core functions and objectives. Building up organizational resilience can help companies to not only survive but also thrive during difficult times.

Our guest, Judith Jungmann is currently CHRO at 
Beckers Group. Even after 26 years of focusing on the people topic in organizations, she is still fascinated by a lot of aspects of this broad field.

Her motto has been „unleashing potential of individuals and organisations“ for some time now, and she could prove this in different industries in very international environments, both in multinational blue chip companies and smaller-sized organizations.

She is convinced that Resilience is the name of the game in those times we are facing now and has been inspired by numerous colleagues, especially in emerging countries, and also her own meditation teacher.

Mar 06, 202301:06:17
Present to Succeed with Boris Hristov | Productivity Mastery #140

Present to Succeed with Boris Hristov | Productivity Mastery #140

💡Not sure how you can grow your presentation skills? This podcast will help you understand more about it and also have a behind the scene of the largest presentation skills conference.

Our guest - Boris Hristov is the founder of boutique presentation agency 356labs and the largest premium presentation skills conference in the world - Present to Succeed. He has delivered top-rated presentations & training in more than 30 countries across the world on topics ranging from storytelling and slide design to public speaking. He and his team build presentations for many of the top-performing in the world.

Recently, two of their startup customers were featured on Business Insider and Techcrunch as they successfully raised millions in investment based on the investor decks built by 356labs. Boris is also a LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight Instructor and holds the Forbes 30 under 30 award.

Enjoy listening and stay #focused!

Feb 22, 202301:07:52
Cultivating, Communicating, & Cashing In on Your Unique Contribution with Beth Lefevre | Productivity Mastery #139

Cultivating, Communicating, & Cashing In on Your Unique Contribution with Beth Lefevre | Productivity Mastery #139

If you want to know more in-depth about behavior management and open communication methods, this podcast might be suitable for you.


Beth Lefevre is a team coordinator and trainer for executive teams. She specializes in behavior management, open communication methods and train-the-trainer techniques. Beth has been working for over 30 years to inspire and educate individuals, businesses, and organizational teams to create cooperation, communication, and cultural connection in all areas of their lives.


Beth is also, one of the senior master trainers, for The Passion Test for Business, The Passion Test, and The Passion Test for Kids and Teens; traveling the world, facilitating training courses based on the NY Times, best-selling book, by Janet Bray Attwood and Chris Attwood, “The Passion Test, The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Purpose”.


Her mission in life is, “To inspire others to discover and BE their highest possibility.”

Feb 17, 202301:12:60
Vivino: Behind the Scenes of Building the Largest Wine App in the World with Heini Zachariassen | Productivity Mastery #138

Vivino: Behind the Scenes of Building the Largest Wine App in the World with Heini Zachariassen | Productivity Mastery #138

Heini co-founded and grew Vivino to become the largest wine app in the world with nearly 61 million users and a database of 15,8 million wines.


He is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and board member in a number of organizations. His story was recently featured in the Amazon Prime documentary: “Disrupting Wine - a Life of an Entrepreneur”. He is also the founder and host of hashtag#RawStartup”, a platform educating founders and startups to work smarter and grow.


Vivino was born out of the frustration Heini had over not knowing which wine to buy. He is credited for bringing a digital revolution to the wine market. Vivino received a total of $221,8 million in funding and is currently a market leader.


The story of course wasn’t an overnight success. It took hard work, commitment, and a lot of sacrifices on the way.


Tune in and let’s learn together what it really took to build a global company out of Denmark. 🇩🇰

Feb 10, 202301:01:38
On Angel Syndicates and Beyond: Productivity Mastery #137 with Ivo Remmelg
Jan 31, 202301:02:22
Self-Confidence and High-Performance : Productivity Mastery #136 with Dr. Ivan Joseph

Self-Confidence and High-Performance : Productivity Mastery #136 with Dr. Ivan Joseph

Tune 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 educator  

✅ and accomplished leader.  


Ivan also contributes regularly to publications like University Affairs, The Huffington Post and The Globe and Mail. He has spent his career leading cultural transformation, inspiring people to believe in themselves and creating cohesive teams. He has also shared his remarkable story as an immigrant who has excelled and led a shift to inclusivity wherever he has gone.   

Among his many accomplishments at Ryerson, Ivan spearheaded the landmark $100M renovation of the historic Maple Leaf Gardens, created a culture of belonging, spirit and pride across Ryerson’s diverse urban campus, and inspired student-athletes to break records in their athletic, academic, and outreach accomplishments. Under his leadership, Ryerson teams won the first provincial and national championships in the university’s history.  Ivan is also regularly called on to support national team programs. Most recently, he was asked to serve as Head Coach for the Women’s National Soccer Team in his native Guyana. In 2017, he was the high-performance coach for the Canadian men’s basketball team that won the country’s first ever FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.   

Born in Guyana, Ivan grew up north of Toronto. He has a bachelor’s in Physical Education and Health, a Master’s in Higher Education Administration, and a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology.

Enjoy listening and stay #productive


#podcast #selfesteem #highperformance

Jan 08, 202358:21
B1G1 Co-founder on The Power of Giving: Productivity Mastery #135 with Paul Dunn
Jan 02, 202301:04:02
Entrepreneurship & Practical Fulfilment: Productivity Mastery #134 with Gene Bernier

Entrepreneurship & Practical Fulfilment: Productivity Mastery #134 with Gene Bernier

In episode #134 of Productivity Mastery, we welcomed Gene Bernier - Co-Active Coach at Pealed Back. Together we explored how entrepreneurship and practical fulfillment intertwine. Gene shared a lot with us, including:


💡What is practical fulfillment and how to achieve it,

💡How not to become Chief Exhaustion Officer,

💡Important questions he asks his clients as a coach, and much more!


As a Co-Active Coach, LiveCast Host, Husband, and Father, Gene spent over 20 years in the world of tech as a leader building high-performing teams and delivering predictable results for clients across many industries.

Gene has watched as people in business drove themselves into the ground and believing there was a better way, took a step back. Now his mission is to influence people to discover what it would take for them to live their life with direction, presence, courage, and boldness. To live a life beyond the fog.

As a Coach, Gene works with clients to step beyond their comfort zone, begin facing their challenges, and to find one thing daily that can bring them closer to the life they desire. Through his show "LiveCast Conversation With", he interviews guests to "peal" back the curtain on the bumps and triumphs of their story.


Enjoy listening and stay #productive!


#entrepreneurship #podcast #businesslessons

Dec 21, 202201:03:42
Making it happen as a tech business founder and a mother: Productivity Mastery #133 with Fo Hussain

Making it happen as a tech business founder and a mother: Productivity Mastery #133 with Fo Hussain

In episode #133 of Productivity Mastery, we welcomed Fo Hussain - the CEO of EEVA and The Smart Fashion Club. We discussed how to make it happen as a business tech founder, but also as a mother and Fo shared a lot with us, including:


💡How she overcame the end of her athletic career,

💡Finding the balance between being a mom and a startup founder,

💡Fighting the stigma of “being perfect”, and much more!


Fo Hussain is the Co-Founder and CEO of EEVA and CEO of The Smart Fashion Club. EEVA is a smart solution enabling companies to source their supply chain with 50% less waste whilst measuring and monitoring their environmental impact.

Over 10 years in the fashion and supply chain space,  Fo has made the move to apply her knowledge and experience to EEVA, enabling thousands of companies around the world to source their supply chain whilst understanding their impact in real-time. Having launched and successfully run two international businesses in her 20s, EEVA is a natural progression combining her passion for supply chains with purpose with scalable tech to help businesses around the world.


Enjoy listening and stay #productive!


#womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #podcast

Dec 19, 202201:03:20
The Evolution of the Speaking Industry: Productivity Mastery #132 with Zach Nadler

The Evolution of the Speaking Industry: Productivity Mastery #132 with Zach Nadler

In episode #132 of Productivity Mastery, we welcome to the podcast Zach Nadler, the Co-founder and CEO of one of the most successful speakers bureaus in the world 🔥 He’s worked with USA Presidents, Academy-award winners, and Nobel prize recipients. Zach shared a lot with us, including:


💡 How he founded a business with Gary Vaynerchuk,

💡 VaynerSpeakers’ strategy about clients,

💡 How to become more distinguishable as a speaker, and much more!


Co-Founder and CEO of VaynerSpeakers, Zach Nadler has built a career helping luminaries share their stories of impact and inspiration. With his longtime client, and now partner, Gary Vaynerchuk, Nadler founded VaynerSpeakers in 2018, a speakers bureau for the modern event planner. He represents bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, thought leaders, and tastemakers, negotiating innovative deals for his clients on stages and screens around the world.


Enjoy listening and stay #productive


#podcast #garyvaynerchuk #speaker

Dec 15, 202201:01:21
How the Nordics are Winning the Race for Talent #131 with Patrick Hamilton Walsh

How the Nordics are Winning the Race for Talent #131 with Patrick Hamilton Walsh

In episode #131 of Productivity Mastery we talked with Patrick Hamilton Walsh – prior head of talent for the City of Stockholm and co-founder of Glotal and the Sweden Talent Foundation about his newly published book – “Talent Cities”, and we explore the topic of a holistic approach to talent and its value for societies. Patrick shared many things, some of which are:


💡 The importance of talent value proposition,

💡 The 8 ‘A’s of talent mobility,

💡 Successful Nordic practices for attracting talent, and much more!


I look forward to welcoming back to Productivity Mastery the author of the newly published book: Talent Cities - Patrick Hamilton Walsh.   

A problem-solver with an unquenching thirst to explore, Patrick Hamilton Walsh is an award-winning author and keynote speaker from Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, who has presented his insights and work to audiences, governments, and corporations across the world.   

Working to ensure everyone receives an equal chance in life, he has focused extensively on creating solutions to global megatrends for the benefit of all.  

Currently based in Stockholm, Sweden, Patrick has been working within the city’s famed ‘unicorn factory’ tech scene since 2014.   

Prior to co-founding Glotal and the Sweden Talent Foundation, he served as head of talent for the City of Stockholm, advising on global talent mobility, European pandemic response leadership, and business intelligence and growth.  

Having qualified as a chartered accountant and taxation lawyer with PwC and Grant Thornton in Dublin, Patrick has over 25 years of domestic and international experience in advising and growing start-ups, multinational corporations, major accounting firms, and governments.  

Patrick spends his spare time backpacking, having traveled to over 140 countries across seven continents building relationships with people of all backgrounds, faith, and outlook.   


Enjoy listening and stay#productive! 🤗

#talent #podcast #business


Nov 09, 202201:04:51
PERFORM in Times of Crisis with Ilma Tiki

PERFORM in Times of Crisis with Ilma Tiki

Don't miss our new format 🚀 PERFORM in Times of Crisis 🚀 We will interview experienced business leaders and include some of the best examples, strategies, and stories in our upcoming book with the same name (and co-author, Cristobal Alonso).

In episode #130 we had as a guest Ilma Tiki - a culture-driven leader who has a lot to share on how to lead in times of crisis. She shared a lot with us, including:


💡Why you need to “leave the basecamp”,

💡How to create a team that would help you through a crisis,

💡How to take care of yourself, so that you can deliver at 100% always, and much more!


Ilma is a cofounder & CEO at The Remote Company. She's also a co-founder of MailerLite, a marketing automation platform that got acquired by Vercom for USD 90+ million. Ilma is also an investor and author of the book "Leaving Base Camp".

Enjoy listening and stay #productive!


#podcast #leadership #crisismanagement

Oct 18, 202249:59