Productivity Mastery

In episode #167 with Kai Schukowski, General Manager of Grand Hotel Kempinski.Listen to this episode and learn:💡What helps Kai and his team welcome guests like President Joe Biden and President Macron?💡What can we learn from the hospitality industry that can be applied in any context?💡How to build and inspire a culture of productivity and care?💡What helps Kai to stay at the top of his game on a daily basis?💡What books he reads and who are the leaders he follows and gets inspired by?About our guest:Kai Schukowski is the 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 for hospitality, and he does have a thing or two to share about leadership.On top of that, he is a fitness and health enthusiast, who is equally passionate about technology, mindset, businesses …and Formula 1.You can connect with Kai here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaischukowski/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kai.schukowski/Website: https://www.kempinski.com/en/grand-hotel-kempinskiEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

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.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talcatran/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

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-champagneTwitter: https://twitter.com/marcchampagneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthehuman/Youtube: https://youtu.be/w-1ihHRdTp8Website: https://www.behindthehuman.com/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

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/javelingaworldTwitter: https://twitter.com/javelingaworldEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #163 we welcomed Jakob Berndt, Co-Founder of Tomorrow GmbH.Listen to this episode and learn:💡What it takes to build a sustainable Fintech with 100+ employees💡Practical ideas on how to shape a strong team culture💡How to lead in times of crisis💡What makes a great founding teamand a lot more...About our guest:Jakob Berndt is the Co-Founder of Tomorrow GmbH, the first truly mobile and sustainable banking provider of today.Previously, he co-founded and led for many years the social business Lemonaid Beverages, which has conquered the European soft drink market with the Lemonaid and ChariTea brands since 2009.Jakob studied cultural studies at Leuphana University and in Sydney. He is a member of the advisory board of the photovoltaic provider Zolar.You can connect with Jacob here:Website: https://www.tomorrow.oneLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-berndt-077b0743/?originalSubdomain=deTwitter: https://twitter.com/jakoberndtEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #162 we welcomed Lorenzo Flores, Leader at Apple & Host of Hacking Your Leadership Podcast.Listen to this episode and learn:💡How to grow as an effective leader in your organization?💡What is the "worst idea" practice and how to use it to boost creativity and inspiration?💡How did Lorenzo find his mentors and what lessons stuck with him until today?💡Practical tips on leading in times of crisisand a lot more..About our guest:Lorenzo Flores is a twenty-year veteran in retail leadership. He has rejuvenated, inspired, and rebuilt over a dozen teams throughout his career. With a passion for music, MMA, and podcasting, he understands the importance of connecting personal vision to the workplace.Flores's insights, experiences, and philosophies on leadership excellence are the fuel to ignite every leader's optimum potential.His passion for leadership led him to write his first book: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success. This book meets all leaders where they stand today and propels them to the next level using the skills and resources already within their grasp.You can connect with Lorenzo here:Website: HackingYourLeadership.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershi...Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #161 we welcomed Jon Rennie, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc.Listen to this episode and learn:💡How does one become a nuclear submariner?💡What is "Fridays on the floor" and how to apply a similar practice to improve engagement and productivity?💡How to show up as a leader in a new organization when everyone is more experienced than you?💡Why you should "run to the fire" as a leader?And a lot more..About our guest:Jon is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a premier manufacturer of critical components for electrical utilities. He is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer who made seven deployments during the end of the Cold War.Prior to starting Peak Demand, Jon led eight manufacturing businesses for three global companies.He is the author of three best-selling leadership books: I Have the Watch, All in the Same Boat, and You Have the Watch. He hosts the popular Deep Leadership podcast.You can connect with Jon here:Website: https://jonsrennie.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsrennieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonsrennie/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonscottrennie/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

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/mariastoevaEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #159 we welcomed Julian Hayes II, founder of Executive HealthListen to this episode and learn:💡Why your well-being should be your #1 priority💡How to prioritize your health & lifestyle as a busy executive💡What makes Julian exercise 2x / day and how to organize your own workout scheduleand a lot more...About our guest:Julian Hayes II is an author, hybrid athlete, and the founder of Executive Health. His boutique concierge helps forward-thinking CEOs, executives, and other high-achieving individuals live longer and live better by leveraging their unique biodata, data-driven analytics, and N of 1 personalized programming.He's also the host of Executive Health & Life. Lastly, he's had 300+ articles published in Inc., Entrepreneur, Chief Executive, & many more.You can connect with Julian here:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/Website: executivehealth.io/Youtube: youtube.com/@exechealthApple podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/executive-health-life/id1500205650Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In episode #158 we welcomed Walker McKay, Founder of No BS Sales SchoolListen 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 resultsand 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/walkermckayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachwalkermckayFor more content from Walker, subscribe to Walker’s Weekly Newsletter: https://www.walkermckay.com/newsletterTo learn more about Walker’s No BS Sales System, visit www.walkermckay.comEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/