
The Jens Heitland Show - Human Innovation
Welcome to The Jens Heitland Show, the podcast for innovative leaders. On this show, corporate innovator and serial entrepreneur Jens Heitland interviews world-class leaders and innovators, and answers questions live in a variety of formats. The goal of this podcast is to inspire more people to innovate businesses in a way that puts humans first. Innovation is not just a process, it's a whole system that requires leadership and support to thrive. To find out more, visit our show notes at https://www.jensheitland.com.
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Latest episodes

Apr 30, 2023 • 59min
EP 221: Beat Burnout with Jimmy Burroughes
Jimmy Burroughes is on a mission to change the way we lead teams. With years of experience as an Officer in the British Military and a track record of success as a people leader in top global organizations, Jimmy knows what it takes to build a high-performance culture that delivers results.
He realized that traditional approaches to leadership and high-performance team programs were leaving leaders and teams burned out, disengaged, and underperforming.
This is his second appearance after episode 179 where we go deep into his new book Beat burnout ignite performance
Guest Links:
Jimmy on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes/
Jimmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmybleadership/
Website: https://jimmyburroughes.com/
Book Beat Burnout: https://beatburnout.jimmyburroughes.com/book
Link to the show:
Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
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If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.
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Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e
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Leadership Education for startups https://www.wearesucceed.com/

Apr 24, 2023 • 53min
EP 220: Pushing Limits Leadership Inspiration from Ultra Distance Athletes with Bryan Gillette
Bryan Gillette is a long-distance runner and cyclist who has pushed himself beyond physical and mental limits in various self-supported tours and races. He completed a 205-mile run around Lake Tahoe in 76 ½ hours with only 90 minutes of sleep.
His experiences in endurance sports have led him to write a book titled "EPIC Performance." In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Gillette has also found success in the business world. He founded Summiting Group, a company that coaches executives and advises leaders on performing at higher levels for themselves and their teams. Gillette lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family.
In the episode we talk about his experiences, how he lead himself through all the tough endeavors and what he learned about leadership from interviewing 100 executives which he documented in his book.
Links to the Guest:
Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryangillette/
Website: https://summitinggroup.com/epic/
Bryan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.gillette.9
Book: EPIC Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives and Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak https://www.amazon.com/EPIC-Performance-Executives-Endurance-Athletes/dp/1637552173
Link to the show:
Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Give a review:
If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.
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Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e
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Leadership Education for startups https://www.wearesucceed.com/

Apr 17, 2023 • 35min
EP 219: [Interview]Biohacking - Entrepreneurs perspective with Bijou Finney
Bijou Finney is a Brand Stylist™, and holistic guide specializing in visionary life design for conscious entrepreneurs.
She produced the Netflix documentary the Gentleman driver where entrepreneurs driver race cars around the world. Her cutting-edge therapeutic process teaches business owners how to use psychedelics and healing practices, retrain their nervous systems and clear limiting mental blocks.
In our conversation we talk about how she helps entrepreneurs remove mental blocks, the benefit of microdosing and the holistic approach of biohacking.
Guest Links:
Bijou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bijoulea-finney-47543767/
Website: https://www.storyxstyle.com/
Bijou on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mushroommamasita/
Documentary: https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-gentleman-driver/2000057749/
Link to the show:
Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Give a review:
If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872
Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e
Connect with me:
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Apr 11, 2023 • 49min
EP 218: [Interview] Incubate public value with Alexander Hertel
Alexander Hertel is the CEO and Founder of Public Value Hub an NGO that is focused on creating social impact through entrepreneurship. Over his career Alex worked as reporter in different media companies such as MDR and ARD in Germany and as well abroad in Central Eastern Europe.
In our conversation Alex shares the story how he got to build the Public Value Hub we talk about RestartUA a program that helps displaced people from the Ukraine to start a social business in Germany and how this fits into the Public Value Incubator
Guest Links:
Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-hertel-8273b973/
Website:: https://www.publicvaluehub.com
Link to the show:
Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Give a review:
If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872
Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e
Connect with me:
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Innovation Interim Management https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/
Leadership Education https://www.wearesucceed.com/

Apr 3, 2023 • 48min
EP 217: [Interview]Money mindset for founders with Gabbie Kelly
Gabbie Kelly has a background in financial auditing, corporate accounting, and serving clients as a fractional CFO, she has a wealth of experience in the financial industry. However, what she finds missing is the opportunity to help business owners navigate their day-to-day operations and make informed decisions that are critical to their success.Gabbie wants to make a difference, providing the tools and knowledge that business owners need to thrive.
In this podcast episode we talk about personal budgeting of money, how startups and businesses should approach money and the right mindsets.
Guest Links:
Gabbie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellekelly-cpa/
Gabbie's Business: https://www.wem.co/
Book mentioned:
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey
Link to the show:
Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Give a review:
If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872
Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e
Connect with me:
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Leadership Education https://www.wearesucceed.com/

Mar 27, 2023 • 52min
EP 216: [Interview] Giving real people a platform - Ken Stearns
Ken Stearns is a grandfather, father, midwestern boy, writer, speaker, photographer, and lyricist.
He was an international insurance executive that quit to pursue his dreams of traveling the country meeting people, hearing their stories.
He hosts The Jar Live, a unique podcast that focuses on real people and real conversations.
His American upbringing, living in 5 countries, working in 20 over the last 20 years gives him a wide ranging view on life, people, travel, business, food, culture.
In our conversation we dive into the store of the Jar and how he got to record podcasts with strangers like Tom the Flower man. We talk about his book Dear God and explore how all of this will enable change in leadership in this world.
Guest Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-stearns-b104167/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejar
Website: https://www.thejar.live/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ken_stearns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTqB1dhDvl0Oh505ysdxTg
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dear-god-ken-stearns/1141059687#
Link to the show:
Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Give a review:
If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872
Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e
Connect with me:
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Leadership Education https://www.wearesucceed.com/

Mar 20, 2023 • 57min
EP 215: [Interview] Pay it forward - leadership with Dr. Kevin Gazzara
Dr. Kevin Gazzara is the CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions. He is Management & Leadership Expert, Executive Positive Intelligence Coach, Professor at 5 Universities, Speaker and Author of The Leader of OZ.
Kevin worked for 18 years at Intel Corporation in positions from Program and Product Management to Leadership Development. He holds a Bachelor in Science in Commerce and Engineering, an MBA and a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership.
In our conversation we cover 3 key points.
A leadership view at the mass layoffs in tech early 2023 and what that means for organizations, leaders and ourselves
Leaderships styles and how leaders enable organizations to innovate
Learning organizations, how they work, how to build them
And one bonus topic:
The Task Quotient where Kevin shares a free assessment that the listeners can use to find out what tasks they and their teams are thriving at
Guest Links:
Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingazzara/
Kevin on Twitter @doctorkevin https://twitter.com/doctorkevin
Magna Leadership: https://magnaleadership.com/
Magna Leadership on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagnaLeadership
The TASK QUOTIENT SPECIAL LINK http://www.magnaleader.co/GIFT
Books mentioned:
The Fifth Discipline: Art and Practice of the Learning Organization
https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Discipline-Practice-Learning-Organization/dp/071269885X
Breakthrough Performance: Managing for Speed and Flexibility
https://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Performance-Managing-Speed-Flexibility/dp/188293900X
Flow: The Psychology of Happiness
https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Happiness-Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi-ebook/dp/B00GO8HZIW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=274JJOYNKYE3R&keywords=Flow&qid=1679294026&s=books&sprefix=flow%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C160&sr=1-3
Link to the show:
Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome
Give a review:
If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview.
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872
Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e
Connect with me:
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Innovation Interim Management https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/Leadership Education https://www.wearesucceed.com/

Mar 13, 2023 • 48min
EP 2014: [Interview] Innovating chocolate experiences with Cielo Cantoni and Niklas Begau
Cielo and Niklas are the founders of ChocNchoc a chocolate startup that is changing the way how we experience chocolate.Both of them grew up in large corporations like Jacobs and Mars and they still work next to running their chocolate startup.In this episode learn about innovating chocolate, how the idea of ChocNchoc came to life and how they got a chocolate factory in Switzerland to produce their first products.Guest Links: Niklas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niklas-begau/Cielo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mar%C3%ADa-cielo-cantoni-a9a37496/CHOCNCHOC on the web: https://chocnchoc.com/CHOCNCHOC on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choc.n.choc/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

Mar 6, 2023 • 54min
EP 213: [Interview] Personal branding through podcasts with Jason Cercone
Jason is a podcast branding strategist, author, voice over talent, and experienced podcaster. He helps people establish authority and become thought leaders in their niche via strategic, impactful podcast guest appearances. He is also The Voice of Evolution of Brand, a podcast featuring authentic entrepreneurs and professionals sharing brand-building strategies to help you succeed in your professional pursuits, as well as a contributing author to the best-selling PodMatch Guest Mastery book.In this episode we talk about podcasting, the benefits of building a brand, thought leadership, why you should go on podcasts as a guest and more.Guest Links:Jason on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jasoncercone/featuredJason on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncercone/Jason on twitter: https://twitter.com/jasoncerconeJason on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncercone/Jason’s website: https://jasoncercone.com/Evolution of Brand Podcast: https://jasoncercone.com/evolutionofbrand/Mentioned in the podcast: Wylie McGraw: https://www.wyliemcgraw.com/Gary Vaynerchuck: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/Jens first Podcast Episode with Dennis Luijer: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome/ep-1-visual-innovation-with-dennis-luijer?rq=dennis%20luijer Jason’s 1st Podcast Episode with Wylie McGraw: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-unf-ck-your-thinking-with-wylie-mcgraw/id1590634173?i=1000591340283Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...

Feb 27, 2023 • 45min
EP 212: [Interview] Human Centered Leadership Jem Fuller
Jem Fuller has lived a colorful, global life. From barefoot backpacker to corporate leader, fire-dancer and traditional tattooist, kindergarten teacher to motorcycle courier, masseuse and reflexology to laborer and travel consultant.Now his time is as partner and father, coach, facilitator and retreat leader. He is the author of the recently published book, The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, and can be seen delivering his TEDx talk on YouTube.Links to the Guest:Webpage: https://jemfuller.com/Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/7lxeRsIi1S0Book: The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men https://jemfuller.com/books/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemfuller/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jemfuller/Link to the show: Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page Give a review: If you enjoy this podcast would you be so kind as to leave a short review on Apple Podcast. It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. Connect with me: Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest human innovation news into your inbox. Follow me on social media: LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeTikTok My businesses Businesses: Heitland innovation SUCCEED ...