Productivity Mastery

Meet Eliza Vinokurova - a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) specialist, the observer of meditation from the point of view of science (the effects of meditation on the brain: neural, biological, and behavioral changes), popularizer of the modern approach of meditation as a wellness practice, biohacker practitioner. Eliza is a co-founder of the marketing agency A23 (since 2005, RU), organizer of the international conference on continuing education “ED summit: Lifelong Learning”, and the lecturer of the "Biohacker's practical course" in Moscow. Tune in!

Meet Daniel Ackermann, the CEO of Degordian - an independent digital production & marketing agency based in Zagreb Daniel co-founded back in 2009. Today, it’s one of the largest digital marketing agencies in the region, with offices in Zagreb, Mostar and Beograd. Daniel considers employee satisfaction to be the cornerstone of every successful enterprise, which is why he is so proud of being recognized as a five-time “Best Employer” in Croatia. Daniel also co-founded two sister companies, Mediatoolkit and Bornfight. Together with Degordian, the group now manages over 200 employees. Tune in!

Meet Farid Singh - a founder of the niche Technology and Creational Strategy consulting firm - Take 3 Innovate Ltd. On a daily basis, Farid wears multiple hats that let him work within both: the Startup and the Corporate field. He is also a Program Director at Startup Wise Guys and a GP to their new Cyber fund. Farid is driven by working with various startups and is passionate about their success. As a Blue Ocean Strategy practitioner, he works on the early infancy of products and services to help them with the highest chances of survival. Tune in!

Iskra Petrova is a Clarity and Confidence Coach. She holds an MSc in computer science and has more than 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur in advertising, film production and e-commerce. Iskra's signature method helps her clients develop strong connection with their hearts and intuition. With 25 years of practice and certifications in a broad spectrum of meditation and energy medicine modalities, ranging from qigong and martial arts to reiki, Bowen, chakra reading and kundalini meditations, Iskra is passionate about supporting individuals and groups to return to a balanced Self. She strongly believes in the mind-body-soul equilibrium as a prerequisite to a fulfilled purpose with a deep connection to oneself and others. With the group and individual programs at the Clarity and Confidence Academy, her company, she supports leaders, educators, and changemakers to transition from being stuck and anxious to self-trust and joy, so that they can thrive with Clarity and Self-Awareness. Tune in! 

Meet Viktoriya Vasilenko - founder and CEO of Knowledge Gate Group based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company provides a platform-based solution that connects companies to experts for micro-consultations. They work primarily within the life science sector, having received significant investments from the Danish government. Viktoriya is a graduate of Copenhagen Business School, and the founder of the company since her graduation day. Tune in and join us for a cozy conversation! 

Bryan Cassidy, a professor and innovation expert, is a passionate believer in anyone’s ability to innovate and build new businesses. He has personally built 11 companies in 6 different countries and made money on 8. For the last 8 years, he has been coaching start-ups and scale-ups and trying to help larger companies regain the spirit of start-ups. He has taught at the KU Leuven, The Solvay business school, EDHEC, ESCLA, and been a guest lecturer at the University of Chicago, INSEAD, Cornell, Berkeley, among many others.  Bryan is a lead author of Cycles: The Simplest Proven Way to Build your Business, a book that is a result of 4 years of research with over 400 companies on what really drives innovation success.

Mindie Kniss, MFA, PhD, is a writer, award-winning humanitarian, international speaker, and professional coach. She left a cushy Fortune100 career for the adventure of entrepreneurship, but the "adventure" nearly ended soon after she started her business in 2007. Mindie hit rock bottom financially and was living out of her office after facing eviction, foreclosure, and bankruptcy.  Fast forward to today, Mindie is Founder & CEO of Lucra®, a coaching practice devoted to helping entrepreneurs create wealth in all areas of life. She is the creator of the annual HeartPath retreat, along with multiple online training programs for entrepreneurs, coaches, and speakers. Also, Mindie Kniss is the host of The Lucrative Society, a podcast that debuted in the Top20 Entrepreneurship podcasts on iTunes, and she is also the author of the bestselling book The Heart of Consciousness. Her second book will be available in early 2021. Tune in and hear us talk about what the Business and Heart Intelligence entails! 

Martin Zahuranec is the co-founder and CEO of eyerim, a premium eyewear e-retailer currently operating in 12 countries across Europe, being one of the fastest-growing e-commerce players in Central & Eastern Europe. Martin has spent the formative years of his career in Southeast Asia. In 2012 he joined Rocket Internet and helped launch Vietnam's branch of Lazada, South East Asia's equivalent of Amazon later acquired by Alibaba. In 2013 he joined NOVA Founders Capital and assisted GlassesGroupGlobal in becoming the first international fashion accessories e-shop in the region. Martin has broad experience in entrepreneurship, team lead, data management, and the eyewear industry, and in his free time, he likes to read and travel around the world. His dream is to conquer the Seven Summits - the highest peak of each continent.

Meet Jonas Altman, the author of the new book: "SHAPERS: Reinvent the way you work and change the future". Jonas is on a mission to make the world of work more human. As the founder of the award-winning design practice SOCIAL FABRIC, he creates learning experiences that transform people so they can elevate how they organize, collaborate, and innovate. Altman speaks globally about the shape of work, coaches leaders on culture change, and is an adjunct professor at The University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business. His chronicles have appeared in The Guardian, Quartz at Work, Fast Company, and The Sunday Times. Join us!

Meet Gitte Just - a professional who has more than two decades of senior experience in building organizations within NGOs, art, culture, and design. Her focus has been developing strategies, programs, and content, building community and facilitating networks. Gitte’s experience includes serving as a Programme Director & project manager for the "European Capital of Culture" for two cities: Copenhagen (1996) and Aarhus (2017). She's also been a board member in multiple organizations. Today, Gitte is fully committed to helping people to balance the mind and body and to create a high-performance culture in their teams. She is a founder at Pause.zone empowering individuals and teams to recharge their energy, creativity, and to stay healthy in a world with relentlessly rising demand. Tune in to hear us talk about the importance of pauses!