Productivity Mastery

🚀 In episode #199 we welcomed Angel Ivanov, a film producer and founder of Handplayed.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Listen to this episode and learn:💡What does a film producer do and how long does it take to produce a feature film💡Spicy stories from Angel's filmmaking career💡What can we learn about productivity from a movie producer💡Leadership advice for challenging timesand many more...About our guest:Angel Ivanov is a film producer, founder of Handplayed, a boutique production studio, and co-founder of Skapto, a gourmet burger chain. He graduated from AUBG in 2012, with majors in Business and Mass Communications.Angel founded handplayed in the summer of 2015 and has since produced tv and internet commercials for some of the largest brands in Bulgaria, several music videos, and awarded short films. He believes in the persuasive power of film and is willing to take wild risks to get an artistic vision or an important message across.He has been an Endeavor Entrepreneur since 2018 and a YTILI fellow since 2019. In 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 he was a Teenovator mentor, teaching high schoolers entrepreneurship.He also volunteered as a Global Shaper from 2018 to 2020.You can find Angel here:LinkedIn: https://bg.linkedin.com/in/angel-m-ivanovWebsite: http://www.angelivanov.com/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Get a copy of our book PERFORM in Times of Crisis here: https://www.amazon.com/PERFORM-Times-Crisis-things-tough-ebook/dp/B0D8GPWTJWIn "PERFORM in Times of Crisis," co-authors Cristobal Alonso and Stoyan Yankov deliver a timely sequel to their original PERFORM book, specifically tailored to help leaders navigate the unpredictable landscape of today's business environment. As we step into 2024, CEOs and startup founders continue to face a barrage of external and internal crises – from global pandemics and geopolitical conflicts to funding challenges and talent retention issues.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Listen to this episode and learn:💡 The Writing Process: Insights into writing the book, including challenges like balancing personal experiences with professional insights, staying focused, and adhering to deadlines despite personal and external crises.💡The structure around five fundamental questions essential for leadership during a crisis💡 Learning from Experts: Stories and lessons from successful leaders and founders, including insights from the founder of Vivino, the co-founder of Remote More, and other prominent business figures.💡 Role of AI in Writing: Minimal use of AI in crafting chapters, with suggestions for potential use in future projects for editing and feedback purposes.💡 Personal Leadership Growth: Reflections on how crisis management and writing the book provided an opportunity for self-evaluation and growth as a leader.and many more..You can connect with Cristobal here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristobalalonsoGet a copy of our book PERFORM in Times of Crisis here: https://www.amazon.com/PERFORM-Times-Crisis-things-tough-ebook/dp/B0D8GPWTJWEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

🚀 In episode #197 we welcomed Matthew Smith, Broadcaster, Author, and Athlete.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Listen to this episode and learn:💡How Matt C. Smith created a career as a professional speaker💡How to get rid of your fear of public speaking💡What can you do to prepare your presentation and leave the audience in awe💡⁠How can you build up your speaking businessand many more...About our guest:Matt is an award-winning public speaker, podcaster, and athlete.He is best recognised for headlining many of the biggest tech events in the world. And known for his signature laugh-while-you-learn energetic, entertaining and educational talks.His books and videos on the topic of presenting have reached millions online, and ranked in the global top 10 on YouTube.Fun fact: When Matt moved to Oslo 1.5yrs ago, he took up XC Skiing, and saw an opportunity to attempt to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics for his country; South Africa. The goal: to go from 0 to Olympian in 3 years. He is now on the national team and will be racing in the World Cup next season. You can find Matthew here:LinkedIn: https://no.linkedin.com/in/mattcsmith-Website: https://www.mattcsmith.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcsmith_/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

🚀 In episode #196 we welcomed Mike Radoor, life coach, transformational speaker and author.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Listen to this episode and learn:💡How Mike Radoor built and exited 3 successful businesses  💡⁠⁠How to develop a growth mindset and rewire your operational system💡What is mental rehearsal and what is vital for your growth💡⁠⁠Mike’s personal peak performance habitsand many more...About our guest:Mike is a life coach who brings the best out of you. He’s a serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker with over a decade of experience building and scaling multimillion-dollar companies. Today, he focuses on helping business owners, leaders, and highly motivated individuals become as good as they can possibly be.What He Does:👉🏻 Keynote Speaking & Seminars: He delivers his I AM keynote, centered around the transformative power of Being Your Word – Commitment and Integrity. This talk is designed to create radical mindset shifts that help businesses and teams break free from limiting beliefs, take purposeful action, and unlock their full potential—especially during tough market conditions or periods of change.👉🏻 Coaching: He works closely with leaders and teams, guiding them through challenges by teaching them how to live by their word and follow through on their commitments. He equips them with the mental tools to thrive, grow, and achieve lasting success in both their professional and personal lives.You can find Mike here:LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/mikeradoorWebsite: https://mikeradoor.dk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeradoor/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

🚀 In episode #195 we welcomed Terry Kyle, the co-founder of WPX.net and also the founder of EveryDogMatters.org. Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform👇 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Listen to this episode and learn: 💡⁠How to apply outcome-based thinking and radical prioritization in your business and life 💡⁠Why you should stop being a victim and take full ownership for everything that happens to you 💡⁠⁠The USD 1 billion exercise to help you and your team trigger imagination-driven action 💡⁠Practical ideas to build up High-Impact Habits in your lifeand many more... About our guest: Terry Kyle is the Australian co-founder of WPX.net, an independent, 11-year-old, high-speed WordPress hosting company that employs 100+ staff in Sofia, Bulgaria.Terry is also the founder of EveryDogMatters.org, a nonprofit NGO that cares for 500+ homeless dogs every day, across 3 locations in Bulgaria, particularly its main dog sanctuary on 27,000 m2 (roughly 6.5 acres) at Kostinbrod where 140 rescue dogs currently live. You can find Terry here: LinkedIn: https://bg.linkedin.com/in/terrykyle2 Website: https://terrykyle.com/ Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing! __________ Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

In a compelling conversation with Akhtar Badshah, an educator and author, listeners delve into the concept of a purpose mindset. Badshah shares his journey from MIT to leading Microsoft's global philanthropy, discussing how to find one's purpose and values. He emphasizes the power of employee giving in community engagement and the significant impact of small actions in fostering joy. The dialogue highlights strategies for purpose-driven leadership, illustrating how reconnecting with one's mission can boost both personal fulfillment and organizational performance.

🚀 In episode #193 we welcomed Steven Foster, the founder of One Golden Nugget.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Listen to this episode and learn:💡What can you learn from failures and what's the right mindset to get you through challenging times💡How to start working with people like Evander Holyfield, the founder of Reebok and the coach of Venus and Serena Williams.💡Why productivity is more like a dance than a strict regime💡How to build a strong community and make meaningful connectionsand many more...About our guest:Steven is the founder of One Golden Nugget, a company dedicated to encouraging individuals to share valuable insights, or "nuggets," gleaned from their life experiences. One Golden Nugget's mission is to inspire and uplift people by collecting and sharing these pieces of wisdom through books, podcasts, and live events.Steven, often referred to as "The Nugget Collector," has a rich and varied background, including ventures in the music industry and other entrepreneurial activities that often fail.However, during the COVID-19 lockdown, while living in his office, Steven decided to fully commit to the idea of One Golden Nugget and began collecting wisdom from others. This period, marked by vulnerability and reflection, saw the business flourish as people were eager to share and connect.The company has been built through sheer determination and resilience and Steven emphasised the importance of perseverance and the message remains clear: the key to overcoming these challenges is not giving up during tough times.One Golden Nugget continues to grow, driven by its core mission of sharing wisdom and inspiring others.You can find Steven here:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/misterfosterAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/One-Golden-Nugget-journey-self-discovery/dp/1794832653Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

🚀 In episode #192 we welcomed Goran Yordanov, Regional Director at Sommet Education.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Listen to this episode and learn:💡What is a reverse funnel and how to use it to grow your clients' base?💡How to secure more meetings with potential clients?💡Strategies to optimize your sales process and generate more revenue💡How to apply Goran's long-term approach to b2b sales and grow your business?and many more...About our guests:A sales and marketing professional with 15+ years of experience in education counseling in Europe/Central Asia and a strong hospitality background with various positions in Food&Beverage across 6 countries and different 5 star brands. Currently holding a MSc degree in Hospitality management with completed research on Emotional Intelligence followed by guest lecturing experience on the topic across Europe.Goran Yordanov started his international journey in Switzerland, where he studied hospitality and became passionate about working with people, traveling, understanding cultures and delivering value to others. After 2 intensive years in Switzerland, he moved to the US, where he started his journey with Hyatt hotels working across various departments and learning about leadership. His journey with Hyatt took him from US to France and UAE. He then enrolled onto a MSc program in Hospitality where he deep dived on the topic of Emotional Intelligence. This was the start of his exploration in sales and understanding the customer journey and decision-making process in depth.Goran’s expertise in sales comes from his role as admissions manager and eventually director for various groups of Swiss Hospitality universities. He has spent more than 15 years in such roles managing, B2B, B2G and B2C sales across Europe and Central Asia. From working on a government-funded study program in Kazakhstan to developing study programs for Croatian Hotelier Association, he has helped hundreds of people recognize their passion for hospitality and pursue a career in the service and luxury industries globally. Today he is the Regional Admissions Director for Central Europe and Nordics for Sommet Education, one of the biggest education groups in the hospitality sector operating globallyYou can find Goran here:LinkedIn: https://bg.linkedin.com/in/goranyordanovInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goranyordanov/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

🚀 In episode #191 we welcomed Jeremiah Owyang, a Silicon Valley veteran, a venture capitalist at Blitzscaling Ventures, a global public speaker, and the host of the popular AI startup series Llama Lounge.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Listen to this episode and learn:💡Which of the tech giants is winning the AI battle today?💡What are the latest trends in AI in Silicon Valley (SF)?💡What industries are likely to be disrupted by Ai and how to up-skill to be well prepared?💡Why are 100 AI events a month in SF and how to stand out if you organize one?and many more...About our guests:Jeremiah has been an active professional in the business and technology sectors in Silicon Valley. As a VC, founder, CMO, industry analyst, and public speaker, he is passionate about discovering the next technology trend, explaining it, and helping it become deployed worldwide.His career has spanned web2, the sharing economy, web3, and autonomous/AI technologies. He examines emerging technologies in terms of growth, opportunity, and changing consumer behaviors and expectations.He began his career as an analyst at Forrester Research and later transitioned to Altimeter Group as a Founding Partner. In 2013, he established Catalyst Companies to concentrate on the emerging collaborative economy and the maker movement. He also co-founded Kaleido Insights. In 2022, he took on the role of CMO at a web3 project called RLY Network Association, funded by a16z, Coinbase Ventures, Battery, and others.He has appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and Fast Company. He has published research reports, playbooks, and frameworks to help businesses navigate change, enhance customer experiences, and identify trends before they happen.You can find Jeremiah here:Website: https://jowyang.beehiiv.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jowyangInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jowyang/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

🚀 In episode #190 we welcomed Monique Ruff-Bell, Chief Program & Strategy Officer at TED.Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast on your favorite platform 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKv...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Listen to this episode and learn:💡What does it take to produce one of the world's leading conferences?💡How do you plan the experience design of an event like TED?💡What is an expectation sheet and why should you create one?💡How does TED's Chief Program & Strategy Officer manage to stay productive?and many more...About our guest:As an experienced executive leader with a demonstrated history of working in the media, events, and publishing industry, Monique Ruff-Bell has over 20 years of experience in brand leadership, marketing, and strategic growth.As Chief Program & Strategy Officer for TED, she oversees TED’s flagship global events and conferences, TEDx programs and initiatives, global partnership sales and key marketing verticals for the organization. She plays a vital role in shaping and executing TED’s strategic plan, contributing to the advancement of its mission, operational excellence, and overall organizational growth. Her former roles have included Head of Events for TED and leading one of the largest Fintech shows in the USA as Vice President for Money20/20 USA.Monique is also a public speaker, podcast host and mentor based out of the New York City Metro Area in which her speaking engagements include strategy and business development for organizational growth, career sponsor and mentorship, and ways to become a successful leader.You can find Monique here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueruffbellEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/