
Productivity Mastery
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!
Latest episodes

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 13min
Leadership lessons from 17+ years with Reebok with Kremena Yordanova | Productivity Mastery #189
🚀 In episode #189 we welcomed Kremena Yordanova, Ex. Digital Director at Reebok.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:💡How does a day in the life of a digital director in Reebok look like💡What to do as a leader to empower a culture of creativity💡Leadership tools and practices from 17+ years of experience in Reebok/Adidas💡How to grow from being a manager to being a leaderand many more...About our guests:Kremena Yordanova is a seasoned marketeer turned digital consultant, currently serving as a fractional CMO for impact-driven brands. Her journey includes leading large, inclusive teams at brands like Reebok and Adidas.She blends her extensive corporate experience with the ancient practices of yoga and meditation. Her realistic, grounded, attentive approach to leadership and mentoring brings the true art of conversation to life.She’s organized international retreats, workshops, and leadership programs. Her work supports freefoodkitchen and she lives in Amsterdam.You can find Kremena here:Website: https://www.kremenayordanova.com/LinkedIn: https://bg.linkedin.com/in/kremena-yo...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoryoga/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 10min
Creating a culture of learning with Diana Kostova | Productivity Mastery #188
🚀 In episode #188 we welcomed Diana Kostova, Head of Learning, Development, and Motivation at Kaufland Bulgaria.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:💡Why should we care for our people as employers💡How Diana strategises Learning, Development & Motivation initiatives for 8000+ people💡What are some examples of initiatives Diana is most proud of💡How can you balance out as an overachiever and have a more mindful and present existenceand many more...About our guest:Diana has over 12 years of experience in various leadership roles at Kaufland Bulgaria. Currently, she is responsible for developing and motivating people, enhancing organizational performance, and creating a positive and inclusive work culture.As the Head of Learning, Development, and Motivation, she leads a team of professionals who design and implement innovative learning solutions, employee engagement initiatives, and motivation strategies for about 7,000 employees across the country. In collaboration with the senior management, they align the learning and development goals with the business strategy and vision. In my previous roles, she was responsible for managing other departments – fresh foods, leasing, and procurement.She has a Ph.D. in Business Administration, a Master's degree in Business Administration and Deutschlandstudien, and a Bachelor's degree in Tourism and she has a 6-year-old daughter.Her passion is Sports and she is interested in the fields of nutrition and Emotional eating.You can find Diana here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-kos...Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 5min
TEAM: Getting Things Done with Others with David Allen & Edward Lamont | Productivity Mastery #187
🚀 In episode #187 we welcomed the legends, David Allen and Edward Lamont, authors of TEAM: Getting Things Done with Others.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:💡How did the GTD methodology become a global phenomenon, impacting millions of people around the world?💡What are the zeros and ones of productivity and why should everyone start living intentionally?💡How to build a culture of HEALTHY HIGH-PERFORMANCE?💡How to inspire accountability in a complex, hybrid workand many more...About our guests:David has written three books: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, which describes his productivity program; Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life, a collection of newsletter articles he has written; Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life, a follow-up to his first book. In 2015, he also wrote a new updated version of Getting Things Done: the Art of Stress-Free Productivity.Edward Lamont is the co-author, with GTD inventor, David Allen, of Team: Getting Things Done with Others.Edward is a global authority on team performance and stands at the forefront of advising industry leaders on team health and profitability worldwide. A licensed GTD practitioner and founder of the largest GTD organisation in Europe, Ed is unwaveringly committed to elevating team productivity for his Fortune 500 clients and others wishing to improve their game. He has helped companies and organisations including Siemens, Lufthansa, KPMG, Nissan, and Imperial College London to create better group dynamics, increase team performance, and boost health and happiness.You can find them here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalle... https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardlamontWebsite: https://gettingthingsdone.com/Check out their book: https://www.amazon.com/Team-Getting-T...Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jun 21, 2024 • 56min
How to THINK REMARKABLE with Guy Kawasaki | Productivity Mastery #186
🚀 In episode #186 we welcomed the legend, Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva.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 was it like to work with Steve Jobs and be part of the legendary "Think Different" Campaign?💡How to lose USD 200 million and feel good about it?💡What does it mean to THINK REMARKABLE and what are the 3 key elements to develop?💡Does everyone have imposter syndrome and how to deal with it?and a lot more...About our guest:Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), and an adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales.He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.You can find Guy here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guykawasaki/Website: https://guykawasaki.com/guy-kawasaki/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 5min
Why leaders need to grow their operating system with Mark Vernooij | Productivity Mastery #185
🚀 In episode #185 we welcomed Mark Vernooij, Partner of THNK.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:💡Why do we need a different approach towards "leadership development" in 2024?💡Why is it important to keep upgrading your operating system as a leader?💡What are the 5 levels of awareness and why only 25% manage to keep growing?💡How we moved from complicated to complex world of work and how to navigate as leaders in it?About our guest:Mark loves to work on leadership development in the context of change. This change can be transformation, innovation, culture change, or systems change. He particularly enjoys working with inspiring and dynamic leaders to address the world's pressing challenges and doing so at scale through the organizations they lead.As the child of artists, he has learned to take different perspectives and he loves using this skill in both leadership development and business.In his role at THNK, he focuses on custom programs for organizations in the fields of transformation, culture change, innovation, and creative leadership. He has been teaching at various schools including Berkeley, Columbia, Stanford, and Wharton. He is a regular speaker and facilitator at events and conferences. He is a member of the expert network at the World Economic Forum. Finally, he serves on several boards.He holds a master’s in engineering from Delft University of Technology, an MBA from INSEAD and he studied Design Thinking at Stanford.You can find Mark here:LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/markvernooyWebsite: https://www.thnk.org/community/people...Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
How to build meaningful connections and be a good HUMAN with Zivile Einikyte | Productivity Mastery #184
🚀 In episode #184 we welcomed Zivile Einikyte, Creator & Events Host at Perception Paradox.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 can you do to become an effective networker?💡How can you befriend high-value people and make them part of your close network?💡How to get the most out of a tech event?💡Why you should book yourself more to speak at events and on podcasts?and a lot more...About our guest:Zivile Einikyte is a seasoned event host who brings energy and insightful moderation at international tech and innovation forums. As the creator of the Perception Paradox podcast, she dives into the heart of Europe's startup ecosystem, spotlighting the inspiring journeys of underdog founders and fostering conversations that challenge and expand our perceptions of life and technology.Beyond her work, Zivile embraces the thrill of adventure as an avid (kite)surfer and motorbike enthusiast, embodying the spirit of exploration and freedom that she brings to every endeavor.You can find Zivile here:LinkedIn: / zivileeinikyteWebsite: https://www.perceptionparadox.com/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 6min
Team of high performers vs a high-performing team with David Hanrahan | Productivity Mastery #183
David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare, shares insights from over 20 years in HR, having shaped cultures at tech giants like Twitter and Electronic Arts. He distinguishes between a team of high performers and a high-performing team, emphasizing effective communication and collaboration. David discusses the pitfalls of excessive meetings and the need for impactful work strategies. He also explores employee engagement dynamics and offers creative techniques for fostering a motivating workplace culture. Tune in for practical tips on building high-performance teams!

May 7, 2024 • 39min
Productivity, Focus & Living Intentionally with Erik Qualman | PM #181
🚀 In episode #181 we welcomed Erik Qualman, 5x Bestselling Author & Keynote SpeakerListen to this episode and learn:💡The amazing story of Erik Qualman, who's reached 50 million people in 55 countries across the globe💡 How to learn to "say NO", even if you are a people pleaser💡 Erik's strategies for managing a complex life and an ambitious career💡 How to manage your team effectively through "Erik's system of islands"and many more..About our guest:#1 Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached 50 million people. He was voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series.His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. Qualman is a current professor of Digital Leadership at Northwestern University and his materials are used in over 500 universities. Qualman’s animation studio works with some of the world's leading brands including Disney, Oreo, Chase, and Cartier.He is a former sitting professor at MIT and Harvard’s edX labs and has received an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work. Qualman is also the inventor of the bestselling board game Kittycorn. Most importantly, he’s still trying to live up to the “World’s Greatest Dad” coffee mug he received from his wife and two daughters.You can find Erik here:Website: https://equalman.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qualmanYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@Socialnomics09Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

May 3, 2024 • 1h
Unlocking Employee Thriving: Strategies for Organizational Success with Tonille Miller | PM #182
🚀 In episode #182 we welcomed Tonille Miller, founder of EXT - Experience and Transformation.Listen to this episode and learn:💡Why 85% of employees are disengaged and what to do about it?💡What prevents employees from thriving in the workplace?💡How to incorporate learning & development the right way for organizational success?💡Practical ideas & examples on how to build a strong organizational culture?and more ...About our guest:Tonille is a seasoned management consultant, I/O psychologist, and executive coach, with a robust 15-year track record of driving performance and transformation within organizations. As a founder of EXT - Experience and Transformation, she has been instrumental in coaching C-level and HR executives and leading organizational effectiveness, change, and employee experience programs.She specializes in business transformation, change management, technology adoption, employee experience, engagement and retention, culture, behavior change, strategic communications, hybrid work, AI, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.Her new book, The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving as Your Competitive Edge, provides a playbook for leaders and change-makers to create the conditions to engage and unlock their people. She has been featured in media outlets like The Huffington Post, Nasdaq, TechFunnel, Thrive Global, Employee Experience Magazine, The Flex Index, Executives Diary Magazine, and the American Journal of Health Promotion.You can find Tonille here:Website: https://www.tonillemiller.com/ , https://www.experienceandtransformation.com/https://tinyurl.com/theflourishingeffectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonillemiller/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
Your limitations are an illusion with Winston Ben Clements | Productivity Mastery #180
🚀 In episode #180 we welcomed Winston Ben Clements, Global Keynote Speaker.Listen to this episode and learn:💡The exceptional story of Winston Ben Clements, who broke 150 bones until he was 12 years old💡How do you keep going when you are constantly in pain and suffering💡How to overcome limiting beliefs and start living fully💡How to take full ownership of your life and your circumstances and build a great quality of lifeand many more..About our guest:Winston Clements is a Keynote Speaker and Consultant specializing in disability inclusion and unconscious bias. He is passionate about supporting the world’s leading organizations to deliver cultural change that is truly inclusive.Winston was born with a condition known as brittle bone disease and has experienced over 200 fractures in his lifetime. He is just 3 feet tall and uses a wheelchair for his day-to-day mobility. Despite this, he has taken a stand for a quality of life that knows no excuses and no limits and is a leading voice in the disability advocacy space.As a speaker, Winston has partnered with organizations such as Google, Disney and EY and has been instrumental in the success of 'The Clements' social media channels that have garnered a following of over 500,000 across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.You can find Winston here:Website: https://winstonclements.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-ben-clements-keynote-speakerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@WinstonSpeakerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/winstonspeaker/feed/Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/