The Focus Bee Show

(350) Tiny Experiments: Redesign Your Life Without GoalsIn this episode, we explore how to shift from linear thinking and goal setting, to designing your life through tiny experiments. 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee ▶️ More Inspiring Videos from The Focus Bee: 📹 The Science of Focus – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Deep Work – https://youtu.be/qyRgasBAgRk 📹 Mindfulness for Founders – https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM 📹 Let Go of Control – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Build Grit – https://youtu.be/FYvLaOujDXE 📹 Habits for Daily Focus – https://youtu.be/-FkzZSJtXuQ  🏷️ Keywords: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #perseverance, #grit, #momentum, #innerstrength  💖 Spread the Love: 📢 Share this episode with a friend who struggles with consistency! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more practical, science-based high-performance insights. ✨ Your support helps us grow and reach more purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🔔 Never Miss an Update: 📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is permitted with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. @TheFocusBee

(349) Charlie Curson: Be More Strategic Through Greater ChoicesCharlie Curson, author of ‘Be More Strategic’, shares his insights on developing the ability to be more strategic.  💫 About Charlie Curson: Founder of Mandarin. Strategic advisor, investor, facilitator and accredited leadership coach with 25+ years across 250+ organisations (including VISA, McDonald’s, Unilever, Experian, Volkswagen Group, L’Oréal, Barclays). Lifelong “tinkerer” obsessed with making things faster, better, smarter, who challenges assumptions and turns clarity into action. Charlie helps leaders and teams build strategic capability and momentum. 📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Charlie CursonWebsite: www.teammandarin.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliecurson/  💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/ 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  🎬 Watch More Episodes on Leadership:  🎥 https://youtu.be/hIXL3AZzw8w 🎥 https://youtu.be/25TAiDXrIxw 🎥 https://youtu.be/slzKuvHWqKk 🎥 https://youtu.be/0tb8I8kB-HQ 🎥 https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM  💖 Spread the Love:📢 Share this video with friends or anyone who needs a calm reset!👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more empowering content.✨ Your support helps us grow and keep creating valuable tools for your journey! 🔔 Never Miss an Update:📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information:⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. We are not responsible for any outcomes related to the use of this content. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is allowed with p

(348) Perseverance: How To Build Rock Solid PerseveranceIn this episode, we dive into perseverance, and grit. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:Core principles of grit & perseverance. 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee ▶️ More Inspiring Videos from The Focus Bee: 📹 The Science of Focus – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Deep Work – https://youtu.be/qyRgasBAgRk 📹 Mindfulness for Founders – https://youtu.be/ZRq0RjOrjKM 📹 Let Go of Control – https://youtu.be/T56bZWx-NEQ 📹 Build Grit – https://youtu.be/FYvLaOujDXE 📹 Habits for Daily Focus – https://youtu.be/-FkzZSJtXuQ  🏷️ Keywords: perseverance, grit, momentum🔖Related Hashtags: #perseverance, #grit, #momentum, #innerstrength  💖 Spread the Love: 📢 Share this episode with a friend who struggles with consistency! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more practical, science-based high-performance insights. ✨ Your support helps us grow and reach more purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🔔 Never Miss an Update: 📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is permitted with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. @TheFocusBee

(347) Toxic Productivity: What I Wished I’d Understood Sooner About ProductivityIn this episode, we dive into the truth behind toxic productivity: the endless chase to optimise every minute, be efficient at all times, and measure your worth through output. You’ll discover why this mindset leads to burnout, disconnection, and unhappiness and how to replace it with a calm, conscious approach that actually makes you more effective.Learn how to balance doing with being, reconnect with your presence, and shift from control and grind to flow and fulfillment. By the end, you’ll know how to create real productivity, the kind that feels aligned, meaningful, and sustainable.💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  🏷️ Keywords: productivity, deep work, high performance, motivation, toxic productivity, mindfulness, conscious productivity  🔖Related Hashtags: #productivity, #toxicproductivity, #mindfulness, #consciousproductivity, #mindfulproductivity  💖 Spread the Love: 📢 Share this episode with a friend who struggles with consistency! 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more practical, science-based high-performance insights. ✨ Your support helps us grow and reach more purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🔔 Never Miss an Update: 📺 Subscribe now → https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 📜 Important Information: ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research before applying any information. © Copyright Notice: All content is owned by The Focus Bee. Sharing and embedding links is permitted with proper attribution to our YouTube channel. @TheFocusBee

(346) How To Master Deep Focus: Eliminate Distractions & Be in FlowIn this episode, we dive into how to truly focus in today’s distracted world when your phone, emails, and endless tabs constantly fight for your attention. You’ll learn the real skills behind deep focus: how to train your mind to single-task, build clarity around what matters most, and enter that powerful state of flow where work feels effortless.Discover how energy, clarity, and simplicity come together to help you stop reacting and start directing your attention toward what actually moves your life and business forward. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to create laser focus, stay calm under pressure, and align every action with your biggest priorities.If you’ve ever said, “I just can’t concentrate anymore,” this episode will show you how to rebuild your focus: one powerful habit at a time.In this Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – Why Focus Is Harder Than Ever 💡 01:00 – Clarity: Decide What Truly Matters ⚙️ 03:00 – From Goals to Daily Actions 🔥 05:00 – Energy: The Foundation of Focus 🧘 07:00 – Train Your Brain to Single-Task 📡 09:00 – Focus on the Signal, Not the Noise 🌊 11:00 – Entering Flow and Deep Concentration 🌟 12:20 – Final Thoughts: Simplicity and Focus 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee @TheFocusBee

(345) Stephanie Chung: From Private Jets to BoardRooms, The Art of Leading With CuriosityStephanie Chung, transformational expert, commercial strategist, and leadership coach, shares her insights on how to lead people who are not like you. As the first African American to lead a major private aviation company, Stephanie offers real-world lessons on modern leadership, diversity, and curiosity as the foundation for connection.We explore why empathy alone isn’t enough, how curiosity drives inclusion, and what it truly takes to create psychologically safe, high-performing teams in today’s fast-changing world.✨ What’s Inside This Episode: 🤔 01:21 – Why Curiosity Outweighs Empathy in Modern Leadership 🧠 03:19 – Rewiring Our Brains: How to Override Bias and Lead Across Differences 👶 06:30 – Leadership Lessons from Children: Returning to Innocent Curiosity 🛩️ 07:28 – From Private Jets to Boardrooms: Leading People Who Aren’t Like You 🏗️ 08:30 – The E.A.R.N. System: Establish, Align, Rally & Navigate 🧩 12:19 – Psychological Safety in Action: How to Spot (and Fix) Groupthink 💬 15:22 – Meetings That Matter: Fostering Healthy Challenge & Diverse Thinking 📈 17:28 – Why Diverse Teams Are More Profitable and Innovative 🔥 19:34 – Healthy Confrontation: How to Encourage Disagreement for Better Results 💪 21:04 – Inner Work of Leadership: Becoming Secure Enough to Be Challenged 💡 22:21 – The Power of “So What?” – From Sales Pitches to Executive Vision 🛫 25:20 – The Private Jet Story: A $20 Million Lesson in Listening 🌍 29:17 – Practicing Curiosity: How Simple Acts Build Global Mindset 🔮 32:05 – Why Leaders Must Evolve or Be Left Behind💫 About Stephanie Chung: Stephanie Chung is a transformational leadership expert, executive coach, and commercial strategist with over two decades of experience leading high-performing teams. She made history as the first African American to lead a major private aviation company and has been recognized among the most influential women in business.📲 Where to Follow & Connect with Stephanie Chung: Website: https://www.stephaniechung.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniechung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniechungofficial💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  

(344) How To Stop Relying on Willpower: Self-Discipline Made Easy!In this episode, we unpack the real secret behind lasting success: self-discipline. You’ll learn how to stop depending on fleeting willpower and instead create habits, standards, and systems that make consistency effortless.Discover how to start small, rebuild self-trust, and align your identity with the person you want to become. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to stay consistent even when motivation disappears — and why true freedom comes from discipline.If you’ve ever said, “I just need more willpower,” this episode will change the way you think about growth forever.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – What Is Self-Discipline? Why Willpower Isn’t Enough 🧠 00:45 – The Core Difference Between Willpower & Discipline ⚖️ 02:12 – Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Willpower for Daily Habits 💪 04:25 – Start Small: How Tiny Commitments Create Lasting Change 📆 07:10 – The “Never Skip Two Days” Rule for Building Habits 🤝 09:08 – Self-Discipline & Self-Trust: The Hidden Link 💔 11:20 – Breaking the Cycle of Self-Disappointment 🎯 13:45 – Why Full Commitment Makes Discipline Easy 🍰 16:05 – Why Quitting Entirely Is Easier Than Moderation 🔥 18:20 – When Commitment Feels Effortless: From Rules to Identity 🏋️‍♀️ 21:00 – Real-Life Example: Building a Daily Exercise Routine 👁️ 23:15 – Identity Shifts: Become the Person Who Follows Through 💗 26:40 – Self-Discipline as Self-Compassion, Not Punishment 🌿 29:25 – How Discipline Creates Freedom, Calm, and Joy 🧭 32:10 – Define Your Core Rules, Principles, and Standards 💬 35:42 – Reflection: What Are Your Personal Non-Negotiables? 🌟 38:00 – Final Thoughts: Freedom Comes From Consistency 💫 About Katie Stoddart: Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, emotional regulation, and alignment. Her mission is to help people lead and live with purpose, clarity, and calm. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com  🎁 Free Tools & Resources: 🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔗 All Links: https://thefocusbee.carrd.co/ 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/💌 The Focus Bee Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee

(343) How To Grow Your Grit & Perseverance?!In this episode, we unpack the science of grit: the powerful mix of passion and perseverance that outperforms talent every time. You’ll learn how to build true resilience, develop deep commitment to what matters most, and create unstoppable momentum toward your goals.By the end, you’ll know how to cultivate grit from the inside out — and keep showing up even when motivation fades.✨ What’s Inside This Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – What Is Grit? How Discipline, Passion, and Perseverance Drive Success 📘 00:42 – Angela Duckworth’s Research: Why Grit Beats Talent 💪 02:08 – The West Point Story: What Separates the Gritty from the Gifted ❤️ 04:15 – The Two Pillars of Grit: Passion & Perseverance 🔥 06:40 – Why Talent Isn’t Enough: The Power of Effort x2 🏊 09:25 – Real-Life Examples: From Writers to Athletes Who Outworked Talent 🎯 12:06 – How to Develop Grit: Step 1 – Deliberate Practice for Continuous Growth 🧭 15:22 – Step 2 – Finding Purpose: Aligning All Efforts Toward One Mission 🔍 18:10 – Step 3 – Explore Widely Before You Commit Deeply 🧠 20:24 – The Psychology of Grit: Strengthening Your ‘Why’ ⚡ 23:05 – When Grit Fails: The Role of Pain, Leverage, and Emotional Commitment 💭 26:18 – Make It a Must: Increasing Pain & Pleasure to Drive Action 🚀 29:12 – From Passive Learning to Real Change: Commitment Over Consumption 🌱 32:08 – Internal Transformation: Change Happens When You Decide You’ve Had Enough 💬 35:45 – Reflection Exercise: When Have You Been Gritty Before? What Was Different? 🌟 38:12 – Final Thoughts: Passion, Perseverance, and the Power of Purpose 💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/  📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee   

Have you ever tried to reinvent yourself, only to slip back into old patterns? In this episode, we uncover why most change doesn’t last and what actually makes transformation stick. You’ll discover why identity is the foundation of success and how internal shifts create external results.  I’ll walk you through seven powerful steps to reshape your beliefs, habits, and actions. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to reinvent yourself, and make it last.  ✨ What’s Inside This Episode:⏳ 00:00 – Why Reinvention Fails: Breaking Old Patterns 🪞 00:34 – Identity First: Internal Change Creates External Results 🧠 01:56 – Thoughts → Beliefs → Actions → Results Framework 🔍 03:18 – Spotting Limiting Beliefs Blocking Your Goals 👤 05:07 – Step 1: Who Do You Need to Become? 📥 06:05 – Step 2: Shaping Inputs – Environment & Content That Rewire Beliefs ✍️ 08:52 – Step 3: Writing Down Your New Identity ⚡ 11:10 – Step 4: Facing the Gap & Resistance Between Old vs. New Self 🚀 14:06 – Step 5: Taking Massive Action & Building Consistency 📊 15:33 – Step 6: Tracking Wins & Celebrating Progress ⬆️ 16:32 – Step 7: Leveling Up Without Burning Out 🔄 19:38 – Sharpening the Saw: Growth as a Lifelong Practice 🌟 20:57 – You Can Reinvent Yourself – Lasting Transformation Is Possible💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance 📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/  📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/ 🔗 Linktree (All Links): https://linktr.ee/thefocusbee 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee  💖 Spread the Love:📢 Share this video with friends or anyone who needs a calm reset!👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more empowering content.✨ Your support helps us grow and keep creating valuable tools for your journey!

(336) Neri Karra Sillaman: Pioneers, the secret of business longevity. In this episode, Neri Karra Sillaman shares powerful insights from her journey as a refugee-turned-entrepreneur, academic, and author. We explore what true business longevity means, why impact outweighs profit, and how “luck” is something we can actually create. ✨ What’s Inside This Episode: ⏳ 00:00 – Introducing Neri Karra Sillaman: Refugee, Entrepreneur & Author of Pioneers 🤯 01:21 – Rethinking Longevity: Success Beyond Profit & Why Impact Matters 🍀 03:18 – Redefining Luck: How Serendipity is Created, Not Found 💡 05:43 – Following Vision & Values: Authenticity as the Path to Opportunity 📚 09:12 – Two Years of Rejection to a Book Deal: Finding Alignment & Flow 🛡️ 12:31 – Rethinking Resilience: Why True Strength Requires Community 🤝 14:50 – Homophilic Ties: Building Strategic Bonds & Shared Values 🥘 17:30 – “Frying in Your Own Oil”: Resourcefulness as a Competitive Edge 💪 22:34 – Optimizing What You Have vs. Chasing What’s Missing 🌍 27:45 – Immigrant Entrepreneur Stories: From Duolingo to Spanx to MGA Entertainment ❤️ 32:19 – The Central Role of Kindness in Business Longevity 🌟 34:28 – Legacy & Impact: How Do You Want to Be Remembered? 💫 About Neri Karra Sillaman:Neri Karra Sillaman is a refugee-turned-entrepreneur, academic, and author. Her latest book, Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs (Wiley, 2025), named one of Thinkers50’s top 10 best management books of the year, distils lessons from world-leading immigrant entrepreneurs while reflecting her own experience as co-founder of a global luxury leather goods brand. Holding a PhD in Management Studies from the University of Cambridge and serving as an Entrepreneurship Expert at the University of Oxford, Neri blends academic rigor with two decades of entrepreneurial practice. 📲   Where to Follow & Connect with Nerri Kara Sillaman:Website: https://www.nerikarrasillaman.com/ Books: https://www.pioneersbook.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neri-karra-sillaman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof.neri  💫 About Katie Stoddart:Katie is the founder of The Focus Bee, an international high-performance coach, speaker, author, and host of The Focus Bee Show. She supports founders, CEOs, and high achievers to reach and sustain peak performance through focus, leadership, stress management and alignment. Her mission is to create purpose-driven leaders worldwide. 🌐 Website: https://katiestoddart.com 🎁 Free Tools & Resources:🎯 Free Focus Guide: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/focusguide 🧠 Master Performance Course: https://fifteenseconds.com/seasons/master-performance📕 Book – The Magic of Focus: https://katiestoddart.com/book/ 📲 Stay Connected with Katie & The Focus Bee:🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefocusbee?sub_confirmation=1 🎤 Listen to The Focus Bee Podcast: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/ 💌 Sign up for the Friday Focus Newsletter: https://thefocusbee.kit.com/ 📝 Read the Blog: https://thefocusbee.substack.com/