The Focus Bee Show

Nailing networking: how to re-start your career in a new country?Adela Mehic-Dzanic is a businesswoman, female tech leader, speaker and a mentor. Originally from Bosnia, 7 years ago she moved to Vienna with her husband and started building her career from scratch. Today, she works at the executive level of the software company MAVOCO AG and serves as Vice President of the Female Leaders Network of the WU Executive Academy. Adela’s mission for 2020 is to impact 1000 women and girls in IT and beyond with her career story. This experience allowed her to meet women from all walks of life, who are determined, ambitious, supportive and very often the only woman in the room. She strongly believes in the power of networking and building long-lasting relationships for advancing ones career and she had been very vocal about it through her extensive LinkedIn network.As Vice President of WU EA Female Leaders Network, she is committed to serving the global community of WU MBA Alumnae and finding the right tools to support them on taking their career to the next level. Under the motto “Together we are stronger!”. During this episode, some of the topics we covered are: Fundamental tips on growing your networkHow to overcome being awkward at eventsGreat steps when you move somewhere newAnd much more! CONNECT with Adela Mehic Dzanic:Adela Mehic Dzanice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adela-mehic-dzanic/ Video of the episode:You Tube- The Focus Bee Show Episode 18 ABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart founded ‘The Focus Bee’ and is an award-winning, international, high-performance coach. Katie supports founders and executives on sustaining peak performance in their business. Passionate about: leadership, performance and resilience; Katie challenges each and every person she works with to re-focus on what matters most. As an ambassador for women in tech, Katie frequently speaks at conferences, such as SWE - Society of Women Engineers, STEM re-imagined; her articles have been published in Thrive Global. Katie Stoddart 's weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’ is based on interviews with leading experts in performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee':Visit Katie Stoddart PODCAST: https://thefocusbee.com/podcastVisit Katie Stoddart BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/Connect Katie Stoddart on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart KATIE's FREE TRAINING ON FINDING FOCUS: https://expert-founder-4646.ck.page/c2bdfe369b

How to break out of the 9 to 5? Michael Peres is a serial-entrepreneur, journalist, radio host and software engineer best known for founding various tech and media startups, providing exclusive PR services to prominent artists and public figures and pioneering the Breaking 9 To 5 work model. Peres resides in Seattle, Washington and is currently Editor In Chief at Peres Daily, Israel Now News and Breaking 9 To 5 News.During this episode, some of the topics we covered are: The benefits of quitting the 9 to 5The inevitable challenges it comes withMindset on: what are we willing to give up to succeed?  CONNECT with Michael Peres:Michael Peres - Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikeyperes Michael Peres - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mikeyperes Michael Peres - Website: www.michaelperes.com Video of the episode:You Tube- The Focus Bee Show Episode 17ABOUT Katie Stoddart:Katie Stoddart founded ‘The Focus Bee’ and is an award-winning, international, high-performance coach. Katie supports founders and executives on sustaining peak performance in their business.Passionate about: leadership, performance and resilience; Katie challenges each and every person she works with to re-focus on what matters most. As an ambassador for women in tech, Katie frequently speaks at conferences, such as SWE - Society of Women Engineers, STEM re-imagined; her articles have been published in Thrive Global. Katie Stoddart 's weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’ is based on interviews with leading experts in performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee':Visit Katie Stoddart PODCAST: https://thefocusbee.com/podcastVisit Katie Stoddart BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/Connect Katie Stoddart on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart KATIE's FREE TRAINING ON FINDING FOCUS: https://expert-founder-4646.ck.page/c2bdfe369b

Conquer the fear of public speakingBrenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, a YouTube channel he started to help the world master the art of public speaking and communication. He coaches purpose driven entrepreneurs on how to master their message and share their ideas with the world. During this episode, some of the topics we covered are: The impact of speaking on business performanceHow mindfulness & speaking can be correlatedWhat to do to overcome the fear of speakingHow & why to be vulnerableCONNECT with Brenden Kumarasamy:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/videosVideo of the episode:You Tube- The Focus Bee Show Episode 16 ABOUT Katie Stoddart: Katie Stoddart founded ‘The Focus Bee’ and is an award-winning, international, high-performance coach. Katie supports entrepreneurs & executives to sustain peak performance in their business. Passionate about: leadership, performance and resilience; Katie challenges each and every person she works with to re-focus on what matters most. As an ambassador for women in tech, Katie frequently speaks at conferences, such as SWE - Society of Women Engineers, STEM re-imagined; her articles have been published in Thrive Global. Katie Stoddart 's weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’ is based on interviews with leading experts in performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': Visit Katie Stoddart PODCASTVisit Katie Stoddart BLOGConnect Katie Stoddart on LINKEDINKATIE's FREE TRAINING ON FINDING FOCUS: https://expert-founder-4646.ck.page/c2bdfe369b

How to maintain consistency in your creativity? Alex B. Sheridan is the founder  of Impaxs, he helps companies generate revenue and build brand on Social media. He creates ingenious videos on LinkedIn!During this episode, some of the topics we covered are: How to be consistent with content creationHow to be inspired & have a flow of creativityWhat to do to leverage what you are good atBest attitude & mindset towards failure The importance of experimentationCONNECT with Alex B Sheridan:Website: Asheridan@impaxs.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbsheridan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqC8pwJCI6D2F0OpuTR18KATik Tok: @alex_b_sheridan Video of the episode:You Tube- The Focus Bee Show Episode 15 ABOUT Katie Stoddart: Katie Stoddart founded ‘The Focus Bee’ and is an award-winning, international, high-performance coach. Katie supports entrepreneurs & executives to sustain peak performance in their business. Passionate about: leadership, performance and resilience; Katie challenges each and every person she works with to re-focus on what matters most. As an ambassador for women in tech, Katie frequently speaks at conferences, such as SWE - Society of Women Engineers, STEM re-imagined; her articles have been published in Thrive Global. Her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’ is based on interviews with leading experts in performance. CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': Visit Katie Stoddart's PODCASTVisit Katie Stoddart's BLOGConnect Katie Stoddart on LINKEDINSign up for 'Friday's Focus'

Miracles of Mindfulness, Meditation & Relationships--- Katie Stoddart, Host of the show      Website: www.thefocusbee.com      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart--- Phil Pelucha, Guest of the showPhil Pelucha is the founder & CEO of Billionaires in Boxers, a digital business connector and one of the top 100 podcasters, He is also the founder of the school of spiritual entrepreneurs. -- Video of the episode:You Tube- The Focus Bee Show Episode 14--- During this episode, some of the topics we covered are: Why striving for goals does not lead to happinessHow well-being greatly impacts performance & wealthWhy the law of attraction 'does not work' for some people and what is missingHow meditation is a super power in business --- You can find Phil:Website: http://billionairesinboxers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippelucha/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilPelucha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilPelucha1/

The power of process - for success  and happiness--- Katie Stoddart, Host of the show      Website: www.thefocusbee.com      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart--- Imogen Roy, Guest of the showImogen Roy is a Strategy Coach, who helps entrepreneurial people to be more prolific, productive and present in their life and business....without burning out. Imogen uses unconventional methods & tools to help her clients break free from mainstream, patriarchal narratives about business and performance to create success and personal well-being on their own terms. -- Video of the episode:You Tube- The Focus Bee Show Episode 13--- During this episode, some of the topics we covered are: Why focusing on the process leads to greater happiness & successHow only aiming for goals can lead to burnoutThe importance of experimenting, and seeking answers withinWhy it is key to maintain body awareness, and connect with our feelingsImogen's Productivity with Purpose Framework --- You can find Imogen:Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imogenroy/ Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogenroy/  Download her 'Could-Do List' productivity template: www.imogenroy.com/could-do-list Subscribe to her Success Strategy newsletter: https://imogenroy.com/success-strategyCourse on Productivity with purpose framework: https://imogenroy.com/align-and-flowYouTube video by Imogen on 4 tendencies (Rebel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQuEwsT8oRw

Solopreneur:  Success behind the scenes--- Katie Stoddart, Host of the show      Website: www.thefocusbee.com      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart--- Saleema Vellani, Guest of the showSaleema is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker,  innovation strategist - author of 'Innovation starts with I'.  For over 12 years, Saleema has led 100+ international organizations, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies to their next stage of growth and innovation.--- During the episode, some of the topics we covered are: How to position yourself Hybrid-preneur The importance of a team in your businessDifference: visionary, strategist, implementor --- You can find Saleema:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saleemavellani/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saleemavellani/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saleemavellani Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaleemaVellani Website: https://saleemavellani.com/ --- Gift to the listeners from Saleema:Ripple Impact’s free virtually optimized Design Thinking Toolkit. Enjoy! https://saleemavellani.ck.page/design-thinking-toolkit

International man of memory reveals his top tricks *** Video of the episode: The Focus Bee Show - episode 11 *** --- Katie Stoddart, Host of the show      Website: www.thefocusbee.com      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart--- Chester Santos, Guest of the showChester Santos is the International Man of Memory! He is the bestselling author of: 'Instant memory training for success' and 'Mastering memory: Techniques to turn your brain from a sieve to a sponge.' Chester has been featured in CNN, ABC, BBC World News, Science channel and many more!   Chester coaches on the mind and memory celebrities, athletes and executives. --- During the episode, some of the topics we covered are: How memory makes you stand out in today's digital worldWhy memory is essential for business performanceThe magic trio that helps you to improve your memoryA fun exercise you can practise while listening to the episode! --- You can find Chester:Memory training school InstagramLinkedIn

The transformation from burnout to success *** Video of the episode: The Focus Bee Show - episode 10 ***  --- Katie Stoddart, Host of the show     Website: www.thefocusbee.com     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart --- Camilla Sievers, Guest of the showCamilla has helped to establish the Austrian startup ecosystem since 2013 (Entrepreneurship Center Network, Entrepreneurship Avenue), prior to founding her food-tech startup 'treats'. She is responsible for growth at Europe's largest network for female-led ventures, called Female Founders, and also advises startups. All of her work has put her on the Forbes 30Under30 list in the "Leadership Category".  --- During the episode, some of the topics we covered are: Be high performing without burning outOvercoming impostor syndromeHow to break out of the cycle of 'Never feeling we are doing enough!'You can find Camilla:LinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitter

The impact of mindfulness on productivity *** Video of the episode: The Focus Bee Show - episode 9 *** --- Katie Stoddart, host of the show     Website: www.thefocusbee.com     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart--- Kasia Olzsko, guest of the show:Kasia Olzsko is a conscious leader - mindfulness expert & coach. A public speaker, who promotes the importance of living mindfully for personal & professional success. During the episode, some of the topics we covered are: Mindfulness practisesHow it is correlated to productivityWhy external feedback matters so much You can find Kasia:InstagramLinkedIn