Productivity Mastery

🎙️ Productivity Mastery #251 What makes a keynote speaker worth $10,000, $50,000, or even $100,000? And how can event organizers ensure they're getting a real return on their investment? In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomes back Zach Nadler, Co-Founder and CEO of VaynerSpeakers, and longtime business partner of Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee), for an insightful conversation about the bu...

🎉 Productivity Mastery #250 In this special milestone episode, our host Stoyan Yankov sits down with Olya Malinova, one of Bulgaria's most recognizable stand-up comedians, TV host at bTV, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Three Women on the Mic, for an entertaining, honest, and deeply personal conversation about comedy, creativity, ambition, overcoming fears, and the price of success. Olya'...

🚀 Productivity Mastery #249 In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov sits down with Steve Suarez, former Global Head of Innovation at HSBC and founder of HorizonX, for a fascinating conversation about the future of tech, quantum computing, AI, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal productivity. Join Steve Suarez’ course with a special discount: https://xpro.mit.edu/courses/course-v1:xPRO+QCE/...

🚀 Productivity Mastery #248 In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov sits down with Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme H, for a fascinating conversation about leadership, professional sport, motorsport, innovation, and performing under pressure. https://www.fiaextremeh.com/ Ali’s career has been anything but conventional. After starting in the corporate world with Tetra Pak and Coca-Cola, h...

🚀 Productivity Mastery #247 How do you grow up in a small town in New York and end up building a life and career in Hollywood? In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomes back Lydia Hurlbut, co-founder of Filmmakers Academy, for a conversation about Hollywood, wellbeing, resilience, and creative leadership. Together with her husband Shane Hurlbut, legendary Hollywood cinematographer behind p...

🚀 Productivity Mastery #246 In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomes Lisa Wetter, Director of People Experiences at Mentimeter, for an open and thought-provoking conversation about our relationship with money. Check out Lisa's webpage and take a survey about your money beliefs: https://thedewpoint.co/ Lisa has spent roughly 15 years working across HR, People & Culture, and organiz...

🚀 Productivity Mastery #245 In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomes back to the podcast Steve Cadigan, three years after their first conversation on the show. Steve Cadigan is the originator of the Human Advantage framework and one of the world’s leading voices on workforce strategy in the AI era. As LinkedIn’s first Chief Human Resources Officer, he led the talent push from 400 to 4,000...

🚀 Productivity Mastery #244 In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomes Tim Ringel, Founder & CEO at Meet the People. A company builder at heart, Tim is a serial entrepreneur and start-up investor with a portfolio of over 50 companies mainly in the digital technology space in Europe, the US, and Asia. His pre-IPO investment track record includes well-known names like AirBnB (IPO), Klarna...

🚀 Productivity Mastery #243 In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomed David Homan, author of the USA Today bestselling book: 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. Get a copy of his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Orchestrating-Connection-Purposeful-Community-Tribal-ebook/dp/B0FL4KWN5K/ David Homan is the founder and CEO of #OrchestratedConnecting,...

🚀 Productivity Mastery #242 In this episode, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomed Lubomir Nokov, Cofounder and CEO of one of the most beloved brands in Bulgaria -Harmonica. https://harmonica.bg It all started with a simple question: “Why is it so hard to find real food?” In 2006, Magdalena Maleeva - former world No. 4 tennis player, environmental activist, and entrepreneur - together with her husband,...

🚀 In episode #241, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomed Sarah Stone McDevitt, author of "THE ROUND TABLE: how relational intelligence will become your human advantage in the age of AI". Get your copy here: https://shorturl.at/3i5oR Sarah McDevitt is a TEDx speaker, author, and advocate for human-centered leadership in the age of AI. She's currently serving as Sr Director Partner Strategy...

🚀 In episode #240, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomed Marek Kesküll, Former Co-founder & CEO at Scorestars. So much talk about success and glorifying entrepreneurship. The reality is much different. Every founder knows it. Despite raising €725K and scaling internationally, Marek and his team made the difficult decision to shut it down before the money ran out. They didn't run out of cash. ❌...

🚀 In episode #239, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomed Amel Gaily, CEO at Cuckoo. Amel Gaily is an entrepreneur and CEO of the health technology company Cuckoo Networks. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Amel worked in management positions as CEO of the Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) and at Nordea. Amel serves on the boards of several different organizations. Amel is also known as the advisor...

🚀 In episode #238 , we welcomed David Hanrahan, SVP, People Success at 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 David Hanrahan is coming back to the Productivity Mastery Podcast! His career includes senior roles in HR/People Management, such as 👇 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 (SPV - People Success) 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞 (Chief People Officer) 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 (CHRO) 𝐍𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐜. (People & Places) 𝐙𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤 (VP, People) 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 (Director, Human Resources) 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧...

🚀 In episode #237, we welcomed Chris James, founder of Content To Clients, who helps coaches, freelancers, and finance professionals attract clients through organic content on Instagram and LinkedIn. With a strong background in B2B sales and marketing, working with brands like FedEx, Subway, and Jack Daniel’s, Chris now focuses on helping people turn their expertise into a client-generating engin...

🚀 In episode #236, we welcomed Mikael da Costa , the founder and CEO of WP SEO AI , an AI-powered SEO platform that has scaled to 180 employees and serves over 1,500 companies across Finland, the Netherlands, and Germany. Prior to that, he scaled several companies to EUR millions in annual recurring revenue (ARR) , raising funding to fuel their growth, and successfully leading 3 businesses to exi...

🚀 In episode #235, we welcomed Marina Takacs, who is a forward-thinking and innovation-driven HR leader with over ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical and IT industries, helping organizations turn transformation into opportunity. She is known for her sensible and human-centered approach to people, focusing on building high-performing teams and shaping cultures where leadership, creativit...

🚀 In episode #234, we welcomed Dr. Martina Georgieva. Martina Georgieva is a senior HR executive and organizational design specialist. Serving as HR Director for a corporate group comprising over 1,400 employees across more than 20 entities, she has successfully driven enterprise-wide people strategies. Her executive focus centres on change management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...

🚀 In episode #233, we welcomed Rajjan El Alaoui Rajjan El Alaoui is the Director of Speakers at Athenas NL and the founder of The Speakers & The AI Agency. His job is to recommend and book speakers for events and to manage the whole process. He entered the speakers industry at just 17 years old and has since built more than seven years of hands-on experience as an entrepreneur in the world of...

🚀 In episode #231 , we welcomed Stephanie Melodia, a Top 20 Female Founder, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker Host of UK Top 20 Business Show: Strategy & Tragedy Known for her work at the intersection of entrepreneurship and marketing. Former CEO of the award-winning consultancy Bloom Listen to this episode and learn: 💡 The "not so fairy tale" story of Stephanie Melodia💡 How to su...

🚀 In episode #231, we welcomed Josh Kosnick, Author of The Kairos Code. Josh Kosnick is a Bridge Builder, a leader forged through fire and guided by faith. As the founder of Kairos Coaching & Consulting, an EOS Implementer, and the USA Today & Barnes & Noble Best-Selling Author of The Kairos Code, he helps leaders move from drifting to leading with clarity, alignment, and lasting impa...

🚀 In episode #230, we welcomed Remigiusz Smolinski, a negotiation professor and advisor. Remi has trained and coached managers and executives across industries, helping them master negotiation skills that create real monetary value. As a negotiation consultant, he has guided clients through complex, high-stakes negotiations totaling billions of euros, resolving critical disputes and improving str...

🚀 In episode #229, we welcomed Kristijan Matijašević, a senior marketing strategist, educator, and consultant with over two decades of experience. As a former Regional Marketing Director at The Coca-Cola Company, he led major campaigns that shaped consumer behavior and strengthened brand equity. Today, as the founder of Abnormal Consultancy, he helps organizations drive sustainable growth through...

🚀 In episode #228, we welcomed Cynthia Zhai, international voice coach, keynote speaker, and author. With over 15 years of experience working with professionals from 52 countries across 5 continents, Cynthia has helped leaders unlock the power of their authentic voice to communicate with confidence and inspire trust. From overcoming early skepticism about her path to becoming a globally recognize...

🚀 In episode #227, we welcomed Catarina Rivera, a public speaker and consultant. Catarina Rivera is a dynamic public speaker, trainer, and DEIA consultant dedicated to smashing disability stigmas and advancing inclusion. As someone who is hard of hearing and has a vision disability, she brings powerful personal insight to her work, raising awareness and driving change across organizations. With o...