TNM Unplugged

In this TNM unplugged episode, Zoran and Hugo explore ambition not simply as the desire for money, status or achievement, but as a powerful human force, what Hugo describes as the desire to make tomorrow better than yesterday. They explore where ambition comes from, how social conditioning attaches itself to our ambition, why achievement can become compulsive, and why reaching our goals often prov...

In this episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran welcomes Dr. Shahrzad Jalali, clinical psychologist and executive coach specializing in trauma-informed care, attachment, and nervous system regulation. Dr. Jalali shares a powerful origin story — including an early moment that reshaped her view of the helping profession — and offers a refreshing, practical way to understand trauma without fear or stigma. Sh...

In this episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Daniel Zavrel about the relationship between wellbeing, human performance, purpose and leadership. Daniel shares his personal journey from childhood trauma, insecurity and severe insomnia into meditation, mindfulness and inner development. He introduces the concept of the “insecure high achiever”, someone who may use external achievemen...

In this deeply moving episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Tim Thomas former Australian Special Forces soldier, founder of Breathwork in Bed, and veteran recovery specialist—about the life-changing power of nervous system regulation. After serving in Afghanistan and later battling PTSD, Tim found himself trapped in a cycle of medication, poor sleep and emotional exhaustion. His jo...

In this inspiring conversation, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Patty Azzarello—former Silicon Valley CEO, leadership advisor and bestselling author—about why so many talented people unknowingly sabotage their own success long before anyone else has the chance. Patty shares the remarkable story of almost talking herself out of the biggest promotion of her career, despite being one of the strongest can...

Many leaders achieve success by pushing harder, demanding more, and maintaining control. But what happens when the very traits that create success begin creating suffering? In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Ron Camacho, Chief of Police of the North Charleston Police Department, about his personal journey from fear-based leadership to emotionally intellig...

In this fascinating episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran Todorovic speaks with Alison Meckiffe — Harvard-certified Board Director, transformation CEO, Non-Executive Director, AI advisor, and experienced business leader — about the future of leadership in the age of AI. Together they explore why fear is often the default response to rapid technological change and how leaders can consciously shift from f...

In this deeply reflective episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Cynthia Abulafia — author, educator, yoga therapist, and guide in embodied spiritual practice — about embodiment and why so many people, despite years of personal growth, still feel disconnected from themselves. Cynthia introduces the concept of the “transcendence bias” — the tendency across many spiritual and self-development t...

In this episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Navid Nazemian about the hidden realities of executive transitions and why success at senior level requires far more than technical competence. Navid shares why many leaders fail not because they lack ability, but because they underestimate politics, culture, stakeholder dynamics, emotional pressure, and the personal toll of leadership change. Dr...

In this thought-provoking episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Fredrik Haren, international keynote speaker, author, and global explorer of human creativity, about the deeper truth behind ideas, innovation, and creative expression. After interviewing people across dozens of countries and professions, Fredrik has come to a powerful conclusion: creativity is not one thing. It shows up differe...

In this episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Dawn Stallwood — corporate lawyer turned Leadership Counsel and Chief Integrity Officer — about redefining leadership beyond control, authority, and performance. Drawing from decades of experience in high-stakes environments, Dawn shares how leadership is revealed not in theory, but in the pressure of real decisions, relationships, and responsibi...

What is corporate life really doing to us? In this powerful episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Tim Sharp about the hidden realities of modern corporate life — the politics, the fear, the silence, and the systems that slowly drain energy, purpose, creativity, and wellbeing. Drawing on more than 30 years inside global corporations, Tim shares what finally pushed him to speak openly about th...

In this powerful episode of TNM Unplugged, Zoran speaks with Dale Atkinson, who shares the raw and transformative story of confronting Stage IV cancer while raising a young family and navigating profound personal loss. After being told his cancer was likely incurable, Dale chose a different path — not by rejecting conventional medicine, but by expanding it. Working with clinicians, integrative onc...

In this deeply compassionate and eye-opening episode, Zoran is joined by Susanne McAllister—a trauma-informed therapist, mentor, and author of The Anxiety Detox. Together they explore the quiet, persistent anxiety that hides behind success, perfectionism, and the need to hold everything together. Susanne brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to help us understand how high-achieving w...

In this intellectually sharp and strategically grounded episode, I sit down with leadership expert and author Carsten Sudhoff to challenge one of the most persistent myths in business — the self-made success story. Carsten introduces his powerful framework of Structured Networking, a practical and tested methodology for building relationships with intention, clarity, and long-term value creation....

In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Zoran Todorovic welcomes Sanjiv Patel—Transformational Leadership Strategist, Life Coach, and Resilience Mentor—whose life and work illuminate the art of turning pain into purpose. Together, they explore how we can lead through life’s challenges with courage, compassion, and clarity. Drawing from Sanjiv’s three decades of experience guiding leaders and t...

In this inspiring and soul-stirring episode, Zoran Todorovic welcomes Linda Grönfors—serial entrepreneur, speaker, and transformational coach devoted to unlocking the limitless potential within us all. Together they explore what it truly means to awaken human intelligence—uniting body, mind, and consciousness to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. From overcoming burnout and ego death to redefinin...

What makes coaching truly different from every other development modality? In this deep, spacious conversation, Zoran and Michael Stratford, MCC unpack a radical, yet simple truth: Most of the world says, “Be like me.” Coaching, at its purest, says, “Be like you.” Drawing on his background in mathematics, theater, and three decades of coaching, Michael explains why uniqueness is not a nice idea, b...

What does it mean to be a “medicine woman” — and how do we bring ancient healing wisdom into real life, without bypassing the human journey? In this intimate conversation, Zoran welcomes Celeste Palmer, trained and initiated in Amazonian curanderismo, to explore healing as a return to alignment — across the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Celeste shares her origin story: the ear...

What does it really take to build an AI coach that feels  believable ,  empathetic , and  trustworthy  — without ever pretending to be human? In this rich and forward-thinking conversation, Luka and Zoran take listeners behind the scenes of designing  Leelou AI Coach , exploring: The major shift from AI “giving answers” to AI  asking powerful, developmental questions How empathy can be modelled an...

What does it really take to develop leaders who don’t just understand leadership — but can actually practice it consistently? In this insightful and practical conversation, Samir and Zoran take listeners inside the world of The Clarity Game™, a high-impact, peer coaching journey that turns real challenges into real growth. They explore: Why clarity is the new leadership currency How peer-led coach...

In this insightful and grounded episode, Zoran is joined by Janice Lichtenwaldt — an extraordinary executive leadership coach, business strategist, and the visionary behind Virago Coaching. Janice blends strategy, soul, and true professionalism in a way that helps coaches build businesses rooted in clarity, confidence, and authentic purpose. As the creator of Coaching Business Builder 101, she has...

In this illuminating and heart-centered episode, Zoran is joined by Anthony Abbagnano—pioneering breathwork teacher and founder of Alchemy of Breath. Together they explore the breath as our first act of agency, our everyday superpower, and a practical doorway from reactive to creative living. Anthony shares how conscious breathing regulates the nervous system, opens new perception, and helps leade...

This episode is an invitation to reimagine consulting and leadership as acts of courageous presence. Zoran and Kasper explore the inner world of consultants—the doubts, blind spots, and vulnerabilities that either limit or liberate our impact. Together, they unpack how early emotional strategies, personality patterns, and psychological needs shape the way we lead and relate. You’ll learn how emoti...

This episode is a powerful invitation to rethink leadership in a time of complexity, uncertainty, and accelerated transformation. Zoran and Anne speak candidly about the ethical dilemmas emerging with AI, the crisis of trust in leadership, and the toll that performance-driven culture can take on our well-being. Anne shares from her own life as a parent, leader, and coach—including personal stories...