Think Beyond Talks

The way we work has changed dramatically. Yet many workplaces are still built around assumptions of what a “typical” employee looks like, thinks like, and needs to perform at their best. But what happens when people experience the world differently? In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , Julia Baumann — systemic coach, neurodiversity specialist, and Think Beyond Impact Partner — explores how lead...

Show Notes From Fixing to Empathy: On Emotional Intelligence and Leadership (with Gia Helena Gutierrez) What if many leadership challenges are not strategy problems — but awareness problems? In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , Anne Barnea speaks with psychologist, executive coach and Think Beyond Impact Partner Gia Helena Gutierrez about emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and why leadersh...

What keeps us going when things get hard? In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , Andreas Grasberger shares a powerful perspective on motivation, grit, and self-leadership—drawn from a career that spans military intelligence, finance, sports, and entrepreneurship. His journey is anything but conventional, yet one question has guided him throughout: How do we stay motivated when the path gets diffi...

From Gut Feeling to Clarity: Diagnostics & Enablement (with Angela & Kerstin) Every day, leaders make high-stakes people decisions — about promotions, succession, restructuring, and growth. And often, these decisions are still driven by intuition, fragmented data, or untested assumptions. But what if clarity replaced guesswork? In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , Annette sits down with...

From Authority to Authenticity: Shem Hetfield on Why the Best You Makes the Best Leader In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , Anne Anbania speaks with Shem Hetfield , Think Beyond Impact Partner based in the US, about rethinking leadership beyond titles, hierarchy, and authority. Drawing on more than 12 years of experience in human resources, talent development, and coaching, Shem shares a deepl...

We often see conflict as a problem to solve—or worse, something to avoid. But what if conflict is actually a message? In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , we sit down with Iulia Socea , international peacebuilder and creator of the Conflict Ecosystem framework, to explore a different kind of leadership skill: the ability to diagnose conflict before reacting. With over 15 years of experience med...

From Tension to Transformation: Dr. Rainer Salcher on Leadership & Conflict In today’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most underestimated skills in leadership: navigating conflict with clarity, courage, and connection. Dr. Rainer Salcher — seasoned consultant, leadership coach, keynote speaker and Think Beyond Impact Partner — brings more than 25 years of experience in IT and telecommun...

From Assumptions to Awareness: Matteo Martinuzzi on Applied Critical Thinking Clear thinking is harder than ever in a world full of noise, speed, and instant reactions. In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , Anne Barnea speaks with Matteo Martinuzzi — leadership developer, team coach, and Think Beyond Impact Partner — about how leaders and teams can move from assumptions to awareness and make bet...

In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , host Anne Barnea speaks with Claudia Lierl , executive trainer, coach, and senior trainer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Academy. With more than 25 years of experience in leadership development, Claudia has guided countless leaders and organizations through change, transformation, and growth. Together, they explore emotional intelligence...

Fear is one of the most human emotions — and one of the biggest barriers to showing up with courage and clarity. Even experienced leaders can find themselves freezing in key moments, not because they lack skill or confidence, but because their nervous system takes over. In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , host Anne Barnea speaks with Dragan Milicevic — executive coach, trainer, and psychothera...

The saying goes that the only constant in life is change. But what if we saw that not as a threat — but as an invitation? An invitation to prepare, to adapt, and to engage with change before it overtakes us. In this episode of Think Beyond Talks , host Anne Barnea speaks with Dilek Süzal — coach, trainer, facilitator, former architect, and Think Beyond Impact Partner — about how individuals and le...

Leadership. Development. Growth. We see these words everywhere — but what do they really mean for you? In Think Beyond Talks , we explore what it truly takes to lead well, support others, and grow sustainably. Hosted by Anne Barnea and featuring conversations with Think Beyond’s global network of impact partners, this podcast brings leadership back to its essence: influence, courage, and clarity....