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- Trailer Season 3 – Why Most Business Problems Are Relationship ProblemsSeason 3 of Emotional Business centers around the following idea that many of the hardest business problems are really relationship problems. Executive coach Olga Skipper explores why founders become bottlenecks, why leadership teams struggle to function as real teams, and why so many CEOs feel isolated at the top. She breaks down the trust, conflict, […]3 min
- Human-First in an AI World: Leadership, Creativity, and Making the Leap with Alina VerbenchukIn this special bonus episode of Emotional Business, host Olga Skipper sits down with Alina Verbenchuk—co-founder of Korda, author, former Google and YouTube leader, and a passionate advocate for the creative economy. Alina Verbenchuk joins at a defining intersection: after a non-traditional journey into tech, years of scaling teams at major platforms, and the recent […]42 min
- Leading into the Unknown: Season 2 Reflections with Olga Skipper and Lana KhimkaIn this special finale of Emotional Business, Speaker A sits down with Lana Khimka — fractional product leader for early-stage startups, organizer of ProductTank Berlin, and host of the Healthy Hedonism podcast. Rather than a standard interview, this episode invites Lana to take the host’s chair and guide Olga Skipper through a deep debrief on […]43 min
- Anchoring with Intention: Boundaries, Networks, and Real Impact with Julia DerndingerIn this episode of Emotional Business, host Olga Skipper is joined by Julia Derndinger — entrepreneur, advisor, and celebrated anchor for founders navigating the real terrain of business building. Julia’s approach isn’t about surface-level community or branding tactics. To her, network-building is infrastructure: it’s the trust, direction, and leverage that drive lasting outcomes for both […]34 min
- Scaling With Clarity: Leadership, Culture, and Founder Myths with Ivo BetkeIn this episode of Emotional Business, host Olga Skipper welcomes Ivo Betke — seasoned operator, advisor, and leader known for scaling multiple tech teams and shaping organizational culture from the ground up. Together, Olga and Ivo go past the surface of startup leadership, exploring the real impact of growth on clarity, culture, and the internal […]34 min
- Emotional Leadership, Diversity & Belonging with Konstantin MihovIn this episode of Emotional Business, host Olga Skipper sits down with Konstantin Mihov — a seasoned executive known for navigating the dynamic intersections of technology, people, and organizational culture. Together, they unpack the urgent realities of leadership in a changing world and dive deep into questions most companies are quietly struggling with: how do […]39 min
- Leadership Unlearning, AI Impact & Human-Centered Culture with Marius Hepp KemperIn this episode of Emotional Business, host Olga Skipper sits down with Marius Hepp Kemper—serial entrepreneur, CEO of Junto, and a leader deeply invested in the real complexities of organizational change. Having launched multiple ventures, navigated high-profile VC funding, and now bootstrapping a human-centric leadership development company, Marius brings a rare, candid perspective on what […]35 min
- Breaking the Inner Glass Ceiling: Leadership, Growth, and Authentic Power with Dorothea von Wichert-NickIn this episode of Emotional Business, host Olga Skipper welcomes Dorothea von Wichert-Nick — CEO coach, former MD/COO, and a seasoned expert in helping leaders break through personal and professional growth barriers. Dorothea draws from decades of experience coaching founders and leading management teams, offering a profound look at what really holds ambitious entrepreneurs back […]30 min
- Leading Through AI: Power, Responsibility & Human Connection with Zamina AhmadIn this episode of Emotional Business, host Olga Skipper sits down with Zamina Ahmad — CEO of Shades and Contrast, co-founder at ZAC, and a global thought leader on technology ethics, AI adoption, and the deeply human dimensions of innovation. As the world moves through the rapid shifts of the “AI era,” leaders are challenged […]38 min
- The Burnout Equation: Drama, Boundaries & Differentiated Leadership with Chris BittingerIn this episode of Emotional Business, host Olga Skipper welcomes Chris Bittinger—executive coach, assistant professor of practice at Prudence University, president at Open Pivot, and a deep thinker on emotional dynamics at work. Together, they unpack some of the most urgent and nuanced challenges facing leaders and coaches in today’s tech-driven, always-on environment: burnout, emotional […]37 min
About Emotional Business
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Emotional Business is a podcast for founders, creators, and change-makers who believe there’s more to business than spreadsheets and strategy. Hosted by Olga Skipper, this show explores the…
often-overlooked emotional undercurrent of entrepreneurship—highlighting how gut instinct, heart-centered decisions, and so-called ”illogical” paths can lead to powerful and profitable ventures.Through candid conversations with a wide range of guests—from top executives and tech leaders to unconventional entrepreneurs—Olga dives deep into what it really takes to build a business that not only makes money but feels meaningful.Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to:- Embrace emotions as a strength, not a liability, in business.- Make bold decisions based on inner truth, not external pressure.- Create a business model that truly fits who they are—and make good money doing it.This podcast is for anyone tired of cookie-cutter formulas and ready to explore success on their own terms.