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Finding Flow: Lessons from Hollywood to Tech with Steven Puri
In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller sits down with Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company, to explore the fascinating intersection of high performance, flow states, and creative work across industries—from Hollywood blockbusters to consumer tech.
Steven shares his unique journey as a senior executive at DreamWorks and Fox, a founder of multiple startups, and a researcher of high-performing habits. Together, Heather and Steven dive into:
- How consumer tech and film share striking similarities in team dynamics, product iteration, and audience impact.
- The science of flow states, inspired by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s seminal work, and how high performers tap into deep focus to create extraordinary work.
- Practical techniques for leaders and teams to cultivate flow, including music, chronotypes, and structured focus blocks.
- Real-life stories from Hollywood writers and engineers that illustrate how deep work and distraction management shape productivity.
- The philosophy behind The Sukha Company, a platform designed to help people get into flow and regain control of their time.
Whether you’re a product leader, founder, or creative professional, this episode will help you rethink how focus, meaningful work, and intentional environments can unlock your best work—and maybe even make space for more time with your family.
Steven is one of the few people on Earth who has been a senior executive at two motion picture studios and also raised over $20MM in venture capital. He’s produced the digital effects for Independence Day which won the Oscar for Visual Effects and in addition to his film work, he’s founded 3 start-ups - one successful exit and two failures. He lectures now on the lessons in sustainable high-performance he learned working alongside some of the world’s more productive people.
Connect with Steven Puri:
- Website: https://www.thesukha.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/
PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.
Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.
You can follow us for more daily content:
Instagram: @pdrmconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting
Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9
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By Heather Miller (PDRM Consulting)In this episode of Beyond Product Management, Heather Miller sits down with Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company, to explore the fascinating intersection of high performance, flow states, and creative work across industries—from Hollywood blockbusters to consumer tech.
Steven shares his unique journey as a senior executive at DreamWorks and Fox, a founder of multiple startups, and a researcher of high-performing habits. Together, Heather and Steven dive into:
- How consumer tech and film share striking similarities in team dynamics, product iteration, and audience impact.
- The science of flow states, inspired by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s seminal work, and how high performers tap into deep focus to create extraordinary work.
- Practical techniques for leaders and teams to cultivate flow, including music, chronotypes, and structured focus blocks.
- Real-life stories from Hollywood writers and engineers that illustrate how deep work and distraction management shape productivity.
- The philosophy behind The Sukha Company, a platform designed to help people get into flow and regain control of their time.
Whether you’re a product leader, founder, or creative professional, this episode will help you rethink how focus, meaningful work, and intentional environments can unlock your best work—and maybe even make space for more time with your family.
Steven is one of the few people on Earth who has been a senior executive at two motion picture studios and also raised over $20MM in venture capital. He’s produced the digital effects for Independence Day which won the Oscar for Visual Effects and in addition to his film work, he’s founded 3 start-ups - one successful exit and two failures. He lectures now on the lessons in sustainable high-performance he learned working alongside some of the world’s more productive people.
Connect with Steven Puri:
- Website: https://www.thesukha.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/
PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.
Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.
You can follow us for more daily content:
Instagram: @pdrmconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consulting
Join our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9