Human Innovation with Jens Heitland

Human Innovation with Jens Heitland

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  • EP 224: Dismantling Perfect Facades - Navigating Failure, Success, and Self-Discovery with Linda Perry

    Linda Perry is a specialist in success strategies who masterfully blends mindset methodologies with strategic execution to help small business entrepreneurs unlock new levels of achievement.


    With a unique background that spans law and copywriting, Linda now utilizes her persuasive talents to guide business owners in expanding their ventures and realizing their desired impact.


    This episode offers a glimpse into Linda's personal journey, charting her path from law school to becoming a renowned success strategist and coach. We also delve into the prevalent hurdles faced by innovative leaders and entrepreneurs, and how to surmount them.


    Guest Links: 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamperry/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linda.m.perry/

    Website https://lindamperry.com/

    Podcast: https://lindamperry.com/podcast/


    Link to the show:

    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page:⁠ ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠⁠


    Give a review:

    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 

    Apple Podcast:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠⁠

    Spotify Podcast:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠⁠


    Join the community on Discord:

    Join the 'Startup Leadership Community' on Discord! 

    A hub for startup leaders navigating from Pre-Seed to Series B, we foster discussions on effective leadership and innovation. Benefit from daily curated articles and a network of like-minded peers. Check out the link https://discord.gg/kqPJNZAEFN to join


    Connect with me:

    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox.⁠ ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠⁠


    Follow me on social media:⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠⁠


    My businesses Businesses:

    Innovation Interim Management⁠ ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠⁠ 

    Leadership Education for startups⁠ ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠

    54 min
  • EP 223: Tune your career with Fatemah Mirza

    Fatemah Mirza is a Certified Resume Master who has been helping job seekers with their resumes for the past 13 years. She owns a company named CareerTuners. CareerTuners is a small team of skilled professionals from various industries who specialize in providing professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and much more career-related services to help ambitious people land their dream jobs and achieve career goals.


    In this episode we talk about how to find the right job for you, how to prepare for a job interview, negotiate your salary and more.


    Guest Links: 

    Website: https://careertuners.com/

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/careertuners/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/CareerTuners

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careertipsfromct/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careertuners1


    Link to the show:

    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page:⁠ ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠⁠


    Give a review:

    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 

    Apple Podcast:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠⁠

    Spotify Podcast:⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠⁠


    Connect with me:

    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox.⁠ ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠⁠


    Follow me on social media:⁠ ⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠⁠


    My businesses Businesses:

    Innovation Interim Management⁠ ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠⁠ 

    Leadership Education for startups⁠ ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠


    44 min
  • EP 222: Rehumanize Leadership with Hamza Khan

    Hamza Khan is a well-known keynote speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning entrepreneur. He is recognized for his TEDx talk "Stop Managing, Start Leading," which has been viewed over two million times. Khan advocates for rehumanizing workplaces to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth, inspiring purposeful productivity, nurturing lasting resilience, and navigating constant change.


    In this episode we explore the future of work, Hamza shares more about his experience after the TED Talk and we discuss needed leadership changes and how we build a more human centered world.


    Guest Links: 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanhamza

    Web: https://www.hamzakhan.ca

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamzak

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamzaK

    TED Talk: Stop Managing Start Leading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_HHnEROy_w


    Link to the show:

    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠


    Give a review:

    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 


    Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠


    Spotify Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠


    Connect with me:

    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox. ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠


    Follow me on social media: 

    ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠


    My businesses Businesses:

    Innovation Interim Management ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠ 

    Leadership Education for startups ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠

    53 min
  • EP 221: Beat Burnout with Jimmy Burroughes

    Jimmy Burroughes is on a mission to change the way we lead teams. With years of experience as an Officer in the British Military and a track record of success as a people leader in top global organizations, Jimmy knows what it takes to build a high-performance culture that delivers results.

    He realized that traditional approaches to leadership and high-performance team programs were leaving leaders and teams burned out, disengaged, and underperforming.


    This is his second appearance after episode 179 where we go deep into his new book Beat burnout ignite performance 


    Guest Links: 

    Jimmy on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes/

    Jimmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmybleadership/

    Website: https://jimmyburroughes.com/

    Book Beat Burnout: https://beatburnout.jimmyburroughes.com/book


    Link to the show:

    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠


    Give a review:

    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 

    Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠

    Spotify Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠


    Connect with me:


    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox. ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠


    Follow me on social media:

    ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠


    My businesses Businesses:

    Innovation Interim Management ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠ 


    Leadership Education for startups ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠

    59 min
  • EP 220: Pushing Limits Leadership Inspiration from Ultra Distance Athletes with Bryan Gillette

    Bryan Gillette is a long-distance runner and cyclist who has pushed himself beyond physical and mental limits in various self-supported tours and races. He completed a 205-mile run around Lake Tahoe in 76 ½ hours with only 90 minutes of sleep. 

    His experiences in endurance sports have led him to write a book titled "EPIC Performance." In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Gillette has also found success in the business world. He founded Summiting Group, a company that coaches executives and advises leaders on performing at higher levels for themselves and their teams. Gillette lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family.

    In the episode we talk about his experiences, how he lead himself through all the tough endeavors and what he learned about leadership from interviewing 100 executives which he documented in his book.


    Links to the Guest:

    Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryangillette/

    Website: https://summitinggroup.com/epic/

    Bryan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.gillette.9

    Book: EPIC Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives and Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak https://www.amazon.com/EPIC-Performance-Executives-Endurance-Athletes/dp/1637552173


    Link to the show:

    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠


    Give a review:

    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 

    Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠

    Spotify Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠


    Connect with me:

    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox. ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠


    Follow me on social media:

    ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠


    My businesses Businesses:

    Innovation Interim Management ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠ 

    Leadership Education for startups ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠

    53 min
  • EP 219: [Interview]Biohacking - Entrepreneurs perspective with Bijou Finney
    Bijou Finney is a Brand Stylist™, and holistic guide specializing in visionary life design for conscious entrepreneurs.
    She produced the Netflix documentary the Gentleman driver where entrepreneurs driver race cars around the world. Her cutting-edge therapeutic process teaches business owners how to use psychedelics and healing practices, retrain their nervous systems and clear limiting mental blocks.
    In our conversation we talk about how she helps entrepreneurs remove mental blocks, the benefit of microdosing and the holistic approach of biohacking.
    Guest Links:
    Bijou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bijoulea-finney-47543767/
    Website: https://www.storyxstyle.com/
    Bijou on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mushroommamasita/
    Documentary: https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-gentleman-driver/2000057749/
    Link to the show:
    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠
    Give a review:
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 
    Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠
    Spotify Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠
    Connect with me:
    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox. ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠
    Follow me on social media: 
    ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠
    My businesses Businesses:
    Innovation Interim Management ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠ 
    Leadership Education for startups ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠
    36 min
  • EP 218: [Interview] Incubate public value with Alexander Hertel
    Alexander Hertel is the CEO and Founder of Public Value Hub an NGO that is focused on creating social impact through entrepreneurship. Over his career Alex worked as reporter in different media companies such as MDR and ARD in Germany and as well abroad in Central Eastern Europe.
    In our conversation Alex shares the story how he got to build the Public Value Hub we talk about RestartUA a program that helps displaced people from the Ukraine to start a social business in Germany and how this fits into the Public Value Incubator
    Guest Links: 
    Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-hertel-8273b973/
    Website:: https://www.publicvaluehub.com
    Link to the show:
    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠
    Give a review:
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 
    Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠
    Spotify Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠
    Connect with me:
    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox. ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠
    Follow me on social media:
    ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠
    My businesses Businesses:
    Innovation Interim Management ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠ 
    Leadership Education ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠
    49 min
  • EP 217: [Interview]Money mindset for founders with Gabbie Kelly
    Gabbie Kelly has a background in financial auditing, corporate accounting, and serving clients as a fractional CFO, she has a wealth of experience in the financial industry. However, what she finds missing is the opportunity to help business owners navigate their day-to-day operations and make informed decisions that are critical to their success.Gabbie wants to make a difference, providing the tools and knowledge that business owners need to thrive.
    In this podcast episode we talk about personal budgeting of money, how startups and businesses should approach money and the right mindsets.
    Guest Links: 
    Gabbie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellekelly-cpa/
    Gabbie's Business: https://www.wem.co/
    Book mentioned:
    Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
    https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey
    Link to the show:
    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠
    Give a review:
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 
    Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠
    Spotify Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠
    Connect with me:
    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox. ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠
    Follow me on social media:
    ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠
    My businesses Businesses:
    Innovation Interim Management ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠ 
    Leadership Education ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠
    48 min
  • EP 216: [Interview] Giving real people a platform - Ken Stearns
    Ken Stearns is a grandfather, father, midwestern boy, writer, speaker, photographer, and lyricist.
    He was an international insurance executive that quit to pursue his dreams of traveling the country meeting people, hearing their stories. 
    He hosts The Jar Live, a unique podcast that focuses on real people and real conversations.
    His American upbringing, living in 5 countries, working in 20 over the last 20 years gives him a wide ranging view on life, people, travel, business, food, culture.
    In our conversation we dive into the store of the Jar and how he got to record podcasts with strangers like Tom the Flower man. We talk about his book Dear God and explore how all of this will enable change in leadership in this world.
    Guest Links: 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-stearns-b104167/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejar
    Website: https://www.thejar.live/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ken_stearns/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTqB1dhDvl0Oh505ysdxTg
    Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dear-god-ken-stearns/1141059687#
    Link to the show:
    Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome⁠
    Give a review:
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 
    Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872⁠
    Spotify Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e⁠
    Connect with me:
    Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox. ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter⁠
    Follow me on social media:
    ⁠https://www.jensheitland.com/links⁠
    My businesses Businesses:
    Innovation Interim Management ⁠https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/⁠ 
    Leadership Education ⁠https://www.wearesucceed.com/⁠
    52 min
  • EP 215: [Interview] Pay it forward - leadership with Dr. Kevin Gazzara

    Dr. Kevin Gazzara is the CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions. He is Management & Leadership Expert, Executive Positive Intelligence Coach, Professor at 5 Universities, Speaker and Author of The Leader of OZ.

     Kevin worked for 18 years at Intel Corporation in positions from Program and Product Management to Leadership Development. He holds a Bachelor in Science in Commerce and Engineering, an MBA and a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership.


    In our conversation we cover 3 key points.

    • A leadership view at the mass layoffs in tech early 2023 and what that means for organizations, leaders and ourselves
    • Leaderships styles and how leaders enable organizations to innovate
    • Learning organizations, how they work, how to build them
    • And one bonus topic:

      • The Task Quotient where Kevin shares a free assessment that the listeners can use to find out what tasks they and their teams are thriving at

      • Guest Links: 

        Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingazzara/

        Kevin on Twitter @doctorkevin https://twitter.com/doctorkevin

        Magna Leadership: https://magnaleadership.com/

        Magna Leadership on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagnaLeadership

        The TASK QUOTIENT SPECIAL LINK http://www.magnaleader.co/GIFT


        Books mentioned:

        The Fifth Discipline: Art and Practice of the Learning Organization

        https://www.amazon.com/Fifth-Discipline-Practice-Learning-Organization/dp/071269885X

        Breakthrough Performance: Managing for Speed and Flexibility

        https://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Performance-Managing-Speed-Flexibility/dp/188293900X

        Flow: The Psychology of Happiness

        https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Happiness-Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi-ebook/dp/B00GO8HZIW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=274JJOYNKYE3R&keywords=Flow&qid=1679294026&s=books&sprefix=flow%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C160&sr=1-3


        Link to the show:

        Please find all resources like video, audio, show notes and as well some shorter clips of the episode at the show page: https://www.jensheitland.com/podcasthome


        Give a review:

        If you enjoy this podcast, would you be so kind as to leave a short review, It takes less than 1 minute and really makes a difference to convince future interesting guests to join me for an interview. 

        Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/human-innovation-the-jens-heitland-show/id1545043872

        Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7H0GWMGVALyXnnmstYA1NL?si=7307c301794b483e


        Connect with me:

        Sign up for my weekly Newsletter and get the latest Human Innovation News direct into your inbox. https://www.jensheitland.com/newsletter


        Follow me on social media: https://www.jensheitland.com/links


        My businesses Businesses:

        Innovation Interim Management https://www.heitlandinnovation.com/
        Leadership Education https://www.wearesucceed.com/

        58 min

      About Human Innovation with Jens Heitland

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      Long form conversations with CEOs and senior leaders on leadership, decision making, and innovation inside complex organizations.