🚀 In episode #203 we welcomed  Kat Thorne, Founder of The Morning GameChanger.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡The inspiring story of the transformation of Kat Thorne
💡How to rebuild yourself when you hit rock bottom
💡How small changes can lead to a massive transformation
💡What can you do if you are struggling to build up positive habits
and many more...
About our guest:
Kat is a positive habits international keynote speaker, teacher and consultant. Her life story of workaholism, breakdown and burnout inspires global audiences to make one small habit change. After losing everything in 2016, she had no choice but to start again. With ONE SMALL HABIT CHANGE.
Former Global Commercial Director & CEO, Kat now works with organisations, leaders and individuals around the world to create one small positive habit change that actually results in increased well-being & resilience.
The result? A healthier, happier and high performing work and home life.
You can find Kat here:
Website: https://katthorne.com/
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/katthorne
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_morning_gamechanger/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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🚀 In episode #202 we welcomed Niklas Mortensen, Chief Design Officer for Designit.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡Niklas' career journey of becoming Chief Design Officer
💡What is the design's role in strategy?
💡Success cases from one of the world's leading design agencies
💡How AI is disrupting the design world and what other industry trends to pay attention to
and many more...
About our guests:
Interaction Designer by education, a design strategist by experience and a nerd by heart. For over two decades, Niklas Mortensen has been working in the intersection of technology, design and strategy, overseeing and executing on projects ranging from large enterprises to small start-ups and volunteer organisations, always advocating for a human-centric approach.
Niklas Mortensen is the Chief Design Officer for Designit, where he works with a truly multi-disciplinary and global team spanning a wide range of capabilities; from anthropology, psychology and service design, to industrial design and brand experience - all with the goal of designing what matters.
Board member emeritus at the Interaction Design association, Niklas has dedicated over a decade to the IxDA community from co-founding IxDA Oslo in, to being initiative lead for the Interaction Awards. Niklas is currently serving on the board of Consulting Norway - Part of Virke (Enterprise Federation of Norway).
Niklas holds a BA(Hons) 1st class in Interaction Design from Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, and a yet-to-be-finished Master in life.
You can find Nicklas here:
LinkedIn: https://no.linkedin.com/in/interactionlove
Instagram: https://www.designit.com/people/niklas-mortensen
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🚀 In episode #201 we welcomed Fahad Aljumayd, Commercial Director at Torod.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡How Saudi became a mega-hub for innovation
💡What's the future of tech in the region and how to join the 2030 Vision
💡What opportunities you can find to grow your startup in Saudi
💡What is the culture like and how to approach business opportunities
and many more...
About our guests:
Fahad Aljumayd, Saudi national based in Riyadh. Entrepreneurial, and passionate advocate for innovation, technology, and the transformative power of startups, with a keen interest in sports management and its role in driving economic and community growth.
He focuses on commercial,  strategy, tech, and sports, exploring how these domains can create meaningful change. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and a love for economics, he is dedicated to building innovative solutions that make an impact and foster stronger communities, and align with broader economic goals.
He enjoys collaborating with forward-thinking individuals and teams to bring impactful & noble ideas to life.
You can find Fahad here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahadaljumayd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdazizj/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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🎉 Productivity Mastery Podcast Hits 200 Episodes! 🎉
For the first time ever, Stoyan will step into the guest seat, and be interviewed by none other than Katie Stoddart who was the guest on the very first episode.

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Listen to this episode and discover:
✨ Reflections on the most memorable moments
✨ Key insights and lessons learned from 200 episodes
✨ Behind-the-scenes stories of creating and growing the podcast
✨ Advice from top guests on productivity, leadership, and success
✨ Exclusive sneak peeks at iconic moments from past episodes, with commentary and insights shared live
and many more...
You can find Katie here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart
Website: https://katiestoddart.com
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
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🚀 In episode #199 we welcomed Angel Ivanov, a film producer and founder of Handplayed.

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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡What does a film producer do and how long does it take to produce a feature film
💡Spicy stories from Angel's filmmaking career
💡What can we learn about productivity from a movie producer
💡Leadership advice for challenging times
and many more...
About our guest:
Angel Ivanov is a film producer, founder of Handplayed, a boutique production studio, and co-founder of Skapto, a gourmet burger chain. He graduated from AUBG in 2012, with majors in Business and Mass Communications.
Angel founded handplayed in the summer of 2015 and has since produced tv and internet commercials for some of the largest brands in Bulgaria, several music videos, and awarded short films. He believes in the persuasive power of film and is willing to take wild risks to get an artistic vision or an important message across.
He has been an Endeavor Entrepreneur since 2018 and a YTILI fellow since 2019. In 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 he was a Teenovator mentor, teaching high schoolers entrepreneurship.
He also volunteered as a Global Shaper from 2018 to 2020.
You can find Angel here:
LinkedIn: https://bg.linkedin.com/in/angel-m-ivanov
Website: http://www.angelivanov.com/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Get a copy of our book PERFORM in Times of Crisis here: 
https://www.amazon.com/PERFORM-Times-Crisis-things-tough-ebook/dp/B0D8GPWTJW
In "PERFORM in Times of Crisis," co-authors Cristobal Alonso and Stoyan Yankov deliver a timely sequel to their original PERFORM book, specifically tailored to help leaders navigate the unpredictable landscape of today's business environment. As we step into 2024, CEOs and startup founders continue to face a barrage of external and internal crises – from global pandemics and geopolitical conflicts to funding challenges and talent retention issues.

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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡 The Writing Process: Insights into writing the book, including challenges like balancing personal experiences with professional insights, staying focused, and adhering to deadlines despite personal and external crises.
💡The structure around five fundamental questions essential for leadership during a crisis
💡 Learning from Experts: Stories and lessons from successful leaders and founders, including insights from the founder of Vivino, the co-founder of Remote More, and other prominent business figures.
💡 Role of AI in Writing: Minimal use of AI in crafting chapters, with suggestions for potential use in future projects for editing and feedback purposes.
💡 Personal Leadership Growth: Reflections on how crisis management and writing the book provided an opportunity for self-evaluation and growth as a leader.
and many more..
You can connect with Cristobal here: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristobalalonso
Get a copy of our book PERFORM in Times of Crisis here: 
https://www.amazon.com/PERFORM-Times-Crisis-things-tough-ebook/dp/B0D8GPWTJW
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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Website:
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🚀 In episode #197 we welcomed Matthew Smith, Broadcaster, Author, and Athlete.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡How Matt C. Smith created a career as a professional speaker
💡How to get rid of your fear of public speaking
💡What can you do to prepare your presentation and leave the audience in awe
💡⁠How can you build up your speaking business
and many more...
About our guest:
Matt is an award-winning public speaker, podcaster, and athlete.
He is best recognised for headlining many of the biggest tech events in the world. And known for his signature laugh-while-you-learn energetic, entertaining and educational talks.
His books and videos on the topic of presenting have reached millions online, and ranked in the global top 10 on YouTube.
Fun fact: When Matt moved to Oslo 1.5yrs ago, he took up XC Skiing, and saw an opportunity to attempt to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics for his country; South Africa. 
The goal: to go from 0 to Olympian in 3 years. He is now on the national team and will be racing in the World Cup next season. 
You can find Matthew here:
LinkedIn: https://no.linkedin.com/in/mattcsmith-
Website: https://www.mattcsmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcsmith_/
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🚀 In episode #196 we welcomed Mike Radoor, life coach, transformational speaker and author.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡How Mike Radoor built and exited 3 successful businesses  
💡⁠⁠How to develop a growth mindset and rewire your operational system
💡What is mental rehearsal and what is vital for your growth
💡⁠⁠Mike’s personal peak performance habits
and many more...
About our guest:
Mike is a life coach who brings the best out of you. He’s a serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker with over a decade of experience building and scaling multimillion-dollar companies. Today, he focuses on helping business owners, leaders, and highly motivated individuals become as good as they can possibly be.
What He Does:
👉🏻 Keynote Speaking & Seminars: He delivers his I AM keynote, centered around the transformative power of Being Your Word – Commitment and Integrity. This talk is designed to create radical mindset shifts that help businesses and teams break free from limiting beliefs, take purposeful action, and unlock their full potential—especially during tough market conditions or periods of change.
👉🏻 Coaching: He works closely with leaders and teams, guiding them through challenges by teaching them how to live by their word and follow through on their commitments. He equips them with the mental tools to thrive, grow, and achieve lasting success in both their professional and personal lives.
You can find Mike here:
LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/mikeradoor
Website: https://mikeradoor.dk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeradoor/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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🚀 In episode #195 we welcomed Terry Kyle, the co-founder of WPX.net and also the founder of EveryDogMatters.org.

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Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yMGVmMmZmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Listen to this episode and learn:

💡⁠How to apply outcome-based thinking and radical prioritization in your business and life

💡⁠Why you should stop being a victim and take full ownership for everything that happens to you

💡⁠⁠The USD 1 billion exercise to help you and your team trigger imagination-driven action

💡⁠Practical ideas to build up High-Impact Habits in your lifeand many more...

About our guest:

Terry Kyle is the Australian co-founder of WPX.net, an independent, 11-year-old, high-speed WordPress hosting company that employs 100+ staff in Sofia, Bulgaria.Terry is also the founder of EveryDogMatters.org, a nonprofit NGO that cares for 500+ homeless dogs every day, across 3 locations in Bulgaria, particularly its main dog sanctuary on 27,000 m2 (roughly 6.5 acres) at Kostinbrod where 140 rescue dogs currently live.

You can find Terry here:

LinkedIn: https://bg.linkedin.com/in/terrykyle2

Website: https://terrykyle.com/

Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!

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🚀 In episode #194 we welcomed Akhtar Badshah, Founder and Chief Catalyst, Catalytic Innovators Group, and Faculty at the University of Washington.
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Listen to this episode and learn:
💡What is a purpose mindset and how to develop it to thrive at work and life
💡The exciting story of how an MIT lecturer ended up leading Microsoft’s global philanthropy programs for 10 years
💡⁠⁠How to find your purpose, values, and strengths ⁠and build a meaningful career around them
💡How to make time for all your passions and interests
and many more...
About our guests:
Akhtar Badshah is an educator, artists, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the author of Purpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires Employees and Alumni to Change the World. He is a faculty member at the University of Washington and has recently launched his own podcast Living with Purpose.
Dr. Badshah is the Distinguished Practitioner at University of Washington at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, the Business School, at the Bothell campus and a faculty advisor at the START Center in the Department of Global Health. His work is focused on exploring the intersection between the social impact of space and development.
He is also the Chief Catalyst at Catalytic Innovators Group where he advises organizations and individuals to catalyze their strategy focused on social and philanthropic investments. He also conducts Purpose Mindset leadership Workshops with organizations to help individuals articulate their strengths and values and craft their purpose statement.
Dr. Badshah is also the author of 4 books with his most recent book Purpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires Employees and Alumni to Change the World, was published by Harper Collins Leadership in Nov 2020. He has also published numerous papers on subject ranging from urban development to acceptance of covid vaccines in health care workers in Nigeria.
You can find Akhtar here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhtar-badshah-6250105
Website: http://www.akhtarbadshah.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akhtarbad/
Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!
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