TNM Unplugged

What does it really take to build an AI coach that feels believable, empathetic, and trustworthy — without ever pretending to be human?
In this rich and forward-thinking conversation, Luka and Zoran take listeners behind the scenes of designing Leelou AI Coach, exploring:

• The major shift from AI “giving answers” to AI asking powerful, developmental questions
• How empathy can be modelled and expressed through algorithms
• Ethical boundaries in AI coaching — and how to build them from day one
• Designing safety, crisis protocols, and “edge case” responses
• What L&D leaders need to know before adopting AI coaching solutions
• How human coaches and AI can work together to expand coaching access
• The future of trustworthy, ethical, human-centred AI in leadership development

Luka shares how the architecture, data structures, and behaviour design of Leelou were built to enhance human capability — not replace it — and how teaching AI to coach actually made the entire team better coaches.
This episode brings together technology, psychology, ethics, and the soul of coaching into one inspiring dialogue.

Key Talking Points

• Moving AI from authority to curiosity
• Teaching AI to ask coaching questions, not give advice
• How AI can mirror emotions, values, and meaning authentically
• Building empathy into AI behaviour loops
• Ethics-by-design: boundaries, safety, and non-directive intelligence
• Technical + behavioural foundations behind Leelou
• What L&D leaders must evaluate in AI coaching tools
• Where AI coaching is heading — and where humans remain irreplaceable
• The future partnership between AI coaches and human coaches
• Why AI can expand coaching access globally without losing quality

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What does it really take to develop leaders who don’t just understand leadership — but can actually practice it consistently?
In this insightful and practical conversation, Samir and Zoran take listeners inside the world of The Clarity Game™, a high-impact, peer coaching journey that turns real challenges into real growth.
They explore:
Why clarity is the new leadership currency
How peer-led coaching builds trust and psychological safety
What actually happens inside a Clarity Session
The shift from knowing → doing through structured, honest conversations
How leaders learn to speak hard truths with compassion
Why mid-level managers struggle with alignment and accountability
The culture shift from compliance to ownership
Why The Clarity Game™ outperforms traditional workshops and online training
Real results: 6,500+ leaders, 1,200+ sessions, 200+ organizations impacted
Samir shares the philosophy, structure, and human insight behind The Clarity Game™ — revealing how small peer groups can create deep, lasting behavioural change inside organizations.
This episode blends leadership psychology, experiential learning, and practical wisdom into one transformative dialogue.
Key Talking Points
The origins and purpose of The Clarity Game™
Why clarity unlocks better leadership decisions
Peer coaching vs. traditional training programs
Creating psychologically safe spaces for honest dialogue
The knowing–doing gap in leadership
Accountability and ownership inside teams
The anatomy of a Clarity Session
Leadership blind spots in Dubai’s organizational landscape
Transformations observed across 6,500+ leaders
The future of peer-led leadership development
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In this insightful and grounded episode, Zoran is joined by Janice Lichtenwaldt — an extraordinary executive leadership coach, business strategist, and the visionary behind Virago Coaching.

Janice blends strategy, soul, and true professionalism in a way that helps coaches build businesses rooted in clarity, confidence, and authentic purpose.

As the creator of Coaching Business Builder 101, she has supported countless coaches in developing strong business foundations while staying aligned to their values and vision.

Together, Zoran and Janice explore what it really takes to grow a sustainable, meaningful coaching practice in today’s world.

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What does it truly take to build a successful coaching business — one that is grounded, ethical, authentic, and sustainable?

In this conversation, Janice takes us deep into the essential ingredients of a thriving coaching practice:

Why strategy and soul must work together — and what that looks like in real life.

The first foundations successful coaches always get right.

How to build trust, credibility, and professional presence in a crowded coaching landscape.

The mindsets that hold most new coaches back — and the ones that set them free.

Why authenticity is your strongest brand asset, and how to cultivate it without forcing anything.

What coaches should do when they feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.

The role of structure, systems, and pricing in creating long-term success.

How to find a niche without feeling boxed in — and how to evolve your niche as you grow.

The inner work required to overcome fear of visibility, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt.

What differentiates a “good” coach from a “great” coach from a business perspective.

The most unexpected truth about building a coaching business — and why most people overlook it.

Zoran and Janice explore mindset, presence, confidence, professionalism, and the deep inner alignment that allows coaches to grow their business with clarity and heart.

This episode is filled with practical wisdom, honest teaching, and grounded inspiration for coaches at every stage of their journey.

Key Talking Points:

Strategy + Soul: the alignment that builds sustainable success

The first foundational steps every successful coach gets right

How to build presence, credibility, and authentic trust with clients

Mindset shifts new coaches must make early

Professionalism in coaching today — what it really means

Visibility fears: how to move through “being seen” and self-doubt

Niche clarity without rigidity

Pricing and business structure that supports long-term growth

Scaling with authenticity and integrity

What transforms a good coach into a great coach (business lens)

The power of one simple step to dissolve overwhelm and create momentum

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In this illuminating and heart-centered episode, Zoran is joined by Anthony Abbagnano—pioneering breathwork teacher and founder of Alchemy of Breath. Together they explore the breath as our first act of agency, our everyday superpower, and a practical doorway from reactive to creative living.
Anthony shares how conscious breathing regulates the nervous system, opens new perception, and helps leaders reduce stress, anxiety, and tension—so we can respond with clarity instead of reacting on autopilot.
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From our first breath (autonomy) to our last (letting go), the breath shapes how we meet life. In this conversation, Anthony takes us from Breathwork 101 into lived wisdom:
Why a single conscious breath shifts us from reactivity to creativity.
How a short practice—even 10 connected breaths—can settle the nervous system, widen perspective, and improve choices.
The connected breath (full inhale, ~70% exhale, no pause) as a safe, powerful practice—best learned with qualified guidance.
Real-world impact: using 10 shared breaths to transform a tense board meeting; why teams breathe better—and work better—together.
Practical addiction support: replacing a craving with 3 deep breaths, and meeting urges with presence.
Inner work: “The Bridge” process to reconnect with the joyful inner child and reclaim wholeness.
Leadership in a changing world: with knowledge democratized and change “double-exponential,” leaders must create new conversations instead of fueling polarization.
You’ll also hear how Anthony brought breathwork online (his weekly Breathe the World sessions gather 700–800 people), and why community breathing amplifies healing.
Gentle safety note: Don’t practice connected breathing while driving or in unsafe settings. Seek trained, accredited facilitators for deeper sessions.
Key Talking Points:
Breath as our first act of agency (birth) and lifelong teacher (the letting-go of the exhale)
The shift from reactive → creative (and how one conscious breath begins it)
Breathwork 101 for busy leaders: simple, repeatable ways to de-stress and decide wisely
The connected breath (no pause between inhale/exhale; ~70% exhale) and why guidance matters
Nervous system regulation: why even 10 breaths can change a meeting, a day, a decision
Addiction & urges: the 3-breath interruption that helps cravings pass
The Bridge: reclaiming the inner child, joy, and presence
Teams that breathe together: dissolving hostility, aligning to mission, increasing efficiency
The future of leadership: imagination, agency, and new conversations beyond polarization
Community practice: Breathe the World weekly sessions and global BreathCamp
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This episode is an invitation to reimagine consulting and leadership as acts of courageous presence. Zoran and Kasper explore the inner world of consultants—the doubts, blind spots, and vulnerabilities that either limit or liberate our impact.
Together, they unpack how early emotional strategies, personality patterns, and psychological needs shape the way we lead and relate. You’ll learn how emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and authentic presence are essential tools for any leader or coach—and why being courageous, not just competent, is the key to lasting influence.
Key Talking Points:

Kasper’s personal journey from childhood mediator to leadership psychologist

The difference between fearlessness and true courage
Why authenticity, not authority, builds trust
Three core psychological needs that shape behavior at work
The emotional cost of leadership and how to cope
How to self-regulate and build resilience under pressure
Why vulnerability is a strength (when used with responsibility)
How courageous leadership inspires openness, growth, and transformation
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Featured Book: Den Modige Konsulent
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Den Modige Konsulent is a tribute to those who dare to show up fully in the consulting profession—with emotional intelligence, presence, and courage. A must-read for anyone supporting human transformation in organizations.

This episode is a powerful invitation to rethink leadership in a time of complexity, uncertainty, and accelerated transformation.
Zoran and Anne speak candidly about the ethical dilemmas emerging with AI, the crisis of trust in leadership, and the toll that performance-driven culture can take on our well-being. Anne shares from her own life as a parent, leader, and coach—including personal stories of burnout, boundary-setting, and emotional growth—and offers practical insights on how to lead more consciously and humanely.
They discuss how conscious leadership begins with curiosity, self-awareness, and the courage to slow down in a speeding world. From redefining control, to embracing silence, to making values-based decisions even when the data isn’t clear—this conversation offers soulful, grounded wisdom for anyone navigating the modern workplace.
Key Talking Points:
Anne’s personal journey into leadership and why she thrives in “messy” moments of change
How conscious leadership is rooted in self-inquiry, not just strategy
The challenge of control—and how curiosity helps us let go
Emotional regulation and how to recognize what’s real vs. reactive
How to pause in a fast-paced world—and why silence is a superpower
Building a trustworthy leadership style anchored in personal values
Real stories of ethical dilemmas around AI, hiring, and automation
Supporting employee well-being before burnout happens
Why future leaders may hesitate to lead—and how to shift that trend
Anne’s call to action: Define and share your guiding principles with clarity
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In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Zoran is joined by Rohit Maini—award-winning business leader, host of Everyday Empires, and Managing Director of two thriving companies. Together they dismantle the myths of entrepreneurship and explore how empathy, authenticity, and collaboration are reshaping modern leadership.

Entrepreneurship is often glamorized—fast cars, big money, effortless wins. The reality is messier, braver, and far more human. Zoran and Rohit unpack the unpolished truth of building and leading businesses, including Rohit’s personal story of stepping into his late father’s firm and transforming grief into grounded leadership. They also dive into masculinity in business—moving beyond stereotypes toward presence, values, and responsible vulnerability. Whether you’re leaving corporate for your own venture or redefining success on your terms, this conversation offers practical wisdom for your hero’s journey.

Key Talking Points:

• Why Rohit launched Everyday Empires to tell real, unpolished founder stories
• The gap between social-media “success” and day-to-day entrepreneurial reality
• Lessons from leading Apex Accountancy after his father’s passing
• Applying big-business insights to small-business growth
• Redefining success beyond revenue: purpose, family, freedom
• Masculinity in leadership—strength with empathy and honest communication
• Executive presence through emotional intelligence and authenticity
• The entrepreneur’s hero’s journey: failure, resilience, reinvention

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In this inspiring episode of TNM Unplugged, we sit down with Borbála Molnár, Head of Coaching and Mentoring at Nokia, to explore what it truly means to embed coaching into the DNA of a global organization.
Bori shares her journey from discovering coaching to building Nokia’s internal coaching community and cultivating a leadership style rooted in trust, listening, and presence. Together, we explore how coaching can shift workplace culture, support mental health, and unlock performance—one conversation at a time.
This is a must-listen for HR leaders, internal coaches, and anyone passionate about scaling impact through human connection and authentic leadership.
Key Discussion Points:
How Borbála’s personal coaching journey began
Building a thriving internal coaching culture at Nokia
Why coaching is about growth—not fixing performance
How presence, joy, and flow enhance leadership impact
Coaching as a response to today’s workplace uncertainty
Common myths about coaching and how to overcome them
Practical ways to empower managers with coaching skills
The link between coaching, well-being, and performance
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In this groundbreaking episode of TNM Coaching Unplugged, we explore the future of wellness through the lens of visionary creator Johny Dar, as he introduces us to AOI – the Art of Implosion.

AOI is a cutting-edge light and sound technology designed to rejuvenate the body, recalibrate energetic alignment, and open new pathways of healing and awareness. Drawing from decades of exploration in art, music, and organic intelligence, Johny shares how this innovation is more than a device—it’s a tool for activating human potential.

This episode is an invitation into a deeper understanding of how frequency, sound, and light can support well-being, transformation, and conscious leadership.

Key Discussion Points:

What AOI (Art of Implosion) is and how it works through light and sound

The inspiration behind the technology and its development process

The role of implosion in shifting energy and consciousness

Benefits of AOI for well-being, emotional clarity, and alignment

First-hand experiences and what users typically report

How AOI can support leaders, creatives, and coaches

Johny’s vision for AOI in homes, retreats, and organizations

What’s next in his mission to integrate wellness and creative intelligence

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In this awe-inspiring episode of TNM Coaching Unplugged, we journey with Dr. Carol Talbot, a true pioneer in consciousness work, quantum morphogenetic science, and multi-dimensional human potential. From firewalking and dark room retreats to breatharianism and DNA regeneration, Carol shares her radical path of embodied transformation—and how it can inspire the evolution of humanity.
Together with Zoran, Carol unpacks the myths of “junk DNA,” the frequency of nourishment, and the nature of true energy. She offers grounded wisdom on how to align with your highest frequency, detox from physical and energetic parasites, and awaken your inner blueprint for thriving.
This is an episode for coaches, conscious leaders, and seekers ready to activate new dimensions of intelligence—and live beyond the limits of conditioned reality.
Key Discussion Points:

• Trusting your own frequency and finding your truth
• The evolution of the “new human” and post-linear leadership
• Creating a life as a game: future-self embodiment as a creative act
• The true potential hidden in “junk DNA” and how to activate it
• Detoxing as physical, emotional, and spiritual practice
• The path of breatharianism and pranic nourishment
• Meditation, melatonin, and DNA repair
• How to inspire others by being the transformation

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