In this episode, we’re joined by Stoyan Yankov – a global productivity coach, keynote speaker, and one of the most practical voices when it comes to building high-performing teams.

Stoyan has worked with over 550 teams across 35+ countries, helping them cut through the noise, clarify priorities, and actually get things done. He’s the co-author of two bestselling books, PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success and PERFORM in Times of Crisis, where he lays out a framework that goes way beyond hacks—think culture, clarity, and consistent execution.

But there’s more to Stoyan than strategy frameworks. He’s the host of Productivity Mastery, a podcast that’s now over 200 episodes strong, featuring voices from Netflix, Reebok, and beyond. And if you’ve ever seen him speak live—from TEDx stages to startup accelerators—you’ll know he brings relentless energy and genuine care to every interaction.

In this conversation, Stoyan shares how he went from film producer to productivity coach, why emotional clarity beats hustle every time, and how small changes—like a 20-minute planning ritual—can completely shift a team's trajectory.

Especially worth listening for: his approach to “clearing mental noise” and how tools he developed has helped hundreds of founders, managers and experts to refocus when things get overwhelming.

A practical, honest, and refreshingly human take on productivity - straight from someone who lives it every day.

Stoyan Yankov: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/stoyanyankov?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

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