Episodes
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Are online games for losers only? Is it where sociopaths go to hide from real world? You can think what you want of gaming but it is here to stay. I know brilliant and successful entrepreneurs and leaders (including some of my clients) who are gamers in their free time. And today's guest of mine is a fantastic example of a gamer who is successful and valuable in the real world.
Dana Sydorenko, Co-founder and CEO of a social platform for gamers, GameTree, believes that toxicity issues in gaming are not because of the nature of the games, nor is it due to the audience it attracts. Instead, it is a highlight of the issues our society has overall. By making the gaming world feel safer and more inclusive, GameTree can teach individuals, businesses, and our society as a whole how we can tackle these issues.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Dana's learnings from her time as a paramedic in the Ukrainian Army, and how she is using them in her entrepreneurial journeyGameTree's social engineering philosophy and practices that companies can apply for creating inclusive, healthy cultureDana's recent listing on Forbes' 30Under30 list and what it means to herStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sydorenko-732a4a1b3/
Check out GameTree: https://gametree.me/
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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For years, we have been discussing that mysterious work-life balance. Some manage to find it, often through a major crisis or burnout. Others don't resonate with the term and think it is counterintuitive. Yet if this term is so unhelpful, why is it so sticky?
I am a nerd for definitions. And not the dictionary ones, but the ones each of us carry in our subconsciousness, defining the ways we think, act, react, dream, plan... well, do anything. So in this episode, we dive into exploration of the definition of "balance". I offer you a new perspective for this concept, to make it more flexible, playful, realistic, and useful in our everyday realities.
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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How do we get more women into leadership positions? How can we improve capital distribution in the startup space? We have been asking ourselves these questions for a while now, and many initiatives have been undertaken globally. Yet, since the global pandemic, the gender equality gap has increased again. What are we missing? Where has it gone wrong?
My today's guest, Viroslava Novosylna, has many diverse roles. CEO & Founder of PR agency SLOVA Tech PR, co-founder of the international non-profit community of women in tech Wtech, board member at PRCA, VC/PR Partner at TA Ventures and Ukrainian PR Army co-founder, TechStars Sustainability Paris mentor, and Golden Winner in the category "Best Leader in PR" of Davos Communication Awards 2023. Viroslava has been supporting women in their careers for 6 years now and has valuable insights to share from her experience.
In this episode, you will learn about:
an unexpected outcome with role models within Wtechthree 2-year phases of Wtech's life so far - in "normal" life, during the pandemic, and during the Russian war against Ukrainehow we can make conversations about gender equality more inclusive for men, and why that is crucial for the successhow you can support Ukraine in our battle for a peaceful, independent lifeStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with Viroslava: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veroslava-novosilnaya/
Check out SLOVA Tech PR: www.slova.agency/en
Learn more about Wtech: https://wtech.club/en/
Find experts through PR Army Database: https://www.pr.army/journo
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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You've heard this phrase, "Fill your cup first, before you pour into others." While it points out an essential aspect of well-being, it also does us a disservice. In this episode, I am suggesting an alternative visual to make your self-care practice more sustainable and impactful.
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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Imagine eating only burgers for the rest of your life. And not only when you are hungry but also when you are thirsty, tired, excited, sleepy, sad, angry, etc. Just. Burgers.
No matter how much you love this dish, you will eventually get fed up with it. Even the juiciest patties and the freshest buns will not bring you joy or satisfaction anymore.
This is what many of us do with our self-care. What is your "self-care burger," aka a "one-thing-fits-all-purposes[-or-not]" crutch?
This episode suggests an easy and fun exercise to add variety to your self-care and make it more easily available even on your busiest days. I use it, my clients love it, even my husband did this exercise! So try it and see some magic unfold.
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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Imagine stepping into the hustle of startup life, where the balance between work, self-care, and the pressing need for sustainability forms the bedrock of every decision. In this electric atmosphere, Tuomo Laine, CEO of Twice Commerce, joins me for a profound exploration of how businesses can thrive by embedding sustainability into their core, without sacrificing profitability.
You will hear Tuomo’s story, uncovering how resilience, a passion for sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to impactful leadership can sculpt the future of businesses. This is a conversation that challenges the status quo, urging leaders everywhere to think deeply about the legacy they wish to leave behind.
In this episode, you will learn about:
A surprising mindshift after Tuomo was hit by a lightningThe concept of circularity explained in simple termsA mindshift about brainpower that you can use for your personal choices in life and for delegation and employee success as a leaderThe ways service and software providers can improve their footprintA structured way to make bets in a startupStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with Tuomo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tuomo-laine/
Check out Twice Commerce: https://www.twicecommerce.com/
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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Ever feel like a fraud? Or like being in a place/position you don't deserve? Imposter thoughts visit most of us. Some people live with them regularly, others might get them occasionally. Often, these thoughts limit us and force us to decline fantastic opportunities that might be life-changing. So I am sharing a simple hack you can use whenever imposter thoughts occur so that you can say "yes" to the opportunities despite those nasty bastards.
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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In this episode, I am sharing my personal mission statement. The first part of the statement might seem counterintuitive, so I explain why I chose to include it. And the second part is controversial and gets me into trouble sometimes, but it is important to share it because I firmly believe it to be true.
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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In this episode, I am going in full-on transparency mode and showing you all the habits I track, the ways I track them, and explain why these habits.
In this episode, you will learn about:
four ways I track my habitswhich one habit I feel awkward sharingthree habits I have committed to for 100 dayshow come I track so much stuffwhy habits matter and what you can learn from my journeyStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Check out the Habit app I am using: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363
The app I use for learning Icelandic (and you can learn anything there): https://apps.ankiweb.net/
Whoop, my health tracker: https://www.whoop.com/
Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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Imagine having a usual skiing holiday with your family being interrupted by your 9-year-old son disappearing and later being found in the forest, lifeless. How can you process this incomprehensible loss and continue living a meaningful life?
This raw, open, deeply moving, and hopeful conversation with Nick Shaw, co-founder of Mirrorbox Leadership Lab and author of My Teacher, My Son, guides you through Nick's journey of navigating loss and grief.
In this episode, you will hear about:
the first hours, days, and months since Nick's loss of his sonhis ways to process grief and find meaning in the adversityNick's lessons about intentional living, vulnerability, and empathywhy and how these personal learnings apply to any leader's professional journeydifferent shades of empathythe main objections leaders present in the context of vulnerability at work, and Nick's ways to address themStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-shaw-author/
Learn more about his services or get a copy of his book: https://www.mirrorboxleadershiplab.com/
The "It's not about the nail" video we mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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How does the voice of your inner critic sound? How about your inner cheerleader team? Are you as familiar with the latter as with the former?
Many high performers have no clue they can build an inner cheerleading team, to counterweight the critical voice that keeps telling them they are not worthy enough, good enough, quick enough, whatever-enough. But you can actually work on that, and in this episode, I am showing you one simple tool that has transformed my inner dialogue.
In this episode, you will learn about:
the habit I started building two years ago that has saved my sanity on several occasionswhat changed my attitude toward affirmationssome affirmations from my daily repertoireStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Check out ThinkUp: https://thinkup.me/
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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We live in the times of epidemics - of loneliness, lack of purpose, unmattering... How can we deal with these issues, to help ourselves, our dear ones, and broader communities? John Miles, a Navy Veteran and Fortune-50 C-level Executive, has done extensive field research to guide your journey to becoming Passion Struck.
In this episode, you will hear about:
John's explanation as to why we are living in an unmattering epidemichis experience of burnout and why it was 10 years in the makingthe power of micro-choicesthe self-discrepancy theoryzone of optimal anxietyStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/
Get a copy of John's book, listen to his podcast, join the 50-week challenge: https://passionstruck.com/
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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How does a 7-figure business owner get to lose everything, including their house? What do you make out of that experience if it is based on decisions made, and you had little control over them? How do you turn such adversity into a valuable experience for yourself?
Ciara Stockeland had to answer these questions to herself. From building a successful yet energetically and financially draining business, to losing it, to rebuilding herself and designing a new career - Ciara has been through that journey and is generously sharing it with you, Genius Leader. So listen and learn from Ciara's experiences, to prevent some common mistakes on your own journey.
In this episode, you will hear about:
what decision helps Ciara's mindset in the morning, after facing adversities the day beforewhen and how can you build resiliencethe concept of intentional livingfoundational blocks of building a business that actually pays youCiara's learnings from her endurance training and Ironman races, that are valuable in businessStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with Ciara: https://www.instagram.com/ciarastockeland/
Get the Inventory Genius book: https://www.amazon.com/Inventory-Genius-inventory-create-profit/dp/B0C1HZV5KZ
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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The term "lifestyle business" has gotten a bad reputation recently, with many picturing a lazy/unambitious person who does not really want to put much effort into their work, yet still expecting wealth. But what if we look at the original meaning of this term? How do people build businesses that fit well into their lifestyles? Does "lifestyle" have to mean lying on the beach and drinking pina colladas all day long? Can you still be ambitious and produce great results for your clients and society?
I invited Hjörtur Hilmarsson, co-founder and CEO of the creative design and technology studio 14islands, to discuss his view on the lifestyle business.
In this episode, you will hear about:
why Hjörtur and his two friends decided to start their own studiodefining the company culture way before it starts growingthe interplay of company, culture, and personal evolutionsco-founder agreementHjörtur's habits and tools that bring him back to a grounded stateStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with Hjörtur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjortureh/
Check out 14islands: https://www.14islands.com/
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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What is common between a banker, a film producer, and a performance coach? The answer is my today's guest, Stoyan Yankov. Stoyan has lived all these roles, and the learnings from his journey are profound. I invited Stoyan to talk about his book PERFORM - The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success, but I had no clue I would want to dive so deep into his personal journey.
In this episode, you will hear about:
the way to get Stoyan to do the most unusual for him things (that sometimes change his life)the best way to get your foot in the door when you are building your careerStoyan's life period when even doing his best was not good enoughco-founder dynamic and alignmentthe kick in the butt (aka a mindshift) that will help you go implement the idea you haveone thing that is a line between delusion and resiliencethe nature of waking up grumpy and the choice of staying that wayStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with Stoyan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stoyanyankov/
Check out his book and podcast: https://stoyanyankov.com/
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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I know, I know, everyone is talking about their goals for the year and all that. Maybe you are done with your planning. Or perhaps you don't want to do that at all. If you are curious about this process but don't know where to start, this episode will help.
If you decide not to go for any goals (I have been there last year as I entered the year with a mild depression), try this one practice. Decide for a word of the year for yourself (or a phrase like I did this year). I talk about why this helps, what might be challenging with committing to a word or a phrase, and share what my phrase is, what it means and why it.
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Mel Robbins' episode about Let Them: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-70
Mel Robbins' episode about year review: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-131
Lara Heimann's webpage: https://lytyoga.com/
Year Compass guide: https://yearcompass.com/
Canva templates for a vision board:
landscape format https://www.canva.com/design/DAF05wjMcRE/EQ3SuTwxukCfe9N6unC4zg/edit?utm_content=DAF05wjMcRE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebuttonportrait format https://www.canva.com/design/DAF05_2lCrU/SCf9rQZk0cwcY2GNr8gvuQ/edit?utm_content=DAF05_2lCrU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebuttonBook a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global
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Did you know what is the next stage after burnout? I didn't until this conversation.
Pétur Gudjónsson joined the globally known Marel in the company's first years, helping it grow by entering new markets and disrupting industries. A fascinating journey with wonderful people as colleagues, yet the cost of growth and passion was high for Pètur.
In this episode, you will hear about:
doing international business in 1980sleadership styles and lessons from decades of experiencegetting sickly stressed and finding a way back to healthsymptoms of a burnout the importance of societal changes like paternal leave and how they impact our mental well-beingwhy it is crucial to talk about burnout experiences - for yourself and the othersStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Connect with Pétur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/p%C3%A9tur-gu%C3%B0j%C3%B3nsson-4a434aa/
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/
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Replay #9 out of 9 to help you finish off 2023 strong and prepare for the new year intentionally and proactively.
In this episode you will hear about:
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the habit of reflecting on the year and setting goals for the coming one.Factors that will make it or break it with your success with the New Year resolutions.What is common between yearly goals and your career path and burnouts.Why leaders are like frogs that are being boiled.What to do when you as a driver want to beat up other drivers around.Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Resources:
Episodes mentioned in this one:
Firefighters and Burnouts - with Dawn Reeby, published 12.01.2022Depression and Burnout. No Pain No Gain - with Daniel Färnstrand, published 19.01.2022Burning Out Won’t Get You There - with Davida Ginter, published 26.01.2022Miserable Millionaire - with Dr. Suresh Devnani, published 02.02.2022Sources mentioned in the episode:https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/science-says-92-percent-of-people-dont-achieve-goals-heres-how-the-other-8-perce.htmlhttps://hbr.org/1996/07/when-executives-burn-outhttps://www.winona.edu/stress/bntstages.htm
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global
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Replay #8 out of 9 to help you finish off 2023 strong and prepare for the new year intentionally and proactively.
Back from a month-long vacation, I am sharing some of my reflections and insights about life, relationships, and personal development. This piece felt like reading my diary out loud, so I hope you will enjoy joining me in this cherished moment of sharing.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- what 4 weeks off social media did to me
- the secret sauce to successful discipline
- my mom's wise words about relationships
- which insights I got from therapy
- the new era of my personal development
Stay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global
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Replay #7 out of 9 to help you finish off 2023 strong and prepare for the new year intentionally and proactively.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing an example of walking my talk when it comes to discipline, self-leadership and productivity. While the tools and techniques I mention are by no means a complete guide, they are a suggestion on how to explore your way to staying focused and productive.
In this episode you will learn about:
how to stay focused on your tasksmy way of managing things I need to do from day to daythe importance of actions and things that generate energy for everything you need to dotools I use that help me with prioritizing and focusingStay safe and #standwithukraine,
Anna
Clockify - time tracker and timesheet app https://clockify.me/
The Eisenhower Matrix - a tool that helps you decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/
Support Ukraine through one or many of these causes and actions: https://linktr.ee/help_ukraine_global
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