E22: Mastering Productivity: Stoyan Yankov's (Un)sexy Secrets to Success

Join us in this episode of Perception Paradox as we dive into the world of productivity with Stoyan Yankov. Discover the "unsexy" secrets that drive success and explore practical strategies to enhance your performance. Stoyan shares his journey, insights on maintaining energy and passion, and his bold transition into authorship, all while emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and growth.

Key Points:

• Stoyan's journey in mastering productivity.


• Practical strategies for enhancing performance.


• Maintaining energy and passion in professional life.


• Transitioning into the role of an author.


• The significance of continuous learning and professional development.

About Stoyan:

Stoyan Yankov is a former movie producer, who turned into a productivity & performance coach and professional speaker (presenting in 35+ countries). He’s consulted over 450+ companies, on culture and team performance. Stoyan is the author of the books: "PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success", presenting a proven methodology on how to develop a thriving team culture, and the next one coming soon, "PERFORM in times of crisis".
Stoyan is also a podcaster himself, hosting his own Productivity Mastery featuring some of the most successful leaders on the planet. Stoyan is a high-energy serial entrepreneur and a born networker, who speaks from experience, always having a lot of valuable stories and examples to share.

Some of the topics he speaks about: 

• The 7 pillars of a peak performing team


• Leadership in uncertain/crisis times


• Personal productivity & time management


• How to network like a pro and make meaningful connections


• Building a strong company culture

Here you can check out his Speaker Reel. 

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zivile Einikyte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

⁠https://www.perceptionparadox.com⁠

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Music credits: Luca Nioi

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0:00 Intro Animation
0:24 Introduction & Background of Stoyan Yankov
02:45 Mastering Productivity and Energy Management
08:55 Writing Books and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
13:05 The Power of Vulnerability and Owning Your Strengths
21:27 Crisis Management and the Selection Criteria for Startups for the Book
23:36 Building Resilience and Confidence Through Challenges
25:18 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence
27:05 Proactive Outreach and Personal Introductions
31:02 Living Intentionally and Leveraging Your Unique Strengths
50:06 Introduction and the Misconception of Productivity
54:23 Book Recommendation: ‘Succeed: How to Set Your Goals’?
56:13 The Passion Test: Discovering Your Passions
58:11 Maintaining Energy and Staying Grounded
01:01:18 Balance and Harmony in Life
01:06:19 Maintaining Energy: Simple Practices
01:08:49 The Unsexy Secret of Success
01:11:27 Upcoming Book: ‘Perform in Times of Crisis
01:13:23 Question for the Audience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠