Join transformative leadership coach Katie Stoddart and productivity guru Stoyan Yankov as they delve into the often unspoken challenges of high performance and productivity. They share their personal struggles with maintaining peak productivity, especially on days marred by insufficient sleep and overwhelming to-do lists. They offer practical coping mechanisms, underscore the importance of mindset, and revisit fundamental productivity strategies. Whether you're a high achiever grappling with similar issues or simply seeking to enhance your productivity toolkit, this episode promises valuable takeaways and relatable experiences.

?️ Highlights
— Navigating Productivity Pitfalls: Personal Struggles of Two Performance Coaches
— The Impact of Sleep on Decision-Making and Creativity
— Embracing Mindset and Habits for Overcoming Low-Productivity Days
— The Role of Routine in Achieving High Performance: Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise
— Socializing and Its Influence on Productivity and Creativity for Extroverts
— Strategic Planning and Prioritization for Effective Time Management
— Reflective Practices for Clarity and Goal Setting in Personal and Professional Life
— Tackling Overwhelm: Practical Strategies for Regaining Control and Focus
— Celebrating Achievements and Maintaining Momentum in High-Performance Careers
— The Significance of Intentional Planning and Outcome-Driven Actions in Productivity

? About Katie
Katie Stoddart, founder & CEO of ‘The Focus Bee’ is an-award-winning, transformative coach & conscious leadership facilitator. Katie supports entrepreneurs & companies to reach & sustain peak performance in their business. Katie is dedicated to empowering people to lead with greater joy, alignment, and purpose, so that they can thrive in both their life and work.
Katie started her career as an engineer, working offshore, mapping the seafloor. From her time at sea, she gained the experience of leading teams under stressful circumstances. During her career, Katie has explored two of the greatest mysteries & unknowns: the infinity of the ocean and the depth of the human psyche.

Passionate about: leadership, performance and mindfulness, Katie is frequently invited to speak & host conferences – she has amongst others spoken at Mindvalley, Women in Tech, Fifteen Seconds, and hosted a TEDx event (as MC) in Gothenburg. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews international leaders and high performers.
? About Stoyan
Stoyan Yankov a former movie producer, turned into a productivity & performance coach and professional speaker (presenting in 35+ countries) and co-author of the book "PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success" (with co-author - Cristobal Alonso, CEO at Startup Wise Guys). Stoyan lived in Denmark for 10 years, where he first completed his MSc Finance degree (Aarhus School of Business), and later worked in video production, premium event experiences, and creating international business networks. Today Stoyan coaches teams and entrepreneurs, and since 2015 has helped 550+ companies across the globe to strengthen their teams (From large international companies all the way to early stage startups). Stoyan is also the founder & host of the podcast Productivity Mastery, interviewing guests such as the founder of Reebok. the founding president of Starbucks International, unicorn founders, and top-tier executives.
During his career - Stoyan has interviewed over 250 successful founders and business leaders from the CEE region and beyond, learning what helped them to be successful at what they do.