Genius Leadership: Overcoming Everything Podcast

Imagine you are running an international, impact-driven business, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (we are talking a multi-million-dollar deal with global impact) lands on your table. Imagine declining that offer because you want to focus on your family and your impact on your nearest and dearest. Are you then crazy? Or selfish? Or, actually, a very mature entrepreneur who walks his talk about being a thought leader and a caring business owner? This week's guest is Sebastian Bates, who did just that - declined a multi-7-figure deal. Sebastian is the Founder and CEO of the Warrior Academy and The Bates Foundation charity. Originally from the UK, he has over 25 years of experience in 6 different styles of martial arts as well as a strong competition background competing from amateur to professional level both nationally and internationally. Sebastian originally started Martial Arts as a child to develop his confidence and help him transition through bullying. Now he and his team are helping thousands of children through their challenging transitions every week. In this episode, you will learn about: Stay safe and #standwithukraine, Anna Resources: Connect with Sebastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-bates-4b70412b/ Learn more about The Warrior Academy and The Bates Foundation: https://warrioracademy.ae/ 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/

Are you a leader who cares about employees? I bet no leader answers "no" to this question. But how many leaders DO care, in action? How do they work with employees' mental health and well-being? When is it time to work on that? And how do they measure their results? I invited Hrefna Sif Jónsdóttir, Managing Director of Tixly, and Helena Jónsdóttir, Founder of Mental ráðgjöf, to discuss how they worked together on Tixly's culture and their employees' mental health. In this episode, you will learn about: Stay safe and #standwithukraine, Anna Resources: Connect with Hrefna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrefnasif/ Check out Tixly: https://tixly.com/ Connect with Helena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-j%C3%B3nsd%C3%B3ttir-79a52133/ Check out Mental ráðgjöf: https://mentalradgjof.is/ 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/

How do you rebuild yourself after a serious injury that challenges your whole identity? How do you decide on your next step as a founder? How do you build something that your clients truly need and will actually use and value? These are some of the questions I discussed with my today's guest, Augusta Klingsten Peytz. Augusta is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Mental Health Tech start-up Aesel, which offers a SaaS tool for therapists to monitor and visualize the progression of patients. Augusta has a background in venture capital and management consulting. Most recently, she supported a German mental health VC fund and, before that, worked at Boston Consulting Group. Augusta is driven by impact, and Aesel is her 3rd impact start-up. Previously, she founded the Female Leadership Academy - Denmark's largest leadership education for young professionals. In this episode, you will learn about: Stay safe and #standwithukraine, Anna Resources: Connect with Augusta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusta-peytz/ Check out Aesel: www.aesel.co 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/

If you as a leader are feeling like your business is a bullet train going full speed on tracks you have no control over, stop. Take a breath. And let's talk about what it means to lead teams and organizations in 2024. Bill Dickinson, a former Roman Catholic priest who left the priesthood to be more authentic as a leader and show up as a whole self which included coming out as a gay man. Through his more than 30 years of leadership experience, Bill has learned about empathy, self-awareness and self-regulation, and is now helping us understand how we can secure our success as leaders in the modern world. In this episode, you will learn about: Stay safe and #standwithukraine, Anna Resources: Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdickinson-leadership/ Craft your personal value proposition with Bill's e-book: https://www.c3leadership.org/craft-your-value-proposition/ Learn more about Bill's book 'Optimizing Self' at: https://bit.ly/OptimizingSelf 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/

Being a leader is very hard. Managers need to navigate the constantly changing business context with new strategic directives, employee turnover, new technology, etc. Outdated one-size-fits-all approaches to leading, irrespective of the team members' background, group dynamic, and leaders' personal needs and preferences. Conflicting priorities of different stakeholder groups that have to be juggled and combined without any adverse effects on the team's productivity. And as a cherry on the cake, the classical lack of time for leader’s important, yet not urgent tasks. I developed a simple framework and self-assessment that has been helping my clients and workshop participants to get out of overwhelm for over 3 years now. We break the complex leadership role into three dimensions and examine each of them. You quickly see the patterns - what are your strengths that you are ignoring but can leverage even more instead; which areas actually stress you out, and how can you put intentional effort into improving those. Stay safe and #standwithukraine, Anna Resources: Download the workbook with the 3D Leadership assessment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pg28al9m8gbtv7m7klVwrajqHxhNNZHN/view?usp=sharing Need more support with your boundaries? Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/

Boundaries seems to be a cringy topic for many clients and connections of mine. But it doesn't have to be! Instead of seeing yourself as a harsh, selfish (in a negative way) person if you set and protect your boundaries, you can see them as the way to live the life you desire and deserve. So let's dive into a mindshift that will help you see the boundaries in a new, beautiful light. Stay safe and #standwithukraine, Anna Resources: Join the free yoga classes I teach every Monday and Thursday: https://annaliebel.as.me/lytmorning Need more support with your boundaries? Book a Mindshifting Intensive: https://annaliebel.as.me/strategycall Support Ukraine: https://u24.gov.ua/

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: Stay 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/

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/

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: Stay 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/

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/

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/

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: Stay 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/

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/

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/

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: Stay 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/

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: Stay 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/

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: Stay 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/

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: Stay 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/

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: Stay 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/

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: Stay 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/