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The Black Belt in Leadership

Aslak de Silva

21 episodes

2 weeks ago

Stoyan Yankov is a productivity and performance coach, bestselling author, podcast host, and keynote speaker who helps organizations build high-performance cultures and boost productivity. With experience working with over 550 companies worldwide, including Coca-Cola and HP, he delivers practical strategies and engaging presentations. As the host of the Productivity Mastery podcast, Stoyan shares insights from top global leaders, combining strategic storytelling with actionable tools to inspi...

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Stoyan Yankov is a productivity and performance coach, bestselling author, podcast host, and keynote speaker who helps organizations build high-performance cultures and boost productivity. With experience working with over 550 companies worldwide, including Coca-Cola and HP, he delivers practical strategies and engaging presentations. As the host of the Productivity Mastery podcast, Stoyan shares insights from top global leaders, combining strategic storytelling with actionable tools to inspi...

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Episodes (20/21)

The Black Belt in Leadership

From Olympic Dreams to AI Leadership: Stefan Gogoll on Discipline, Identity, and Building Teams That Last

Stefan Gogoll is a German tech entrepreneur, visionary leader, and former professional athlete with over 25 years of experience driving software innovation and AI adoption. As the founder of andagon Holding and the creator of aqua cloud, his companies has played a role in modernizing QA, compliance, and test management strategies for global clients such as Google, IBM, and Deutsche Telekom. In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host and leadership strategist Aslak de Silva talks wi...

2 weeks ago

43 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

From Busy Bee to Focused Leader with Katie Stoddart

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership podcast, leadership coach and focus expert Katie Stoddart shares practical strategies for improving focus, boosting productivity, and leading with clarity. As the founder of The Focus Bee and author of The Magic of Focus, Katie outlines her three pillars of focus: short-term, long-term, and selective. She explains how they help leaders perform at their best. We explore the connection between focus and flow, why energy management beats time mana...

4 weeks ago

43 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

The Art of Focus and Leading Through Setbacks with Glenn Mathijssen

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, Aslak sits down with Glenn Mathijssen, CEO and co-founder of Alberts, the world’s first smoothie-making food robotics company. From building a wooden prototype to scaling operations across six countries, Glenn shares how he’s blended vision, discipline, and patience to lead through the toughest rounds of entrepreneurship. This conversation explores how martial arts principles, like focus, resilience, and adaptability, can guide leaders through ...

1 month ago

31 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Mastering Self-Leadership: From Martial Arts to the Boardroom with Lars Sudmann

Lars Sundmann is an advisor, keynote speaker and executive trainer on leadership, strategy, innovation and communication for global corporations and their leaders. He is the owner of Sudmann & Company, a consulting and management training network. Lars is drawing on his business experience (e.g. as CFO Belgium of Procter & Gamble) as well as consulting expertise with Fortune500 companies to help companies achieve better business and organizational results. Before you lead others, you ...

2 months ago

49 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

From Problem to Purpose: The Real Secret to Building Great Companies with Mikael da Costa

What if the secret to building great companies wasn’t about chasing unicorns, but solving your own problems first? Mikael da Costa, a serial entrepreneur, CEO of WPSEOAI, with a passion for building and scaling businesses that solve real problems. Over the years, he founded and grown multiple companies across different industries, focusing on creating impact and driving sustainable growth. In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and Startup Warrior...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

The Science of Sustainable High Performance with Dr. James Hewitt

Dr. James Hewitt, Human Performance Scientist, speaker, and author.James combines first-hand experience as a full-time racing cyclist with ground-breaking work and research, proven on Formula 1 tracks and with Fortune 500 companies, to provide actionable, inspiring, science-backed insights at the intersection of leadership, wellbeing, peak performance, and the future of work. In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, Aslak de Silva is joined by Dr. James Hewitt - a renowned human...

3 months ago

44 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Scaling at the Speed of Stillness with Lars Johan Bjørkevoll

What if scaling a business at lightning speed didn’t require burnout, but balance? Lars Johan Bjørkevoll is a Nordic business leader who effectively balances scaling of businesses and organizational leadership with inner development and growth. With extensive experience scaling three global organizations and helping nearly 300 companies accelerate their growth through ScaleupXQ, Lars Johan brings practical insights on leadership, building high-performing teams, and creating resilient organi...

3 months ago

33 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

The Visionary Leader: Leading Beyond the Finish Line with Dr. Oleg Konovalov

Dr. Oleg Konovalov is a global thought leader, bestselling author, business educator, C-suite whisperer, and the world’s top expert on visionary leadership. Named one of the Top 8 Global Leadership Experts by Thinkers50 and Global Gurus, and one of the 100 most inspirational leaders on the planet In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, we step into the future of leadership with one of the world’s foremost experts on visionary thinking - Dr. Oleg Konovalov. Often called the “Da Vinci ...

4 months ago

38 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

The Power of Encounters & Training Future Leaders with Salla Seppä

Salla Seppä, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Nordic Business Forum What does it take to create an unforgettable customer experience—and how do you train future leaders to deliver it under pressure? In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Salla Seppä, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Nordic Business Forum, to explore the power of encounters and the art of leadership training. In the first part of the conversation, Salla and Aslak dive into ...

5 months ago

54 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Be Like Water: Natural Movement in Martial Arts & Leadership with Jori Pisilä

Jori Pisilä, Head of Sales at Bayer Consumer Healt in Finland, 4th degree black belt in Boreal Han Moo Do What do martial arts and leadership have in common? Effortlessness, adaptability, and precision. In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, I sit down with Jori Pisilä—Head of Sales at Bayer Consumer Health and a 4th-degree black belt in Boreal Han Moo Do—to explore the concept of natural movement. We discuss how flowing with, rather than forcing, movement leads to better efficienc...

6 months ago

51 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Getting Things Done with Claus Raasted

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Claus Raasted—a creative powerhouse who has authored 46 books, organized over 1,000 events, and delivered 100 keynotes in just 100 days. Together, they dive into the art of getting things done in a world where action is the ultimate advantage.From making tough decisions to embracing experimentation, Claus shares his philosophy on building a bias for action, overcoming perfectionism, and staying inspired in the...

7 months ago

41 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

The Leadership Edge: Mastering AI with Edgar Perez

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva and AI expert Edgar Perez delve into why artificial intelligence is reshaping the business landscape, much like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu revolutionized MMA. BJJ became essential for success because it introduced a completely new dimension to the fight, forcing athletes to adapt or lose. Similarly, AI is changing the game for businesses, requiring leaders to learn and apply these new tools to remain competitive. Tune in to uncover...

7 months ago

29 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Resilient and Human-Centric Leadership with Gudrun Snorradottir

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, we sit down with Guðrún Snorradóttir, an executive coach with a background in applied positive psychology and a passion for future-focused leadership. Drawing parallels between martial arts and leadership, we explore topics like building resilience under pressure, mastering emotional intelligence, leveraging strengths, and developing perseverance in the face of challenges. Guðrún shares actionable insights and coaching techniques to help leader...

8 months ago

42 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

From White Belt to Black Belt: Mastering the Stages of Leadership with Jason Shupp

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva welcomes Jason Shupp, the experienced leader of Ferguson Roofing and host of the From There to Here podcast, for a deep dive into the journey of leadership growth. Using the martial arts belt system as a metaphor, they explore how leaders progress from the early days of the "white belt" stage, where fundamentals are formed, through to the "black belt" mastery level, where continual learning becomes key.Jason shares invaluabl...

9 months ago

59 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Mastering Leadership with Anna Kuusela: The Coach’s Guide to Progress and Precision

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, Aslak de Silva is joined by Anna Kuusela (M.Sc. (Econ), ICF Executive Coach, Ex-Big4, and former ballerina), the founder and CEO of EDGE Leadership. Anna specializes in transforming the most influential leaders and leadership teams through creative insight, emotional intelligence, and relational mastery. Drawing on her experiences as a former ballet dancer and her deep expertise in organizational and personal change, Anna shares her insights on...

10 months ago

50 minutes

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Unleashing Inner Strength: Tapping into Sisu with Dr. Elisabet Lahti

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva is joined by Dr. Elisabet Lahti, an expert in inner strength and the Finnish concept of sisu. They explore how sisu—a unique blend of determination, grit, and resilience in the face of adversity—can be applied to leadership challenges. Drawing from her research and personal endurance feats, Dr. Lahti shares practical insights on how leaders can tap into their hidden reserves of strength and push through tough times. ...

10 months ago

50 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Breaking Through the Block: Mastering Leaders Block with Ritu G. Mehrish

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva sits down with executive coach and author Ritu G. Mehrish to dive deep into the concept of Leaders Block—a phenomenon where even the most seasoned leaders can feel stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from their purpose. Drawing parallels to martial arts, where practitioners often face physical and mental plateaus, Aslak and Ritu explore how leaders can break through these blockages with resilience, discipline, and sel...

10 months ago

39 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Feras Alhlou: Mastering Strategic Leadership with a Black Belt Mindset

In this episode of the Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur, business strategist, and co-founder of E-Nor, a leading digital analytics consultancy that he successfully led to an acquisition by Dentsu, one of the world’s largest advertising and digital marketing agencies. With a proven track record of sparring with entrepreneurs and helping them scale their businesses to 7 and 8 figures, Feras brings a wealth of knowledge in...

11 months ago

37 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

Alf Rehn and the Yin-Yang and contradictions of Leadership

In this episode of "The Black Belt in Leadership," we sit down with Alf Rehn, a professor of innovation, design, and management, to explore the paradoxes and complexities of modern leadership. We delve into how leaders can effectively balance being both strong visionaries and supportive team players, how to navigate the fine line between decisiveness and empathy, and the importance of embracing contradictions in leadership. Alf shares his unique insights on failure, success, and the critical ...

11 months ago

38 minutes

The Black Belt in Leadership

4 Core Lessons from Martial Arts

In this episode I will tell my own background and how did I get into martial arts. Sharing 4 core lessons I have learned and wrote about as a co-authoer of the book Winner's Mindset: Peak Performance Strategies for Success. Starting from doing things right and finding your do and purpose. Sharing a real-life examples about using feedback from my daughter to be better as a webinar presenter and in the end I am sharing two different ways to find your zen. To learn more, visit:https://www.s...

1 year ago

23 minutes