Stoyan Yankov is a world-renowned productivity and performance consultant who has delivered impactful presentations in over 35 countries. Named one of the Top 20 Best Coaches in Copenhagen, Stoyan helps leading organisations develop high-performance cultures, boost productivity and build cohesive teams. Highly sought-after, he has consulted for over 450 companies, including workshops, coaching programs, training and executive coaching. Recently appearing on the TEDx stage, Stoyan is a popular speaker who discusses productivity, performance, leadership and team culture.
Aspiring to be a Wall Street Banker, Stoyan enrolled at the University of Varna to earn a BSc in Economics. He then moved to Denmark to gain an MSc in Finance from Aarhus University. However, deciding to follow his passion for video and movie production, he became a Partner and Producer at BBG Films. Stoyan joined Gaffa Media as a Producer and Project Manager in 2014 before becoming a Partner and Producer at Level Up Pictures. In 2015, he joined Next Media Accelerator, a premium accelerator for scalable companies in the media industry, as a Startup Mentor and Advisor. A talented producer, he has worked on over 500 productions with local and Hollywood industry leaders, winning over 50 awards.
Stoyan became a Productivity and Performance Coach with Startup Wise Guys in 2016 before co-founding Samodiva Masterminds, an offsite retreat service specialising in employee well-being and productivity. He then co-founded The Leaders Who Care and launched the Productivity Mastery podcast, featuring several distinguished guests, including the founder of Reebok, the former president of Starbucks and many award-winning authors. In addition to developing the PERFORM methodology, Stoyan is co-author of PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about Success.
Demonstrating that life is a journey of continuous development, Stoyan has shared the stage with influential thinkers, including Guy Kawasaki, Deepak Chopra, David Allen and Salim Ismail, something he wouldn’t have dreamt of in his youth. Passionate and highly energetic, Stoyan tailors his speaking engagements to suit his audience, ensuring they leave with many valuable takeaways. In his presentations, he eloquently speaks on leadership, team culture, performance and productivity. A leading productivity and performance expert book Stoyan Yankov now!
Books
PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success
How to hire Stoyan Yankov
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Stoyan Yankov's official speaking topics include:
- Personal productivity strategies
- The 7 pillars of team performance
- Mental toughness & stress management
- Creating a culture of productivity & care
- The 5 Villains of focus & execution
- Leadership in times of a crisis
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Stoyan is a really effective communicator on stage and off. His talk inspired our audience and left people fired up. If your event relies on interactive knowledge transfer, you have to get to know this outstanding storyteller.” - Nino, Partner & Director of Communications, Fifteen Seconds Festival
“We liked working with Stoyan due to his enthusiasm and proactive approach. High level of collaboration coupled with coherent and effective communication allowed for a smooth event organization and execution”. - Konstantin, Network Engineer, Hewlett Packard
"I had the pleasure of working with Stoyan and I must say, his energy on stage is unparalleled. He truly knows how to captivate his audience and keep them engaged throughout his performances. Not only is Stoyan an exceptional performer, but he is also very easy to work with. He takes direction well and is always willing to collaborate and make adjustments as needed. Stoyan is also very responsive in coordination, which is crucial when working on projects with tight deadlines. He is always available to answer questions and address any concerns, making the entire process much smoother and stress-free." - Urban, Program Manager, PODIM Conference
“Working with Stoyan was very inspiring. Sometimes you just need to find the right person to help you focus in the right direction. We feel overwhelmed many times but the solution is just around the corner. Having him as a guest speaker was very rewarding. I’d love to have him again soon” - Sabela, Next Media Accelerator
“Working with Stoyan has been a great experience, from start to finish. He’s a lot of fun and high energy and at the same time works very professionally and organized. His session on productivity was a blast. The content about productivity was valuable and Stoyan gave it his personal spice by making it fun and relatable." - Sebastiaan, People Team, DesignIt
“What I really liked about Stoyan’s sessions is that they are very personalized. He takes the time to really understand the company and our issues before going into his first session. He then tailors the content to the specific needs and challenges that we face. And I think that really sets him apart.” - Anders, CEO, SlideHub
"The whole team really liked working with Stoyan. His session was fun, interactive, high energy and really useful to the whole team. The way the event was constructed ensured everyone got a lot out of it - and we'll be sure to use it daily!" - Dan, Group Commercial Director, Savings United
- 2020 - Founder & Host, Productivity Mastery Podcast
- 2020 - Co-founder, The Leaders Who Care
- 2017 - Co-founder & Managing Partner, Samdiva Masterminds
- 2016 - Productivity & Performance Coach, Startup Wise Guys
- 2015 - Startup Mentor & Advisor, Next Media Accelerator
- 2014 - Partner & Producer, Level Up Pictures
- 2014 - Producer & Project Manager, Gaffa Media
- 2012 - Partner & Producer, BBG Films I/S
- 2011 - Co-Founder & Executive Producer, Aarhus Short Film Challenge