In this episode, host Martin Wolf is joined by Gregor Pflüger - Innovation Director at the Climate Lab Vienna and one of the most grounded voices when it comes to driving real transformation in the face of climate change.

Gregor leads a unique platform that brings together business, science, startups, and public institutions to accelerate solutions for a carbon-neutral future. With deep experience in innovation management and systems thinking, he and his team don’t just talk sustainability—they design the structures and collaborations that make it actionable.

But Gregor’s approach goes beyond green strategies or tech hype. He’s a strong advocate for purpose-driven leadership and believes that meaningful climate action starts with one core question: Why do you do what you do? His ability to hold space for uncomfortable conversations and still move things forward is part of what makes him a respected voice in Austria’s innovation ecosystem.

In this conversation, Gregor shares why your professional “Why” matters more than ever, how to empower complex networks of partners to act, and what it takes, on a personal level, to become part of the solution.

Tune into this candid, thoughtful, and deeply motivating conversation from someone who’s not just working on the climate crisis, but actively changing the system behind it.

Gregor Pflüger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorpflueger/

Climate Lab Vienna: https://climatelab.at/en/home/

Visible Leader: https://visible-leader.com/

In this episode, we’re joined by Stoyan Yankov – a global productivity coach, keynote speaker, and one of the most practical voices when it comes to building high-performing teams.

Stoyan has worked with over 550 teams across 35+ countries, helping them cut through the noise, clarify priorities, and actually get things done. He’s the co-author of two bestselling books, PERFORM: The Unsexy Truth about (Startup) Success and PERFORM in Times of Crisis, where he lays out a framework that goes way beyond hacks—think culture, clarity, and consistent execution.

But there’s more to Stoyan than strategy frameworks. He’s the host of Productivity Mastery, a podcast that’s now over 200 episodes strong, featuring voices from Netflix, Reebok, and beyond. And if you’ve ever seen him speak live—from TEDx stages to startup accelerators—you’ll know he brings relentless energy and genuine care to every interaction.

In this conversation, Stoyan shares how he went from film producer to productivity coach, why emotional clarity beats hustle every time, and how small changes—like a 20-minute planning ritual—can completely shift a team's trajectory.

Especially worth listening for: his approach to “clearing mental noise” and how tools he developed has helped hundreds of founders, managers and experts to refocus when things get overwhelming.

A practical, honest, and refreshingly human take on productivity - straight from someone who lives it every day.

Stoyan Yankov: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/stoyanyankov?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

Visible Leader: https://visible-leader.com/

In this episode, we’re joined by Kambis Kohansal Vajargah – a key figure in Austria’s startup scene and someone who pushes the boundaries of entrepreneurship with remarkable drive and vision.

Kambis currently serves as the Head of Startup-Services and Deputy Head of Founder-Services at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. In this role, he supports founders from the very first idea all the way to international scale—making sure visions turn into real ventures.

But that’s only part of his story: Kambis is also a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s co-founded or backed over 50 startups, has been recognized as a European Digital Leader by the World Economic Forum, and advises global initiatives like the SXSW Pitch Advisory Board.

In this conversation, Kambis opens up about his personal motivation, the lessons learned on his entrepreneurial journey, and why, for him, it’s never just about building companies, but creating meaningful impact.

Especially intriguing: how his children’s book Sammy and the Secret of the Gold Coins came to life—and why he believes financial education should start with the youngest among us.

A powerful behind-the-scenes conversation with someone who treats innovation not as hype, but as a mindset.

Kambis Kohansal Vajargah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kambis-kohansal-vajargah/

Visible Leader: https://visible-leader.com/