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Stoyan Yankov
Productivity & Performance Coach | Bestselling Co-Author of PERFORM | Host of the Productivity Mastery Podcast | Former Movie Producer | Global Keynote Speaker
Stoyan Yankov went from producing films to producing results, helping teams perform at their best. A productivity and performance coach and bestselling co-author of PERFORM, he has worked with hundreds of companies, from HP and Coca-Cola to fast-growing startups, and hosts the Productivity Mastery podcast. High-energy and refreshingly practical, Yankov gives audiences simple tools to sharpen focus, strengthen culture, and perform under pressure.
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Stoyan Yankov biography
Motivational speaker Stoyan Yankov is a productivity and performance coach, bestselling author, and global keynote speaker who helps organizations build high-performance cultures and get more meaningful work done. His path is anything but typical: born in Bulgaria and trained in finance, he built a career as a movie producer and director before turning the storytelling and discipline of filmmaking into a method for helping teams perform at their best.
After earning a master’s in finance from the Aarhus School of Business in Denmark, Yankov founded a high-end video production agency and worked across film and premium live events. That blend of creativity and structure now informs his work with organizations, where he has partnered with hundreds of companies and teams, including HP, Coca-Cola, UniCredit, Kaufland, and DraftKings, helping businesses from global corporations to fast-growing startups raise their performance.
From Film Sets to High-Performance Teams
Yankov is the co-author of the bestselling books PERFORM and PERFORM in Times of Crisis, written with Startup Wise Guys CEO Cristobal Alonso, which distill the habits and culture behind peak-performing teams. He also hosts the Productivity Mastery podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of influential leaders, including Guy Kawasaki and founders and executives connected to companies like Reebok and Starbucks, continually gathering and sharing the strategies that set top performers apart.
On stage, Yankov has delivered talks at hundreds of events in more than 35 countries, including Web Summit, TNW, and Management Events. His sessions are known for a high-energy mix of strategic storytelling, practical frameworks, and relatable examples that send audiences home ready to act.
As a speaker, Stoyan Yankov turns big ideas about productivity, leadership, and culture into simple, immediately usable tools. He helps teams sharpen focus, work better together, and stay resilient through change and crisis, while leaders learn how investing in people drives lasting results. Energetic, practical, and engaging, he is a strong fit for events on performance, team culture, and personal growth.
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Drawing on his years behind the camera, Stoyan Yankov shows how building a great life and career mirrors the craft of filmmaking. He invites audiences to become the producer of their story, the director of their vision, and the lead in their own challenges. The result is an inspiring, practical look at how creativity and ownership turn ideas into real outcomes.
Exceptional teams aren't built on perks or quick fixes, but on mastering the fundamentals. Based on his bestselling book, Yankov shares the core pillars that drive alignment, productivity, and results. Packed with real examples and ready-to-use strategies, this keynote helps leaders strengthen culture, boost engagement, and unlock their organization's full potential.
Great leadership shows up most clearly under pressure. Drawing on PERFORM in Times of Crisis, Yankov shares practical tools and durable principles for guiding teams through uncertainty while keeping focus and momentum. Through real stories, he equips leaders to stay calm, decisive, and effective when it counts most.
Networking isn't about collecting contacts; it's about building relationships that last. Yankov introduces his MVP (Most Valuable Person) approach, a fresh, authentic way to connect that turns conversations into lasting opportunities. Audiences leave with practical strategies to network with confidence and build a meaningful professional community.
When people feel valued and connected, performance follows. Yankov reveals the link between caring for employees and stronger business outcomes, from productivity and collaboration to loyalty and innovation. He offers leaders practical ways to build a culture of recognition and trust that drives sustained success.
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FAQs on Booking Stoyan Yankov
Why Stoyan Yankov?
Booking Stoyan Yankov brings your audience a high-energy expert who makes productivity and high performance practical and achievable. A coach and bestselling author who has worked with hundreds of companies, from HP and Coca-Cola to fast-growing startups, he combines real-world experience with the storytelling instincts of his former career as a movie producer. Yankov gives teams concrete tools to focus, collaborate, and stay resilient through change, then sends them off energized to put those ideas to work. Engaging, relatable, and rooted in proven frameworks, he is an excellent choice for events on productivity, performance, leadership, and culture. Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Stoyan Yankov for your next event.
What books has Stoyan Yankov written?
Stoyan Yankov is the co-author, with Startup Wise Guys CEO Cristobal Alonso, of the bestselling books PERFORM and PERFORM in Times of Crisis. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of founders and leaders, the books lay out the habits, mindsets, and cultural foundations behind high-performing teams, including how to lead and stay productive during periods of uncertainty.
What is the Productivity Mastery podcast?
Productivity Mastery is the podcast hosted by Stoyan Yankov, where he interviews unicorn founders, top executives, bestselling authors, and other high achievers about the habits, strategies, and mindsets behind their success. Guests have included figures such as Guy Kawasaki, along with founders and leaders connected to companies like Reebok and Starbucks. With hundreds of episodes, it has become a go-to resource on performance, leadership, and personal development.
What topics does Stoyan Yankov speak about?
Stoyan Yankov speaks on productivity, high-performance teams, company culture, leadership through crisis, and meaningful networking, often built around frameworks from his PERFORM books and his MVP networking method. His keynotes give leaders and teams practical, immediately usable strategies to perform at their best. To book productivity speaker Stoyan Yankov for your conference or corporate event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
How to book Stoyan Yankov as a keynote speaker?
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How much is Stoyan Yankov speaking fee?
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Can I book Stoyan Yankov for a virtual keynote?
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