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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 1H 5M

A CEO’s Reflection: How to Thrive in Today's World of Work | Productivity Mastery #239 with Amel Gaily

from Productivity Mastery · host Stoyan Yankov

🚀 In episode #239, our host Stoyan Yankov welcomed Amel Gaily, CEO at Cuckoo.Amel Gaily is an entrepreneur and CEO of the health technology company Cuckoo Networks. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Amel worked in management positions as CEO of the Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) and at Nordea. Amel serves on the boards of several different organizations. Amel is also known as the advisor on the Finnish version of the TV show: The Apprentice.Connect with Amel Gaily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelgaily/And check out the Cuckoo app: https://cuckooworkout.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Current Challenges02:58 The Role of AI in Business06:08 Becoming a CEO: Journey and Motivation08:53 Navigating Workplace Complexity12:01 Aligning Teams with Vision15:10 Effective Communication Strategies17:48 Creating a Culture of Breaks21:03 The Importance of Breaks for Productivity23:48 Implementing Effective Break Strategies26:57 Building a Supportive Work Environment29:58 Conclusion and Future Outlook37:33 Designing Workplace Culture40:27 The Importance of Breaks and Well-being43:55 Redefining Work in the Age of AI46:08 Creating a Fun and Productive Environment49:41 Energy Management and Work-Life Balance52:30 Linking Well-being and Performance54:40 Cultural Insights from Finland57:34 Lessons from Reality TV: Leadership InsightsEnjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!__________Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast 👇Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/

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