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Beyond the Noise is for the leaders everyone turns to, yet who rarely get space to think for themselves. Hosted by executive coaches Khurshid Zaynutdinov and Anastasija Lynch, trusted by board directors, founders, and senior leaders. Real conversations on clarity, fulfilment, and leadership that lasts. Helping you lead with energy instead of exhaustion.

  1. 25. Juni

    More Responsibility. Less Support. Why Leadership Feels So Isolating | Bo Balachsan

    What happens when leadership becomes more demanding, more uncertain, and more isolating? In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Bo Balachsan, founder of Leadership Club, a leadership coach, and a product leader, to explore the realities many leaders experience but rarely discuss openly. As responsibility grows, so does pressure. Decisions become higher stakes, expectations increase, and many leaders find themselves carrying more while feeling less supported. We discuss: • Why leadership often becomes isolating• The hidden pressure of decision-making• Why are many leaders promoted without being properly prepared• AI, uncertainty, and the changing nature of work• Emotional intelligence in modern leadership• The value of community, reflection, and peer support• What becoming a parent taught Bo about leading others This conversation is for founders, executives, managers, and professionals navigating increasing responsibility in a rapidly changing world. Connect with Bo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/borderlessbo/Leadership Club: https://www.leadershift.club/Leadership Club LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershift-club/ Connect with the hostsAnastasija Lynch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach/Khurshid Zaynutdinov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/ If you enjoyed this episode, follow Beyond The Noise and share it with someone who might benefit from the conversation.

    52 Min.

  2. 11. Juni

    We've Forgotten We're Human: Leadership, Connection & Community with Scott Shepherd

    What happens when productivity becomes more important than humanity? In this episode of Beyond The Noise, we sit down with Scott Shepherd, Founder of Wildward Institute and host of the Hopeful by Nature podcast, to explore leadership, community, mental health, decision-making, and the growing disconnect many people feel from themselves, each other, and the world around them. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in outdoor, environmental, and experiential education, Scott shares lessons from working with schools, conservation organisations, government agencies, and refugee communities. Together, we discuss: • Why despondence may be a bigger challenge than burnout • What outdoor leadership teaches us about decision-making and consequences • The difference between power over and power with • Why workplace culture often overlooks basic human needs • The connection between nature, wellbeing, and leadership • How community creates resilience, belonging, and hope This conversation is for leaders, founders, professionals, parents, and anyone navigating an increasingly disconnected world. Guest:Scott Shepherd Founder, Wildward InstituteHost, Hopeful by Nature Podcast Website:https://www.wildwardinstitute.net/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: Listen to Hopeful by Nature:https://open.spotify.com/show/033hSHBTnQghtWI68ktJNk — Beyond The Noise is hosted by Anastasija Lynch and Khurshid Zaynutdinov. Connect with the hosts: Anastasija Lynchhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach/ Khurshid Zaynutdinovhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/

    46 Min.

  3. 28. Mai

    Behind Closed Doors: How High-Stakes Decisions Really Get Made with Zarina Bakenova

    Most people only see the final decision. They don’t see the pressure behind it.The competing agendas.The negotiations.The personalities involved.Or the human side of power. In this episode, we speak with Zarina Bakenova — executive leader, board director, and former senior government & external relations executive across organisations including Mastercard, Shell, and major international ventures in Central Asia. We explore:• how high-stakes decisions actually get made• what happens behind closed doors between business and government• influence, negotiation, and stakeholder management• executive presence under pressure• being underestimated in leadership environments• why preparation matters more than confidence alone A grounded conversation about leadership, complexity, pressure, and the reality behind important decisions. Guest:Zarina BakenovaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarina-bakenova-a772b73/ Referenced in this episode:“Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg Hosts:Anastasija Lynchhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach/ Khurshid Zaynutdinovhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/ Beyond the Noise Podcast

    48 Min.

  4. 14. Mai

    The Hidden Cost of Silence at Work | Dr Chris Whitaker

    What happens when people no longer feel safe to speak honestly at work? In this episode of Beyond the Noise, we speak with Dr Chris Whitaker, coach, disability and inclusion specialist, and co-founder of Purple Advantage - about psychological safety, leadership blind spots, workplace culture, fear, communication, and the hidden emotional cost of constantly adapting yourself to fit into systems. This conversation goes far beyond disability inclusion. We explore the human side of leadership: fear in workplaces emotional safety diversity of thought invisible pressure communication under discomfort belonging workplace culture resilience why silence is often misunderstood by leaders Dr Chris Whitaker shares insights from his work helping organisations create more inclusive environments and why small shifts in leadership behaviour can have a profound impact on people and performance. Guest:Dr Chris WhitakerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwhitaker/ Purple Advantage:https://www.purpleadvantage.com/ Book referenced:Disability: The Basics — Tom Shakespeare Hosts:Anastasija Lynchhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach/ Khurshid Zaynutdinovhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/ Beyond the Noise is a podcast exploring leadership, psychology, pressure, identity, decision-making, resilience, and the human side of ambition.

    48 Min.

  5. 30. Apr.

    Why Leaders Make Decisions Based on Stories They Don’t Question — Dina Vince

    Most leaders believe they’re making rational, well-thought-out decisions. In reality, many decisions are shaped by stories that were never fully questioned. In this episode of Beyond the Noise, Anastasija Lynch and Khurshid sit down with strategist and advisor Dina Vince to explore how hidden narratives influence leadership, strategy, and decision-making. They discuss why questioning is one of the most underrated leadership skills, how assumptions quietly shape outcomes, and what happens when leaders step back and challenge the story they’ve been operating from. This conversation is for leaders, founders, and professionals who want to think more clearly, make better decisions, and lead with greater awareness. What you’ll learn: Why leaders often operate from unexamined assumptionsHow stories influence decision-making and strategyThe role of questioning in clear thinkingWhy success frameworks don’t always transferHow to create space for better decisions Connect with Dina Vince: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinavince/Website: www.dinavince.com About the hosts: Anastasija Lynch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach/Khurshid Zaynutdinov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/

    55 Min.

  6. 16. Apr.

    It’s Not About Skills: What Actually Drives Behaviour at Work (with Dali Gamha)

    At one point in this conversation, a CEO says something that sounds extreme but is probably not as uncommon as we think. That moment opens up a much bigger discussion. In this episode, we sit down with Dali Gamha (founder and CEO of Psynarios) to explore what actually drives behaviour at work and why so much development doesn’t translate into real change. We get into: why people believe they’re being rational when they’re notwhy patterns repeat, even after trainingand what sits underneath behaviour in high-pressure environmentsA grounded conversation about how people actually operate at work, beyond the surface. Connect: Dali Gamhahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dali-gamha/ Psynarioshttps://psynarios.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/psynarios/ Beyond the Noise: Anastasija Lynchhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach/ Khurshid Zaynutdinovhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/

    50 Min.

  7. 2. Apr.

    People Don’t Follow Logic. They Follow This

    Why do people follow leaders… even when they don’t fully understand why? In this episode of Beyond the Noise, we’re joined by Laurence Barrett, founder of Heresy Consulting and author of Coaching the Unconscious. We explore what really drives leadership beneath the surface, beyond strategy, performance, and logic. This is a conversation about identity, meaning, and the hidden patterns shaping how we lead. Laurence BarrettLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurence-barrett/Website: https://www.heresyconsulting.com/ Books: Coaching the UnconsciousA Jungian Approach to Coaching BOOKS MENTIONED Coaching the Unconscious – Laurence Barrett A Jungian Approach to Coaching – Laurence Barrett Cracking Coaching Codes – Karen Foy Karen Armstrong - A Short History of Myth ABOUT THE SHOW Beyond the Noise explores leadership, decision-making, and what really drives human behaviour, beyond surface-level advice.

    42 Min.

  8. 19. März

    Why Successful People End Up Running on Empty

    On the surface, everything can look like it’s working. Career moving forward. Responsibilities handled. Life… on track. But underneath, many people are running on empty and don’t realise it until something starts to slip. In this episode, we explore why capable, driven people often neglect themselves, how that shows up over time, and what actually makes a difference when your schedule is already full. This isn’t about discipline or doing more.It’s about where that discipline is going and what it’s costing you. In this conversation: Why successful people often deprioritise themselvesThe hidden cost of always pushing throughHow self-neglect starts to impact leadership and decisionsWhy motivation isn’t reliable and what works insteadSimple, realistic ways to start shifting things Guest Derek O’Riordan is an educator of over 20 years and the founder of Ascend Fitness. He works with busy professionals to help them stay healthy without overhauling their lives and hosts The Healthy Movement Podcast. Connect with Derek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitness-coach-health-wellness-teacher/ https://www.youtube.com/@HealthMovementPodcast Connect Anastasija Lynchhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach/⁠ Khurshid Zaynutdinovhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/ About Beyond The Noise Conversations for people who are doing well on the outside but know something needs to change on the inside.

    48 Min.
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Beyond the Noise is for the leaders everyone turns to, yet who rarely get space to think for themselves. Hosted by executive coaches Khurshid Zaynutdinov and Anastasija Lynch, trusted by board directors, founders, and senior leaders. Real conversations on clarity, fulfilment, and leadership that lasts. Helping you lead with energy instead of exhaustion.

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