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Business, Technology, Innovation, Startups - I invite people to bring their own expertise and profound knowledge to the audience. mikatienhaara.substack.com

  1. JAN 11

    #56: Mastering Flow in a Distracted World: Insights from Steven Puri

    In this episode of See Beyond, Mika Tienhaara hosts Steven Puri, founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, to explore the concept of flow states and their role in productivity, creativity, and well-being in an increasingly digital and distracted world. Steven shares his fascinating journey from Hollywood film production—where he worked on blockbuster movies like Independence Day—to becoming a tech entrepreneur focused on helping people achieve deep work and fulfillment. The conversation touches on: * Origins of the See Beyond podcast during the pandemic as a way to give back and foster meaningful discussions. * Steven’s personal story: overcoming cancer, becoming a parent, and shifting from entertainment to tech with a mission to help people focus. * The science and psychology of flow, based on Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s seminal work, and why it’s essential in a world where repetitive tasks are increasingly automated by AI. * Practical tools and triggers for entering flow states, including music (60–90 BPM, non-vocal), environmental sounds (rain, coffee shop ambience), and distraction blockers. * The importance of community and accountability in sustaining focus, drawing parallels to Nike Run Club and creative hubs like coffee shops. * Steven’s platform, The Sukha, which integrates timers, curated music, and community features to help users achieve flow and accomplish meaningful work. Key Takeaways * Flow State Defined: A mental state of deep focus where time perception fades, distractions disappear, and productivity peaks. * Why Flow Matters: In an era of AI and automation, creativity and deep work remain uniquely human advantages. * Triggers for Flow: * Music with specific characteristics (60–90 BPM, instrumental, repetitive patterns). * Environmental cues like rain sounds or coffee shop ambience. * Tools to minimize distractions (e.g., Chrome extensions). * Community Amplifies Success: Shared accountability and encouragement help individuals sustain focus and achieve goals. * Practical Access: The Sukha platform offers free trials, curated playlists, and a supportive community to help users build a flow practice. * Mindset Shift: Moving from passive consumption (social media) to intentional creation is key to personal fulfillment. Any own experiences or best practices to share, how to make your working day (especially for remote work) free from distractions and both productive and healthy? Please share in the comments! /Mika Tienhaara, creator and host of the SEE BEYOND. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikatienhaara.substack.com

    46 min

  2. 12/21/2025

    #55: The 4 Pillars of High-Impact Sales in 2026

    Episode #55 of The See Beyond Show was a deep dive into the evolving role of sales with Matthew Whyatt of Tech Torque. We explored how businesses can adapt and thrive in complex markets like in technology (and the recipe works in almost any B2B area!) - with Four Steps to Transform Your Sales Strategy for 2026 and Beyond! Key Takeaways:✅ Sales is no longer just about pitching – It’s about guiding customers through unfamiliar buying processes. Many clients have never purchased your solution before, so consultative selling is critical.✅ Break down the sales cycle – Matthew shared a powerful 4-step framework: * Know your target deeply (not just demographics, but KPIs and pain points). * Get their attention – Build a circle of influence and show up where they network. * Build trust through value – Share insights, not just brochures. * De-risk the offer – Start with a consulting piece before the big-ticket solution.✅ AI won’t replace salespeople – It will augment them. The real value lies in diagnosis and emotional intelligence (EQ), not just automation.✅ Marketing now does 90% of the work – Salespeople have one shot to nail the conversation. If you speak more than 30% in that first call, you’re likely losing the deal.✅ Start small, stay consistent – Whether it’s webinars, LinkedIn posts, or newsletters, discipline beats perfection. “Be OK with being crappy to start with,” as Matthew says. Final thought:Sales is becoming more strategic, more human, and more media-driven. If you’re in B2B, now is the time to embrace content, community, and consultative approaches. 🎧 Listen to the full episode for actionable insights on transforming your B2B sales strategy! /Mika Tienhaara, See Beyond This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikatienhaara.substack.com

    28 min

  3. 11/21/2025

    #54 Making an Impact: UX, AI, and the Future of Enterprise Software

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Makoto Kern of IIIMPACT, about bridging business goals with cutting-edge technology and creating user-centric solutions in high-stakes environments. How do you balance speed, user experience, and AI adoption when launching new digital products? -Get the insights in this SEE BEYOND #54 episode! Key Takeaways: From Robotics to UX Leadership – Makoto shared his journey from engineering and lean manufacturing to building a consultancy that accelerates enterprise software delivery. The Triple Pillar Approach – Success in digital transformation requires alignment across business, users, and development. AI Adoption & The “Competence Mirage” – AI is a powerful force multiplier, but it won’t replace experienced teams. Companies must avoid the illusion that AI alone solves everything. Enterprise UX Revolution – Many organizations still build software like houses without asking what users want. Makoto’s “cheat codes” emphasize early alignment, rapid prototyping, and continuous feedback. Future Outlook – Expect faster innovation cycles, AI-driven tools, and even physical robots reshaping industries. Education must adapt to teach critical thinking and AI fluency. Makoto’s advice for leaders: “Speed and direction matter. If you stop innovating or ignore user experience, you’ll be left behind.” /Mika Tienhaara, See Beyond host and producer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikatienhaara.substack.com

    42 min

  4. 10/19/2025

    S5E8 - Become the No. 1 in What You Are Doing!

    What about lean and leadership - and where do you start when to develop your people and teams, what about yourself? Here is an insightful discussion with coach George, who has been evolving to where he is now with developing individuals and teams to achieve breakthrough results. Go to his website: https://georgetrachilis.com/ to learn more and access the downloads. And thank you George for this vivid and fun discussion! /Mika This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikatienhaara.substack.com

    29 min

  5. 10/05/2025

    S5E7 On Robot Orchestration

    In this episode we move to the Silicon Valley, to listen to the co-founder and CEO of the robot orchestration scale-up InOrbit. What is moving in the world of making robots work efficiently together - this episode, which will also be made into a visual separately, gives some exciting insights and thoughts into the industrial applications and physical AI with the insights of Florian. In addition, InOrbit has more news, in terms of just having closed a funding round! /Mika This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikatienhaara.substack.com

    44 min

  6. 09/25/2025

    S5E6 Managing the Automotive Storms

    It was very interesting to get the insights and views of Peter concerning the automotive industry, around the ongoing three storms. How do we manage the industrial challenges in Scandinavia and Europe, how do we make ourselves attractive and competitive? /Mika This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikatienhaara.substack.com

    33 min

  7. 07/20/2025

    S5E5 On the Future of Transportation

    A great discussion with Robert Widell, sharing his own personal opinions on the transformation and development happening in the heavy transport sector, in terms of powertrains and energy carriers - are we heading towards hydrogen, battery-electric, or does diesel still have a role to play? And what are the regional differences, how is the global competition field looking like? What type of companies will most likely be the future winners? The “Easter Egg”, for those interested, is a part II, where we discuss our music influences and our own creativity and creation of electronic music, which can be found on my “Im Rhythmus Bleiben” substack forum… Thank you Robert for joining and sharing your insights! /Mika Tienhaara This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikatienhaara.substack.com

    48 min

  8. 05/01/2025

    S5E4 Gospel on Manufacturing

    Yet, another inspiring encounter with the great Sandy Munro, of Munro & Associates, and with their activities in product design, engineering and manufacturing solutions, that has revolutionized industries over decades. In this episode, we hear Sandy Munro emphasizing the importance of manufacturing, and the profound knowledge it carries, and in a geo-political context of United States, Europe and China in particular. And the wisdoms shared are not few - remarkable to hear about the story with Toyoda-san on “where there is arrogance, there is opportunity” - and much more! I can recall since the early days of my industrial experiences, as a student doing internships, and working in final assembly of car manufacturing. I learnt so much, and manufacturing and fabrication has been a backbone since then. There were times when arrogance of management, did not allow me to harvest the profound knowledge from manufacturing. These days, the sentiments are to have a stronger inhouse control of the vertical value chain, it is back to the origins of what Mr. Ford once set up, and mimicked by many founders, CEOs and companies to various success. A big thank you to Sandy, a giant in the product engineering and manufacturing space, and ready to share own knowledge with others… /Mika This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikatienhaara.substack.com

    45 min
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