Beyond the Noise

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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. 4d ago

    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

  2. May 28

    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

  3. May 14

    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

  4. Apr 30

    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

  5. Apr 16

    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

  6. Apr 2

    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

  7. Mar 19

    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

  8. Mar 5

    Networking Feels Fake: Why Most Professional Networking Fails (and What Actually Works)

    Networking often feels forced, transactional, or uncomfortable. In this episode of Beyond the Noise, we speak with networking and philanthropy expert Kotryna Stankutė-Jaščemskienė about why traditional professional networking advice often fails and what actually helps people build meaningful professional relationships. Kotryna has spent years helping professionals develop authentic networking strategies that feel natural rather than performative. Through her work with international leaders, entrepreneurs, and global communities, she has seen how curiosity, generosity, and intentional follow-up create networks that truly matter. In this conversation, we explore how professionals can navigate networking events without feeling fake, why introverts may actually have an advantage in building strong relationships, and how authentic curiosity often opens more doors than self-promotion ever will. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable with traditional networking culture, this episode will change how you think about building professional relationships. • Why most networking advice feels unnatural• The biggest mistakes people make at networking events• Why introverts can be excellent networkers• The role of curiosity in building meaningful relationships• How vulnerability creates deeper professional connections• Why networking should focus on giving rather than taking• The importance of intentional follow-up• How strong networks are built over time, not in a single meeting Kotryna Stankutė-Jaščemskienė is a networking strategist and philanthropy leader focused on connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. She mentors professionals on how to build authentic networks through mentorship, corporate training, and group programmes designed to help people discover their own natural networking style. Kotryna also leads the Marius Jakulis Jason Foundation, a philanthropic initiative attracting global talent, academics, and entrepreneurs to Lithuania to share knowledge and build impact. Previously, she served as Director at Global Lithuanian Leaders, an international professional network connecting Lithuanian professionals around the world. LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kotryna-stankute/ Websitehttps://www.kotryna.network Collab Circlehttps://www.kotryna.network/en/collab-lab Podcast Hosts Anastasija Lynch Executive CoachLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach Khurshid Zaynutdinov Executive CoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/ Beyond the Noise is a podcast exploring leadership, resilience, decision-making, and the human side of success through conversations with leaders, experts, and thinkers from around the world. New episodes are released biweekly. If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need to hear it.

    58 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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  • Creator
    Beyond the Noise Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
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