Beyond the Noise

Beyond the Noise Media

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.

Episodes

  1. FEB 5

    From Corporate to Startup: Making Decisions Without Certainty | Umid Akhmedov

    Leaders are expected to make decisions before things are clear.This episode explores what it actually takes to carry that responsibility. In this episode of Beyond the Noise, we speak with Umid Akhmedov — former Microsoft leader, board-level advisor, and founder of an AI startup fixing broken e-commerce delivery systems across Central Asia and the Caucasus. This is a grounded conversation about leadership when: information is incomplete outcomes are uncertain rejection is frequent and responsibility doesn’t pause for clarity Umid reflects on his transition from corporate leadership to startup life, what truly transfers between the two worlds, and what leaders often underestimate about emotional regulation, pressure, and decision-making without validation. Rather than leadership theory or startup hype, this episode focuses on the internal work of leadership — holding uncertainty, separating signal from emotion, building culture, and staying pragmatic when nothing is guaranteed. Topics covered: Making decisions with incomplete information Why clarity often comes after action Emotional regulation as a leadership skill Rejection, resilience, and investor pressure Growth mindset vs fixed mindset in leadership Why past success can quietly replace curiosity What leaders must carry so others can function This episode is for senior leaders, founders, and decision-makers navigating complexity without easy answers. Books & References Think Again — Adam Grant The Attributes — Rich Diviney Mindset — Carol Dweck Sense & Respond — Jeff Gothelf & Josh Seiden (Sense–Learn–Adapt loop) Trust and Inspire — Stephen M. R. Covey Energy Rising — Julia DiGangi Umid Akhmedov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umidakhmedov/ Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-action-tezbor-zfonf/ Hosts Anastasija Lynch: www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach Khurshid Zaynutdinov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/

    48 min
  2. JAN 8

    Neurodiversity at Work: The Things Leaders Don’t See

    In this episode of Beyond the Noise, we explore neurodiversity at work and what happens when leaders mean well, but still miss something critical. Joined by Liv Blaney and Sam Pringle, we talk about neurodiversity not as a policy, label, or checkbox, but as a lived leadership reality shaped by assumptions, invisible rules, and everyday communication. Through real workplace examples, this conversation looks at: why “clear instructions” aren’t always clear to everyone how good intentions can still lead to unintended harm the invisible rules that quietly shape performance, trust, and careers what leaders often don’t notice and why that matters This episode isn’t about blame or perfection.It’s about seeing what’s usually unseen and leading with greater awareness because of it. Liv Blaney is a leadership coach and group coaching facilitator with a background in investment banking.Sam Pringle is a coach, coach supervisor, and former CEO with experience across pharma and the third sector. Together, Liv and Sam are co-authors of the upcoming book: Neuroinclusion: A Guide for Managers and Leaders 📖 Pre-order available here:👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neuroinclusion-Managers-Leaders-Liv-Blaney/dp/1041074379/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 The book offers practical guidance for leaders and managers who want to build more inclusive, high-performing workplaces — grounded in real leadership practice, not theory. Connect with Liv: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liv-blaney-5667799b/Website: https://www.livcoaching.online/ Connect with Sam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sambarbourpringle/ This podcast is hosted by: Anastasija Lynch — Leadership & Resilience CoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-lynch-coach/ Khurshid Zaynutdinov — Leadership Coach & Non-Executive DirectorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurshidz/ If this conversation resonated, follow Beyond the Noise for future episodes exploring leadership, clarity, and what it really takes to lead well under pressure.

    35 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.