Present Perfect

Ksenija Korolova

Building a lifestyle SYSTEM that helps women lead their best lives - most efficient, healthy, and full of joy.

  1. Apr 9

    The Mentorship Advantage: How to Accelerate Your Life and Career with the Right Mentor

    In this episode of Present Perfect Podcast, I sit down with Shivangi Walke, founder of Thrive with Mentoring, to explore how the right mentor can change not only your career, but also your confidence, identity, and sense of direction. We talk about the real difference between mentoring, coaching, and sponsorship, how to find a mentor who is truly the right fit, and why so many women benefit from having support outside their own organization. Shivangi also shares what makes mentoring relationships actually work, why some of them fail, and how women can become both better mentees and better mentors. This conversation is especially relevant for women navigating career growth, career change, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the question of how to belong while becoming more of who you are — particularly in an international environment like Switzerland. A thoughtful and practical episode for ambitious women who want to grow with more clarity, support, and courage. About the guest:Shivangi Walke is the founder of Thrive with Mentoring, a women-to-women mentoring platform active across multiple countries and cities worldwide. With a background in talent management and leadership development, she has spent years designing mentoring programs and helping women grow through meaningful mentor-mentee relationships. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Present Perfect Podcast.

    21 min

  2. Mar 26

    Why Saving Is Not Enough: Women, Wealth, 3a & Financial Risk in Switzerland

    In this episode of the Present Perfect Podcast, I speak with Nadine Hunkeler, certified financial planner and financial coach, about one of the most important and still misunderstood topics in modern life: how women can build real financial security and wealth in Switzerland.This conversation goes far beyond generic budgeting advice. We talk about what actually matters if you want to become financially stronger: starting early, understanding risk, using the Swiss system intelligently, building assets instead of just holding cash, and protecting yourself against the kinds of disruptions most people do not plan for.Some of the most interesting topics we covered:• why holding too much cash can quietly destroy wealth • what to do first before investing: bad debt, emergency fund, then investing• how the Swiss 3a system works and what many people get wrong about it• why having multiple 3a accounts can matter for future tax efficiency• the hidden problem with many life insurance products inside 3a• why women are often too risk-averse in investing — and what that costs over time• why diversification matters more than stock picking• why luxury items like Hermès or Chanel bags are not automatically good investments• why future financial security is not only about investing, but also about salary growth and negotiation• how AI upskilling is becoming part of financial survival and income protection• why multiple income streams and portfolio careers can create more resilience• the often-ignored role of legal protection and insurance in personal financial planning• one especially important and rarely discussed topic: the financial side of fertility planning and egg freezingThis episode is really about risk management for real life — not just retirement, but career uncertainty, inflation, family planning, income protection, and building a system that gives you more freedom over time.If you want to become more financially informed, more strategic, and more confident with money, this conversation is for you.

    31 min
  3. Personal Branding on LinkedIn: expert advice on making it right

    Mar 23

    Personal Branding on LinkedIn: expert advice on making it right

    In this episode of the Present Perfect Podcast, Ksenija sits down with Rebecca Valenca, Founder of Talent Factory Coaching and a leading expert in personal branding for executives and corporate professionals in Switzerland and beyond.Together, they explore how LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful platforms for building visibility, credibility, and real-world career opportunities. Rebecca shares practical insights from years of coaching senior leaders, helping professionals clarify their positioning, grow meaningful networks, and translate online presence into offline influence.In this conversation, you will learn:• Why personal branding is no longer optional in today’s competitive career landscape• How to position yourself strategically on LinkedIn without sounding inauthentic• The real difference between content creation and true personal branding• How to build credibility even if you are happily employed• Practical tactics to increase engagement and visibility on LinkedIn• How online influence converts into board roles, speaking engagements, and career opportunities• Emotional barriers professionals face when starting to post — and how to overcome themWhether you are a corporate professional, entrepreneur, or simply thinking about your next career move, this episode offers actionable guidance on how to build a personal brand that creates real opportunities.

    28 min

  4. Feb 14

    Swiss Job Market Decoded: From CV Myths to Career Strategy

    In this episode of the Present Perfect Podcast, I’m joined by Adelina, a transformational career coach specialising in career transitions in Switzerland, to decode what really works — and what doesn’t — in the Swiss job market.Switzerland offers incredible professional opportunities, but its job market comes with unspoken rules, cultural nuances, and expectations that often confuse expats — especially women. Together, we unpack the myths around CVs, confidence, networking, and career breaks, and translate them into a clear, strategic approach.This episode is especially relevant if you are: an expat navigating the Swiss job marketreturning after a career break or maternity leaveconsidering a career change or portfolio careerstruggling with confidence, visibility, or self-promotionThe hidden rules of Swiss work culture (the “coconut culture”)CV myths that quietly block opportunities — age, family status, career gapsHow to reframe career breaks so they stop being questionedWhy transferable skills matter more than perfect career continuityNetworking in Switzerland: what works, what backfires, and whySide projects, portfolio careers, and entrepreneurship — risk or advantage?How to prepare for restructurings before they happenIn this episode, we cover:If this episode helped you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share — especially with someone navigating a career transition in Switzerland.

    33 min

  5. Jan 29

    Feed Your Focus: How Smart Nutrition Powers an Ambitious Life — with Cindy König (Nutrition Zurich)

    In this episode of Present Perfect Podcast, I’m joined by Cindy König (Nutrition Zurich) — a health coach with a background in psychology, behavioral science, and nutrition science at ETH Zurich — to talk about how to eat for focus, energy, and performance when you live a fast-paced, ambitious life.We dive into why most nutrition advice fails in real life, how stress and screens impact digestion and cravings, what actually causes bloating, how to avoid the afternoon crash, and Cindy’s evidence-based perspective on Ozempic / GLP-1 medications.This episode is about building a system that works with your lifestyle — not against it.00:44 — Why nutrition must be paired with psychology to work in real life02:28 — The most important first step: assess before you optimize06:17 — What almost everyone needs: protein, fiber & gut health for focus and energy11:38 — Why bloating is so common (stress, speed, and screens)15:33 — Why many women need to eat more, not less, to get better results18:46 — The afternoon crash: what causes it + the simple 10-minute fix28:11 — Cindy’s honest take on Ozempic & GLP-1s (benefits, risks, and how to do it safely)If you want more energy, clearer focus, and a calmer relationship with food — without turning nutrition into a second full-time job — this episode is for you.🎧 Listen to Present Perfect Podcast💬 Comment: What’s one habit that improved your energy lately?#nutrition #focus #habits #performance #health #longevity #womeninbusiness #presentperfectpodcast #zurich

    33 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Memory Training: How to Improve Your Memory and Cognitive Abilities | Present Perfect Podcast

    Can you really train your memory – or are some people just “bad with names” forever? In this episode of Present Perfect, I sit down with Nicolas, a psychologist and entrepreneur who helps individuals and teams improve both their individual and collective memory. We talk about what actually affects your ability to remember (spoiler: it’s not just “having a bad brain”), and how small, practical changes can dramatically upgrade your recall in daily life and at work. We dive into: The difference between a fixed and growth mindset about memory – and the tiny word “yet” that can change everything How sleep, stress and your phone quietly sabotage your ability to remember, even simple things like a PIN code Simple mnemonic techniques: turning numbers into images, building stories, and using emotions and senses to make information “stick” How to remember names and faces at events – from LinkedIn prep to safe daily micro-exercises at the supermarket Why handwriting, spaced repetition and strategic breaks (hello, Pomodoro) beat passive highlighting and endless scrolling The idea of the first, second and third brain – your biological brain, your digital notes, and the shared “brain” of your team or company How AI tools and meeting note-takers change our memory – and how to use them without outsourcing your brain completely If you’ve ever forgotten a password, blanked on someone’s name, or finished a book and realised you remember almost nothing, this episode will give you concrete tools to train your memory and support your cognitive abilities – without needing to become a “memory champion”. 03:10 – “Bad memory” vs growth mindset – adding the word “yet” 04:45 – Sleep, stress & why your PIN suddenly disappears 08:00 – Turning numbers into images & stories so they actually stick 10:30 – How to remember names & faces (LinkedIn prep, daily micro-exercises) 16:10 – How to remember what you read: testing effect, spaced repetition & breaks 23:10 – First, second & third brain: personal, digital & collective memory in companies 35:10 – Memory, AI & the future of work

    36 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    Finding Your Courage: Leaving Corporate, Building Your Own Path & Redefining Success

    What if the corporate path you’ve been following simply isn’t your path?In this episode, Sophie and I dive into what it really takes to find your courage — not the Instagram version, but the real, messy, practical kind that shows up when you’re questioning your job, your identity, and the direction of your life. Sophie shares her honest journey of moving between consulting, big corporate roles, entrepreneurship, and back again — until she finally decided to build her own place instead of trying to fit into one. We talk about why corporate “security” is often an illusion, why some people feel more in control as entrepreneurs, and how to understand whether you’re driven by passion, values, fear, or external expectations. This conversation is full of grounded, real-life insights:• how to deal with uncertainty without getting paralyze• why values matter more than passion• how to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship• how to return to your “truest self” when you feel lost• how to redefine success in a way that actually feels good• why community matters more than ever when you’re making big changes If you’re at a crossroads, if you’re thinking of switching careers, or if you’re craving a life that feels more like you, this episode will give you clarity, comfort, and courage — exactly when you need it most. New episodes of Present Perfect Podcast every week.Follow for more conversations about work, identity, joy, and building a life you love.

    32 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    How to create happiness at work | Present Perfect Podcast

    Can happiness at work be designed? In this episode, Aurelie Litynski — author of 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture — joins Ksenija Korolova to share science-backed tools for creating workplaces where people actually feel good and perform better. Discover how to:• Train your brain out of negativity bias• Balance realism with optimism (no toxic positivity)• Lead through stress and prevent burnout• Use emotional intelligence as a leadership edge 🎧 “Emotions are contagious — choose which ones you spread.” Follow Present Perfect Podcast for more conversations on meaningful work, mindset, and modern leadership.

    26 min
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Building a lifestyle SYSTEM that helps women lead their best lives - most efficient, healthy, and full of joy.

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  • Creator
    Ksenija Korolova
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ksenija Korolova
  • Show Website
    Present Perfect