Change isn’t something leaders get through anymore — it’s something they live inside of.
In this episode of Beyond the Noise, change practitioner Sergey Helmar joins us to challenge how leaders think about resistance, uncertainty, and transformation.
We explore why resistance isn’t opposition, but a system response — and how leaders who learn to work with tension instead of fighting it create stronger, more resilient teams.
This conversation covers:
Why constant change exhausts teams and leaders alike
The hidden cost of trying to “push through” resistance
How reframing resistance unlocks better leadership decisions
The inner mindset required to lead in uncertainty
A must-listen for leaders navigating complexity, transformation, and the human side of change.
🎙️ “Leaders must not fight resistors.”
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LinkedIn has changed more in the past five years than most people realise, yet many professionals still use it like nothing has evolved.
In this episode, we sit down with Anya Patapenka, a marketing strategist who has helped countless professionals grow their visibility and confidence on LinkedIn. Together, we break down what the platform actually is today: a professional ecosystem where your ideas, voice, and presence matter far more than polished perfection.
We talk about:• Why LinkedIn isn’t a job board anymore• How even small accounts can reach thousands• What builds trust (and what quietly destroys it)• Why people engage more than you think• How to show your thinking without feeling “salesy”• The real reason visibility feels uncomfortable for so many leaders• Practical ways to build your personal brand through storytelling and insight
If you’ve been hesitant to post, unsure how to start, or curious why some people grow quickly on LinkedIn - this conversation will give you a clear, grounded perspective.
Guest:
🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-patapenka/
🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anya_marketing_london/
🔹 Email: hannapatapenka@gmail.com
Hosts:
Anastasija Lynch — Entrepreneur & Executive Coach
Khurshid Zaynutdinov — Board Member & Executive Coach
Stepping into management often brings an unexpected challenge: the support you once relied on disappears overnight.
In this episode, we sit down with Piotr Tomaszewski, Design Manager and Leadership Coach, to unpack the “support gap” new managers face, and what truly helps bridge it.
Piotr shares his own experience transitioning from senior designer to manager, the moment his mentor became a peer, and why traditional leadership training often falls short.
We discuss peer networks, relational skills, cultural nuances, and how new managers can measure success through connection rather than output.
A grounded, honest conversation for anyone navigating their first years of leading people.
Connect with Piotr:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pptomaszewski/ Website: https://ptomaszewski.com/
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In this episode, Shay Lynch joins Beyond the Noise to unpack what really happens when business growth outpaces human alignment. We talk about the hidden cost of silos, how to rebuild trust across teams, and why sustainable success starts with leadership that listens.
Shay is a business strategist, consultant, and author whose upcoming book explores how to design business and life for harmony and long-term growth.
Connect with Shay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaylynchbusinessarchitect/
A grounded conversation on growth, fulfilment, and designing business around people, not just processes
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