In today’s fast-paced work environment, many professionals feel stuck in their careers, struggling to climb the elusive corporate ladder.
But what if the concept of corporate ladder was outdated?
In this post, we explore insights from leadership expert Simone Schiassi on how to navigate your career jungle effectively, embracing a more fluid approach to growth and influence.

Simone Schiassi spent over 15 years at Google, growing from an early hire in Europe to a Global Director working across the US and international teams. After interviewing hundreds of leaders and participating in promotion decisions for years, he developed a deep understanding of what actually gets people promoted at senior levels. Today he helps senior leaders become the obvious choice for executive roles by building trust, influence, and followership. Daily Edge is a daily newsletter where Simo shares short lessons on leadership, influence, and career strategy for senior leaders aiming for executive roles.

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Felix Hoffmann, CEO of 7Learnings, discusses how AI-driven decision automation is transforming retail and the workplace. He explains the practical applications of AI in pricing, marketing, and decision-making, emphasizing the benefits of reducing decision fatigue and enhancing transparency.

Felix Hoffmann, born in 1984, is co-founder and CEO of 7Learnings. With 7Learnings, he has set himself the task of offering brands and retailers the best method for optimizing prices, marketing, and purchasing decisions in order to increase their profitability.
7Learnings offers an AI- based solution that can predict alternative pricing scenarios and thus proactively find the ideal price. Until now, rule-based pricing ("if-then") has mostly been used. Predictive pricing, on the other hand, incorporates numerous internal data points such as product data, price history, costs, marketing and inventory data, as well as external data such as weather, seasonality, and competitor prices. As a result, 7Learnings achieves average sales increases of ten percent for its customers.
The 7Learnings solution can also be applied to other processes in retail, optimizing purchasing and marketing, for example, by linking data points and optimizing costs. Felix Hoffmann has been working on price and marketing optimization for more than 15 years. Before founding 7Learnings, Felix Hoffmann was responsible for the global algorithm for price optimization as product owner at Zalando. Prior to that, he worked as a pricing consultant at A.T. Kearney for six years. Felix Hoffmann lives in Berlin and enjoys playing beach volleyball in his free time.

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In today’s fast-paced world, change seems to be the only constant. Many people feel overwhelmed by the pressures of work and life, leading to increased stress and mental health challenges.
In this episode, we explore how Ello, an AI-based companion support tool developed by HelloBetter, is designed specifically to help individuals and organizations thrive in these turbulent times.

Hannes Klöpper is the CEO of the digital mental health platform HelloBetter, responsible for strategy and investor relations. From 2011 to 2017, he co-founded and led the edtech start-up iversity (now part of Springer Nature), an online platform specialising in higher and professional development. Previously, he co-authored “The University in the 21st Century” after studying International Relations at Technische Universität Dresden, Liberal Arts at the European College of Liberal Arts, and Public Policy at the Hertie School in Berlin and Columbia University in New York.

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https://hellobetter.de/en/ello/

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In this insightful interview, Monique Zytnik discusses the critical role of leadership communication, the responsibilities of managers, and how stress and organizational structures impact effective information flow within companies.

Monique Zytnik is a Berlin-based global communication leader and award-winning author of Internal Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Business Expert Press, 2024). With more than 25 years’ experience across technology, government and multinational organisations, she partners with senior executives to translate complex strategy into clear, compelling narratives. Her work spans internal communication, executive and board-level speechwriting, and leadership positioning during transformation. Monique believes communication is not a support function, but core infrastructure when certainty disappears..

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www.moniquezytnik.com

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Organizational intelligence isn’t just about having the right structures in place; it’s about understanding the dynamics that drive a company.
It’s the difference between innovative growth and stagnation. When decision processes are clear and communication flows freely, teams can thrive.

Maria is a result-driven and business savvy HR leader and strategist with almost 15 years of experience in HR, ranging from hyper-corporate to start-up and everything in between.
With a background in business administration she’s been holding executive roles in eCommerce and Tech businesses. She’s committed to lifelong learning and shares her knowledge by hosting lectures at universities in the DACH region, coaching HR professionals and leaders as well as speaking on conferences, events and podcasts.

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In today’s fast-paced business landscape, innovation is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a critical component for success.
Yet, many leaders struggle to grasp its true meaning and application. In this episode, we delve into the insights shared by innovation expert Felix Hofmann.
You’ll discover practical approaches to redefine innovation for your organization and overcome common barriers.

Felix Hofmann is an innovation expert, serial entrepreneur, YouTuber and author of the book REFRAME: The Psychology of Innovation.

He has facilitated over 300 workshops and worked with corporations such as Bosch, Adidas and Siemens – with the aim of fostering greater courage and creativity within organisations.
As the former CEO of an innovation lab at the University of St. Gallen and founder of two start-ups he understands innovation from every angle. Alongside his work with companies, he writes a newsletter and is passionate about performing on the improv theatre stage.

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www.felixhofmann.net

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Are we misreading Gen Z?
Alex Atherton breaks down the stereotypes, shifting the focus toward empathy and systemic challenges. This conversation explores how leaders can bridge the generational gap to create a workspace that actually works for everyone.

Alex Atherton is an award-winning speaker, author, experienced educator and leadership coach. He is the ex-secondary school headteacher who heard the word ‘snowflake’ once too often to describe his former students. His book, The Snowflake Myth, was published in 2025.

He spent over a decade immersed in the mindset of this misunderstood generation, getting to the core of what makes them tick.

Alex blends his experiences, research and a hefty dose of reality to shatter the myths around Gen Z. He equips leaders and managers with proven strategies to overcome generational divides and effectively recruit, develop and retain top young talent.

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www.alexatherton.com

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Performance expert Marc M. breaks down how elite athletic principles can be translated into the corporate world.
The discussion explores proven frameworks to clarify expectations, common pitfalls in performance management, and actionable strategies to drive sustainable growth across organizations.

Marc Major is a performance consultant and former elite sport coach. He helps leadership teams design the systems and conditions that drive healthy, excellent performance. His work draws on coaching science, sports psychology, and senior HR leadership experience.

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www.kineticimpact.co

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