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Produced By with Tommen

Produced By with Tommen

By: Tomas Loucky
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 Produced By with Tommen is the podcast for creators, founders and professionals who are serious about showing up online. Each Monday, you’ll hear honest conversations with people growing their audience, building their brand and figuring it out in public. Smart questions, real stories and no fluff. Just practical lessons, creative insight and a reminder that none of us have it all figured out, and that’s what makes it worth listening.Tomas Loucky aka Tommen Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • No Strategy Just Story: Growing on LinkedIn with Honesty and Heart | 131: Anu Chandrasekar

    No Strategy Just Story: Growing on LinkedIn with Honesty and Heart | 131: Anu Chandrasekar
    Dec 22 2025
    Anu Chandrasekar is a Product and Transformation Consultant who helps banks deliver payments and operational changes that make life simpler for real people. With nearly 20 years in digital transformation, she’s especially passionate about bringing practical AI into workflows, not to replace humans, but to free them to do the work that actually matters. She blends strategic thinking with delivery to help teams move faster and work smarter across complex environments.Alongside her consulting work, Anu is a career coach and speaker who champions thoughtful leadership and community over noisy hustle. What began as honest reflections on LinkedIn has grown into a meaningful platform where thousands connect over clarity, confidence and progress that feels true to who they are. In this episode, Anu shares how embracing change has helped her rebuild with intention. If you’re redefining success in your next chapter, this conversation will remind you that moving forward doesn’t have to be loud, just honest, consistent and human.Connect with Anu:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anu-chandrasekaran-/Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: believing in angels and connecting the dots01:02 – Intro and welcome01:26 – Meet Anu: mum of 3, transformation consultant, writer02:52 – Her surprising dream of being Britney Spears04:10 – From India to London: how she built her life abroad06:00 – Adjusting to life in a new country with two young kids08:12 – Staying strong when it gets overwhelming10:00 – What real positivity means to her11:11 – Books that changed her: The Secret & The Kite Runner13:12 – Finding light: spirituality, candles, and crystals14:03 – Why she started posting on LinkedIn15:50 – From job break to purpose: how writing helped her heal17:48 – Showing up without chasing metrics or followers19:40 – Building a kind and loyal community on LinkedIn21:53 – Sharing value without pretending to be perfect24:10 – Why LinkedIn is a game-changer for visibility25:56 – Taking a break for family — and why it matters26:30 – Public speaking fears, stage anxiety, and what helps28:54 – Using her voice to empower women in tech and AI30:46 – Learning from the right people on LinkedIn32:15 – On listening to podcasts and staying inspired33:45 – Painting, walking, cafés: how she recharges offline35:00 – Favourite books and authors beyond self-help36:52 – Navigating the job market and staying hopeful40:54 – How to reach Anu & what she’s working on next42:48 – Final thoughts and a message of encouragement Connect with Tommen:X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠Stan: https://stan.store/TommenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠More:Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomasNewsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠Tools & gear that support the show:Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZKUlanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/iQ HEALTH: https://www.iqhealth.co.uk/PRODUCED_BY_PODCASTRA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    45 mins
  • Beyond the Mic: The Inner Work Behind Powerful Brands | 130: Geraldine Spurway

    Beyond the Mic: The Inner Work Behind Powerful Brands | 130: Geraldine Spurway
    Dec 15 2025
    Geraldine is the founder of The Spur Way, a boutique agency helping leaders elevate their presence through breath, brand, and embodied strategy. Her approach blends storytelling, brand positioning and Re:Sense™ Breathwork, a method she created to help high performers reconnect with their voice and lead with clarity, energy and confidence.In this episode, Geraldine shares how breathwork became the practice that helped her overcome fear on stage, rebuild her presence and unlock a deeper sense of purpose. She also opens up about the life-altering moment that sparked her mission. From inner blocks to real visibility, this conversation reveals the deeper work behind powerful brands.Connect with Geraldine:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gespurway/https://linktr.ee/geraldinespurwayhttps://thespurway.com/Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: how Geraldine helps leaders show up with presence01:02 – Intro and welcome01:26 – Meet Geraldine: strategist, breathwork facilitator, performer02:15 – Why energy work brings faster results than branding03:14 – Helping a TEDx speaker go from nervous to unforgettable04:27 – Her surprising path from dancer to leadership mentor05:46 – From boardrooms to stages: why confidence beats scripts07:56 – The five-word memory trick for public speaking09:06 – How visualisation preps the nervous system10:19 – The real power of pause when speaking11:00 – Her favourite speakers and what she learned from them12:53 – The time she froze on stage… and turned it into a win14:46 – Why you don’t need to master public speaking to be good at it15:53 – From depression to near-death: the turning point at age 2018:48 – When someone online sensed her story before she shared it21:00 – Why she doesn’t share everything on LinkedIn22:06 – How breathwork helped her walk again24:14 – Visualisation, healing and trusting the body27:07 – Simple breathwork to calm the nervous system29:23 – Bringing breathwork to corporate events and retreats30:35 – Trends vs. tools: why breathwork is more than hype32:00 – Facing her fear of cold with the Wim Hof method34:34 – Life outside work: dancing, Netflix, and being a mum36:01 – Her favourite books: from Holiday to Dispenza37:40 – Where to follow Geraldine and work with her38:58 – Her final message to the audience Connect with Tommen:X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠Stan: https://stan.store/TommenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠More:Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomasNewsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠Tools & gear that support the show:Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZKUlanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/iQ HEALTH: https://www.iqhealth.co.uk/PRODUCED_BY_PODCASTRA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    40 mins
  • Your Name Is the Brand: Why It Pays to Show Up Now | 129: Aastha Sharma

    Your Name Is the Brand: Why It Pays to Show Up Now | 129: Aastha Sharma
    Dec 8 2025
    Aastha Sharma is a Personal Brand Coach who helps C-suite leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs grow their presence on LinkedIn with clarity, storytelling, and purpose. With a background in journalism and over five years in personal branding and ghostwriting, she has guided 50+ leaders in transforming their profiles into platforms for influence and leadership. Her work goes beyond content, it’s about helping people show up with confidence, consistency, and alignment.Through her coaching, Aastha helps clients uncover the voice behind their vision and turn lived experiences into authentic, high-impact content that drives visibility, trust, and business growth. In this conversation, she shares what it really takes to build a brand that feels human yet powerful, how to attract opportunities without chasing them, tell stories that connect, and lead with your own voice instead of a script.Connect with Aastha:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aastha-sharma8/https://topmate.io/aastha_sharma8Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: Attracting clients through pain points00:59 – Intro and welcome01:23 – Meet Aastha: from mass comm to personal branding coach02:31 – From acting and journalism to LinkedIn strategy03:52 – Helping C-suite leaders find their voice online04:15 – Do you really need to niche down?06:08 – Aastha’s trial-and-error journey on LinkedIn07:37 – The moment she realized LinkedIn could be monetized08:27 – Why personal branding is a marathon, not a sprint10:01 – Should you post personal stories on LinkedIn?12:21 – The boundary between personal and oversharing13:13 – Common LinkedIn myths that hold people back14:54 – How to attract clients without cold DMs16:53 – The problem with bad outreach and lazy pitches18:46 – What ghostwriting really looks like for founders20:45 – Why your voice shouldn’t be outsourced completely21:47 – How personal branding drives hiring and partnerships24:51 – Sales without cold-pitching? Here’s how26:03 – Is it too late to start on LinkedIn?27:41 – The best platform to grow your brand in 202529:05 – How Aastha stays consistent (even when it’s hard)30:53 – The batch-creation method that saves her time31:52 – Why enjoying the process is essential32:50 – Her “confidence swipe file” strategy for low days33:35 – Aastha’s hobbies and favorite books34:50 – Her take on Atomic Habits and $100M Offers35:32 – Goals for Instagram, team, and 100k followers36:57 – Where to find and work with Aastha38:21 – Final advice: Be authentic, not AI-generated Connect with Tommen:X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠Stan: https://stan.store/TommenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠More:Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomasNewsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠Tools & gear that support the show:Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZKUlanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/iQ HEALTH: https://www.iqhealth.co.uk/PRODUCED_BY_PODCASTRA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    40 mins
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