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March 5th, 2025

Leadership Under Pressure: Overcoming Challenges Amidst War in Ukraine—Leading a Business with Vision and Goals

  1. Leadership Under Pressure: Overcoming Challenges Amidst War in Ukraine—Leading a Business with Vision and Goals Joel Silverstone 22:44

Alexandr Korshykov is the founder and CEO of DreamX, a Ukrainian design and development company.

Starting in his early twenties, he grew DreamX from a two-person team to over 20, all while navigating the challenges of war.

Passionate about Innovation and impact-driven initiatives, he is committed to shaping the future of design and supporting social projects.

In this episode of TFR: This Feels Right, we explore what it truly means to lead under pressure with Alexandr, a 26-year-old entrepreneur running a company in Ukraine during wartime.

Despite the challenges, Alexandr demonstrates leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence well beyond hisyears. He shares how he keeps his team motivated, makes tough decisions with confidence, and stays focused on his big goals—even in unpredictable conditions.

 

We also dive into his philosophy on leadership: why Investing in people matters more than profit, how he turns crisis into opportunity, and what drives him to keep pushing forward.

Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Leadership is about responsibility—showing up for your team when it matters most.

2️⃣ Big goals create momentum and keep you moving forward, no matter the obstacles.

3️⃣ True leaders invest in their people, not just their bottom line.

 

🎧 Tune in to hear how leadership, resilience, and ambition come together in the face of adversity!

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Joel Silverstone Communication Skills Trainer, Coach and Speaker.

Joel Silverstone is a communication and influence expert, coach, and host of This Feels Right: TFR, a globally ranked podcast on impactful communication and leadership skills with listeners in over 45 countries.

Joel helps leaders confidently connect, influence, and inspire, drawing on his extensive global experience in high-stakes presentations, difficult conversations, leadership presence and team dynamics.

As the founder of TFR Training & Coaching, he has supported leading companies such as Kearney Consulting, RBC, TD, CIBC, Microsoft, and Abbott.

His work has been featured at ATD, I4PL, and DisruptHR, and he regularly shares insights at conferences and through international podcasts.

Beyond his work, Joel is an avid obstacle race participant. He continuously challenges himself on courses and tries to develop new techniques to tackle tough obstacles like the rings.