The Thinkydoers OKRs Podcast: Strategy & Leadership for Change-Makers
Listen to this strategy & OKRs podcast for practical insights on implementing Objectives & Key Results, featuring conversations with OKR experts, leaders, and practitioners (and more).
… and, Thinkydoers isn’t just an OKRs podcast anymore!
Of course, OKRs are a piece of the puzzle.
But on Thinkydoers, you’ll find tools, resources, and support for status quo challengers, as well as inspirational stories and practice tips from fascinating people whose work spans thinking (strategy) and doing (execution).
Change can be very lonely work, and it doesn’t have to be. Join other changemakers, status-quo challengers, unconventional leaders, and career rebels here to find useful, energizing ways to reduce your cognitive overhead and increase your impact.
Featured OKRs Podcast Episodes
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Strategy, Leadership and OKRs Podcast for Career Rebels
Thinkydoers, originally titled From Think to Do, started out as an OKR podcast, including host Sara Lobkovich starting to write her book (due out in Q3 2023) in public through podcast episodes.
In 2024, we changed formats to include solo episodes focused not only on Sara’s work in OKRs, but also on topics including career fulfillment, workplace well-being, and cognitive and brain health for strategic thinkers, introverts, neurodivergent people (especially with ADHD and Autism) and other people who are “wired differently.”
Generative AI and the Future of Work for Thinkydoers
Want to explore the ethical landscape of AI? In this episode, Dvorah Graeser, founder and CEO of RocketSmart, joins Sara Lobkovich to explore the intersection of AI, innovation, and ethics. With a background in programming, pharmacology, and intellectual property, Dvorah shares her unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities AI presents—especially as it rapidly evolves.
From the risks of AI centralization to the importance of democratizing technology, this conversation delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding generative AI. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a skeptic, or just trying to navigate the ever-changing tech landscape, this episode offers thoughtful insights on how we can engage with AI responsibly and with curiosity.
OKR Forecast 2025: Insights From The Experts
Curious about where OKRs are headed in 2025? In this episode, Natalie Webb and Maria Rowcliffe join Sara Lobkovich to share expert insights on the evolving role of OKRs in business strategy and execution. With years of experience guiding organizations through strategic planning, Natalie and Maria discuss the biggest challenges teams face when implementing OKRs—and the practical solutions that drive success.
From aligning leadership vision to improving accountability, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways for teams looking to refine their approach. Whether you're new to OKRs or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you navigate the trends shaping the future of goal-setting and execution.
Why You Shouldn't Start with an OKR Tool (Yet)
Ready to implement OKRs? Before you start shopping for an OKR tool or OKR tracking platform, listen to this essential episode. Strategy coach Sara Lobkovich explains why beginning with software often leads to failed implementations, and shares her proven methodology-first approach. Learn how to track OKRs effectively without specialized tools, recognize when your organization is actually ready for software adoption, and set yourself up for long-term OKR success. Perfect for leaders and teams starting or rebooting their OKR journey.
Would you like to be a guest on Thinkydoers?
Currently seeking podcast guests in the following categories for scheduled upcoming episodes:
Psychology and/or therapist experts in:
Hyperfocus
Flow
Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
Cognitive processing
and other elements of (non-toxically) positive psychology.
You do not have to guest a whole episode — for some episodes, I just need brief interviews to fill gaps in the larger story.
Thinkydoers: A Podcast at the Intersection of Strategy, Career, Leadership, and OKRs
Thinkydoers creator and host,
Sara Lobkovich
Thinkydoers®, hosted by Strategy Rebel and OKR Coach Sara Lobkovich, is a community for unconventional leaders, status-quo challengers, and workplace “square pegs.” Thinkydoers are individuals who navigate the journey from insight to idea, through the messy middle, seeking courage and confidence to bring their visions to life.
Thinkydoers are a diverse group. We're disproportionately introverted and/or neurodivergent (but not exclusively) and regardless of personality or cognitive wiring, Thinkydoers are strategic thinkers often underserved and misunderstood in traditional business cultures.
Whether you’re a leader, an aspiring leader, or a behind-the-scenes “clutch player,” Thinkydoers aims to help you find more satisfaction, less frustration, and greater flow in your work.
Learn to unblock your inner strategist with No-BS OKRs. Then, explore topics way beyond goal-setting, including strategy, behavior change, cognitive health and wellbeing, and motivation. Our guest episodes feature a wide range of perspectives to support you in building the work/life you want most.
Increase your impact, reduce overwhelm, avoid burnout, and make the unique impacts only you can bring to the world. Here, you’ll discover how to build and maintain a fulfilling career and lead transformative efforts with significant outcomes, all while putting human outcomes first.
Ready to implement OKRs? Before you start shopping for an OKR tool or OKR tracking platform, listen to this essential episode. Strategy coach Sara Lobkovich explains why beginning with software often leads to failed implementations, and shares her proven methodology-first approach. Learn how to track OKRs effectively without specialized tools, recognize when your organization is actually ready for software adoption, and set yourself up for long-term OKR success. Perfect for leaders and teams starting or rebooting their OKR journey.