Behind the Podium

How a former school bus driver stood on the shoulders of giants—and became one himself

My Purpose to Performance Process helps people go from feeling stuck and underperforming to living with purpose and performing at their highest potential with value, clarity, and confidence by following six practical principles that transform the way they think, grow, relate, and lead.

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How I Weaponized Bipolar Disorder Into a Business Superpower

by Todd Hagopian

3-Book Business Transformation Author Who's Generated $2B+ In Shareholder Value Breaking Corporate Stagnation | 'The Stagnation Assassin' Teaching Fortune 500s the HOT System & Karelin Method | Five Completed Corporate Turnarounds (Appliances, Food Equipment, Industrial Goods, Capital Equipment) | One Small Business Exit at 2.0x ROI | Chairman Leading $4M Energy Startup | January 2026: 'The Unfair Advantage' Launches"

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The 80/20 Matrix of Profitability: Transform Your Business by Eliminating Hidden Value Destroyers

by Todd Hagopian

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About Our Name

Yes, we know there's a difference between a lectern and a podium. A lectern is the stand upon which a speaker can hold their notes. It often holds the microphone. A podium is the platform. A stage.

Our name, Behind the Podium is meant to convey that there's a lot that happens backstage, before a speaker ever gets in front of an audience. Behind the Podium can give you, the reader, some insight about how a speaker got to the podium, and what they're doing behind the scenes.

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