Project Manager | University Lecturer | Hospitality-Bred Leader | AI-Enthusiast | Digital Transformation

You’re looking at someone who builds teams that work well together.
Team excellence is where I'm strongest. Clearer communication, smoother execution, less noise on a Monday. 

I work across education, software, hospitality tech, innovation, AI, and creative ecosystems. 
Also an Educator in Business & Hospitality Management and the voice behind /talksbypete on LinkedIn.

Creator and host on TWISTCAT, a conversation-driven podcast exploring work, leadership, and the human patterns behind high-performing teams. 
It's become the place where I explore the human side of work - the habits that push people forward and the ones that quietly slow them down. 

I like designing systems that feel lighter: processes people want to follow, projects that move without (excessive) chaos, and teams that grow without burning out. 

My background blends delivery with teaching. I talk about leadership, emotional intelligence, and strategy. And I apply the same thinking every day in fast-moving environments. 

What matters to me: 

🔹 Clarity over control
🔹 Team excellence over pressure
🔹 Creativity over rigid checklists
🔹 Helping people and systems grow together.

Based in the UAE, open to global opportunities, and always up for conversations where tech meets people - and good ideas finally move! 

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌, 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆.

Some transitions arrive unannounced. 
This one landed on my desk a few days ago. 

In unpredictable environments like Dubai, companies expand, shrink, pause, or recalibrate constantly.
Roles change. Structures shift.
And sometimes good people get caught in the middle.

Still, not considering it as a setback.
More like a moment to pause, reset, and reposition. 

So yes - I'm open to new opportunities 🙂
Open, curious, and very clear about the value I bring.

If you're navigating something similar, you're not behind.
You're just adapting in real time. 

I’d appreciate your support in resharing this and helping me find the next chapter ✨

Petar Krstic

Team Excellence | Project Manager | Educator | UAE #3 in PM & EQ | AI-Enthusiast

𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎.
And a lot of good conversations! ✨

I've been on LinkedIn for almost 10 years. 
But I only started creating content actively in April 2025. 

No big plan. 
Just sharing thoughts, work insights, and real convos - mainly for learning and discussion. 

What surprised me was meeting so many sharp, thoughtful, grounded minds here.

This never felt like building an audience.
More like finding a space where honest thinking is welcome. 

So thank you, truly! 
For the exchanges, the trust, the different perspectives, the quiet support. 

Still learning. 
Still perfectly imperfect. 

And genuinely glad you're here ✨

Favikon wrote a 2025 wrap-up article - and I smiled (again) 🙂
My '𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭' approach?
It's the reason teams, clients, people stick around. 👇🏼

Honestly, people usually stay with me for a long time - and often come back too.
(Pardon, modesty should not be a virtue these days).

Is that difficult to achieve?
𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋!

I'll be open and share the main reason here.
From early in my career, I've chosen to be an accessible and approachable person. 
And that (mainly) built initial trust in 99% of situations. 

In my work, I have strong PM, leadership, and academic foundations.
I 𝑐𝑎𝑛 speak in technical jargon.
I 𝑐𝑎𝑛 write in polished, professional terminology.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭.

I choose to keep my work (and life) simple, human, and grounded.
Natural conversations.
Clear thinking.
Direct language that people actually understand.

Whether I'm working with teams, clients, students, or people in my personal life, I try to show up the same way.
Approachable.
Honest.
Perfectly Imperfect.

That's probably my real edge.
And maybe my biggest treasure.

Let me close it simply - I love the rhythm of my own beat.
And others seem to love it, too! 🙂

Let's keep going, thank you all for sharing trust ✨

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Your team does things differently? Embrace it.
Delegation should feel a little risky!

Delegation gets uncomfortable the moment you realize one thing:
The work will probably be done differently than you'd do it.

And that's usually when micromanagement sneaks in.
Not because people can't deliver, but because letting go feels risky.

Most of us built our standards through experience, pressure, and mistakes.
Handing that over isn't easy.

But when you keep stepping in to fix everything, something subtle happens.
People stop stretching, and growth definitely slows down.

We shouldn't consider delegation as lowering expectations.
More like giving others the space to learn how to meet them. 🏆

Is it safer to build a business or become irreplaceable at your job?

Lately, I keep hearing the same question:
Should I start my own business - or just get really, really good at what I do?

One gets talked about as freedom.
The other as playing it safe.

But honestly, both take work and come with risk. 

I’ve seen people grow by going solo.
I’ve also seen people become so valuable inside a team that everything around them starts to change.

What are you building right now - something of your own, or yourself, where you are? 💡

Drop your work type here as well, let it be a discussion! 😉

When does thinking become OVERthinking?
A question I've been pondering.

We’re often told to stop overthinking.
But does the right amount in practice actually help?

Overthinking is usually framed as the enemy of progress - it slows decisions and creates hesitation.

At the same time, some of the cleanest outcomes come from people who pause, question, and replay scenarios before moving.

In practice, both patterns exist.
Too much thinking can stall action.
Too little can lead to rushed decisions that need fixing later.

The line between reflection and delay isn’t always obvious.
And it doesn’t look the same in every situation.

I've found that setting a time limit for decision-making helps.
It forces me to focus without getting lost in endless what-ifs.

What strategies do you use to balance thoughtful consideration with decisive action?

Unanswered messages, attention slipping.
Small things - big team problems?

Most workplace issues don't show up as obvious red flags.
They start slowly, and also very EASY to ignore or brush off.

A message left unanswered.
A meeting where attention drifts.
A decision rushed because slowing down feels uncomfortable.

Individually, none of this feels serious.
In practice, it shapes how people feel over time.

I've noticed teams rarely break because of one bad moment.
They move when small signals keep saying, this doesn't really matter.

Strategy is important, correct.
But consistency in the small moments often decides whether things actually work.

That's what happens when small things add up.
Like a leaky faucet, drip by drip.
Eventually, you're dealing with water damage.

Where have you seen small habits actually shape a team - for better or worse?

"Go with the flow" vs. early clarity: Can they coexist?

We’re told to move with the flow.
At the same time, we’re told to get clarity early.
Do those two always sit well together?

I’m actually a big supporter of moving with the flow.
Waiting until everything feels clear usually means waiting too long.

But I’ve also seen “flow” somehow replace decisions that never happened.
Priorities stay unclear.
Responsibilities stay loose.
And people keep adjusting instead of deciding.

Moving with the flow works when there’s a direction in mind.
Without that, it just turns into motion without progress.

Is early clarity actually just the right starting direction?

People first, then the work.
Sounds simple, rarely practiced.
Why?

In this episode with Ahmad Al Araj, we dive deep.
We talk about what actually breaks projects under pressure.

It’s usually not tools or plans.
It’s lack of clarity.
It’s broken trust.
It’s leaders trying to push execution without first leading people.

We unpack the quiet side of project leadership:
Listening more.
Simplifying decisions.
Building trust before demanding results.

It's about understanding that projects aren't just tasks.
They're about people.
And when people are understood, the work flows.

The full episode of TWISTCAST is now live.
Link in the first comment.

Lots of communication tools lean too hard on theory and performance.
This one doesn't - and that's because of 𝐖𝐇𝐎 built it!

I recently tried a communication assessment created by Marina (LDynamics) and Christos (InterAct Globally).

This blend is such 🏆
I was blown away by how clearly the questions pointed to where things actually break under pressure.

I also loved that it doesn't try to fix everything at once.
It helps you see what to focus on first, instead of guessing.

Marina brings clarity and structure.
Christos brings presence and delivery.

And together?
It's so balanced, practical, and grounded in real situations!

If you've ever felt your message land weaker than it should, this is worth a look!

I will drop their profiles and link to the assessment in the comments.
Don't miss it! 💡

No checklist, no certainty: why leadership is so uncomfortable (and necessary). 🎙️

Execution feels safe.
You can track it. Measure it. Explain it.

Leadership doesn’t give you that comfort.
There’s no checklist. No certainty.
No clear permission slip.

That’s why so many strong project managers stay in execution longer than they should.
Leading means being exposed.
Stepping into something before you feel ready, before anyone tells you it’s okay.

And that discomfort?
That’s usually the work.

What part of leadership makes you most uncomfortable?

No matter the system you’re in, there’s only one thing you truly control - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟. 

... that line from Rochelle Trow stayed with me.
Because we spend so much time trying to change environments, rules, and structures - and very little time looking at how we show up inside them.

In our latest TWISTCAST episode, we dove deep.
We unpacked leadership, identity, and the quiet cost of success.
It's a conversation about staying true to yourself amidst external pressures.

And this is exactly what her upcoming book 𝐴𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 speaks to.
Not escaping the system.
Not fighting it.
But staying grounded enough not to lose yourself while moving through it.

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔
The full TWISTCAST conversation is now live.
I’m eager to hear your thoughts. 🎙️

Control creates speed, but shrinks trust.
Is balance key in successful environments? 
That's one of many other valuable topics we touched on at Sapna's Creator IRL show! 

Control can feel efficient.
It creates speed.
But it often shrinks trust, ownership, and thinking.

The same tension shows up with AI.
Not everything intelligent should decide for us.
Some things should simply clear space.
So judgment can breathe.

Leadership still comes down to clarity, trust, and restraint.
Even as technology accelerates.

Grateful for the conversation, Sapna ✨

🎙️ Podcast Host – Creator IRL | Marketing Head@Artha Job Board | Building Brand beyond B2B and B2C barriers| Content/Copy Writer

How many of you think AI just means ChatGPT?

You’re wondering why you still need to "learn AI" or 
What its real impact will be on your career, 

This episode has all the answers, but it’s about way more than just tech.
We’re live! Tune in to hear:
☑️Why resisting AI today is like using a paper map in a GPS world.
☑️How AI clears your "mental desk" so you can finally double down on being human.
☑️And why micromanagement still quietly holds teams back.

Go and watch now, and let me know your thoughts

https://lnkd.in/gjXmdPzK

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