In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with Willy Kuhne, Vendor Operations Lead at Google Ads and founder of nortehaus, a boutique retreat space in Canada. From scaling systems to leading multicultural teams across time zones, Willy unpacks the truth behind sustainable high performance. He shares his framework for consistency rooted in standards, structure, and skill-sharpening—and reveals how growing up in East Germany, living in the Philippines, and becoming a father reshaped his understanding of success. This is not a conversation about hustle culture—it’s about showing up smarter.

About the Guest: Willy Kuhne is a global operations leader at Google Ads, an athlete, and the founder of nortehaus, a retreat space merging intentional design with personal reset. With a background spanning cultures, teams, and industries, Willy brings a structured yet human approach to leadership and performance. His consistency model offers a grounded roadmap for sustainable results.

Key Takeaways:

• Real high performance isn’t hustle—it’s structured consistency.

• Standards, structure, and sharpening skills form the foundation of sustained success.

• Emotional intelligence and community drive fulfillment more than material gains.

• Fatherhood reshaped his priorities and deepened his leadership capacity.

• Building the right systems allows individuals and teams to thrive without burnout.

Connect with Willy Kuhne: Website: thisiswilly.com Socials linked on his website

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