<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[No BS, Just Tax Tech: Engaging Tax Stakeholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[This section offers guidance on influencing Tax stakeholders.]]></description><link>https://www.dmihaylov.com/s/engaging-tax-stakeholders</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zp2b!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F613c9cbb-ea27-4806-a6de-4f02eddda3ee_1008x1008.png</url><title>No BS, Just Tax Tech: Engaging Tax Stakeholders</title><link>https://www.dmihaylov.com/s/engaging-tax-stakeholders</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:23:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dmihaylov.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Diyan (Diddo) Mihaylov.]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[dmihaylov@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[dmihaylov@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Diyan (Diddo) Mihaylov]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Diyan (Diddo) Mihaylov]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[dmihaylov@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[dmihaylov@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Diyan (Diddo) Mihaylov]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Micro-Interview: Galina Rezvaya | Lead PM | Acronis | Tips on Influencing Stakeholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#128172;"Determining the key stakeholders depends on what you're trying to achieve."]]></description><link>https://www.dmihaylov.com/p/micro-interview-galina-rezvaya-lead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dmihaylov.com/p/micro-interview-galina-rezvaya-lead</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Diyan (Diddo) Mihaylov]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:40:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uEvw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2fbf590e-974f-41be-90b7-17eb01b7dd0a_1860x1824.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galina-rezvaya/">Galina Rezvaya</a> is a Lead Product Manager at <a href="https://www.acronis.com/">Acronis</a>, a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for MSPs, SMBs, and enterprises.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>In under 500 words, she shares:&nbsp;</strong></h3><ul><li><p>How she determines the most critical stakeholders to work with&#8230;</p></li><li><p>What her most formidable stakeholder challenge was&#8230;</p></li></ul>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 red flags when collaborating with stakeholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[...and how to approach those | 404 words.]]></description><link>https://www.dmihaylov.com/p/6-red-flags-when-collaborating-with</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dmihaylov.com/p/6-red-flags-when-collaborating-with</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Diyan (Diddo) Mihaylov]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 04:44:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sYst!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6db5b0af-29cf-4403-9f51-77f230f696a7_2112x1403.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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I collected some insights that can serve as an early warning system. When you see any of those described below, it's time to rethink how you influence your stakehold&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to turn PMs into great communicators]]></title><description><![CDATA[TL;DR: Help them become great storytellers. 196 words.]]></description><link>https://www.dmihaylov.com/p/help-pms-become-great-communicators</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dmihaylov.com/p/help-pms-become-great-communicators</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Diyan (Diddo) Mihaylov]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:02:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-c_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F037295a3-7ce9-4f46-ad25-4ec57e3efabd_2112x1408.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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To avoid this, you must clearly communicate why they should stay within the first 10 seconds of attention.</p><p>You better be a great storyteller.</p><p>PMs face the same challenge. Either keep somebody&#8217;s needed attention long enough to secure a decision, or go home empty.</p><p>We've all h&#8230;</p>
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