AVVA Talks

In this episode, Alina Mărgineanu, Founder of AVVA Performance explains why meaningful change often triggers strong resistance. The core idea is that you are not just fighting habit, you are dealing with a whole system of old patterns, emotions, and environmental reinforcement.She breaks down three pattern layers that keep change stuck, then shares four questions that can help you step back, see the bigger picture, and make change feel more workable.

Chapters:

00:00 - Why change feels difficult even when it matters

00:35 - What this episode will help you understand

01:05 - Change as a natural process that still creates resistance

01:34 - The outer-space exercise for seeing your life as a system

02:36 - Why your life may already be in balance

03:01 - Change disrupts the system, not just your behavior

03:38 - Old patterns are what keep the system stable

04:37 - Why the issue is bigger than willpower

05:12 - How long-standing patterns become stronger over time

06:40 - Why it helps to look for the underlying pattern first

07:09 - The first pattern category: mindset and beliefs

08:46 - The second pattern category: emotions

09:37 - How emotional memories reinforce future reactions

10:59 - The third pattern category: environment

11:28 - Strong patterns can also be resources

12:30 - How to step back and observe the whole system

13:43 - Four question sets to make change easier

14:12 - Question 1: What exactly do I want to change?

15:25 - Question 2: How do I feel about the current situation?

15:44 - Question 3: Why do I really want to change?

16:08 - Question 4: What do I have to lose?

16:33 - Why reflection makes implementation easier than pushing harder

17:27 - When to seek support for implementing change

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Alina Mărgineanu - Founder AVVA Performance

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This episode explores how leadership dynamics are shifting amidst rapid technological and societal changes, especially focusing on how leaders can adapt and evolve to meet new challenges. Amaia shares insights from her experience working with leaders, teams, and organizations during times of transition and transformation.

Key Topics:

The impact of fast-changing environments and AI on leadership

Addressing the disconnect between older and younger generations

How old leadership models need to evolve to foster trust and collaboration

Strategies for leaders to embrace change and build a culture of trust

The importance of vulnerability, curiosity, and humility in leadership

Differences in trust dynamics between entrepreneurs and corporate leaders

Encouraging innovation and experimentation before crises hit

Adapting leadership styles to attract and motivate younger generations

Practical advice for leaders to let go of outdated mindsets and embrace new paradigms

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: The importance of adapting leadership in rapid change

00:25 - How AI accelerates change and challenges human adaptability

00:59 - Common leadership topics: Purpose and generational disconnects

01:54 - Emerging models of leadership for the new era

02:36 - Resistance to change among established leaders

03:54 - Approaching resistant leaders with curiosity and dialogue

04:49 - Building a culture of trust and shared responsibility

06:32 - The pressure of old leadership models and the need to shift mindset

07:27 - Developing deep listening skills and emotional intelligence

08:21 - Trust as the foundation for empowerment and change

09:09 - Trust issues rooted in past experiences and self-leadership

10:01 - Comparing trust dynamics in entrepreneurs vs. corporate leaders

11:11 - The role of environment and timing in embracing change

12:16 - The importance of courage and experimentation in business

13:18 - Viewing failure as feedback for growth

14:42 - Building a culture of innovation through psychological safety

15:03 - Generational differences in trust and purpose

16:18 - Listening to younger employees to foster engagement

17:08 - The impact of fresh perspectives on organizational improvement

19:00 - Advice for leaders engaging with younger generations: curiosity and humility

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Special Guest: Amaia Iazar de la Fuente

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Host: Alina Mărgineanu - Founder AVVA Performance

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Instagram:   / alina__margineanu  

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In this episode, Alina Mărgineanu, founder of AVVA Performance, challenges the common analogy of teams being like families. She shares three critical reasons why separating professional roles from personal-like bonds boosts workplace performance and leadership effectiveness.

Key topics covered:

- Why viewing your team as a family can lead to subconscious patterns and unproductive roles

- The importance of distinguishing personal from professional contexts in leadership

- How to develop clear structures and systems for healthy team dynamics

- Challenges entrepreneurs face in maintaining professional boundaries

- The value of mindful leadership for sustainable performance

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Discover how easy you can significantly enhance the quality of your communication and, therefore, the quality of your relationships, by paying attention and implementing at least one of the tools that Eva Wieprech, MBA mentions in the podcast.

AVVA Talks - Inspiration for A Sustainable and Fulfilling Life!

Hello and welcome to our ”Evolutionary Leaders” Podcast Series dedicated to leaders, teams and organizations that want to generate sustainable performance and progress, transform challenges into resources and contribute to make the world a better place.

In our today’s conversation with our special guest Eva Wieprecht, we address the challenges of enhancing the quality of our communication and develop the ability to hold difficult conversations.

Eva Wieprecht is the:

• Director of the International Virginia Satir Institute of Germany
• International Speaker, Trainer in the Generative Change Work
• And she also facilitates systemic trainings and workshops using the Generative Systemic Satir Model, Ericksonian hypnosis, as well as somatic integration & movement approaches

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Special Guest: Eva Wieprecht, MBA

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Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxFdLLVx4tW_whLbFt0Wa4w

Host: Alina Mărgineanu - Founder AVVA Performance

Linkedin: https://ro.linkedin.com/in/alina-margineanu

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alina__margineanu

Find more about AVVA Performance and get in touch with us here:

Website: https://avvaperformance.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avvaperformance/

AVVA Talks - Inspiration for A Sustainable and Fulfilling Life!

Hello and welcome to our ”Evolutionary Leaders” Podcast Series dedicated to leaders, teams and organisations that want to generate sustainable performance and progress, transform challenges into resources and contribute to make the world a better place.

In our today’s conversation with our special guest Evija Vaščenko we focus on some of the most important challenges that leadership teams face these days and how they can be overcome.

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Special Guest: Evija Vaščenko

Evija Vaščenko is an entrepreneur, executive and team coach, trainer with an impressive professional portfolio spanning business leadership, emotional intelligence development, coaching, mentoring and biotechnology.

She emphasizes the importance of pursuing work that aligns with one's passions and values. She believes in the power of building relationships and consistent action, stating that completing at least one task every day—whether personal or professional—can lead to significant progress over time. Her approach to challenges involves self-reflection, planning, and allowing oneself the grace to take a break and rest when needed.

Evija holds a Professional MBA from Riga Business School and serves as the Managing Partner at Open Mind Management. She is also the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of VeritaCell, a biotech startup focused on advanced therapies for skin regeneration in complex wounds.

In the field of coaching and mentoring, Evija is internationally recognized and accredited coach by the International Coaching Federation (PCC) and European Mentoring and Coaching Council - Individual Coach/Mentor Accreditation (EIA), and Individual Team Coaching Accreditation (ITCA), both at Senior Practitioner-level

Website: https://openmind.lv/

Linkedin: https://lv.linkedin.com/in/evija-vascenko

Host: Alina Mărgineanu

Website: https://avvaperformance.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avvaperformance/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@joy4success

AVVA Talks - Inspiration for Creating A Sustainable and Fulfilling Life!

Hello and welcome to our Podcast Series dedicated to discovering new, creative and sustainable ways for making choices that empower you to live a happy and meaningful life.

Today we have a very special Christmas Edition of our AVVA Talks Podcast series. Together with our dear friend Eva Wieprecht, the Director of the International Virginia Satir Institute of Germany, we look deeper into the meaning of the exchanges that we traditionally make at Christmas time. What is there more than the gifts exchange?… And how can you make these holidays more meaningful for you and the people around you?… We gratefully invite you to listen to this conversation and wish you all the blessings, peace, love, inspiration and wisdom for these holidays and the year to come! EnJOY!

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AVVA Talks - Inspiration for Creating A Sustainable and Fulfilling Life!

Hello and welcome to our Podcast Series dedicated to discovering new, creative and sustainable ways for making choices that empower you to live a happy and meaningful life.

In our today’s conversation with our special guest Eva Wieprecht, the Director of the International Virginia Satir Institute of Germany, we see how bringing our shadows or the repressed parts of our being out into the light allows us to connect to a deeper wisdom and a more profound understanding of ourselves and also enriches our interactions with the people around us. Enjoy! ;)

Of course, we would love to hear your own opinion on this topic and connect. So feel free to comment, share, follow and subscribe. :)

Find more about us and get in touch here:

Special Guest: Eva Wieprecht

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Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxFdLLVx4tW_whLbFt0Wa4w

Host: Alina Mărgineanu - Founder AVVA Performance

Linkedin: https://ro.linkedin.com/in/alina-margineanu

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alina__margineanu

Find more about AVVA Performance and get in touch with us here:

Website: https://avvaperformance.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/avvaperformance

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@avvaperformance

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avvaperformance/

AVVA Talks - Inspiration for Creating A Sustainable and Fulfilling Life!

Hello and welcome to our Podcast Series dedicated to discovering new, creative and sustainable ways for making choices that empower you to live a happy and meaningful life.

In our today’s conversation with our special guest Eva Wieprecht, the Director of the International Virginia Satir Institute of Germany, we share with you how being truly seen within their families helps people grow and become aware and whole mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Enjoy! ;)

Of course, we would love to hear your own opinion on this topic and connect. So feel free to comment, share, follow and subscribe. :)

Find more about us and get in touch here:

AVVA Performance

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Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDSjHEo0H-rZEkXFi8yAIw

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Special Guest: Eva Wieprecht

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Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxFdLLVx4tW_whLbFt0Wa4w

Host: Alina Mărgineanu

Website: https://avvaperformance.com/alina-margineanu

Linkedin: https://ro.linkedin.com/in/alina-m%C4%83rgineanu-6490398

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alina.f.margineanu/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alina__margineanu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@joy4success

AVVA Talks - Inspiration for Creating A Sustainable and Fulfilling Life!

Hello and welcome to our Podcast Series dedicated to discovering new, creative and sustainable ways for making choices that empower you to live a happy and meaningful life.

In our today’s conversation with our special guest Eva Wieprecht, the Director of the International Virginia Satir Institute of Germany, International Speaker, Trainer in the Generative Change Work and Developer of Somatic Movement Integration Practice, you get to discover some of the most important means for creating connection and a sense of a supportive and generative community where everybody has their needs met and where the sense of belonging is brought forth through sensible guidelines instead of cold and rigid rules. EnJOY! ;)

Of course, we would also love to hear your own opinion on this topic and connect. So feel free to comment, share, follow and subscribe. :)

Find more about us and get in touch here:

AVVA Performance

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Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDSjHEo0H-rZEkXFi8yAIw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avvaperformance/

Special Guest: Eva Wieprecht

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@evawieprecht8491

Host: Alina Mărgineanu

Website: https://avvaperformance.com/alina-margineanu

Linkedin: https://ro.linkedin.com/in/alina-m%C4%83rgineanu-6490398

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alina.f.margineanu/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alina__margineanu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@joy4success

AVVA Talks - Inspiration for Creating A Sustainable and Fulfilling Life!

Hello and welcome to our Podcast Series dedicated to discovering new, creative and sustainable ways for making choices that empower you to live a happy and meaningful life.

In our today’s conversation with our special guest Eva Wieprecht, the Director of the International Virginia Satir Institute of Germany, International Speaker, Trainer in the Generative Change Work and Developer of Somatic Movement Integration Practice, we speak about the ways movement and dance allow you to express accumulated emotions before you are able to give them proper wording. 

You will learn how your self-image and freedom of expression are influenced by the way you interact with the most important people in your life. 

And you will also gain valuable insights about how you can use bodywork approaches, movement and dance as paths towards healing and re-connection to the energy of life. EnJOY! ;)

Of course, we would also love to hear your own opinion on this topic and connect. So feel free to comment, share, follow and subscribe. :)

Find more about us and get in touch here:

AVVA Performance

Website: avvaperformance.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/avvaperformance/

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDSjHEo0H-rZEkXFi8yAIw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avvaperformance/

Special Guest: Eva Wieprecht

Facebook: www.facebook.com/eva.wieprecht

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@evawieprecht8491

Host: Alina Mărgineanu

Website: https://avvaperformance.com/alina-margineanu

Linkedin: https://ro.linkedin.com/in/alina-m%C4%83rgineanu-6490398

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alina.f.margineanu/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alina__margineanu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@joy4success