Why do we accept mistakes when learning to drive, but expect perfection from ourselves in leadership and life?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores how a growth mindset can help leaders move from overthinking to action.

Through the simple but powerful metaphor of learning to drive, this episode reflects on how real confidence develops — not through endless thinking, but through practice, curiosity, and experience.

When we are learning to drive, we expect the engine to stall. We expect mistakes. We simply restart and try again.

But in leadership, many of us expect ourselves to perform perfectly far too early.

What if life was never meant to be a final exam?

What if it is actually a practice drive — where every conversation, decision and challenge becomes an opportunity to learn?

In this episode you will explore:

• Why overthinking can block leadership growth
• The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset
• How practice builds real confidence
• Why mistakes are valuable feedback
• How curiosity helps leaders grow faster

If you want to develop confident leadership, this episode offers a simple mindset shift that can change how you approach learning, growth and action.

Because confidence does not grow from thinking about the road.

It grows from driving it.

🎙 Confident Leadership. In Colour. is a podcast for thoughtful leaders who want to lead with confidence, clarity and authenticity.

Hosted by leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy, the podcast explores mindset, self-leadership, emotional intelligence and practical leadership insights for modern leaders.

(00:00) Why We Are Patient When Learning to Drive — But Not With Ourselves

(00:44) Introduction to Confident Leadership In Colour

(00:53) Remember Learning to Drive? A Leadership Reflection

(01:35) Practising to Drive — A Lesson in Learning and Confidence

(02:52) How Repetition Builds Skill and Leadership Confidence

(03:30) The Overthinking Trap — Why Thinking Alone Doesn’t Create Confidence

(04:33) Moving from Thinking Mode to Practice Mode

(05:03) A Small Victory — When Practice Starts Paying Off

(05:43) Performance Mode vs Learning Mode in Leadership

(06:28) Life Is a Practice Drive — A New Way to See Growth

(06:50) Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset Explained

(07:48) Why We Focus Too Much on Our Mistakes

(08:23) Curiosity Instead of Judgement — The Core of a Growth Mindset

(09:03) Leadership Reflection — Where Are You in a Practice Drive?

(09:53) How Confidence Actually Develops

(10:32) Confidence Comes from Practice, Not Perfection

(10:57) Final Reflection — Confidence Grows When You Keep Driving

Have you ever felt like you were trying to fit into a role that simply wasn’t shaped for you?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores why trying to fit in can quietly drain both your confidence and your energy.

Using the simple metaphor of a child’s shape-sorting toy, Hanna reflects on how expectations, roles and unspoken norms can sometimes push us into shapes that were never meant for us.

Real confidence doesn’t begin when we perfect the role others expect.
It often begins when we stop forcing the wrong shape — and start standing in our own colours.

This episode explores how authentic leadership grows from identity rather than expectation, and how self-leadership begins with the courage to stand in your own space.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain environments feel heavy or draining, this conversation may help you see those moments with new clarity.

• Why trying to fit in can quietly drain your confidence
• How expectations and roles can become invisible “armour”
• The difference between adapting and losing yourself
• Why authentic leadership begins with identity
• How standing in your own colours creates freedom to lead and contribute

(00:00) Trying to Fit the Wrong Shape
(01:12) Introduction
(02:02) Leadership, Colours and Identity
(03:03) Wearing Your Own Clothes
(04:16) Expectations and Invisible Armour
(06:02) When Others Try to Define Your Shape
(07:20) The Signal That Something Doesn’t Fit
(08:00) Standing in Your Own Colours
(09:00) A Question About the Armour You Wear
(09:45) Reflection and Closing

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And keep leading in colours.

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What if the real challenge isn’t the giant in front of you… but how you show up to face it?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores what it means to live and lead wholeheartedly — especially in moments of pressure, doubt, and uncertainty.

Through a personal story from a silent retreat and the story of David and Goliath, this episode reflects on identity, faith, and the quiet strength that comes from being anchored in who you truly are.

This is not about becoming someone else to handle life’s challenges.
It’s about showing up as yourself — with trust, courage, and clarity.

⏱ Chapters

(00:00) Wholehearted – A Different Way to Lead
(00:21) A Silent Retreat and a Restless Mind
(01:02) The Pressure of Returning to Work
(01:43) From Performance to Listening
(02:05) Vision, Habits and the Heart Connection
(03:21) David – Identity Before Role
(04:21) Facing Goliath – Why Fear Takes Over
(05:04) Wholehearted Confidence – Trusting What You Know
(05:36) The Armour That Wasn’t His
(06:00) Focus Shapes Your Courage
(06:33) Reflection: What Needs Strengthening in You?
(06:59) Offer Your Whole Life – Not Just Parts of It
(07:40) Transformation from the Inside Out
(08:17) A Moment of Recognition – Finding Yourself Again
(08:59) From Performance to Relationship
(09:26) Three Invitations for Wholehearted Living
(10:02) Face Life’s Giants Without Losing Yourself

Who are you becoming — beyond your title or role?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy reflects on identity, personal growth and self-leadership. Through a personal story about preparing for something she has never done before, she explores how identity shapes our choices, our leadership and the direction of our lives.

You’ll hear reflections on:
• Identity beyond roles and titles
• The “change pyramid” and how identity influences behaviour
• The quiet process of personal growth and becoming
• A powerful question to help you understand your own identity

If you want to go deeper and turn these reflections into daily practice, explore the Confident Leadership Membership, where we apply the ideas from the podcast in everyday leadership.

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(00:00) Who Are You Becoming?
(00:20) Preparing for Something New
(01:40) Who Are You Without the Title?
(02:14) Metamorphosis: The Butterfly Metaphor
(03:39) The Identity Pyramid Explained
(05:13) Identity Over Time
(05:37) Everything Is Preparation
(06:59) A Powerful Identity Question
(08:03) Why Self-Leadership Comes First
(08:28) The Reveal: What I’m Preparing For
(09:23) Becoming Wholehearted
(10:10) A Question for Your Own Journey
(10:52) Between Caterpillar and Butterfly

When something feels uncomfortable or uncertain, it’s easy to zoom in on the moment and overthink every detail. But what if confidence grows when we zoom out instead?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores how shifting perspective can reduce self-doubt and help you take action even when things feel awkward or uncertain.

Through personal stories and reflections, you’ll discover how the “zoom out” mindset can make difficult moments feel lighter — and help you strengthen your confidence over time.

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(00:00) When in Doubt, Zoom Out

(00:52) From Zooming In to Zooming Out

(01:20) Why Confidence Is Not Built by Overthinking

(01:37) The Moment You Wish You Could Disappear

(02:12) Confidence vs Safety

(03:18) The Door Costume Story

(04:02) Showing Up a Week Early to a Client Meeting

(05:23) The 10-Year Perspective

(05:49) Compared to What?

(06:16) Being Honest About Launching Something New

(07:30) Confidence Is Built Through Action

(08:21) A Reflection for Your Next Step

(09:00) An Invitation to Practise Self-Leadership

How do you stay grounded when the world feels unstable?

In uncertain times — shaped by economic shifts, political tension, war, or constant news exposure — it’s easy to carry more than is actually yours. That quiet over-responsibility drains energy, increases anxiety, and eventually leads to burnout.

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., I share the 3 Circles of Control framework — a simple but powerful leadership tool to help you focus on what you can control, release what you cannot, and lead sustainably even when the world feels heavy.

We explore:

(00:00) Finding Peace in an Unstable World
(01:14) When the World Feels Heavy – Leadership & Mental Energy
(02:50) The Hidden Anxiety Behind Global Uncertainty
(03:41) The 3 Circles of Control Framework Explained
(04:24) My Business vs Other People’s Business
(04:59) God’s Business – Letting Go of What You Can’t Control
(05:55) When News Feeds Fear
(07:06) The Burnout Line: Carrying What Isn’t Yours
(07:44) Faith as Release – Not Escape
(08:38) A Simple 3-Step Reflection Practice
(09:49) Carry What’s Yours. Release the Rest.

You’ll walk away with clarity around:

• What you truly control

• Where burnout begins

• How to protect your mental bandwidth

• A practical reflection practice you can use immediately

Leadership isn’t about carrying everything.
It’s about carrying your part — and releasing the rest.

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Sometimes perspective is the most generous gift we can offer in an unstable season.

Changing jobs is more than accepting a new offer.

It’s a shift in identity, expectations, culture — and often in how you lead yourself.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Linda Lenox, we explore career change as a real change process. Before you say yes to a new role, there are questions that can protect you from repeating the same patterns in a different organisation.

In this episode, we explore:(00:00) Why changing jobs is a real change process
(02:00) Understanding your true reason for leaving
(03:45) Interviewing the company — not just being interviewed
(06:30) Defining success: 30-60-90 day clarity
(09:00) Company culture and values — real or just words?
(12:30) The honeymoon phase after a job change
(14:00) When the pattern you’re escaping might be your own
(16:30) Boundaries, over-functioning and self-leadership
(18:40) Identity, instinct and long-term career decisions
(20:00) Reflection questions before saying yes

If you’re considering a career move — or already navigating one — this episode will help you pause, reflect, and choose more consciously.

And if you want practical tools to strengthen your self-leadership in times of transition. Here is more info about my upcoming membership and articles Linda has written.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Linda’s LinkedIn articles (including “Disrupting the Desk”)• Episode 43 (Part 1 of this conversation)• Early access to my upcoming membership focused on sustainable self-leadership and practical tools for everyday leadership: https://courses.migmatit.se/insidelist

If you want structured support as you navigate career change, strengthen boundaries, and lead yourself with confidence — join the early access list for my membership.

Leading change isn’t just about frameworks, strategy or project plans.
It begins with a more uncomfortable question:

Is the organisation truly ready for change?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., I’m joined by returning guest Linda Lenox as we explore what really determines whether organisational change succeeds — or quietly fails.

Many change initiatives don’t break down because of poor methodology. They fail because the people involved are not fully ready, aligned or supported.

We talk about:

(00:00) Are Organisations Truly Ready for Change?
(01:32) Why Change Fails: It’s About People, Not Plans
(04:33) “Everyone Should Change… Just Not Me”
(06:06) Identity Shift, Authority & Resistance
(07:11) Outsourcing & Extreme Organisational Change
(09:29) Interviewing the Employer Before You Say Yes
(11:23) The GPS Metaphor: Who Sets the Destination?
(12:33) When Senior Leaders Disengage
(14:43) What a Strong Change Setup Looks Like
(16:03) Red Flags: Vague Vision, No Budget, No Authority
(19:20) What Does Success Actually Look Like?
(21:33) Why 60–70% of Change Projects Fail
(23:00) Technical Success vs Real Business Success
(24:01) Doing Change For the Business — Not To IT
(26:06) IT as an Enabler of Business Transformation
(27:33) Final Reflection: Is This Change Real?

If you are stepping into a new role, being hired as a change agent, or leading transformation internally, this conversation will help you ask better questions — and protect both your credibility and your energy.

Linda’s LinkedIn article:
“Disrupting the Desk”
Read here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/disrupting-the-desk-7420536904951099392/

I’m currently building a new membership for leaders who want to strengthen both their confidence and their self-leadership — in colour, in practice, over time.

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Leadership isn’t black and white.
It’s human. It’s strategic. It’s emotional.
And it’s in colour.

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What does success really mean — for you?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy invites you into a calm, reflective conversation about redefining success in life and leadership. Beyond titles, money, performance, or external validation, this episode explores what success looks like when it’s rooted in wellbeing, clarity, confidence, and alignment.

This is not an episode about hustling or doing more.
It’s an invitation to pause — and to listen inward.

You’ll explore:

• What success means when it’s defined from the inside out

• Why comparing yourself to others quietly drains clarity and confidence

• How defining success reduces pressure and makes decisions feel lighter

• What it means to stop dimming yourself to fit expectations

• How success can become a compass for your next step in leadership and life

Hanna also shares a personal story about identity, confidence, and learning to show her full colours — and why that, today, is one of her clearest signs of success.

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Hanna is currently creating a new confidence space (membership) for thoughtful leaders who want to continue these conversations over time — with reflection, structure, and practical tools that turn insight into sustainable action.

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If you’re a leader who feels capable but stretched, ambitious but reflective — this episode is for you.

Be confident. Be you.

Are you truly in your business — or are you just busy reacting to everything around you?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores the subtle but powerful difference between being busy and being in business — and why so many capable, committed leaders slowly lose focus without noticing.

Through a personal story from a hotel rooftop in India, and a real client example, this episode unpacks how ownership and focus shape the way we lead ourselves, make decisions, and create long-term impact.

You’ll be invited to reflect on:

• Why being busy doesn’t automatically mean you’re leading

• How short-term urgency can quietly replace long-term direction

• What it really means to take ownership of your focus

• Where your energy is best spent — and where it isn’t

If you’ve ever felt productive yet slightly off track, or ended a week wondering “Did this actually move what matters?”, this episode is for you.

This is a reflective, grounded conversation about leadership, responsibility, and choosing where to place your attention — with intention.

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Be confident.
Be you.