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.

What if the way you speak to yourself is quietly shaping your confidence — and the way you show up as a leader?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores the inner dialogue many high-performing leaders carry — the doubts, questions, and self-criticism that often go unnoticed, yet influence both presence and decision-making under pressure.

Inspired by a quote from Audrey Hepburn —
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” —
this episode invites you to shift from self-doubt to a more grounded, compassionate way of leading yourself.

Through personal reflection and a real client story, Hanna explores:

• How self-talk quietly repeats itself in everyday leadership

• Why thoughts don’t stay on the inside — they show up in posture, breath, and communication

• How empathy towards yourself creates space for learning instead of self-blame

• What it really means to take responsibility without punishing yourself

• Simple, practical ways to regulate yourself when things feel out of control

This episode is for you if you:

• Feel confident on the outside but doubtful on the inside

• Lead others while quietly questioning yourself

• Want to lead with more calm, clarity, and self-trust

• Are navigating pressure, uncertainty, or emotionally demanding situations

Listen with curiosity — not judgement.

And if this episode resonates, you’re warmly invited to follow the podcast or leave a review.
It helps others find these conversations — and it truly means a lot.

Be confident — be you.

What if growth isn’t only about effort — but about where you’re trying to grow?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores the power of environment in leadership growth — and why even capable, driven leaders can feel stuck, muted, or drained in the wrong surroundings.

Through personal leadership stories and thoughtful reflection, Hanna invites you to look beyond habits and goals and instead ask a deeper question:
Are the environments you’re part of helping you grow — or quietly holding you back?

In this episode, you’ll reflect on:

• Why environment plays a crucial role in leadership development

• How teams, cultures, and relationships shape confidence and behaviour

• What it means to choose environments that allow you — and others — to flourish

• How growth often happens together, not alone

This is an episode for thoughtful leaders who want to grow with intention — not just push harder.
An invitation to pause, reflect, and consciously choose the places where you belong.

🎨 Leadership isn’t built in isolation. It grows in relationship — in the right places.

If you enjoy the episode, you’re very welcome to follow the podcast, leave a review, or share a reflection. It helps others discover the podcast and keeps this conversation growing.

What if real change doesn’t come from pushing harder — but from choosing more wisely, one small step at a time?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores how small, intentional habits create real and sustainable change — in leadership, work, and everyday life.

Many leaders start the year with strong motivation and ambitious goals, only to feel that energy fade a few weeks later. This conversation invites you to pause and look beyond motivation — towards habits rooted in values, identity, and long-term sustainability.

Through personal reflections and a real client example, Hanna shares how:
– Small daily choices shape confidence and direction over time
– Habits help bridge the gap between values and lived leadership
– Unrealistic timelines quietly increase stress and self-doubt
– Simple adjustments can restore energy, focus, and clarity
– Sustainable leadership is built gradually — not forced

You’ll be invited to reflect on your own habits:
What supports you today — and what might no longer serve the leader you’re becoming?

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This episode is for thoughtful, high-performing leaders who want to:
– Lead with intention rather than pressure
– Create change that actually lasts
– Build confidence through aligned action
– Grow sustainably — without burning out

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Delivering results, meeting expectations — and still longing for direction?

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores why chasing goals alone is not enough — and how values are the inner compass that create direction, confidence, and sustainable leadership.

Many leaders set goals with good intentions, yet lose momentum, meaning, or connection along the way. In this reflective conversation, you’re invited to pause and reconnect with what truly keeps you going — not just what you’re trying to achieve.

This episode builds on the previous reflection around direction and offers a deeper foundation for leading yourself — and others — with clarity and intention.

• Why goals often fade — and what actually keeps leaders going

• How values guide decisions when motivation drops

• The difference between achievement and alignment

• Why leadership needs more than plans, targets, and to-do lists

• How values create clarity, confidence, and long-term impact

This episode also sets the scene for the next conversation, where habits become the bridge between values and everyday leadership.

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• thoughtful leadership reflections

• practical tools for self-leadership

• insights on confidence, clarity, and sustainable leadership

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Be confident. Be you.

Before setting new goals, what if clarity is what you actually need?

As a new year begins, many leaders feel an unspoken pressure to move fast, set ambitious goals, and have everything figured out. In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy invites you to slow down and reconnect with direction — before you plan your next steps.

This reflective New Year episode is for thoughtful leaders who:

• Feel stuck between reflection and action

• Want clarity and direction without pressure

• Are ready to move forward in a way that feels grounded and true

Through personal reflection, a guided future visualisation, and a real client story, Hanna explores how confidence grows when clarity comes first — and how small, intentional actions create sustainable momentum.

• Why clarity matters more than goals at the start of a new year

• How to move from reflection into action without forcing change

• A guided New Year visualisation to reconnect with direction and possibility

• A client story showing how clarity unlocks confidence and calm

• One simple next step you can take within 24 hours

This episode is part of the CONFIDENT framework, with a focus on:
Clarity | Ownership | Focus | Next Step

If you’re curious about individual leadership coaching, you’ll find ways to connect with Hanna in the show notes.

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Be confident — Be you.

As the year draws to a close, many leaders feel the urge to move quickly into planning and goal-setting for what’s next.
This Christmas Eve episode is an invitation to pause first.

In this reflective episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy guides you through a calm and thoughtful end-of-year reflection — helping you slow down, look back with clarity, and reset before stepping into the New Year.

Blending personal stories, Christmas traditions, and simple reflection practices, this episode supports leaders who want to close the year with intention rather than pressure.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll explore:

• Why pausing is an essential leadership skill

• How to reflect on the past year without judgement

• Gratitude, pride, and learning as tools for self-leadership

• What worked, what didn’t, and how to learn from both

• How reflection builds clarity, sustainability, and direction

• A grounded way to reset before the New Year begins

This episode is ideal to listen to on Christmas Eve, during a quiet walk, or in a reflective moment when you want to reconnect with what truly matters — as a leader and as a person.

👉 If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode on New Year’s Eve, where we continue the journey and begin setting direction for the year ahead.

🎙 About the podcast
Confident Leadership. In Colour. is a weekly podcast for thoughtful, ambitious leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and emotional intelligence. Each episode combines personal storytelling, leadership insights, and practical tools to support sustainable leadership from within.

Be confident — be you.

Gratitude is often underestimated in leadership — seen as something soft or optional.
In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores why leading with gratitude is, in fact, a powerful leadership skill that builds trust, confidence, and meaningful impact.

Through personal stories about family, early role models, and leadership learned long before titles or positions, this episode invites you to reflect on where leadership truly begins — and how values, presence, and appreciation shape the leaders we become.

You’ll hear about:

• Why gratitude is a core leadership skill, not a “nice to have”

• Who we often learn leadership from before we ever have a title

• How everyday actions and expressed appreciation build trust and confidence

• Simple ways to practise gratitude as part of self-leadership and leading others

  Why saying “thank you” now matters more than we think

(00:00) Introduction – Hope and Leadership

(01:24) Where We First Learn Leadership

(02:52) My Grandmother – Values and Generosity

(04:18) My Other Grandmother – Leadership in Action

(05:29) My Father – Encouragement and Early Responsibility

(06:35) My Mother – Possibility and Relational Leadership

(08:21) Gratitude as Leadership – Say It Now

(09:43) A Simple Gratitude Practice

(11:07) A Christmas Reflection and Gift Idea

(12:08) Leadership in Everyday Actions

(12:48) Closing Reflection and Invitation

This episode is for leaders who want to create meaningful impact — and who believe leadership is human, values-driven, and rooted in what truly matters.

🎙 Confident Leadership. In Colour. is a weekly podcast for thoughtful, ambitious leaders who want to lead with clarity, courage, and heart.

✨ Be confident — Be you.

On the December 17th its Say It Now - day. Take the opportunity to tell someone what they means to you.

In a world shaped by uncertainty, complexity and constant change, hope has become one of the most important — and overlooked — leadership skills of our time.

In this episode, Hanna explores why hope is far more than a feeling. It’s a source of resilience, clarity and direction. Drawing on Gallup’s Global Leadership Report, she reveals a striking insight:

👉 Hope is the No.1 quality people want from the leaders who influence them most.

You’ll hear:✨ Why modern life has reduced our ability to long, dream and look ahead✨ How hope affects wellbeing, confidence and performance✨ What Advent can teach us about vision and waiting✨ The candle metaphor: being a light in dark or uncertain spaces✨ Three practical ways to build hope within yourself — starting today

Hanna also reflects on how vision, micro-actions and intentional focus help leaders shift from doubt to confidence, and from overwhelm to grounded clarity.

Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change, or simply preparing for a new year, this episode invites you to strengthen your own sense of direction — and become a source of light and hope for others.

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What came up for you as you listened?

Hanna welcomes your messages, comments and questions.

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Contact her directly: [email protected]

If you’d like help creating a vision that fills you with hope, courage and direction, you’re welcome to get in touch. Most coaching takes place online, so geography is never a barrier.

Be confident. Be you.

In this episode, we continue the rich and insightful conversation with IT executive Linda Lenox, diving even deeper into fear, trust, decision-making and psychological safety in leadership.

If Episode 31 explored how fear shows up, this episode explores how leaders can shift out of it — especially at senior levels where culture and behaviour take shape.
We talk about how fear travels through an organisation, the impact of presence and emotional regulation, and the practical actions leaders can take to build trust and safety every day.

Linda brings decades of experience from roles such as Director of IT, VP of Technology Operations and Programme Delivery Director, offering real, relatable stories that illuminate what courageous, human-centred leadership looks like in action.

• How fear influences decision-making and team behaviour
• Why leaders must go first when creating psychological safety
• The power of presence and honest communication under pressure
• How trust is built through small, consistent actions
• Practical ways to lead with clarity, calm and confidence
• How courage shows up in real organisational life

✨ Free Masterclasses — DecemberJoin the free Masterclasses designed to help you move fromOverthinking to Confident Action and build strongmomentum into 2026.
You’ll learn how to apply the CONFIDENTFramework in your day-to-day leadership.
Register here:
https://webinar.migmatit.se/masterclass

✨ Connect with usConnect with Linda on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindalenox

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannazaxmy/