Confident Leadership. In Colour.

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 t...

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...

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...

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 episo...

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 be...

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, thi...

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 fr...

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...

In this episode, I’m joined by IT executive and leadership role model Linda Lenox for a powerful exploration of fear, courage and psychological safety at work . We talk honestly about how fear shows up in modern organisations, how blame cultures block innovation, and what great leaders actually do to create trust and safety. Linda shares stories from her senior leadership roles — Director of IT, V...

"Maybe it’s not the right time to change job. I’ll just stay where I am a bit longer.” If you’ve ever said something like this to yourself, this episode is for you. In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour. , I share a real story from a cloakroom in Stockholm – where my manager gave me an ultimatum: leave my leadership training immediately or risk losing my job. Caught between fear...

In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour. , HannaZaxmy continues her conversation with Sophie Hussey — public speaker, mentor and author of Dramatically Honest . You’ll hear what confidence really looks like in practice — not performance, but courage, clarity and self-awareness. Together, they explore: 💜 Why confidence is courage in action 🎯 How to lead from your values and recognise w...

What does it really mean to lead with empathy — and to staytrue to yourself in every room you walk into? In this episode, Hanna Zaxmy talks with Sophie Hussey , public speaker, mentor, and author of DramaticallyHonest . Together they explore how to stop dimming your colours, handle imposter thoughts, and create teams where every voice — even the quietest one — is heard. You’ll also hear practical...

Sometimes the most powerful lessons show up in the most unexpected ways — like when you find yourself dressed up as a door at a party. 🚪 In this episode, Hanna Zaxmy shares a light-hearted yet deeply reflective story about discovering courage, opportunity, and the boundaries that define what’s truly yours to open. Through the metaphor of a door, you’ll explore: 💡 What keeps us from stepping thro...

How do you actually work with Imposter Syndrome — beyond understanding what it is? In this second part of the conversation, Hanna Zaxmy continues her talk with Beatrice Bexelius , senior project manager, researcher and author, exploring how to transform self-doubt into self-trust and confidence in action. Together, they unpack: 💡 How to manage Imposter Syndrome when stepping into new roles or cha...

Even the most experienced leaders sometimes question themselves. In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour. , Hanna Zaxmy talks with Beatrice Bexelius – senior project manager, researcher and author – about what Imposter Syndrome really is and how it shows up in leadership and self-leadership. Together, they explore why high-achieving professionals often feel like they’re not enough, how...

What if confident leadership could be built on just three simple words? In this episode, Hanna shares a deeply personal story about learning to say sorry — to herself and to others — and why thank you , help , and sorry are powerful keys to trust, connection and authentic leadership. Inspired by Google’s Project Aristotle and real-life reflection, this is an invitation to lead with heart, honesty...

It’s easy to get caught up in the sprint — the deadlines, the targets, the push to deliver results before year-end. But what if success isn’t about how fast you run, but how well you sustain the pace? In this episode, Hanna Zaxmy explores what it really means to measure what matters — in business, leadership and life. From personal stories about health goals and sustainability, to lessons from the...

Some days confidence just doesn’t show up. You don’t want to. You don’t know how to. And it feels like there’s no chance you can make it work. In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour. , Hanna Zaxmy shares a personal story of stepping into a new leadership role with a team on the edge of burnout and resignation. What followed was a turning point that shows how confidence can be rebuilt –...

When confidence feels shaky, do you reflect the room—or set the tone? In this episode, leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores confidence through two vivid metaphors: light (lux levels) and temperature (thermometer vs thermostat) . You’ll hear a personal story about work-related stress, recovery, and how clarity, choice and tiny next steps can turn the dial back up. We also unpack the CONFIDENT fram...

Entrepreneur, mentor and author Hussein Hallak returns for Part 2 of his conversation with host Hanna Zaxmy. 🌟 Together, they dive deeper into leadership as an adventure – where every choice opens the door to curiosity, play and growth. From defining your true north and building with vision, to finding joy even in hardship, Hussein shares reflections from his book The Dark Art of Life Mastery and...

Entrepreneur, mentor and author Hussein Hallak joins host Hanna Zaxmy to talk about leadership, choice and life as an adventure. From Syria to Dubai to Vancouver, Hussein shares how bold choices shape confidence, resilience and direction. ✨ This is Part 1 – don’t miss the continuation in the next episode. ✨ In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour. , host Hanna Zaxmy talks with entrepr...

Some dreams just won’t leave us alone, right? They whisper. Circle. Stay in our minds – waiting for us to do something. In this episode, I share how we can move from dreaming to doing – with a simple fold, and a gentle throw. You’ll hear a story from one of my coaching clients, a bit about my own first (wobbly) launch… and how confidence grows not from waiting, but from trying. This one’s for you...

✨ Turn micro-management into collaboration with the power of curious questions. Ever felt drained by a micro-manager’s endless demands? In this episode, I share a personal story of frustration turned insight — and how one simple shift in asking curious questions can transform control into genuine collaboration. Walk away with practical tools to ease tension, build trust, and get your manager on y...

What does momentum really mean in leadership and life? It’s not just about moving fast – it’s about choosing to move forward with intention, even when the path isn’t clear. In this episode, Hanna continues her conversation with leadership coach Tom Rosenak to uncover how momentum is both a choice and a process. ✨ You’ll explore: 🔹 How to reconnect with your core intention to fuel your actions 🔹...

What does clarity really look like when life gets messy? Maybe that’s exactly when we need to pause, reach higher – and recheck our priorities. In this episode, Hanna sits down with leadership coach Tom Rosenak to explore how to find clarity from the inside out – not by having all the answers, but by listening deeply to what matters most. ✨ You’ll explore: 🔹 Why clarity is a process, not a fixed...