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.