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

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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/

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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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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.

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.

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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.

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