One Year of Confident Leadership: The Ladder, the Attic & Your Next Step in Self-Leadership

What if you’ve been climbing the right ladder… but it’s leaning against the wrong wall?In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy reflects on one year of podcasting — with nearly 250,000 streams — and shares a powerful perspective on growth, direction, and self-leadership.Through the metaphor of the ladder and the attic, you’re invited to explore what it really means to grow — not by finding the “perfect path”, but by staying connected to your direction as it evolves.This episode is for you if you:Feel stuck or uncertain about your next stepAre navigating change in your career or leadershipWant to lead yourself with more clarity, confidence, and courageWhy consistency matters more than motivationHow to recognise when something no longer feels aligned A new way to think about growth beyond right or wrong decisionsThe role of longing as a guide in life and leadershipHow your experiences come together over time to shape your directionWhere is your ladder placed right now — and what is calling you to explore next?Confident Leadership. In Colour. is a leadership podcast for thoughtful, high-performing leaders who want to grow with clarity, courage, and authenticity. Each episode blends personal stories, coaching insights, and practical reflections to support you in leading yourself — and others — with confidence.If this episode resonated, you’re welcome to:Follow the podcast for weekly episodesJoin the Confidence Boost newsletterExplore coaching for individuals and teams🎨 Be confident – be you.⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps(00:00) A confetti moment – one year of the podcast(00:50) 250,000 streams – reflection, gratitude & consistency(01:30) Doubt and decision – should I continue?(02:10) The ladder metaphor – are you climbing the right wall?(03:20) When progress doesn’t feel aligned anymore(04:00) Life is not one wall – expanding perspective(04:45) The attic – a new way to explore direction(05:40) Growth is ongoing – discovering the “next attic”(06:10) Graduation, life choices & fear of the wrong decision(06:50) Walking conversations – reflection and being seen(07:30) Let longing guide your steps(08:20) 47 years of lessons – perspective on growth(09:10) Career journey – from IT to coaching(09:50) Faith, leadership & integrating your story(10:40) Gathering your experiences – making sense of it all(11:10) The next attic – what comes next?(11:40) Reflection: Where is your ladder placed?(12:05) Your next step in self-leadership