Confident Leadership. In Colour.
by Hanna Zaxmy - Builds confidence in everyday life - Coach & leadership-developer
Leadership isn’t black and white – it’s a living palette.Join Hanna Zaxmy, leadership coach and creator of The Confident Framework, for honest conversations and practical tools that help you lead with more courage, clarity, and authenticity.Through solo episodes and guest talks, explore what it means to lead with heart, brain, and gut — and build the confidence to lead in full colour.Membership: https://patreon.com/ConfidentLeadershipInColourGet CONFIDENCE BOOST: https://migmatit.se/en/confidence-boost/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hanna.zaxmy/[email protected]
Episodes
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Was That Really All It Became?
What happens when something you gave years of energy, hope and leadership to simply… disappears? In this Leadership Story, Hanna reflects on a major product project she helped build — only to discover later that it had been closed down. Was all that work wasted? Not necessarily. Because the final...
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What If the Answer Is Already There?
What if some of the strength you need for what lies ahead can be found by looking back? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., I explore prayer not simply as asking for answers, but as a path — an ongoing conversation in which we seek, listen, wait, notice and keep moving. It begins...
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The Decisions You Keep Walking Around | Ownership & Leadership
Sometimes preparing for what comes next isn’t about adding something new. Sometimes it’s about finally dealing with what you’ve been walking around for far too long. During my summer break, I spent quite a lot of time doing exactly that — literally — while clearing our basement. One of the things...
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One Small Step: Self-Leadership Before the Perfect Plan
What if the next step is not meant to carry the whole journey — only to create movement? In this final episode of the summer series, Hanna Zaxmy closes the hammock reflections with the N – Next Step part of the CONFIDENT Framework. After weeks of pausing, noticing, listening and reflecting, this...
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Sustainable Leadership Pace: Carry Summer Wisdom into Your Next Season
What sustainable pace do you want to carry forward into the next season of your leadership? In this short In-Light Moment episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy gathers the threads from the summer series and invites you to reflect on what the slower spaces of summer may have…
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Listen with Presence: Empathy, Emotional Intelligence and Self-Leadership
What if empathy in leadership begins before you try to fix anything? In this short In-Light Moment from Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy continues the hammock reflection series through the CONFIDENT Framework — arriving at E for Empathy. This episode explores how listening with...
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Small Rhythms for Sustainable Leadership: Discipline and Self-Leadership
Discipline does not have to mean pushing harder, controlling more or creating the perfect routine. In this short In-Light Moment of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores discipline as a gentle rhythm — a way of returning to what matters, especially when everyday life becomes…
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What Do You Already Know? Intuition, Self-Leadership and Inner Wisdom
What do you already know — but have not yet listened to? In this short In-Light Moments episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores intuition as part of the CONFIDENT Framework and invites you into a simple self-leadership reflection. Intuition is not about ignoring wisdom,...
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What Truly Deserves Your Focus? Self-Leadership, Energy and Intentional Attention
Not everything that asks for your attention deserves your focus. In this short In-Light Moments episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy continues the summer series of hammock reflections through the CONFIDENT Framework. This time, we arrive at F – Focus. But focus is not explored...
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Who Are You Becoming as a Leader? Truth, Identity and Self-Leadership
What feels true about the leader you are becoming? In this short In-Light Moments episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy invites you into a gentle leadership reflection connected to Truth in the CONFIDENT Framework. Before we move into focus, decisions or next steps, it can help...
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Lead from a Steadier Place: Nurture, Self-Leadership and Sustainable Leadership
What would support you to lead from a steadier place? In this short In-Light Moment, Hanna Zaxmy continues the summer series Hammock Reflections for Your Leadership Palette and moves into N – Nurture in the CONFIDENT Framework. After reflecting on Ownership in the previous episode, this episode...
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What Are You Carrying? Healthy Ownership and Sustainable Leadership
What are you carrying that is not actually yours to carry? In this short In-Light Moment of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy continues the summer series Hammock Reflections for Your Leadership Palette with a reflection on Ownership in the CONFIDENT Framework. Ownership is an…
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What Has Sparked Joy? A Self-Leadership Reflection for Clarity and Energy
What if joy is not just a lovely feeling — but a clue to your clarity? In this short In-Light Moment of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy invites you into a gentle summer reflection from the hammock, the walk, the quiet coffee moment — or wherever you finally have space to hear…
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What Needs Your Attention? Self-Leadership, Clarity and Hammock Reflections
What is asking for your attention right now? In this first episode of the summer series In-Light Moments – Hammock Reflections for Your Leadership Palette, Hanna invites you into a short clarity reflection for your self-leadership. Instead of rushing into action, this episode creates space to...
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One Millimetre of Courage Is Still Courage | Truth, Self-Leadership & Small Brave Steps
In this personal and stripped-back episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna speaks directly to the listener who is longing for change, but quietly thinking: “I could never do that.” Through an honest reflection on comparison, courage, faith, self-leadership and small beginnings, this...
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Meeting Place – Self-Leadership, Confidence and Leading in Colour 🎨✨
What kind of meeting place do you create around you? In this special re-introduction episode, Hanna Zaxmy reflects on a simple Swedish road sign that became a powerful leadership metaphor. Along the way, she shares more about her own journey, why she created Confident Leadership. In Colour., the...
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Keep the L-Plate On: Habits, Faith and the Courage to Continue
What if the sign of growth is not that you never lose momentum — but that you are willing to start again? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy shares a shortened and adapted version of a sermon about life as learner-driving, habits, faith and the courage to continue....
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A Full Circle Moment: Clarity, Truth & Two Beautiful Pieces of News
In this personal and joyful episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy shares two beautiful pieces of news — a true full circle moment connected to the first and last letters of the CONFIDENT Framework: C for Clarity and T for Truth. Hanna reflects on what it means when clarity does...
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Being 💖 Doing — What Powers Your Next Step?
What powers your doing? In this short reflective episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna continues the theme of Nurture from last week’s episode and explores the relationship between Being and Doing. After a full weekend of meaningful commitments, celebration, decisions and connection,...
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White Space in a Colourful Life
What if one of the most valuable things you could give yourself today… was a little more space? In this short reflective episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores the power of white space in leadership and everyday life. This episode is intentionally shorter — created to...
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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....
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What Will You Carry Into Your Next Chapter? | Self-Leadership, Change & Letting Go
What are you carrying into your next chapter… and is it actually helping you move forward? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores self-leadership in times of change — and how to consciously choose what you bring with you when life shifts. Because whether you are...
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Keep Walking — Even When You Can’t See the Path - Self-Leadership, Clarity & Your Next Step
Have you ever felt like you’re waiting for clarity before taking the next step… only to realise that waiting is what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores what it truly means to move forward in leadership when the path ahead isn’t fully...
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Letting Go of Control as a Leader Why Good Leaders Create Drivers, Not Passengers
What if one of the most important leadership skills isn’t taking control — but learning when to let go? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores a powerful leadership lesson about trust, delegation, and developing confident teams. Using the simple...
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Life Is a Practice Drive – A Growth Mindset for Confident Leadership
Why do we accept mistakes when learning to drive, but expect perfection from ourselves in leadership and life? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores how a growth mindset can help leaders move from overthinking to action. Through the simple but...
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Why Trying to Fit In Drains Your Confidence
Have you ever felt like you were trying to fit into a role that simply wasn’t shaped for you? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy explores why trying to fit in can quietly drain both your confidence and your energy. Using the simple metaphor of a...
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Wholehearted: Face Life’s Giants Without Losing Yourself
What if the real challenge isn’t the giant in front of you… but how you show up to face it? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., Hanna Zaxmy explores what it means to live and lead wholeheartedly — especially in moments of pressure, doubt, and uncertainty. Through a personal story...
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Identity & Personal Growth: Who Are You Becoming?
Who are you becoming — beyond your title or role? In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., leadership coach Hanna Zaxmy reflects on identity, personal growth and self-leadership. Through a personal story about preparing for something she has never done before, she explores how…
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When in Doubt, Zoom Out A Simple Way to Strengthen Your Confidence
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...
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What You Can Control in Uncertain Times - The 3 Circles of Control for Leaders
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...
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Changing Jobs? Questions to Ask Before You Say Yes
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...
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Leading Change: The Questions to Ask Before You Say Yes
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...
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What Is Success — Really? Redefining Success in Life & Leadership
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...
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From Busy to Business: Reclaiming Focus and Ownership in Leadership
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...
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From Self-Doubt to I’m Possible – Leading Yourself with Confidence
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...
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The Power of Environment in Leadership Growth - Growing Together in the Right Places
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...
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Small Habits, Real Change A More Sustainable Way to Lead
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...
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Stop Chasing Goals — Lead with Values and Direction
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...
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Clarity before Goals
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…
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Christmas Eve Reflections for Leaders: Pause, Reflect & Reset
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…
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Lead with Gratitude
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…
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Why Hope Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Leadership
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…
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How to Lead Without Fear
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 —…
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How to Lead Without Fear
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...
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Stay or Go - Start with Clarity
"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…
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The power of Authenticity
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,...
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The Power Of Authenticity
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…
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The Door Between Courage and Opportunity
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...
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Imposter Syndrome: What It Really Is – and How to Lead Through It (Part 2)
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...
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Imposter Syndrome: What It Really Is – and How to Lead Through It
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...
About this show
Leadership isn’t black and white – it’s a living palette.Join Hanna Zaxmy, leadership coach and creator of The Confident Framework, for honest conversations and practical tools that help you lead with more courage, clarity, and authenticity.Through solo episodes and guest talks, explore what it means to lead with heart, brain, and gut — and build the confidence to lead in full colour.Membership: https://patreon.com/ConfidentLeadershipInColourGet CONFIDENCE BOOST: https://migmatit.se/en/confidence-boost/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hanna.zaxmy/[email protected]
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