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

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. Through the image of keeping the L-plate on, Hanna reflects on what it means to build habits from the heart — not from pressure, performance or trying to become someone else, but from identity, faith and what God has already placed within you. This episode connects to the Discipline part of the CONFIDENT Framework: building helpful habits, consistency and intentional action over time. You’ll be invited to reflect on where you may have lost momentum, where you may have slipped back into an old pattern, and what small faithful practice could help you continue this week. Follow the podcast for more reflections on self-leadership, faith, confidence and leading with courage, colour and heart. Chapters 00:00 – What if growth means starting again? 00:41 – Welcome to Confident Leadership. In Colour. 01:16 – Thank you for the micro-pause reflections 0:16 – Today’s theme: habits, faith and life as learner-driving 03:48 – The learner-driver story 05:16 – Guidance in different seasons of life 06:40 – Life with God as learner-driving 07:16 – Peter, courage and starting again 09:40 – Why habits are not always neat 11:23 – Identity, wholeheartedness and lasting habits 11:51 – Timothy and fanning into flame what is already there 14:06 – Small faithful practices, not striving 15:23 – Becoming one per cent clearer 16:01 – Power, love and self-discipline 17:05 – The L-plate as a sign of willingness 18:20 – Reflection: where have you lost momentum? 19:11 – The Holy Spirit as guide and helper 19:49 – Closing: keep the L-plate on

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 not arrive as a perfectly detailed map, but slowly unfolds through small steps, inner friction, faith, leadership development and lived experience. She shares that she is going to study Theology and Leadership, a path that will also allow her to become a Pastor, and that she is stepping into a new role as a Church Developer. Through personal storytelling, Hanna looks back at a leadership programme she entered twelve years ago, when she sensed she was moving in the right direction — but not quite in the right place. Now, many years later, the picture has become clearer: leadership, faith, coaching, purpose, church development and colour are coming together on the same canvas. This episode is for you if you are navigating a new chapter, sensing that something in your life is “rubbing a little”, or wondering how to listen more closely to what your inner friction might be trying to show you. Hanna invites you to become curious — not rushed, not afraid, but open — as clarity unfolds one brushstroke at a time and truth slowly becomes easier to name. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Clarity, Truth, the CONFIDENT Framework, self-leadership, faith, theology and leadership, church development, purpose-driven leadership, personal growth, following God’s direction, and what it means to lead yourself and others with courage, clarity, heart and colour. 00:00 — Two beautiful pieces of news Hanna opens the episode with joy, colour and a true pinch-me moment. 00:49 — Clarity and Truth in the CONFIDENT Framework Why this episode connects the first and last letters of the framework: C for Clarity and T for Truth. 01:44 — Welcome to Confident Leadership. In Colour. A short introduction to the podcast and today’s extra confetti. 02:21 — News 1: Studying Theology and Leadership Hanna shares that she is going to study Theology and Leadership, and how this opens the path towards becoming a Pastor. 03:40 — News 2: Becoming a Church Developer The second piece of news: stepping into a new role as Church Developer. 03:54 — Where Hanna’s heart lights up Exploring the space between volunteer leaders and employed leaders in church communities. 04:51 — Vision begins with large brushstrokes How direction and vision often start blurry before the details appear. 05:45 — A Facebook memory from 12 years ago Looking back at a leadership programme and the feeling of being in the right direction, but not quite the right place. 06:46 — When something looks good on paper Recognising the quiet friction that can appear even when an opportunity seems logical. 07:27 — Values lived in action Why it matters to be in an environment where values are not only spoken about, but practised. 08:13 — Faith, coaching and leadership coming together How Hanna’s experience, faith, coaching and leadership development now feel more integrated. 09:41 — New steps in August Theology and Leadership studies, a new role as Church Developer, continuing Migmatit and the podcast. 10:13 — God’s plans are so much better A reflection on staying in motion, listening, walking and allowing God to guide the direction. 11:01 — What is rubbing a little in your life? An invitation to explore inner friction with curiosity rather than fear. 12:29 — Clarity comes one brushstroke at a time A reminder that truth can take years to name — and that one step at a time is still movement. 13:26 — Reflection question Where in your life is something rubbing a little, and what might it be trying to show you? 13:45 — Be curious, keep walking Closing encouragement: let clarity unfold and dare to stand more fully in your truth.

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, Hanna reflects on how easy it is to let productivity, progress and the satisfaction of ticking things off become the force that drives us. But what changes when Being sits at the heart of Doing? This episode explores the gentle balance between stillness and action, rest and movement, reflection and habit. Hanna shares how the idea of becoming 1% clearer, truer and more aligned can be less about self-optimisation — and more about expressing what has already been placed within us. You’ll be invited to reflect on: * What is powering your doing right now — pressure, habit, expectation, or something more rooted? * Are you stuck in constant doing, or waiting too long for perfect clarity? * Where do you need to invest your next 10 minutes: in Being, in Doing, or in the road between? A short episode for self-leadership, sustainable growth and choosing your next small step with greater intention. Be confident. Be you. 00:00 Ten minutes of space — revisiting last week’s Nurture reflection 00:42 Doing and Being — two words that stayed with me 01:19 A full calendar, meaningful moments and the satisfaction of ticking things off 02:01 Being 💖 Doing — what should come first? 03:00 What is your doing powered by? 03:12 Habits, identity and how we keep going 04:23 One per cent better — without slipping into performance 05:04 The two ditches: constant doing or complete stillness 05:45 Finding the movement between Being and Doing 06:00 Not self-optimisation, but faithful expression 07:01 Your next 10 minutes — where will you invest them? 08:10 Be confident. Be you.

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 give you ten extra minutes to pause, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Through the lens of the CONFIDENT framework and the theme of Nurture, Hanna reflects on why sustainable self-leadership is not always about doing more, improving more, or producing more. Sometimes it’s about creating space. ✨ In this episode: * Why rest does not need to be earned * The importance of nurture in sustainable leadership * How “white space” creates clarity — both in design and in life * Simple ways to create more breathing room in everyday leadership * A gentle invitation to pause without guilt If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or constantly “on”, this episode offers a quiet moment to slow down and reset. 🎨 Because even the most colourful life needs white space too. (00:00) A Little More Time (00:40) Why This Episode Is Shorter on Purpose (01:10) The Pressure to Always Continue (02:00) Nurture in the CONFIDENT Framework (02:45) What Nurture Can Look Like in Everyday Life (03:50) Why White Space Matters (04:40) Ten Extra Minutes for Yourself (05:00) Enjoy the Pause ✨ Follow Confident Leadership. In Colour. on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for weekly reflections on self-leadership, emotional intelligence, confidence, clarity, and authentic leadership. Be confident. Be you.

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 step * Are navigating change in your career or leadership * Want to lead yourself with more clarity, confidence, and courage * Why consistency matters more than motivation * How to recognise when something no longer feels aligned * A new way to think about growth beyond right or wrong decisions * The role of longing as a guide in life and leadership * How your experiences come together over time to shape your direction Where 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 episodes * Join the Confidence Boost newsletter [https://migmatit.se/en/confidence-boost/] * Explore coaching for individuals and teams [https://migmatit.se/en/coaching/] 🎨 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