Anna Kalbasko, MSc is a therapist, executive coach for leaders, and TEDx speaker who integrates inner child work into the way we work and lead. With a background spanning psychology and leadership development, she supports leaders and entrepreneurs in strengthening self-leadership through inner work. Anna explores how childhood experiences shape the way we lead, decide, relate, and hold responsibility and how reconnecting with the inner child can unlock a more conscious way of leading.
https://www.being-aware.co.uk/
"We don't see people as they are, we see them as we are."
Synopsis:
Leadership is often framed as a set of skills. But what if it is first a relationship? In this talk, Anna shares a personal story to explore how the way we relate to ourselves shapes how we lead and make decisions. Drawing on attachment theory and research on core human needs, she examines how early experiences influence our leadership style, particularly under pressure. Through relatable examples and reflective questions, she offers a practical framework for conscious self-leadership suggesting that leadership may not be about eliminating fear or doubt, but becoming someone those parts can trust.