To Become A Brilliant Leader, Learn The Most Underrated Skill

Small steps, big impact. All great work begins with learning to become a better listener.
With coach, facilitator, and educator Neva Stumberger, PhD
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The Listening Way

Working with leaders across diverse sectors, from large corporate brands and academic institutions to early-stage startups, I have quickly learned one thing.

Listening is not just a skill. It is the foundation of brilliant leadership.

When we listen mindfully, we are fully present. Those moments hold immense transformative power for ourselves and those around us.

As good listeners, we open doors to fresh ideas and insights, sparking innovation and seizing new opportunities. Our relationships deepen, making us the kind of leaders people enjoy working with. We lead with greater clarity, focus, and meaning.

Poor listening, on the other hand, brings frustration, confusion, and wasted resources. It allows little time for reflection, resulting in poor choices. We end up building wrong products for our customers. And we risk our best employees leaving as they feel unheard.

The Listening Way is a set of ideas, tools, and practices I have created for companies and individuals who want to lead attentively and intentionally.

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About Neva

Dr. Neva Stumberger is an international leadership and wellbeing coach, passionate about the transformational power of listening at work and beyond.

After more than a decade of working in high-paced, competitive environments like consulting, academia, and startups, Neva designed her business to help leaders elevate brilliance and expand impact in the world.

With a PhD in Communication from Purdue University, Neva has taught and mentored at universities and business schools since 2014. Her research has been published in prominent journals and presented at conferences around the world, from USA to Japan. She is also a certified yoga teacher, with ICF-accredited education from one of Denmark’s leading coaching institutes.

Her inspiration and personal drive come from working with exceptional individuals, the creative process of building things from scratch, and the endless potential of human growth.

Neva lives in Copenhagen with her small family. She regularly travels to her hometown in Slovenia to spend time with her other loved ones.

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Listen To Lead,
Lead To Listen

As a communication expert, coach, and educator, I love to share my experiences, knowledge, and insights through workshop facilitation, leadership training, executive coaching, keynote speaking, and mentoring.

I work with a selected number of ambitious clients from around the globe, who recognize the value of listening for their business and their personal and professional growth—and want to get better at it.

My services are available in English, Danish, and Slovenian, and can be offered either in-person or online.

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What people I work with say

"My sessions with Neva provided me with the calm and clarity needed to have a better perspective of what I seek both professionally and personally. Thanks to her kind guidance, I now feel more confident to set healthier boundaries and lead with more ease. I am grateful for her support."
— Blaž Kurnik, Head of Group, Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, European Environment Agency
"Neva was curious and asked a lot of good questions that provoked me to think about myself and my situation, also what I would like for the future. She instantly made the environment comfortable. She seemed genuinely interested in what I was saying and I got the feeling that she was on my side."
— Petra Ojala, Digital Health Lead Nordics, Takeda
"Thank you for the insightful coaching session, your encouragement and for creating such a trusting and supportive atmosphere. Our conversation definitely gave me a lot to reflect on regarding my next steps and inspired me to bring more of my passions into the process, which left me feeling energized. It was a truly impactful experience."
— Steen Kristensen, Project Manager
"Neva asked questions that helped me reflect on my business goals and the why of my business. It became very clear to me what my mission and the purpose is for my business."
— Elizabeth Iyore, Financial Coach
"I’ve had the opportunity to participate in two team away days facilitated by Neva, and both were very well-organized and engaging. The events had a nice balance between fun ice breakers and more in-depth activities, which helped us connect with each other and gain a better understanding of our work. Neva made the events not only enjoyable but also productive, fostering stronger connections and collaboration within the team. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to host a team-building event!"
— Aneliya Nikolova, Climate Adaption Expert, team-building workshop participant
"I had a great time overall. The balance of depth and length for the duration and format was spot on, which isn't always easy to achieve. The real-life cases presented were concrete and engaging, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. Moreover, Neva's skill in keeping the energy high and effectively moderating the room truly enhanced the overall dynamic. Thank you, Neva, for a valuable and engaging workshop experience!"
— Bastien Allibert, Founder & Product Manager, workshop participant
"Neva brought calm, structure and positivity to our group teambuilding day. She facilitated with ease and tailored the various activities and discussions to our specific needs. Neva is a joy to work with and I very much look forward to working with her again!"
— Ine Vandecasteele, Urban Adaptation Expert, team-building workshop participant
"Neva was amazing in handling a room of 20 people. Her workshop was very structured, interactive, and informative. Highly recommend."
— Iusef Hafith-Russo, VC program manager, workshop host
"The facilitation was excellent; it was well targeted and fun. I liked having the opportunity to connect with my colleagues on a deeper level and to work as a team on the short exercises that were organized during the day."
— anonymous team-building workshop participant

To become a Brilliant Leader,
learn the most underrated skill

I work with a selected number of ambitious clients who recognize the value of listening for their business and their professional and personal growth—and want to get better at it.
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