The Listening Way

Working with leaders across diverse sectors, from large corporate brands and academic institutions to early-stage startups, I 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 risk our best employees leaving as they feel unheard. We end up building wrong products for our customers.

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

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Listen To Lead, Lead To Listen

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

I work with a limited number of corporate clients, VCs, and startups who recognize the value of listening for their business—and want to get better at it.

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

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What people I work with say

"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!"
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Aneliya, 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!"
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Bastien, 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!"
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Ine, 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."
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Iusef, VC program manager, 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."
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team-building workshop participant


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 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 works out of Copenhagen, where she lives with her small family. She regularly travels to her hometown in Slovenia to spend time with her other loved ones.

Doing Hard Things with Softness

Soft skills are the hardest to learn. On my professional journey, I have been fortunate with opportunities to do hard things. It took me exactly three career transitions, three burnouts, and three mindfulness retreats to realize that I can do all these things with softness—without jeopardizing my work, relationships, and wellbeing.

Doing hard things with softness means approaching challenges with resilience, empathy, and compassion. It means staying grounded and clear-headed in tough situations, solving problems from a place of genuine care. It means fostering meaningful connections with customers, based on understanding and trust.

When we lead with softness, we guide our team with sincerity and purpose, paving the way for growth.

Join one of my workshops for leaders and teams where we explore how to cultivate soft skills, such as listening, for your success and wellbeing.

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To become a Brilliant Leader,
learn the most underrated skill

I work with a limited number of corporate clients, VCs, and startups who recognize the value of listening for their business—and want to get better at it.
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Neva & Co ApS
Suomisvej 4, 1927 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
CVR: 44778866
Email: neva@neva.coach

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