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Most don't leave for a better offer. They leave because they stopped feeling heard. Capable leaders, and women in particular, are getting stuck, burning out, or walking away. It's not for lack of ambition, but because constant pressure to perform leaves too little room to listen or be listened to.
Mindful Listening is my research-based approach to leadership. It starts with listening inward, to your own energy, values, and judgment. From there, leaders can really hear their people, and then lead in a way that lifts them. The result is teams where people feel heard, speak up, and choose to stay.
"Neva’s Listening Skills for Leaders workshop at Product Day Copenhagen 2025 was insightful and practical. She created a safe and engaging space, combining practical tools with genuine warmth and presence. The session offered concrete ways to strengthen how we listen as leaders. It was insightful, relevant, and immediately actionable. Highly recommended!"
— Elena Hadzhihristova, Senior Director Product Management, SimCorp
"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, European Environment Agency
"Working with Neva on delivering a workshop for Entrepreneurs Circle of PWN Copenhagen was an example of a truly collaborative process from the idea until the execution. Neva's expertise is evident in her ability to make complex psychological and coaching concepts accessible and practical. Adding to that her powerful facilitation style combined with warm and grounding presence. She created a safe space where participants felt comfortable exploring personal and professional boundaries through interactive exercises and open up. The feedback from our members was positive, with many expressing that they left with heightened awareness of boundaries, combined with easy-to-implement strategies in their daily life. I warmly recommend Neva to any organisation seeking a knowledgeable and perceptive coach who can deliver tangible results and create impact on participants."
— Monique, VP of Entrepreneurship, PWN Copenhagen
"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, workshop participant
"Working with Neva helped me gain momentum and provided a solid boost to my clarity and focus. Her calm presence gave me room to think, breathe, and find answers at my own pace. I walked away with clearer priorities, a sharpened sense of what drives me, and a more focused path forward. I especially appreciated the probing questions that pushed me to confront my real desires, like “is that something you really want to do?” Neva is thoughtful, insightful, and incredibly empowering. I would recommend her to anyone ready to move forward with clarity and purpose."
— Roberto Pulito, Delivery Manager
"Neva was amazing at handling a room of 20 people. Her workshop was very structured, interactive, and informative. Highly recommend."
— Iusef Hafith-Russo, VC program manager, SuperCharger Ventures
"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, workshop participant
"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, Senior Project Manager
"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, workshop participant
Neva Stumberger-Jelsgaard is an international, ICF-certified leadership coach, speaker, and facilitator working at the intersection of leadership, communication, and wellbeing.
Over more than a decade, she has consulted for some of the world's largest brands, built new products from scratch, and taught, mentored and run workshops for leaders at companies, universities and business schools, including Copenhagen Business School.
She holds a PhD in Communication from Purdue University, and her research has been published in leading journals and presented at conferences from the USA to Japan. Her Mindful Listening approach helps leaders and teams perform in times of pressure, uncertainty, and change.
Based in Copenhagen, Neva works with clients across Europe and beyond, both in person and online. She speaks English, Danish, and Slovenian.