AVVA Talks

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AVVA Talks

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education

Language

en

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No

First episode

11 Apr 2020

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Old Patterns Are Stronger Than Willpower - Here's What to Do Instead When You Want To Change - #EvolutionaryLeaders E005

   In this episode, Alina (https://avvaperformance.com/alina-margineanu/) from AVVA Performance (https://avvaperformance.com/) explains why meaningful change often triggers strong resistance, even when you really want it. The core idea is that you are not just fighting habit, you are dealing with a whole system of old patterns, emotions, and environmental reinforcement.She breaks down three pattern layers that keep change stuck, then shares four questions that can help you step back, see the bigger picture, and make change feel more workable.Chapters:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo) - Why change feels difficult even when it matters 00:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=35s) - What this episode will help you understand 01:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=65s) - Change as a natural process that still creates resistance 01:34 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=94s) - The outer-space exercise for seeing your life as a system 02:36 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=156s) - Why your life may already be in balance 03:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=181s) - Change disrupts the system, not just your behavior 03:38 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=218s) - Old patterns are what keep the system stable 04:37 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=277s) - Why the issue is bigger than willpower 05:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=312s) - How long-standing patterns become stronger over time 06:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=400s) - Why it helps to look for the underlying pattern first 07:09 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=429s) - The first pattern category: mindset and beliefs 08:46 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=526s&pp=0gcJCWMAwfN6Pr3D) - The second pattern category: emotions 09:37 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=577s) - How emotional memories reinforce future reactions 10:59 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=659s) - The third pattern category: environment 11:28 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vZGY2OmQo&t=688s) - Strong patterns can also be resources 12:30 - How to step back and observe the whole system 13:43 - Four question sets to make change easier 14:12 - Question 1: What exactly do I want to change? 15:25 - Question 2: How do I feel about the current situation? 15:44 - Question 3: Why do I really want to change? 16:08 - Question 4: What do I have to lose? 16:33 - Why reflection makes implementation easier than pushing harder 17:27 - When to seek support for implementing changeTo make sure you are not missing out on important topics for you, make sure you subscribe to our channel and get notified when new episodes are released. EnJOY!Alina Mărgineanu - Founder AVVA PerformanceLinkedin:   / alina-margineanu   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IWnBoVm1saU5Sb1hEb3lGSm4wSW1vMnxBSTVJdTV2VmtqYy1KMFNBcTU4TW12eTVvalJoWDNrWlhnaVA5bGlwMmg5aGZpdmFJaGh6UV9MS3FQcGt6M0RhZnNuZ293bUpiRkVuNU96R3dBd1pHQjFBM0d3S2tId1E5Wnhm&q=https%3A%2F%2Fro.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Falina-margineanu&v=l3vZGY2OmQo)Instagram:   / alina__margineanu   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IYXYzd0Y5Rkl1dThxWWl1b1VmQmRhYnxBSTVJdTV2bF9FVUtiVVJMN3NtMFVKNmZMTlZyM01OMUNobVRGR0JZQ0JlOGVwU3JRWU5VdVhZZ1R6RHNDZGY5bmltRnBGLTNpcUpsTFZsTGQyX1N4VU90bmwxS2Jhb3NKemhv&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Falina__margineanu&v=l3vZGY2OmQo)Find more about AVVA Performance and get in touch with us here:Website: https://avvaperformance.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IYUY0TDBuZy0xU1ZwUVlYYkhFdlJLVnxBSTVJdTV2SFA0NE5mY2JRd3FyOWlHMmVXd2dGUDh4Rm5QelhkTXhSSWtxanlIZnFIckJDb1dmRUVmRGV1WVNyeXZMN3VUMFJoN2NSZV95R0lpUjJBOU84djJ3Y2JVN1dJbmJr&q=https%3A%2F%2Favvaperformance.com%2F&v=l3vZGY2OmQo)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/avvaperformance (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IWmdhLTVYTnRQcE5OeXc1Yy0tQU93ZXxBSTVJdTVzclpqM2F5SVRRd1VISWZvNGtTb0NhNlJ3WURsNFdadVZzMUVHbUtLYXN5N1Z3bi0zVTg2UlV1blNET01ZQmJ2RWowQmFkUHFBa0J6ZGVEaVVzQ2NCUVN6WWoxTG0x&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Favvaperformance&v=l3vZGY2OmQo)Youtube:    / @avvaperformance   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDSjHEo0H-rZEkXFi8yAIw) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avvaperformance/Subscribe to AVVA Newsletter and receive weekly leadership resources + Complimentary Leadership Guide 10 Leadership Mistakes That Can Ruin You (And What to Do Instead)https://avvaperformance.com/avva-performance-newsletter/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IYjhiT01aMkhOcHVCa0VnVW9SY1lnQXxBSTVJdTV1M1QwSUkwMzQzeE1PaUZDQzRMUWwwbll2WkpfSzdfSkpQS2hNUGFhLUhMV3pFWU5peHRzX3JRWjBDWDBsUGc3NEduRnNQUkRIelhudnZJX3h0emg0RnM3ckJIUmtn&q=https%3A%2F%2Favvaperformance.com%2Favva-performance-newsletter%2F&v=l3vZGY2OmQo)Apply for the Evolutionary Leadership Mastery Program:https://avvaperformance.com/events/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IWU1pcUJUdjhudXBidjY5RmZ0eUF3QnxBSTVJdTVzUDUyOHRTcXU0bTdaX3YtVkhFZnlvNHJwV1d4Y3l0NUJlLTB1N3NQZUdmS05zSUtVXy1uQ0g3X2RGcmFhRkZCNFJHZUUyYmFKa0pic3JtaFZCc1FROTFpT2JNOGlT&q=https%3A%2F%2Favvaperformance.com%2Fevents%2F&v=l3vZGY2OmQo)

2. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Transform Old Leadership Models to Empower Teams in Today's Changing World - #EvolutionaryLeaders E004

   This episode explores how leadership dynamics are shifting amidst rapid technological and societal changes, especially focusing on how leaders can adapt and evolve to meet new challenges. Amaia shares insights from her experience working with leaders, teams, and organizations during times of transition and transformation.Key Topics:The impact of fast-changing environments and AI on leadershipAddressing the disconnect between older and younger generationsHow old leadership models need to evolve to foster trust and collaborationStrategies for leaders to embrace change and build a culture of trustThe importance of vulnerability, curiosity, and humility in leadershipDifferences in trust dynamics between entrepreneurs and corporate leadersEncouraging innovation and experimentation before crises hitAdapting leadership styles to attract and motivate younger generationsPractical advice for leaders to let go of outdated mindsets and embrace new paradigmsTimestamps: 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU) - Introduction: The importance of adapting leadership in rapid change00:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=25s) - How AI accelerates change and challenges human adaptability00:59 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=59s) - Common leadership topics: Purpose and generational disconnects01:54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=114s) - Emerging models of leadership for the new era02:36 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=156s) - Resistance to change among established leaders03:54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=234s) - Approaching resistant leaders with curiosity and dialogue04:49 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=289s) - Building a culture of trust and shared responsibility06:32 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=392s) - The pressure of old leadership models and the need to shift mindset07:27 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=447s) - Developing deep listening skills and emotional intelligence08:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=501s) - Trust as the foundation for empowerment and change09:09 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=549s) - Trust issues rooted in past experiences and self-leadership10:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=601s) - Comparing trust dynamics in entrepreneurs vs. corporate leaders11:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=671s) - The role of environment and timing in embracing change12:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=736s&pp=0gcJCWMAwfN6Pr3D) - The importance of courage and experimentation in business13:18 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=798s) - Viewing failure as feedback for growth14:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=882s) - Building a culture of innovation through psychological safety15:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=903s) - Generational differences in trust and purpose16:18 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=978s) - Listening to younger employees to foster engagement17:08 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=1028s) - The impact of fresh perspectives on organizational improvement19:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRT6vIyCGU&t=1140s) - Advice for leaders engaging with younger generations: curiosity and humilityTo make sure you are not missing out on important topics for you, make sure you subscribe to our channel and get notified when new episodes are released. EnJOY!Special Guest: Amaia Iazar de la FuenteLinkedin:   / amaiaizardelafuente   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IWllWUWtDbDlpa3ZEMHFpUnFqLWctRXxBSTVJdTVzR2k1YlE2U09NbGVPdS1IRnlJZ1ltYmduRWVpWEdKQ0VvZWpYemFwR2JSY0UwM0pIaWFYZVdNY0NyYjR1SnJXRjFzdTZmVUU1ZVo4Q09naGpHbkJianpIeWhXb3Mx&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Famaiaizardelafuente%2F&v=jTRT6vIyCGU) Host: Alina Mărgineanu - Founder AVVA PerformanceLinkedin:   / alina-margineanu   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IWnRIWkN4QlV3R3Q3bVNMTTBKVjlRd3xBSTVJdTV1bC02WU5fODBRUFYtRnJWTjgwTUYzc0NSZ09IV1ZMNmliYTE5NklTN1pKdGNzNUxKeVZodXRlR2JxQVpXNGp4ZHFocXo1Um5wRE8ycFZKTGZmUHp3NzF2eHJ3YVQ1&q=https%3A%2F%2Fro.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Falina-margineanu&v=jTRT6vIyCGU)Instagram:   / alina__margineanu   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IWmhidWpUbHdrZGlGTGxZTEkwWGppaHxBSTVJdTVzUXZEUUxTeHZnZjFENGNXRUI1UkJibDY5NUxyaGM0N2YwTThEZUU1UFUtMWRQSXdJV29OZTNIMGpCQVJEV1JJelk4Mk52SWJXblFoZmU5UnhLeU50LVh2eFp4SXI4&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Falina__margineanu&v=jTRT6vIyCGU)Find more about AVVA Performance and get in touch with us here:Website: https://avvaperformance.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IYjBmLXJWc1huQnZmMXJTZUd4U3ptcXxBSTVJdTVza1hTSGMzaThVeFRVT2ZSMFh0SkZFdXljMlBDSnZtSkVMRF92aW90cHhUS2lYWlVDVktaZTlRa0g1MDh2T1VlYlN2VzFHNHhIQUJsNkcwQnhzeXUtNXpUTXNDSHp3&q=https%3A%2F%2Favvaperformance.com%2F&v=jTRT6vIyCGU)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/avvaperformance (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IYlJFYngwd0tLZmcwck5sYlFZSklPenxBSTVJdTV1V1JRM3ZjREJnblVjSmsweGVoZlo3MmNVVWxCdDl2T3pDcGt6TmRXV09CbE9WV1NqSEQxd3JaWS1tSjlSR2t2UDh0S2JEUm15eWdkejVFRzRoSXYyb1BscnZ3ZE1i&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Favvaperformance&v=jTRT6vIyCGU)Youtube:    / @avvaperformance   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDSjHEo0H-rZEkXFi8yAIw) Instagram:   / avvaperformance   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IWWZrcDEwNlY4dXJ4YThCaGM5RmkyUXxBSTVJdTV2d0UwOUpuWnluZVlHVWwyeFN6U0tWeWppZlNQVDVoXzk5Nzlidm5uRGpnQmFQUTBNU2NzX1h4RU1pQnppcXQyaW45Z3JOTTRCcHRtWkpybTUtU1JJeTBWbFpPLTVf&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Favvaperformance%2F&v=jTRT6vIyCGU)

3. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Your Team Is NOT Your Family

   In this episode, Alina Mărgineanu (https://avvaperformance.com/alina-margineanu/), founder of AVVA Performance (https://avvaperformance.com/), challenges the common analogy of teams being like families. She shares three critical reasons why separating professional roles from personal-like bonds can boost workplace performance and leadership effectiveness.Key topics covered:- Why viewing your team as a family can lead to subconscious patterns and unproductive roles- The importance of distinguishing personal from professional contexts in leadership- How to develop clear structures and systems for healthy team dynamics- Challenges entrepreneurs face in maintaining professional boundaries- The value of mindful leadership for sustainable performanceBook Discovery Call:https://avvaperformance.com/contact/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSDZQVVhWNFFyODd2U1F4Y2lYTUZoT3xBSTVJdTV0LVZ1MHNwLWNOZVVDbTZhajR4ckp6a2R1QWZ2WTE0TEt5Tmp5dUlTN29GTllEbU8wNlI0N0Z2MS12eFVtLVFVNm1aR2dEdmwxdVY3Sjk3Sk5qOG1NV0ZVMUlhU1l5&q=https%3A%2F%2Favvaperformance.com%2Fcontact%2F&v=uAjTw-3RzE8)Apply for the Evolutionary Leadership Mastery - Intensive Program:https://avvaperformance.com/events/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRlI0VVFqVW5LQkktMTc3Ti16NzdabHxBSTVJdTV0SUVzbnI2aGtPWXZkZVdzLU5fYWlvRnh1NFVQVkV2OHZyZ1NVXzBPdFJ5UXByc3FIajRNLU1DbGxoRmpyX1pyUFl4YjVWNGtLOGlCQm9jQmhKVUZKckdJV2R3T1Bz&q=https%3A%2F%2Favvaperformance.com%2Fevents%2F&v=uAjTw-3RzE8)Alina Mărgineanu - Founder AVVA PerformanceLinkedin:   / alina-margineanu   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRW5SZ3VNbE1nSU4zTVl3aUxpbTVuMXxBSTVJdTV0M3pJWTdwdVVaZE1ZcENCSVJIZ0JxYWhjdC1mNzNvOTFCa3UtWW9wUFJsQUE1WVA3RnZyX0RkbkVBRks1Mld0X0M3Tl93UExiMEoxU1lJS3BuazFVRzdHSFlQYjBw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fro.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Falina-margineanu&v=uAjTw-3RzE8)Instagram:   / alina__margineanu   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRm55cGR1M2NpdTN0NW1ZcUo2NjhYNnxBSTVJdTV2b3kwd3A0eUZDcWF3U3NMY2RBdGk3Z2VMV1NfWUJGLWQ1RmV1LXgxS3dZYWpnWllDalB4bllURU9IRE93RnBqRmdFYVNUUmZmdElJSlBjeWhjaUQ0blgzRllQa2FT&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Falina__margineanu&v=uAjTw-3RzE8)Find more about AVVA Performance and get in touch with us here:Website: https://avvaperformance.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRWRqbVJCbEZCZ2JxZkk1Tm5UWU5xVXxBSTVJdTV2eER5YzlvNWY2LXJCWjc1YmZVZlFlSndvc0ptYndMNkZXTXpRNFFnQ1BobVNjS3cxLVQzZVRKQ0x6bDBtcHc1Z3pCb3l2Rm43NV9CVUdBWllKZ0h1ZjYtem9Qdmdm&q=https%3A%2F%2Favvaperformance.com%2F&v=uAjTw-3RzE8)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/avvaperformance (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRWxjMXd6cVptZXozYXk1MmZ1bGZFcXxBSTVJdTV0NW4yS08zOHB0V3NrNXktMkxUWFQ2eXJoeDByQk4zdkJ2MEYzeVZlcElGM3ZzbjNkREFWU3JpUzRrZGZfYUhmajlSMjZ0WlRIQ1lxM1VTcHlfVzdsckdkaERUTTFT&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Favvaperformance&v=uAjTw-3RzE8)Youtube:    / @avvaperformance   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDSjHEo0H-rZEkXFi8yAIw) Instagram:   / avvaperformance   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRVVnVmNOejI2YVNKNXZyZ3M1M2N3V3xBSTVJdTVzTEc1SUZISUZTQXJQa0t3cUJ6aXpka3d1SGVXVmMwMnFoYVJaY3ZmSjNvajFibkZUeV8tbEtFRHZQVVJnN2hWQzBsUmlvNk5SY2hRNEF0SmlmdXZWalNpajE2WnZm&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Favvaperformance%2F&v=uAjTw-3RzE8)

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