About me

Dr. Agnes Szuromi-Kovacs is founder and Chair of the Women in Leadership League (WILL) Foundation, supporting women’s leadership development. She has 20+ years of executive experience across public and private sectors and is passionate about helping women navigate career growth,

Topic: Stop overdoing, start leading: small changes that make a real difference

Many women leaders work extremely hard, yet still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. In my experience, the challenge is often not a lack of competence, but patterns such as over-responsibility, perfectionism, difficulty delegating or investing energy in the wrong areas.

I chose this topic because small shifts in awareness and behavior can create meaningful change in how we lead, make decisions, and manage our energy — both professionally and personally.

During the session, we will work together in an interactive way. Participants will reflect on their current challenges, share experiences, and explore practical tools around prioritization, delegation, and confidence. I will also bring real leadership examples from my own career transitions across sectors.

Participants can expect to leave with:
• clearer insight into where they may be overinvesting their energy
• practical ideas they can apply immediately
• reassurance that many challenges are shared — and solvable
• one concrete action to test after the session

The goal is not perfection or instant transformation, but creating momentum and a more sustainable way of leading.