Topic: Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Leadership: Leading in a Complex World
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Leadership: Leading in a Complex World
In today’s complex and rapidly evolving world, leadership requires adaptability, flexibility, and a deep understanding of diverse challenges—moving beyond quick fixes to address root causes. Is there a single “best” leadership style? Many assume that Coaching or Servant Leadership is the answer—but is it always the right fit? This talk explores why no single approach is universally best and how leaders can adapt their style based on context, team dynamics, and personal strengths.
Participants will explore key leadership styles—such as Enabling, Coaching, and Catalyzing—and how they foster innovation, autonomy, and resilience in complex environments. The session will provide insights into tailoring leadership approaches to organizational needs, helping attendees reflect on their own leadership style and develop a more flexible, context-driven approach to leading in uncertain and evolving landscapes.
Julia Vastrik is an Agile Coach, leadership trainer, and conference speaker who focuses on helping leaders and teams thrive in complex environments. With a background in software engineering, project management, and enterprise agility, she brings deep expertise in team dynamics, leadership development, and organizational change.
Passionate about exploring ideas in depth and driven by curiosity, Julia enjoys connecting concepts across disciplines, synthesizing insights, and uncovering patterns across diverse domains. She is an active member of the Agile community, a board member of Agile Estonia, organizing meetups and the Agile Saturday Tallinn conference, and is dedicated to helping leaders adapt their approach to fit their teams, organizations, and challenges.
Currently, Julia works as an Agile Coach at the Estonian start-up Scoro while also running her own company, providing training and consulting services.
Track: Empowering Leadership