The Courageous Leaders Podcast

4 Ways to Make Confident Decisions Under Pressure

Joanna Howes Season 27 Episode 170

Ever made a decision under pressure that you instantly regretted?

Maybe it was to avoid conflict, keep the peace, or just make the discomfort stop.

I’ve been there and it nearly cost me my confidence as a leader.

In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I open up about how pressure is the real test of your leadership.

We Cover:
01:14 – The two ways leaders make decisions under pressure

02:22 – The personal story that changed how I lead

03:51 – What actually triggers your pressure

04:53 – Reframing pressure as a privilege, not a burden

05:33 – The perspective trick every overwhelmed leader needs

06:43 – The biggest mistake leaders make when pressure hits

07:22 – Why trusting your gut can save you from costly decisions

07:37 – Quick recap of all four pressure-handling tools

08:00 – Why pressure makes you wiser, not weaker

08:35 – A message for every leader who’s navigating the hard days

Don’t miss out on this powerful episode. 

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