Karen shares five practical strategies she uses with clients to make good decisions under pressure - from the if-then implementation tool to breaking the overthinking loop.

Timestamps:

• 0:02 – Introduction
• 0:23 – Strategy 1: If-Then Implementation Tool
• 1:55 – Strategy 2: See outcomes as data
• 3:25 – Strategy 3: Take the imperfect step (recovering perfectionist confession)
• 5:20 – Strategy 4: Break the overthinking loop
• 7:10 – The real root: fear of being judged
• 8:33 – Purpose beyond pleasing
• 9:25 – Wrap-up and CTA

Key Takeaways:

• Write your "if" triggers and "then" responses before pressure hits
• Outcomes are data, not life sentences on your worth
• Perfectionism keeps you stuck—take the imperfect first step
• Overthinking is often fear of judgment in disguise
• You don't need to please 100% of people—lead with purpose

Psychology Referenced:

• If-then implementation intentions
• Prefrontal cortex and logical processing

Work with Karen Sigalas

Karen helps senior leaders make great decisions under pressure - without overthinking getting in the way. If you're already trusted and capable and ready to lead from that place fully, not just on a good day, this is the work.

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