221. Overthinking and Underfeeling: How Emotional Awareness Transforms Decision Making for Leaders

Most high performers aren't stuck because they lack clarity, they're stuck because they're avoiding what they feel.Steph tackles one of the most common struggles she sees in high performers and leaders: overthinking. In this episode, Steph unpacks why overthinking is so often rooted in underfeeling, and how the fear of emotions keeps smart, driven people spinning in circles. Through a real client case study, she walks through what it actually looks like to connect head and heart, and why that connection is the missing piece in decision making and leadership development.In this episode you'll discover:Overthinking is often a result of underfeelingHigh performers struggle with decision-making due to fear of emotionsFrameworks and models are useful but not the only solutionEmotions play a crucial role in decision-making processesCultural norms often discourage emotional expression in leadershipAcknowledging feelings can lead to powerful decision-makingYour takeaways:Overthinking is usually a sign you're underfeeling, not under-thinkingConnecting your emotions to your decisions leads to faster, clearer outcomesBalancing rational thought with emotional awareness is what separates good leaders from great onesChapters00:00 Introduction to Overthinking in High Performers03:07 The Connection Between Head and Heart05:55 The Role of Emotions in Decision Making09:10 Case Study: A Client's Difficult Decision11:53 Balancing Rationality and Emotion14:57 Conclusion and Call to ActionTake the Impact Scorecard 📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/