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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 8 MIN

4 Ways to Make Confident Decisions Under Pressure

from The Courageous Leaders Podcast · host Joanna Howes

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 pressure02:22 – The personal story that changed how I lead03:51 – What actually triggers your pressure04:53 – Reframing pressure as a privilege, not a burden05:33 – The perspective trick every overwhelmed leader needs06:43 – The biggest mistake leaders make when pressure hits07:22 – Why trusting your gut can save you from costly decisions07:37 – Quick recap of all four pressure-handling tools08:00 – Why pressure makes you wiser, not weaker08:35 – A message for every leader who’s navigating the hard daysDon’t miss out on this powerful episode. 👍 Stay inspired by joining our YouTube community! Click the link, hit the subscribe button, leave a comment, and never miss an episode. Your support helps us empower courageous leaders like you!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2kZ-x8fDHKEVb222qpQ_NQ🚀 Elevate Your Leadership:Book a call for transformative leadership and team coaching:Website: https://thechangecreators.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannahowes/ → Join our newsletter for courageous leadership insights and advice. 👉 Subscribe here: https://the-change-creators.kit.com/1a5f3c9e54

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 pre...

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