How Intuition Saved Kent Lewis From a Near-Crash and Influences His Business Decisions

Show Notes – Pulse Ox Podcast: Kent Lewis MP3Prepare for an intriguing episode as Eric Stopper welcomes Kent Lewis, an accomplished marketer, entrepreneur, and Pacific Northwesterner, to dive deep into the world of intuition, decision-making, and those “unexplainable” moments that can change the course of your life.Episode highlights:Spidey Sense on the Streets: HearKent Lewisrecount a near-collision experience in downtown Baltimore that left him questioning logic and luck—and trusting his gut for life.Intuition vs. Experience: BothKent LewisandEric Stopper exchange stories about split-second decisions on the road, animal encounters, and how past experiences shape subconscious fears and reflexes.From Crisis to Clarity:Kent Lewisreveals how sometimes, there’s no scientific explanation for a surge of instinct—and why listening to it can mean the difference between danger and safety.Building Better Decisions: In business and life,Kent Lewis shares actionable strategies for strengthening intuition: pause, recap, sleep on big choices, and respect the different decision-making speeds of others.Working With (and Against) Your Nature: Discover how Kent Lewis' journey from “rocket-fast” decision maker to thoughtful leader changed his leadership style, personal relationships, and company culture.Early Morning Wisdom: Why Kent Lewis relies on 4–6am brainstorms for his most critical thinking.Where to find Kent Lewis:KentJLewis.com – Thought leadership, writing, and speakingNext Northwest (nextnw.org) – Building creative business communities in the Pacific NorthwestIf you’ve ever wondered whether decision making is skill, science, or just something magical, this episode is for you. Tune in, hit “like” on Spotify, and share with anyone who’s ever felt their neck hairs stand up at just the right moment.00:00 "Intuition Saves at Intersection"03:40 Instinctive Alertness and Uncertainty07:49 "Deer Collision in Bellingham"12:13 "Sleep on Big Decisions"16:37 "Early Morning Problem Solving"17:25 Kent J. Lewis: Thought Leader