Intuitive Intelligence: What Horses Can Teach About Trusting Your Gut

We’ve all had those moments where we “just knew”. We had a feeling, perhaps a “gut feeling” that one direction was right and another was not. There’s no proof or evidence that can help you know for sure. But there is a a tug toward action that gets acted upon, or ignored. Looking back on these moments leads us to understand that is often true that those instincts were valid.In this conversation, Katie Navarra-Bradley, Professional Facilitator and Leadership Coach with Katie the Coach, and Ginny Telego, President of Collaboration Partners,  explore the concept of intuitive intelligence and its significance in leadership and decision-making. They discuss how intuition can complement rational and emotional intelligence, the challenges leaders face in decision-making, and share personal experiences that highlight the importance of listening to one's gut feelings. The conversation also delves into the lessons learned from horses about intuition and instinct and offers practical strategies for leaders to enhance their intuitive intelligence.The Leading With Instinct Podcast is brought to you by Collaboration Partners and KatieTheCoach.com.Takeaways-Intuitive intelligence can be developed and sharpened.-Decision-making is a significant challenge for many leaders.-Intuition is a skill that complements analytical thinking.-Horses can teach us valuable lessons about intuition.-Our brains are wired for survival, not success.-Listening to our gut feelings can lead to better outcomes.-Intuition is based on experience and pattern recognition.-Data overload can hinder effective decision-making.-Self-awareness is key to recognizing intuitive signals.-Engaging with trusted advisors can validate gut feelings.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:52 The Role of Intuition in Decision-Making08:06 Understanding Intuitive Intelligence10:18 The Intersection of Logic and Emotion15:42 Lessons from Horses on Intuition25:47 Trusting your Gut Feeling31:02 Action Steps: Striking the Balance Between Intuition and Data 33:44 Conclusion and Future DiscussionsHelpful Links:  Ginny Telego, Collaboration Partners: https://www.thecollaborationpartners.com/Katie Navarra-Bradley, Katie The Coach: https://katiethecoach.com/