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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 36 MIN

The Surprising Power of Regret

from WIL Talk (Women in Leadership Talk) · host Vicki Bradley

What if your biggest regrets aren’t mistakes but decisions you Were too afraid to make?We all face moments where anxiety wins over clarity, yet the secret to thriving isn’t avoiding risk — it’s making decisions aligned with who we are today.Regret isn’t just a backward-looking burden; it’s a tool that can guide us if we learn to listen to our present values and emotions, not some outdated version of ourselves. What would change if you paused and asked: Am I acting out of fear or intuition?The more aware we are of our emotional journey, the better decisions we make — ones we won’t regret decades from now. Maybe it's time to live more fully—less fear, more clarity.What’s one small choice you’ll make today to align with your true self?Remember: Your future self is counting on the choices you make now.Full discussion on decision-making, neuroscience, and regrets.Want to deepen your leadership journey?You’ll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world, personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/ 

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What if your biggest regrets aren’t mistakes but decisions you Were too afraid to make? We all face moments where anxiety wins over clarity, yet the secret to thriving isn’t avoiding risk — it’s making decisions aligned with who we are today. Regret isn’t just a backward-looking burden; it’s a tool that can guide us if we learn to listen to our present values and emotions, not some outdated version of ourselves. What would change if you paused and asked: Am I acting out of fear or intuition? ...

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