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The Decision Clinic

by Paul Gordon

In our daily life, the decisions we make define us, create the experience we have and the future we will have.However, research suggests that people regret more than a fifth of their decisions. Over a lifetime, that can equate to hundreds of thousands of regrets. We know that decisions are often complex, can involve multiple people, produce various outcomes and call upon leadership and experience. There is a way to make decisions that feel right and stick.Welcome to the Decision Clinic podcast with Paul Gordon, CEO and Founder of Catalyze APAC with over fifteen years’ experience leading decision-making transformation and Author of Hard Decisions Made Easy.Learn how to overcome problems by making great decisions by listening as Paul sits down with real people to discuss and diagnose real decision challenges.

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Episodes

  1. The accidental entrepreneur Sophia Symeou

    In this thoughtful episode of The Decision Clinic, Sophia Symeou describes herself as an accidental entrepreneur and shares her journey of helping people navigate complexity. From a young age, Sophia knew she wanted to make a meaningful impact, a journey that led to establishing neighbourhood...

  2. Booktopia Founder Tony Nash on the trap of ego in Leadership and Stepping Back

    Tony Nash, former CEO and founder of Booktopia, shares lessons from building and scaling the only business to appear on the AFR Fast 100 eight times. In this episode, he reflects on the mindset needed to navigate rapid growth and business challenges and the importance of being grounded, present,...

  3. UNICEF Australia's Young Ambassador Princess Delaney

    Paul Gordon talks with UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador Princess Delaney about youth voices in politics, breaking through bureaucracy, and why young people’s ideas deserve a seat at the decision-making table. Princess shares how her journey through Youth Parliament sparked her desire to study...

  4. Neurodivergent Minds at Work Madeleine Jaine Lobsey

    In our latest episode, we’re thrilled to have Madeleine Jaine Lobsey, founder of Wondiverse, join Paul Gordon for an incredible conversation about neurodiversity and creating spaces where all neurotypes can thrive. From a young age, Madeleine “played business” and called her venture Wondiverse—a...

  5. Elevating Strategy - How to Bring Creativity into your Decision Making Process with Ross Hastings

    Ross Hastings, founder of NeLo—a marketing transformation consultancy—joins Paul for lively conversation on the intersection of marketing and decision-making. They explore building alignment and breaking down silos to foster true collaboration. Leveraging data to inform smarter decisions and...

  6. Deep dive into data-driven decisions and de-mystifying AI with Will Cosby

    In this episode Will and Paul have a thought-provoking conversation about the evolving relationship between AI and decision-making. Will shares insights from his unique career path, moving from exploring the mysteries of the universe to diving deep into data-driven decisions and de-mystifying AI....

  7. Becoming an Olympian with Nick Timmings, OLY

    From his early days in athletics to racing down the Skeleton track at breakneck speeds, Nick shares with Paul his incredible journey to becoming an Olympian. He dives into the world of split-second decisions that can make or break a race, offering insights and lessons that extend beyond the…

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  8. Health, Wellness and The Longevity Lab with Salem and Melissa Domiati

    Longevity seekers, Salem and Melissa Domiati are passionate about health, wellness and in particular, longevity. In this episode, they explore living life to the fullest as you grow into the later years. Have you ever thought of the age you want to be on your final birthday? Are you setting...

  9. Turning $300 into a World Class Safari Outfitters with Judi Wineland

    Judi Wineland started her first safari company with a $300 investment over 40 years ago and never looked back. In this episode Judi talks about how passion drove her decision making to ultimately become one of the world’s best safari outfitters (rated by Travel and Leisure magazine)....

  10. Tackling the interconnection between two separate solutions with Emilya Colliver

    Emilya Colliver is Art Pharmacy & Sugar Glider’s highly respected Founder and CEO. With over 20 years of experience in the art world across the public and private sectors, Emilya is driven by her passion for supporting Australian art in a global landscape, and the practitioners who create it....

  11. Putting Customer Experience ahead of Strategy with Damian Kernahan

    Customers are affected by every decision an organisation makes. Whether it be an investment on new products, services, infrastructure or technology, ultimately if the investment decision isn’t at the heart of the customers’ needs then their experience will be impacted. In this episode, Paul sits...

  12. Sharpening the focus of sexual exploitation - with Julia Cookson

    Paul sits down with Julia Cookson, Chair of Project Respect an organisation whose primary mission is to support women in the sex industry, including women who have experienced trafficking and advocate for the structural change needed to end all forms of sexual exploitation. As Certified Chair,...

  13. At a not-for-profit crossroads with Rob Caslick

    The idea of connecting people through food has stuck with Rob Caslick since his Grandmother introduced him to a soup kitchen at the young age of 12. Fast forward to the present day where Rob has developed his passion of helping others through food and is now the Founder of Two Good Co - a…

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  14. Breakthrough and create real impact - Women in STEM and security with Susan McGinty

    Paul Gordon sits down with Dr Susan McGinty - an award-winning scientist and highly regarded leader and leadership coach, with 25 years’ experience in STEM, Defence and National Security. Susan is on a mission to transform the profile of leadership for women in STEM- and security-related...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In our daily life, the decisions we make define us, create the experience we have and the future we will have.However, research suggests that people regret more than a fifth of their decisions. Over a lifetime, that can equate to hundreds of thousands of regrets. We know that decisions are often complex, can involve multiple people, produce various outcomes and call upon leadership and experience. There is a way to make decisions that feel right and stick.Welcome to the Decision Clinic podcast with Paul Gordon, CEO and Founder of Catalyze APAC with over fifteen years’ experience leading decision-making transformation and Author of Hard Decisions Made Easy.Learn how to overcome problems by making great decisions by listening as Paul sits down with real people to discuss and diagnose real decision challenges.

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Paul Gordon

Produced by Darcy Milne

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Decision Clinic have?

The Decision Clinic currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Decision Clinic about?

In our daily life, the decisions we make define us, create the experience we have and the future we will have.However, research suggests that people regret more than a fifth of their decisions. Over a lifetime, that can equate to hundreds of thousands of regrets. We know that decisions are often...

How often does The Decision Clinic release new episodes?

The Decision Clinic has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Decision Clinic?

The Decision Clinic is created and hosted by Paul Gordon.
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