“Understanding how we think and make decisions is a massive source of advantage.” Nuala Walsh

Do you really understand how your own bias comes into play when tasked with a large decision as a female leader?

In this week's episode of The 360 LeadHERship podcast, I sit down with Irish Author Nuala Walsh, Nuala is a non-executive director in sport, business and human rights organisations; a behavioural scientist, TEDx speaker and visiting fellow at the London School of Economics.

Recognised among the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance, Nuala shares her insights into the psychology of decision-making, the impact of intuition, and the role of biases.

This conversation is PACKED with practical strategies for making decisions, especially when you’re on the fence, and gain valuable career advice from someone with extensive experience across various sectors.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• How biases skew decisions and how to spot them.
• Do we tune out crucial voices in decision-making?
• Key strategies to avoid common decision errors and improve outcomes.
• Discover when emotions help and when they hinder decision-making.
• Tips for making decisions when you’re on the fence.
• The role of intuition vs analysis when decision making

Want more?

• Free Checklist: Get Promoted To Director
• Join the 3SIXTY Leaders Club Waitlist
• Got a quick question? DM Lucy on LinkedIn here

Resources Mentioned:

• Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World by Nuala Sweeney
• TEDx talk by Nuala Sweeney on indecision and emotional factors

Connect with Nuala Sweeney:

Website

LinkedIn

Read the podcast notes and full transcript here.