Overcoming Decision Fatigue To Prevent Decision Paralysis

Carrie Gallant and Julia Felton collaborate on a joint episode of The Tall Poppy Revolution Radio Show and the Impactful Teamwork Podcast to discuss how leaders can create conditions for better decision-making amid uncertainty and pressure.

They explore decision fatigue, reluctance to decide, and how inaction is still a decision, linking these patterns to engagement, agency, and culture. They argue that consultative decision-making, context, and psychological safety improve buy-in and reduce bottlenecks at the top, while frontline input often leads to better outcomes.

They also highlight that decisions are influenced by emotions, intuition, and energy, using stories from workplace leadership, hiring, and horse-assisted work to emphasise stillness, somatic intelligence, and adaptability, concluding with resources for strategic conversations and Julia’s team roadmap and quiz.

02:10 Decision Fatigue Today

03:50 Doubt and Agency

05:48 Engagement and Ownership

10:50 Consultative Decisions

16:09 Context and Buy In

17:14 Emotions Drive Choices

20:14 Gut Instinct Hiring

23:07 Energy and Culture Fit

25:11 Horses Sense Energy