Trust Yourself: The Hardest Skill in Leadership Decision-Making

Leaders are trained to analyze, gather input, and consider multiple perspectives before making decisions. Yet the most difficult moments in leadership often arise when there is no clear answer and no full agreement.

In those moments, leaders must rely on something deeper: Their own judgment.

However, many leaders lose trust in their internal compass under pressure. Competing priorities, strong personalities, fear of being wrong, and the desire to keep everyone aligned can lead to hesitation, overanalysis, or delayed decisions. Over time, this erodes confidence and slows leadership effectiveness.

This session explores why trusting oneself is one of the hardest yet most essential leadership skills.

Drawing from experience advising senior leaders and executive teams, this session will also connect these leadership moments with key coaching competencies such as cultivating trust and safety, evoking awareness, and facilitating client growth.