S3E07 - How to move past overwhelm and feel more confident in decision making

Season 3

Jul 29

In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, I answer a question from a listener about how to approach decisions so that she can move past overwhelm and feel more confident in her decision making. Listen in as I discuss four key steps for her to tackle decisions with more ease.

Episode Notes

Key topics we cover:

1:23 - Process orientation vs. outcome orientation
2:32 - Improving confidence by discarding unrealistic bars for decision quality
5:32 - Knowing where to focus by using the Covey's Circles tool
8:39 - Breaking decisions down into bite-sized pieces using the 3 Components framework
10:41 - Key questions to ask to drive toward clarity in each component
17:44 - Other ways you can use the 3 Components framework
19:19 - The critical last step in any decision making process

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About Michelle Florendo

Michelle Florendo is a distinguished decision engineer and executive coach who specializes in helping individuals navigate complex decisions in both personal and professional spheres. With a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Michelle employs a sophisticated blend of decision engineering, design thinking, and lean startup methodologies to assist her clients in charting their optimal path forward. She has guided hundreds of driven professionals in applying decision engineering principles to achieve greater clarity and reduce stress in their decision-making processes.

She currently teaches a decision-making course for Stanford Continuing Studies and has played a pivotal role in enhancing the curriculum on career decision-making in Stanford's renowned Design Your Life course. Her expertise has been recognized by various prestigious organizations, as evidenced by her involvement with Seth Godin's altMBA program, her founding membership in the Forbes Coaches Council, and her position as a faculty coach for the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. For those interested in exploring Michelle's coaching and speaking services further, additional information can be found on her professional website at poweredbydecisions.com.