5 steps for making better decisions under pressure

Leadership and mental health speaker Andrew Pain returns to the FM podcast to discuss his ENGAGE UK & Europe session, outline his five-point framework for enhanced decision-making, and share more common biases that distort critical thinking.

Pain also explains the importance of clarifying information instead of relying on gut instincts to form conclusions.

ENGAGE is 13–14 October in London. Registration is open until 9 October.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• Why immediacy pushes us into gut-based reasoning.
• Five questions to consider before making a decision.
• Two types of distorted thinking that can make professionals irrational.
• Why psychological safety is a crucial workplace dynamic.
• The benefits and limitations of consulting AI in decision-making.