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Mar 2025
37m 48s

Decide Like a Skydiver

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
About this episode

Decision-making is an essential skill in both personal andprofessional life, yet many of us struggle with it. Overthinking, fear, and uncertainty often cloud our judgment, making it difficult to take action. In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, host Susan Moore speaks with author, speaker and coach, Lison Mage, about breaking free from overthinking and making more effective decisions. We also explore the impact of fear, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how storytelling enhances decision-making. You won’t want to miss this episode!

 

🎙️Episode Highlights

  • Introduction to decision-making and overthinking
  • Guest: Lison Mage author of Act Before YouOverthink and speaker
  • Myths of overthinking and how they affectdecisions
  • Role of fear in decision-making
  • Emotional intelligence and its impact on choices
  • How storytelling influences decision-making
  • The importance of process vs. outcome indecisions
  • Strategies to improve decision-making skills

 

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, CommunityEngagement Manager with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We talk with business analysis professionals about business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience.

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