Decision Making for Senior Leaders: The Power of the Pause

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In this episode we explore the power of the pause and why it's a bold move for women in business. Pausing to think could be seen as procrastination by those around you, yet moving too quickly can sometimes lead to mistakes and at senior level that can damage your reputation. It's time to challenge the belief that pausing is procrastination, and show how taking time to think can improve decisions, strengthen trust, and protect long-term credibility. This conversation is for capable female leaders who are dealing with pressure, and questioning whether they are making decisions at the right pace. Preparing for Partnership? If you are a senior woman in professional services navigating the transition to partner-level responsibility, learn more about private leadership transition coaching here Leadership Communication in Action is a podcast for women who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly questioning how they’re showing up at work and in life. I’m Liz Boswell. I work with professional women who don’t need more advice, but do need space to think clearly, especially when the pressure is on. Each episode is a calm, mentoring-style conversation grounded in real client moments.