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Overthinking: How to Make Clear Decisions When Every Voice in Your Head Has Something to Say
Your loudest voice isn’t always your wisest. This article shows how to navigate the “inner choir” of conflicting thoughts, recognize which voices matter, and lead from within. Practical insights on metacognition, Internal Family Systems, and decision-making for overthinkers, self-saboteurs, and rising leaders.
Stephen Matini
Aug 206 min read


Decision-Making: How Do You Move When You Can’t See the Whole Path?
Leaders rarely get the full picture before they must act. This article explores how to move forward with incomplete information, avoid paralysis, and use sensemaking to adapt. A guide for senior leaders, reluctant decision-makers, and anyone stuck waiting for certainty that never comes.
Stephen Matini
Aug 96 min read


Pivoting: How to Know When to Shift
Every career, company, and relationship follows an arc: rise, crest, decline. The real edge comes from knowing when momentum has peaked and shifting before it’s too late. Learn how to read the whispers, sense the turn, and act with clarity.
Stephen Matini
Jul 194 min read


Influence: Why Bold Ideas Go Nowhere Without Allies
Even the best ideas fail without allies. Discover why relationships, not logic alone, move bold projects forward, and how to build the support you need.
Stephen Matini
Jul 124 min read
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