How to make good decisions using logic and intuition with Michelle Florendo, Host of Ask A Decision Engineer Podcast (Ep. 162)

As we come to the end of the year, it’s a time where many of us are reflective on what happened in the past year and what we hope for in the new year.

Studies show that 1 out of 4 people quit their New Year's resolution within the first week of setting them.  And most people quit before the end of January. 

So to help you make better decisions and stay consistent with your goals, we chat with Michelle Florendo, a decision engineer and coach for Type-A professionals. Michelle has a BS in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and an MBA from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.  Michelle uses a blend of decision engineering, design thinking, and lean startup principles to help her clients map their path forward.

She has led workshops at various conferences and has guest-taught on career decision making in Stanford's famous Design Your Life course. She served on the inaugural coaching team for Seth Godin's altMBA, was a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, was a Senior Coach for Management Leadership for Tomorrow.  She teaches a decision making course for Stanford Continuing Studies and hosts the podcast, Ask A Decision Engineer.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• How the intersectionality of our identities, such as being a woman and being Asian, impact our career decisions.
• The 3 part framework to making any decision, so that you don’t feel overwhelmed.
• Why you always have the power to make a decision, even if you feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place.
• How to consistently make good decisions using not just logic but also your emotions as guidance. 

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