Decisions That Count

Do your words create clarity—or more noise? In this episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and biotech CMO/ marathoner Michelle O’Brien sit down with Charles Byrne, Director…

The Anthropologist’s Compass: How Understanding Human Behavior Powers Better Decisions & Social Change What if your most impactful decisions start with seeing people clearly? In this episode of Decis…

The Unseen Layers: How Identity & Purpose Shape Your Decisions.

What if the very decisions that define you are shaped by unseen layers of identity, legacy, and purpose?

In this episode of Decisions Tha…

When everything tells you to quit, what makes you keep going?In this powerful episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and co-host Michelle O’Brien sit down with Javeno McLean…

Can your gut, stress hormones, and menstrual cycle be the real reason you're struggling with brain fog or decision fatigue? In this powerful episode, Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle are joined by funct…

The Intentional Wardrobe: Transform Your Fashion Choices & Beat Decision Fatigue 

Ever stare into a closet packed with clothes and still feel like you have nothing to wear? Welcome to the hidden strug…

How Global Leaders Avoid Burnout | Arun Hozack on Cross-Cultural Decision-Making & Cognitive Resilience

What does it take to lead billion-dollar brands across continents without burning out? In this e…

Is Your Silence Sabotaging Your Success? - Penny Locaso on Fear, Leadership & Decision Fatigue

Are you holding back from making a decision that could change everything?

In this powerful episode of Deci…

When Everyone Else Says No: How Do You Stand Firm on Decisions That Count for a Sustainable Future?

What does it take to stand firm on your values when the boardroom says otherwise? In this powerful …

Autopilot thinking, decision fatigue, and hidden cognitive biases could be sabotaging your judgment right now.

In this episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and co-host Mic…

In this powerful episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and biotech CMO Michelle O’Brien speak with serial entrepreneur Kanika Agarwal, founder of MindPeers. Kanika opens up…

When every decision carries the weight of life and death, how does the human brain cope?

In this powerful episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle O’Brien sit down with emergenc…

In this episode of Decisions That Count, we dive deep into the high-pressure world of live news broadcasting with Teymoor Nabili, former anchor for Al Jazeera, CNBC, CNN, and the BBC. With over 25 ye…

Ever wondered how the sheer volume of creative decisions impacts musicians, composers, and educators? In this insightful episode of Decisions That Count, we're joined by renowned composer Xiao'an Li …

Are you a high achiever wondering if alcohol is quietly holding you back? In this eye-opening episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle sit down with James Swanwick—renowned stop…

Feeling overwhelmed by too many decisions? You’re not alone—decision fatigue is real, and it's affecting your productivity, relationships, and mental health more than you realize.

In this insightful e…

What happens when a top doctor walks away from conventional medicine to help people create health instead of just treat sickness? In this powerful episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Cheryl Kam — fu…

In this episode of Decisions That Count, we dive into the high-stakes world of global finance with Geoffrey Chen—author of the Fidenza Macro newsletter and director of his family office, Three Quays.…

In this eye-opening episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle O’Brien sit down with Luis F. Gonzalez—Chief Data & AI Officer at AboitizPower and a pioneering voice in human-centr…

In this episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle O'Brien sit down with Joseph Cope, "The Empathy Guy," to unpack the transformative power of empathetic leadership in overcoming …