Decisions That Count Podcast

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Welcome to Decisions That Count, the podcast where neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and Biotech CMO Michelle O'Brien unravel the science behind impactful decision-making. Combat decision fatigue and cognitive overload with cutting-edge brain science and practical strategies. Empowering leaders, professionals, athletes, and individuals to gain clarity, conviction, and focus in every aspect of life. Tune in for expert interviews, real-world applications, and inspiring stories to optimize your cognitive function and make decisions that truly count.

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Decisions Are Killing Your Performance

Decisions Are Killing Your Performance Decisions That Count Podcast

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AI Will Never Carry Accountability. Humans Do.

AI Will Never Carry Accountability. Humans Do. Decisions That Count Podcast

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Never Blindly Trust AI: How Leaders Can Use AI Without Losing Accountability, Clarity, or Control

Never Blindly Trust AI: How Leaders Can Use AI Without Losing Accountability, Clarity, or Control Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why Fear Stops You From Making Big Life Decisions

Why Fear Stops You From Making Big Life Decisions Decisions That Count Podcast

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Dark Moments, Fast Decisions: The Mindset That Keeps Elite Athletes Moving

Dark Moments, Fast Decisions: The Mindset That Keeps Elite Athletes Moving Decisions That Count Podcast

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“Why ‘What’s for Dinner?’ Feels Impossible After Work

“Why ‘What’s for Dinner?’ Feels Impossible After Work Decisions That Count Podcast

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When Technology Makes Better Decisions Than Humans

When Technology Makes Better Decisions Than Humans Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why No one Wants These Jobs - And What AI Might Be Getting Wrong

Why No one Wants These Jobs - And What AI Might Be Getting Wrong Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why Tired Leaders Make Worse Decisions

Why Tired Leaders Make Worse Decisions Decisions That Count Podcast

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Patience comes from self-belief

Patience comes from self-belief Decisions That Count Podcast

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I Didn’t Know Who GaryVee Was; 10 Years Later, I Run His Brand Decisions That Count Podcast

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Your personal AI is closer than you think

Your personal AI is closer than you think Decisions That Count Podcast

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Decision-making changes with age (and timing matters)

Decision-making changes with age (and timing matters) Decisions That Count Podcast

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65% Of People Don’t Know They’re at Risk of Addiction

65% Of People Don’t Know They’re at Risk of Addiction Decisions That Count Podcast

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Investment Bankers Lose Millions Because of This Brain FlawWhy even smart bankers keep losing money

Investment Bankers Lose Millions Because of This Brain FlawWhy even smart bankers keep losing money Decisions That Count Podcast

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The Hidden Machinery Behind Every Decision You Make

The Hidden Machinery Behind Every Decision You Make Decisions That Count Podcast

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He Got Fired - Then Built a 40,000-Person Running Community

He Got Fired - Then Built a 40,000-Person Running Community Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why Calories Have Nothing to Do With Nutrition

Why Calories Have Nothing to Do With Nutrition Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why High Performers Make Their Worst Decisions Under Pressure

Why High Performers Make Their Worst Decisions Under Pressure Decisions That Count Podcast

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The Story Behind the Highest-Grossing Documentary

The Story Behind the Highest-Grossing Documentary Decisions That Count Podcast

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Would You Trust A Digital You? With Dr. Andy Walshe

Would You Trust A Digital You? With Dr. Andy Walshe Decisions That Count Podcast

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You’re Wasting Your Best Decisions on Social Media with Ted Sacripanti

You’re Wasting Your Best Decisions on Social Media with Ted Sacripanti Decisions That Count Podcast

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What It Really Takes To Make It In Hollywood with Steven Puri

What It Really Takes To Make It In Hollywood with Steven Puri Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why Taking a Break Might Be Making You Less Productive

Why Taking a Break Might Be Making You Less Productive Decisions That Count Podcast

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How One Decision Changed Travel Safety For Every Family With Steve Okun

How One Decision Changed Travel Safety For Every Family With Steve Okun Decisions That Count Podcast

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How Life-or-Death Decisions Rewired My Brain With Claire Jedrek

How Life-or-Death Decisions Rewired My Brain With Claire Jedrek Decisions That Count Podcast

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Make Every Health Decision Against These 6 Pillars With Dr. Miina Öhman MD-PhD

Make Every Health Decision Against These 6 Pillars With Dr. Miina Öhman MD-PhD Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why Gen Z Is BURNING OUT: The Cost of Endless Choices with Holly Smith

Why Gen Z Is BURNING OUT: The Cost of Endless Choices with Holly Smith Decisions That Count Podcast

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How to Align Goals with Your Soul Line with Bhavna Toor

How to Align Goals with Your Soul Line with Bhavna Toor Decisions That Count Podcast

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Community Is a Catalyst for Systemic Change with Dr. Rebekah Jade

Community Is a Catalyst for Systemic Change with Dr. Rebekah Jade Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why Your Morning Scroll Is Wasting Your Best Decisions With James Kirkham

Why Your Morning Scroll Is Wasting Your Best Decisions With James Kirkham Decisions That Count Podcast

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Silence - Storytelling & Influence: The Science of Oracy With Charles Byrne

Silence - Storytelling & Influence: The Science of Oracy With Charles Byrne Decisions That Count Podcast

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Anthropology for Leaders: How to Fix Broken Decisions With Dan Walsh

Anthropology for Leaders: How to Fix Broken Decisions With Dan Walsh Decisions That Count Podcast

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The Truth About Work-Life Balance (It's a Myth) With Natalie Duvall

The Truth About Work-Life Balance (It's a Myth) With Natalie Duvall Decisions That Count Podcast

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What The World's Toughest Clients Taught Me About Strength With Javeno McLean

What The World's Toughest Clients Taught Me About Strength With Javeno McLean Decisions That Count Podcast

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Fueling for Focus: Why CEOs-Athletes & Parents Need Gut Resilience With Jessica O'Dwyer

Fueling for Focus: Why CEOs-Athletes & Parents Need Gut Resilience With Jessica O'Dwyer Decisions That Count Podcast

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Why Your Closet Is Full But You Have Nothing to Wear With Fashion Tech CEO Julia K. Dietmar

Why Your Closet Is Full But You Have Nothing to Wear With Fashion Tech CEO Julia K. Dietmar Decisions That Count Podcast

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What Red Bull Taught Me About Resilience & Authenticity with Arun Hozack

What Red Bull Taught Me About Resilience & Authenticity with Arun Hozack Decisions That Count Podcast

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The Cost of Not Making a Decision: With Behavioural Scientist Penny Locaso

The Cost of Not Making a Decision: With Behavioural Scientist Penny Locaso Decisions That Count Podcast

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How to Make the RIGHT Ethical Decision (When Everyone Else Disagrees)

How to Make the RIGHT Ethical Decision (When Everyone Else Disagrees) Decisions That Count Podcast

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Are You Making Critical Decisions on Autopilot? Here’s How to Stop

Are You Making Critical Decisions on Autopilot? Here’s How to Stop Decisions That Count Podcast

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High Achievers: The Brain's Limit to Decision-Making

High Achievers: The Brain's Limit to Decision-Making Decisions That Count Podcast

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ER Doctor: My Brain Failed in a Life-or-Death Moment

ER Doctor: My Brain Failed in a Life-or-Death Moment Decisions That Count Podcast

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News Anchor Reveals The REAL Cost of High-Stakes Decisions with Teymoor Nabili

News Anchor Reveals The REAL Cost of High-Stakes Decisions with Teymoor Nabili Decisions That Count Podcast

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Is Decision Fatigue Killing Your Creativity? with Composer Xiao'an Li

Is Decision Fatigue Killing Your Creativity? with Composer Xiao'an Li Decisions That Count Podcast

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Is Alcohol Stealing Your Best Decisions? with James Swanwick

Is Alcohol Stealing Your Best Decisions? with James Swanwick Decisions That Count Podcast

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The Science Of Decision Fatigue with Neuroscientist Dr Shawn Watson

The Science Of Decision Fatigue with Neuroscientist Dr Shawn Watson Decisions That Count Podcast

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Can You Reclaim Your Health by Defying the Norm? with Dr. Cheryl Kam

Can You Reclaim Your Health by Defying the Norm? with Dr. Cheryl Kam Decisions That Count Podcast

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Can You Beat Decision Fatigue When Millions Are on the Line? with Geo Chen

Can You Beat Decision Fatigue When Millions Are on the Line? with Geo Chen Decisions That Count Podcast

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Are We Outsourcing Too Many Critical Decisions To AI? with Luis Gonzalez

Are We Outsourcing Too Many Critical Decisions To AI? with Luis Gonzalez Decisions That Count Podcast

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Can Empathy Improve Your Team's Decisions? with Joseph Cope

Can Empathy Improve Your Team's Decisions? with Joseph Cope Decisions That Count Podcast

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How Algorithms Exacerbate Decision Fatigue & What You Can Do About It? with Tim Lindley

How Algorithms Exacerbate Decision Fatigue & What You Can Do About It? with Tim Lindley Decisions That Count Podcast

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The Mental Load of Managing a Home: Is It Really Decision Overload? with Michelle O'Brien

The Mental Load of Managing a Home: Is It Really Decision Overload? with Michelle O'Brien Decisions That Count Podcast

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Could Your Morning Routine Save Your Mind? with Tom Platts

Could Your Morning Routine Save Your Mind? with Tom Platts Decisions That Count Podcast

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Can Purpose Act as a Powerful Antidote to Cognitive Overload? with Sharad Lal

Can Purpose Act as a Powerful Antidote to Cognitive Overload? with Sharad Lal Decisions That Count Podcast

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High-Stakes Startup Decisions: How Do You Avoid Failure? with Jeremy Au

High-Stakes Startup Decisions: How Do You Avoid Failure? with Jeremy Au Decisions That Count Podcast

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How to Navigate Cross-Cultural Decision Making? with Scott Clements

How to Navigate Cross-Cultural Decision Making? with Scott Clements Decisions That Count Podcast

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Can Cognitive Motor Dual-Tasking Combat Decision Fatigue? with Anna Milani

Can Cognitive Motor Dual-Tasking Combat Decision Fatigue? with Anna Milani Decisions That Count Podcast

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What Is Decision Fatigue and How Does It Affect Your Brain? with Dr Shawn Watson | Episode 1

What Is Decision Fatigue and How Does It Affect Your Brain? with Dr Shawn Watson | Episode 1 Decisions That Count Podcast

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