You’ve led product launches, survived mergers, built teams, and delivered under pressure more times than you can count. So why does making certain decisions, especially the big ones, still feel like walking a tightrope with no safety net?

Here’s the secret most won’t say out loud:

Even the most capable leaders hit a point where confidence gets cloudy. Not because they don’t know what to do, but because they care so much about doing it right.

If you’re a high-performing woman leading through change, scaling a team, or holding space for everyone else’s uncertainty, you’re not alone.

Let’s unpack why tough calls feel heavier at your level and the mindset shifts that can change the game.

1. From Approval to Alignment

It’s tempting to delay action until everyone is on board. But consensus isn’t always a signal of the right decision, it’s often just a cushion for our discomfort.

Leadership means asking: Is this decision aligned with our mission, values, and long-term direction?

You don’t need 100% agreement. You need clarity.

Ready to build confidence that doesn't waver? Schedule a confidential strength assessment today and let’s work through your current leadership challenge together.

2. From Fear to Feedback

We fear making the “wrong” choice because we tie it to failure. 

But the best leaders know: each decision is a feedback loop. You either confirm your direction or gather intel to course-correct faster next time.

Let the fear of imperfection be the catalyst for growth, not the excuse for stagnation.

3. From Control to Trust

Being the decision backstop is exhausting. You’ve earned that trust but now it’s time to extend it.

When you model confident, timely choices, your team learns to do the same.

Delegate the process. Retain the vision.

4. From Busy to Brave

When you’re running at full speed, clarity gets compromised. That’s why many tough decisions aren’t impossible, they’re just being made from a place of depletion.

The brave move isn’t grinding harder. It’s creating space to think. Block the time. Guard it fiercely.

5. From Perfection to Progress

Perfection keeps leaders silent. Progress gets things moving.

Tough calls rarely come with certainty. But confidence isn’t about guarantees, it’s about trusting that you’ll handle what comes next.

If you've been sitting on a decision because you're waiting for certainty, consider this your sign. You’re not indecisive, you’re just carrying too much weight alone.

Streamline Your Meetings: 4-Point Executive Checklist

Get instant access to a free checklist designed to help leaders master productive meetings—plus join our 5-day FREE masterclass for deeper insights and strategies!