EPISODE #133
From Hesitation to Action: Moving Past Decision Paralysis
with Barbara Patterson
About This Episode
Have you ever found yourself stuck in decision paralysis—overanalyzing, second-guessing, and waiting for more certainty? In this solo episode, Barb Patterson dives into decision-making and why successful entrepreneurs embrace uncertainty rather than fear it. Through personal stories and insights, she explores how overthinking can slow momentum, why certainty is an illusion, and how you can trust your innate ability to adapt and navigate any outcome.
If you’ve been hesitating on a business idea, life change, or bold move, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover:
✔ Why no decision is ever completely risk-free—and why that’s okay.
✔ How to shift from hesitation to decisive action.
✔ The hidden reasons we delay decisions (and how to move past them).
✔ What happens when you trust yourself and step into the unknown.
Listen now and start making decisions with more confidence and ease. If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs it!
Show Notes
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[00:54] The Art of Quick Decision Making
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[03:43] Understanding the Weight of Decisions
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[06:40] Navigating Hesitation and Overthinking
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[09:26] Embracing Uncertainty in Decision Making
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[11:18] Discovering Your Potential Through Decisions
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Meet Your Host

Barbara Patterson is the owner of a global coaching and consulting company bringing the insights of performance and fulfillment to clients around the world. She helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches access more clarity and creativity, have greater impact, and experience new possibilities in their work and life. Barb is the Founder of Innerverse Academy, a global platform and community designed to point people to the source of human potential.
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