Put on the Spot? Exact Phrases to Sound Confident When You Don’t Have All The Answers

March 21, 2025

Discover why decisiveness is critical for your leadership image and learn tactical phrases to maintain your executive presence even when you need more time to think or gather data.

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Episode Summary
Ever been asked to make a decision in a meeting when you weren't prepared? Discover why decisiveness is critical for your leadership image and learn tactical phrases to maintain your executive presence even when you need more time to think or gather data.

What You'll Learn

  • The three main reasons we struggle with on-the-spot decisions (and which one might be holding YOU back)
  • Why great leaders aren't actually great at "thinking on their feet" (they've just done their homework!)
  • Why "decisiveness" is a muscle you can build, not a fixed personality trait
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Hi, I’m Katy McFee
A former VP and EVP who knows how hard it is to break into executive leadership. After years of feeling stuck, I figured it out and now, as a certified executive coach, I help other women do the same. I’ve supported hundreds in landing the promotions they deserve with strategies that make success achievable, without the years of trial and error.