Hosted by Decisions That Count · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 52 episodes
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Unravel the science of impactful decision-making with neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and Biotech CMO Michelle O'Brien. Combat decision fatigue and cognitive overload, gaining practical strategies for clarity, conviction, and focus in business, leadership, athletics, and daily life. Empowering you to make decisions that truly count.
Decisions That Count hosts Decisions That Count, a health show with 52 episodes published.
Is empathy disappearing in today’s high-pressure workplaces — or are our brains simply overloaded?In this episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and biotech CMO Michelle O’Brien sit down with Mi
Are we expecting children to make decisions their brains aren’t ready for? In this episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and co-host Michelle O’Brien sit down with Dr. Emma Waddington, Clinical
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Watson (neuroscientist + entrepreneur) and Michelle O’Brien (Biotech CMO, mum, marathon runner) sit down with Leah Stockley — organisational psychologist, speaker, writer, and co-founder of Let
In this episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson (neuroscientist) and Michelle O’Brien (Biotech CMO, mum, marathon runner) sit down with Vera Siertsema - senior AI and digital transformation leader at Microsoft
In this episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson (neuroscientist) and Michelle O’Brien (Biotech CMO, mum, marathon runner) go inside the world of HYROX Pro Doubles with Máire Mc Ginley and Rachel O’Connor—two el
🧠🌍 The Decision to Build Smarter: How AI Can Reduce Chaos, Carbon & Cognitive LoadWhat if the hardest decision of your life became the catalyst for improving millions of others?In this episode of Decisions That Count,
The Chinese Bamboo Tree: How Patience and Execution Drive Human-Centric AI with Siddharth Astir (EVP Brand, Gary Vaynerchuk | Babson MBA) In a world obsessed with instant results, what if the real advantage is patience,
The Invisible Decisions Behind Addiction: How Trauma, Genetics & Environment Shape Our Choices. What if addiction isn’t about “bad choices” - but about constrained decision-making capacity? In this powerful episode of De
How Your Brain Really Decides (and Why That’s Good News) | Dr. Paul Glimcher on Neuroeconomics + Decision FatigueWelcome back to Decisions That Count - where Dr. Shawn Watson (neuroscientist) and Michelle O’Brien (Biotec
From Loneliness to a Global Running Movement | Decision Fatigue, Consistency & Connection (ft. Tyler Swartz, Endorphins Running) What happens when you align your energy with your heart—and make one clear decision? In thi
Food, Freedom & the Fatigue of Choice (with Jon Engelson) How do you make better food decisions when you’re already mentally exhausted? In this episode, Dr. Shawn Watson (neuroscientist) and Michelle O’Brien (Biotech CMO
Tennis might look like a physical game — but what if the real battle is in your brain? 🎾🧠 In this episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson (neuroscientist & decision fatigue expert) and Michelle O’Brien (Biote
In this episode of Decisions That Count, we go behind the camera with multi-award-winning producer Jim Czarnecki – the producer behind Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11 and some of the most culture-shaping documenta
Would you trust a digital version of yourself to make decisions on your behalf? In this episode of Decisions That Count, we sit down with elite human performance expert Dr. Andy Walshe to explore the future of decision-m
From Virality to Clarity: how do you make smart choices in a world where TikTok, algorithms and AI are constantly nudging what you watch, think, buy and believe? In this episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr
In this episode of Decisions That Count, Dr. Shawn Watson and Michelle O’Brien sit down with Steven Puri – former Hollywood executive, tech founder, and daily yogi; to unpack the decisions that truly change everything. F
The Unseen Conflict: Why Great Leaders Must Let Go (with Mark Stringer) Decision fatigue isn’t just about too many choices—it’s the identity drag that leaders carry as they evolve. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Sha
The Unchecked Leader: Why High-Quality Decisions Require Checks, Balances, and Empathy (w/ Steven “Steve” Okun) When stakes are high, one brain isn’t enough. In this episode of Decisions That Count, neuroscientist Dr. Sh
The Race Brain: How Life-or-Death Decisions Rewired Her for Success (with Claire Jedrek) Ever wondered how elite drivers make split-second choices at 300 km/h—and how those same skills can help you lead teams, parent wit
Decision fatigue is real—and fixable. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Watson and Biotech CMO Michelle O’Brien sit down with Dr. Miina Öhman (MD, PhD, DipIBLM) to unpack the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine—nut
Mimi Nicklin
Bestselling Author, Award Winning Empathy Advocate & CEO · Empathy Everywhere
1 appearance on this show
Rachel O'Connor
partner in the agriculture · WILL (Women in Leadership and Learning)
1 appearance on this show
Richard Savoie
CEO and Co-Founder · Adiona Tech
1 appearance on this show
Andy Walshe
elite human performance expert · Liminal Collective
1 appearance on this show
Steven Puri
former EVP, Kurtzman/Orci @ DreamWorks Studios and 20th Century Fox VP · The Sukha Company
1 appearance on this show
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