The Decisiveness Crisis โ€” Free Masterclass | Uncertainty Experts
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Wednesday 6th May 2026  ยท  11am GMT

The
Decisiveness
Crisis

Why the pressure to appear certain is breaking your best decisions โ€” and what the science says to do instead.

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87%of leaders would rather look decisive than admit uncertainty
74%of transformations fail due to uncertainty-driven resistance
1,000+leaders researched to uncover the decisiveness gap
The Problem

Certainty
theatre
is breaking
business

The pressure to appear certain is built into how organisations work. It's not a leadership failure - it's a system problem. And it's quietly distorting the judgment of even your best people.

87%
of leaders in our research said they'd rather appear decisive โ€” even if wrong โ€” than admit uncertainty and risk looking weak.
What you'll learn
  • 01
    Spot certainty theatreRecognise how pressure to look decisive drives poor decisions and silent disengagement โ€” even in high-performing teams.
  • 02
    Decide with incomplete informationEvidence-backed frameworks for knowing when to move fast, when to pause, and how to avoid rash action and hidden procrastination.
  • 03
    Build psychological safety โ€” fastMake it safe to say "I don't know yet" without undermining confidence or momentum.
  • 04
    Unblock team decision paralysisPractical tools to surface uncertainty early and move forward with shared ownership.
  • 05
    Lead with judgment, not performanceShift from performing certainty to practising good judgment โ€” building trust in moments that matter.
  • +
    Assess your organisation's certainty cultureLeave with a practical diagnostic tool to use immediately.

Your hosts

Sam Conniff
Sam Conniff
Creator & Presenter

Bestselling author of Be More Pirate and multi award-winning entrepreneur. Sam writes, creates and presents Uncertainty Experts โ€” guiding audiences through stories and facilitated reflections that shift behaviour.

"Sam inspires teams to do more than they ever thought possible."โ€” Google
Katherine Templar Lewis
Katherine Templar Lewis
Chief Science Officer

Cognitive Scientist and co-founder of neuroaesthetics lab Kinda Studios. Katherine translates cutting-edge science into practical tools that measurably change how people respond to uncertainty.

"Katherine is by far the best science communicator I have ever heard."โ€” Lego
Katherine Templar Lewis presenting
Wednesday 6th May 2026  ยท  11am GMT

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