EP 107: Confident Decision Making for Ambitious Moms | Unlocking Intuition for Aligned Leadership [CEO: Leah Goldman]

For ambitious moms to turn intuition into a strategy for work-life balance Are you at a crossroads, wondering how to take the next right action to do what you want? If you’ve been stuck in analysis paralysis and overthinking every move, this episode explains how to make faster, more confident decisions at work and at home without burning out your brain. I’m joined by Leah Goldman, host of The Intuition Strategist podcast and creator of Corporate Tarot Cards®, who helps ambitious leaders to use “invisible data” to make aligned moves in career, home, and long‑term life design. Whether you’re already a high‑achieving mom in STEM overwhelmed by how to make the change you want, Leah is here to demystify how to integrate intuition with logic so decisions feel grounded and right. In this episode, we tackle why you’re stuck in analysis paralysis, how to tell the difference between intuition vs fear and bias, and what you can do right now to move from overthinking into aligned action towards your values, ambitions, and motherhood. // Design a life where your STEM career and motherhood finally fit together. Turn your ideal life into your real life with the Designed Life Method. // LEADERSHIP IN MOTHERHOOD - QUOTABLE MOMENTS “A leader is somebody who makes a decision that other people can act on and follow.”“Your intuition is your own internal algorithm that is taking in data and information that, yes, of course, is the analytical data and the perspectives.”“Intuition without action is a daydream or a fantasy. It's the action that makes it real.” EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (0:00): Teaser(2:08): Subscribe and never miss an episode(3:38): Why moms are leaders(8:29): What intuition strategy is and how it can help ambitious moms(12:41): Leah’s pivot from engineer and consultant using “invisible data”(22:48): How action and reflection create clarity(24:24): Decision-making tool: VIEW Framework(26:53): What is Intuition? (clearly defined)(31:42): How to tell the difference between intuition vs fear, bias, and wishful thinking(34:23): How to make the right choice with “human AI”(36:37): Using “What if?” instead of “should” to escape either‑or thinking and find alternatives(38:57): Redefining work‑life balance as being dynamic instead of a static, impossible ideal(41:43): Wrap-up & Leah’s info LEAH’S LINKS Podcast: The Intuition StrategistFree Downloadable - VIEW Framework WorkbookWebsite: https://intuitionstrategist.comIG: @LeahIntuitionLeah’s LinkedInThe book that Leah mentioned: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman KEEP LEARNING ON THIS TOPIC Data‑driven decision‑making for moms – ⏮️ EP 104: Decision Making for Moms: 6 Data‑Driven Ways to Prioritize Choices When Everything Feels Important (Podcast)Translate decisions into a life plan – ⏮️ EP 66: How Ambitious Moms Can Use Life Planning to Prioritize Work‑Life Balance (Podcast)Ready to pivot? - 📖 How to Reset Your Life to Pursue Your Passion Work With Confidence (Blog) I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Question, episode idea, or feedback? Record a message in just one click! Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show! 💌 Grab my newsletter for twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives—so you can build a life that honors both your ambitions and your family 📫 E-mail [e-mail] FOLLOW 👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. 🌐 Visit solveformom.com for more information and FREE resources ➡️ Follow @solveformom on LinkedIn for life planning strategies that help you envision, plan, and take action on your big ideas while prioritizing family time. 🔬Connect with me on my personal LinkedIn as a fellow PhD researcher & scientific consultant. 📍Follow Solve for Mom on Pinterest for daily tips for moms in STEM to find balance one micro-step at a time.