The Art & Science of Intuition: Mastering Intuitive Decision-Making & Building Resilience.

2025-04-14

Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. "We tend to rationalise ourselves out of intuition, but that quiet voice inside of us often knows the answer before our mind catches up." - Elysia SkyeIn this episode, I sit down with Elysia Skye, an intuitive business coach, speaker, and host of The Brilliance Methodpodcast. We explore the power of intuition in decision-making, how to balance logic and gut instincts, and the role of mindfulness in reducing stress. Elysia shares practical s...

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"We tend to rationalise ourselves out of intuition, but that quiet voice inside of us often knows the answer before our mind catches up." - Elysia Skye

In this episode, I sit down with Elysia Skye, an intuitive business coach, speaker, and host of The Brilliance Methodpodcast. We explore the power of intuition in decision-making, how to balance logic and gut instincts, and the role of mindfulness in reducing stress. Elysia shares practical strategies for trusting yourself, overcoming self-doubt, and making aligned choices as a leader or entrepreneur. She also tells a powerful story of how listening to her intuition literally saved her life.

What We Cover in This Episode

Why intuition is more than just a feeling and the science behind the brain-gut connection
How to distinguish between fear-based decisions and true inner guidance
The importance of self-trust and self-compassion in overcoming doubt and building confidence
How to balance logic and intuition, especially in high-pressure situations
Mindfulness techniques to clear mental clutter and gain clarity
Strategies for overcoming decision fatigue and stopping overthinking
Elysia’s personal experience with stage three breast cancer and how trusting her intuition led to life-saving action

Key Takeaways
Intuition is a practical decision-making tool backed by science, not just a fleeting instinct.
Slowing down to create space for reflection allows you to separate fear-driven thoughts from real inner wisdom.
Trusting yourself is a skill that grows when you reflect on past moments where your intuition guided you correctly.
Decision fatigue can be minimized by reframing challenges and focusing on clarity rather than overthinking.

Bio

Elysia Skye is an intuitive business coach, speaker, and host of The Brilliance Method Podcast, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and leaders trust themselves to make aligned decisions in both their personal and professional life.

She believes that true success stems from clarity, self-awareness, compassion, and the ability to embrace change.

With a background in corporate consulting, mindfulness coaching, and course creation, Elysia helps businesses and individuals integrate stress management, intuitive leadership, and conscious decision-making into their daily practices.

She has worked with GAP Inc., Banana Republic, Paramount Global, Humanity HR, The Producers Guild, and other brands, empowering leaders to empower their mindset, enhance communication, and foster meaningful relationships with colleagues, clients, and themselves.

Contact

Website: https://elysiaskye.com
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