High-performing leaders are trained to solve pressure by working harder, managing time better, and squeezing more efficiency out of already full calendars. Yet many still feel mentally scattered, reactive, and uncertain in their decisions despite continued success.

This session challenges that common misdiagnosis. The breakdown in clarity is not a time problem.

It is an energy and attention problem. In this talk, Stephen Davis explains why decision-making deteriorates under sustained pressure, how constant output mode disconnects leaders from their internal signals, and why clarity cannot be forced through productivity tools alone. Attendees will gain a grounded reframe for understanding clarity as a byproduct of internal alignment rather than effort, along with practical insights they can apply immediately before meetings, decisions, and high-stakes conversations.

This session is educational, direct, and designed for leaders who want to operate with steadiness, confidence, and trust in their decisions under pressure