Making better decisions under pressure
Decision-making under pressure
What it isA hands-on session that helps participants understand how emotions influence decisions, especially under stress, urgency, or uncertainty—and how to work with them instead of against them. No therapy. No self-exposure. Just smart, applied emotional intelligence. What…
Workshop
Description
What it is
A hands-on session that helps participants understand how emotions influence decisions, especially under stress, urgency, or uncertainty—and how to work with them instead of against them.
No therapy. No self-exposure. Just smart, applied emotional intelligence.
What happens during the session
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A short explanation of how emotions guide (and distort) judgment
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Small-group work on realistic business scenarios involving ambiguity or pressure
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Guided reflection on emotional signals: fear, urgency, avoidance, overconfidence
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A simple decision framework participants can reuse in real situations
Benefits
Key benefits
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Clearer decision-making in complex contexts
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Reduced impulsive or reactive behaviors
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Better alignment between intuition and analysis
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More confident leadership under uncertainty
Why it’s unique
Instead of teaching people to “control emotions,” this session trains them to read emotions as data—a powerful shift for modern organizations.
Hosted by Gaia Gabellini
About the Host
I work with CEOs and leadership teams when strategy is clear, but execution is compromised by human and relational dynamics. With over 20 years of experience in complex corporate environments, I specialize in organizational development, leadership dynamics and culture. I help organizations: – read what is happening beneath the surface – address conflict, misalignment and emotional fatigue – restore clarity, responsibility and trust I do not focus on motivation or training as isolated activities. I work on how human systems function under pressure. My work sits at the intersection of leadership, culture and organizational dynamics, supporting companies through growth, change and transition. Many organizations don’t fail because of strategy. They fail because human systems stop working under pressure. When conflict goes underground, when decisions become slow, when people are exhausted but still performing, the cost is invisible until it isn’t. This is where my work begins.
Focus Areas
Location
Milan, Italy
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Travel Locations
I can travel all around Europe, Middle East
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
Business Economics Degree , HEC Certificate Executive Coaching for Individuals and Organizations, Role Counselor
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
microphone, whiteboard, projector,
Past Clients
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank, PagoPA, Pulsee (Axpo), August Solution
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