Episode 8 – Making Decisions When Nobody Has the Answers

Episode 8 – “Leading Through the Fog: Making Decisions When Nobody Has the Answers”

Key Concepts

• The End of Certainty – Waiting for clarity is no longer viable.
• Judgement Under Disruption – Decisions must be made with incomplete information.
• Speed Versus Wisdom – Moving quickly without losing perspective.
• Small Pilots Over Grand Strategies – Learning through action.

Introduction to Steve
Steve Nicholls has spent his career working with leaders and founders during periods of uncertainty, disruption, and transition. From construction and telecommunications to technology and artificial intelligence, Steve has supported decision-makers who had to act without clear answers or precedent.
Steve works with senior professionals who carry responsibility for people, outcomes, and culture. His approach focuses on judgment, stewardship, and creating safe movement forward rather than chasing certainty or perfection.

Introduction to James
James Kilgarriff is an experienced coach who works closely with leaders navigating ambiguity, pressure, and accountability. He supports senior professionals who must balance performance with humanity while making decisions that affect others.
James brings emotional steadiness and reflection to conversations about leadership, helping individuals recognise that uncertainty is not failure, but a permanent condition of modern leadership.

Together
Steve and James focus on the lived reality of leadership when clarity is incomplete. Their conversations help leaders understand how to move responsibly, involve others, and protect humanity as they navigate complex and uncertain environments.