How to Overcome Indecision | Nuala Walsh

How to Overcome Indecision | Nuala Walsh | TEDxUniversityofSalford

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Жыл бұрын

Decisions are part of our daily lives. With expert insight, Nuala presents strategies to overcome indecision. Nuala Walsh is a board advisor, behavioral scientist, and award-winning marketeer. After three decades in investment banking and asset management, she advises Fortune 500 clients as CEO at MindEquity, and is a Founding Director of the Global Association of Behavioural Scientists. Her Non-Executive appointments span commercial, sports, and non-profit sectors including UN Women, World Athletics, the Football Association, and the Innocence Project. Recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Finance, she now publishes in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today, and has been interviewed by BBC, Fox Business, and The Telegraph. She is a Visiting Speaker at the London School of Economics, Harvard Kennedy School, and INSEAD. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@malenchki 6 ай бұрын

6:24 It's Too Big - reverse the thought - take something that is big and make it feel smaller (mentally shrink it) - Instead of thinking of the top 10 or top 20, think of the top 3, then critique the idealized outcome. - By deliberately finding the imperfection of something, you reduce the consequentiality and its magnitude 9:07 It's Too Far - Ask yourself, "How will the decision feel in 2 days, 2 months, 2 years, and 2 decades?" - Visualize yourself in that state 11:46 It's Too Hard - Positively Frame the Decision - Instead of looking at it as binary (either/ or), expand optionality - Think about the alternatives you may have - With this, you reduce fear, finality, and foreboding. 14:55 Probability Test - composed of 3 simple questions - If I make this decision, what's the worst thing that will happen? - What is the likelihood of this happening? - If this happens, what will I do next?

@malenchki 6 ай бұрын

Reframing

@nualag1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this.

@Rnue 3 ай бұрын

An impossible task...😮

@donal6830 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@kait_imt4873 Күн бұрын

Thanks for summarizing ❤

@haroldwilliams6219 5 сағат бұрын

"making the wrong mistake"? Love this concept.

@nualag1 4 сағат бұрын

Great attention to detail Harold! Hope you enjoyed it.

@mollymaguire1391 8 ай бұрын

I wasn't sure I wanted to watch your video, so I researched you and read the comments. Then I decided to take the risk.

@tculebra Ай бұрын

What risk?

@michaw7408 Ай бұрын

@@tculebra Wasting time is an obvious one. Less obvious risk is taking advice that sounds good, but is actually harmful - tips like that do appear from time to time. There are many "self help gurus" that are more interested in selling their stuff than in helping people or in doing their research. That being said, the original poster was probably joking and we took their comment way too seriously.

@skaterdude14b 4 күн бұрын

Is this her takeaway?

@mollymaguire1391 4 күн бұрын

Lol... 85 wonderful people hold a raging intelligent sense of humor... Yippee ❣

@MaddyIndia 3 күн бұрын

Lol this must be the takeaway

@ultimateCAJ Ай бұрын

This video just changed my life forever

@nualag1 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I really hope it helped.

@user-lj7uy3xo8m 12 күн бұрын

Brilliant talk!

@mdsadiquealam9840 9 ай бұрын

Wish this was even longer!

@engindurust5586 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 for this! It’s ace.

@Dalemonkey Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Am putting these tips into practice already!!!! And they work.

@_Nisa_Nur_ Жыл бұрын

I listened when crazy unsure. 👍 it helped a lot.

@selimcakc2441 Жыл бұрын

😊 This talk needs to be seen by EVERYONE!!

@briangordon3233 Жыл бұрын

Terrific ✅ Very useful tips to help overcome the pitfalls caused by indecision 👏

@henryomorodion 11 ай бұрын

this is really insightful and worth hearing repeatedly . 🙏

@philiprigney1289 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant delivery from an educated and successful business woman. No wonder she is so highly thought of internationally. Great delivery with common sense throughout. Would love to have been there to hear Nuala live.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Philip. Appreciated.

@reaganmm6198 9 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I needed to hear.

@nurcanakakus7445 11 ай бұрын

An engaging speaker, looking for more of these??

@tamskyline5488 9 ай бұрын

I’ve watched this several times.

@tubagok2017 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous!!!!!!!!

@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

Most kind. Thank you.

@scottlemphers4785 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible listen! Very inspiring to hear!

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott - Hope it serves you well in your career choices.

@betterdonethanperfect-he6pf 8 ай бұрын

great one!

@waildnd3023 Жыл бұрын

A very impressive talk. A speaker who knows what she's talking about.

@webseriesmovies7872 9 ай бұрын

Such a powerful message. Love ❤️ it.

@nualag1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for that.

@donal6830 19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for these advices 😊😊😊

@nualag1 17 күн бұрын

You are most welcome

@elaineconnolly5036 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and insightful talk on indecision. Love the integration of psychology, visualisation and reframing brilliantly delivered by Nuala. I will definitely use these techniques when facing my next ‘big’ decision! Well worth a watch 👏👏👏

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Many Thanks, Elaine - glad you found it useful! Let us know how you got on.

@Kimberly-kz5uv 2 ай бұрын

Love ❤️ it!!

@bakabylu 12 күн бұрын

My first ted talk and definitely something I needed to watch I think this will help me a lot thank you.

@nualag1 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. I hope it makes a difference to your decisions. Feel free to share with friends. Best regards to you.

@randomstuff1802 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant. ? ?implementing it right away .

@annettepurvis9909 Жыл бұрын

A simple but effective presentation on how to approach indecision - will use this!

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Hope it's useful to you in your personal and professional life Annette

@xthebossx5936 Жыл бұрын

I needed this so bad. I woke up this morning feeling so anxious about a work problem. Feel better now xx

@nualag1 9 ай бұрын

An anxiety-reliever. Great to hear. Thanks very much.

@louiseoreilly4884 Жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant, inspiring and thought provoking talk on indecision. It is well worth watching.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I hope it serves you well with your future decisions.

@mylesoreilly4011 Жыл бұрын

A very insightful and informing clip on indecision. Excellent delivery and useful for people of all ages and walks of life!

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Myles. Hope this serves you well in all of your major life decisions!

@avinashkunigal6054 19 күн бұрын

Wonderful speech, this really helped me with some difficult choices that I had been struggling with for many years. The simple and elegant approach solved the dilemma quite effectively

@nualag1 17 күн бұрын

What terrific news. Thank you so much for sharing and glad it was of help.

@oyunkral2138 Жыл бұрын

Loved this TEDx talk!

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@virtual.mtk4 Жыл бұрын

4:45 three thoughts - breakdown on first 9:10 breakdown on second 12:00 breakdown on third 14:55 personal test

@light8759 29 күн бұрын

I’ve been very indecisive about my career since I was young. I didn’t know what to major in high school, didn’t know what job I wanted to pursue, so I just chose a major my parents wanted me to study. Now I’m still as lost as ever. I kinda know what I have to do now, but since we only live once, I can’t really go back in time and redo everything…

@nualag1 28 күн бұрын

That’s terrific. I really hope this helped you.

@user-kv1uv8un4x 25 күн бұрын

i am in the same position as you. I am a high schooler and i can't choose a career. it's a conflict between my own interests and what my parents want me to do. i can never excel at what they want me to do. I am certain that i'll end up as a failure no matter which one i choose.

@clasencoach 21 күн бұрын

@@user-kv1uv8un4x If you do something you enjoy, it can by definition not be a failure.

@mahishah4723 6 күн бұрын

I feel like I can relate to you, at least to a large extent. Is there anything you would advice me that will bring some clarity to me?

@esmaerkunt4871 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 for a great talk.

@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

Delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you.

@frozz9938 Жыл бұрын

One of few TEDx I've watched where I've learned what to practically do when unsure about a decision.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words!

@PaulTavaresEmpowerment 6 ай бұрын

A great approach to indecision.

@nualag1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. Appreciated.

@jayblvck2305 Жыл бұрын

So insightful and well delivered. I rarely watch Ted talks to the end but I couldn't keep my focus off this one for the entirety of the video

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jay. Really appreciated. Hope you are doing well. Nuala

@joanfitzpatrick4441 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!👍Superb delivery. Obviously a very educated and experienced person. Powerful, engaging and above all useful for when you can’t decide. 🤷‍♀️Well worth sharing.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Most kind. Thank you very much Joan. Hope it helps you make the right call when it matters!

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Not that you will ever need it of course!

@evangordon4888 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant talk from start to finish.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Evan! Appreciated.

@GAMERS-gn1ql Жыл бұрын

Funny, sassy and brilliant. I'm sending this to everyone in my office!!!.

@nualag1 10 ай бұрын

Hope they get something from it. Thank you.

@craig7835 Жыл бұрын

Engaging talk, with insightful, helpful ideas, and brilliantly presented.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Most kind Craig - hope it helps those tough decisions!

@ajmalkhanzada8434 5 ай бұрын

Highly thought provoking and informatic lecture delivered, I appreciate and will continue from still now listening you

@nualag1 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Really appreciated.

@CanonlineMusic Жыл бұрын

This TEDx talk is one of the best I’ve seen in years. Well done. 🙏

@nualag1 10 ай бұрын

Huge thanks for that. Much appreciated..

@jacquiwalsh1 Жыл бұрын

very good talk on indecision, well worth a listen

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Appreciated. Hope it is useful to you.

@brianegan6863 Жыл бұрын

Great content, wonderfully presented.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you - hope it serves you well.

@nighthunter2890 Жыл бұрын

Have this speaker for your events. Top class!!!

@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@VijayPawar-sz6gq 5 ай бұрын

👌 insights... Thanks 🙏

@nualag1 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Vijay. Glad you liked it!

@atukunda9028 7 ай бұрын

Best Ted Talk I’ve watched in a long time

@nualag1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much to you. Seriously your note is appreciated.

@muhammeducak2960 Жыл бұрын

Simply gold dust. One of the best I’ve seen in the industry in many years.

@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

Very much appreciated thank you.

@martinambrose999 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation Nuala.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Martin!

@phildendron4702 7 ай бұрын

thank you so much Nuala…You help remove my fear of making decisions.

@nualag1 7 ай бұрын

Phil. I am genuinely delighted. I wish you the best. You’ve got it! Things are never as good or as bad as you think! Nuala

@yvonnemuldoon9719 Жыл бұрын

Nuala is always the voice of reason, supported by science! Her content is always so inspiring, practical and something you can exercise with immediate effect. She is a thought leader magnet and i always come away looking forward to her next talk.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your kind words Yvonne - you’re a superstar in your world - never forget it!

@zuzanakasmanova7323 10 ай бұрын

definitively the best and most useful TED talk I have ever seen

@nualag1 10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that kind comment. Thank you very much.

@hyunlixyoksabendeyokum. 11 ай бұрын

Was sent this and am not disappointed. 🤞Captivating from end to end.

@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. Realiy glad you enjoyed it.

@annefinola1773 Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Positive and very well presented. Gives you a lot to think about. Will help me in the future. For any age…

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it gave you enjoyment ! May you never need this advice - at any age!

@esat_im 11 ай бұрын

Worth listening to if you’re unsure about ANYTHING!!

@nualag1 10 ай бұрын

So glad this helped.

@sadia6061 7 ай бұрын

Dont know who this lady is but she delivers smoothly. Thanks TEDX , Uni, and KZfaq for bringing this to us 💟

@nualag1 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@joannaallen8458 Жыл бұрын

A great talk - well worth watching.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Most kind Jo - Hope you never need it!

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

If you need more just let me know! N

@paulagordon7900 Жыл бұрын

Great Ted Talk Nuala, amazing points!

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks Paula - don't think you'll ever need this one but just in case...

@prashantbhosale7776 9 ай бұрын

This changed my perspective in minutes.

@nualag1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Quicker than I thought. Appreciated.

@joyce7892 8 ай бұрын

9:45 The dilemma. How will it feel in... Visualization. Future self. Positive reframing. 15:00 Probability test

@nualag1 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Joyce. Very helpful.

@herdaldanvideolar3585 11 ай бұрын

✔️ Highly recommended. You’ll never be stuck again.

@ofetv2374 Жыл бұрын

A fabulous talk about a critical topic .👍

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words! Glad you found it useful,

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for that!

@keerthanakulothungan2139 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting !

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Keerthana. Hope it's useful for you.

@muhabbetkusuali83 Жыл бұрын

As someone who struggles to decide about what coffee to buy, thanks for this.😎

@BaBalox230 Жыл бұрын

I’m giving this to my team to watch.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sibel. Hope your team found it useful.

@MessiFAN60 11 ай бұрын

Easy to listen to, easier to implement.🥳

@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

@xQuerzy Жыл бұрын

Worth watching. It helped me finally dump my ex. Freedom....

@lydiahmuraya3741 Жыл бұрын

An inspiration on indecision

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Hope you find it useful when it comes to a tough decision.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Appreciated Lydiah. Hope all is well with you.

@Gurjarmusic09 9 ай бұрын

This talk speaks to me.

@muhammetts_ Жыл бұрын

Tells you something you don't know. Brilliantly delivered.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words! Appreciated.

@bassaya Жыл бұрын

Just one word- amazing 👌🏻

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

How terribly kind Basavaraj - thank you very much. Hope it is useful to you.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind. 🙏 Thank you very much.

@mortalezez 11 ай бұрын

One of the best😎

@nualag1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Appreciated.

Жыл бұрын

Love ❤️ it !! Watch it. Share it.

@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

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@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

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@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

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@nualag1 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@enginciloglu5824 Жыл бұрын

If you need help to decide just about anything watch this on repeat!!!

@nishislive1 11 ай бұрын

🏡 has just helped me move house… yay!!!!!!!

@ciaraambrose490 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Ted Talk 👏

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Appreciated Ciara. Thanks very much.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Why thank you very much Ciara. Am sure you’ll never need it in your career!

@hasanemiravc6666 11 ай бұрын

Grateful as it’s painful decision time for me.

@nualag1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Hope you are doing well with those choices.

@healingtogetherwithus 26 күн бұрын

I have one question if its not too late to ask: does character influence the decision making process too.

@PVAglue-fi4kc Күн бұрын

Always put off till tomorrow what you don't have to do today

@liahk1000 3 күн бұрын

Can't decide if I should watch this video or not

@nualag1 2 күн бұрын

Hope you made the right choice!!!

@ShiroMiura-fy4lw 5 ай бұрын

I am indecisive about whether to go back to chicago or to stay in los angeles. The cons of going back would be, its cold in chicago and I would live in strict rules, like curfew. Pro would be I'll have a job waiting for me. Con of living in los angeles: i need a car to get by anywhere. I dont have a license. I'm afraid to drive because of the crazy drivers. Con is I dont have a job yet here. The cost of living is too expensive.

@downunder4404 5 ай бұрын

From what you have said, the move to Chicago sounds to be the better decision as there were more cons in LA.

@Feronom 11 ай бұрын

should I watch this video?

@scottm1594 Жыл бұрын

Well spoken but mostly useful content

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Appreciated Scott. Thank you for your comment,

@andrewvirtue5048 Жыл бұрын

Languish: -To be or become weak or feeble; lose strength or vigor. -To exist or continue in miserable or disheartening conditions.

@Heisenberg805 9 ай бұрын

Am mind blown!?

@nualag1 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I hope it is useful for you. Feel free to share.

@cizgifilmlertr1024 Жыл бұрын

Send it to everyone you know. You’ll make friends for life.

@ryujiyamazaki5102 Жыл бұрын

If you only watch one, watch this one.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks to you Ryuji.

@harrypearle9781 Жыл бұрын

Try pressing an EASY button, from Staples? It says, "that was EASY" when you press it. Global EASY buttons are available in the USA. Global buttons have different languages. (Perhaps, pressing an EASY button, over and over, can give us a slight push, forward) ====================================================================

@harrypearle9781 Жыл бұрын

thanks much

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea Harry - thanks a lot

@DrillCity47 9 ай бұрын

? I’m sharing this with everyone I know.

@eceates4906 Жыл бұрын

You’re always guaranteed to get high quality insights from Nuala.

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ece. Appreciated.

@chillmusic5703 Жыл бұрын

Even a few minutes will change how you make decisions.

@0kngrd289 Жыл бұрын

You cant admit you cant decide. Now I might. Eveyone has the same fears.

@MarketingJournal Ай бұрын

Can anyone tell me what this video is saying I am still learning English it is a bit hard for me 😥

@lizbethgastaldello8716 Жыл бұрын

Did anyone catch author of Game Framing and Positive Psychology that she referenced?

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lizbeth. It was Daniel Kahneman ( gain framing) and also Martin Seligman. Two different angles. Let me know if I can help. Nuala

@nualag1 Жыл бұрын

Ps. Feel free to connect on LinkedIn.

@lizbethgastaldello8716 Жыл бұрын

@@nualag1 Fine. What other resources do you recommend? And also the 2 things that weren't covered in your otherwise perfect presentation were changing your mind once you made a decision (reconsidering it) and not enough information to make a decision because I am one to want all the available information and choices before I decide. That too, as you said, can be a problem when too many choices become overwhelming. The certainty of the outcome is exactly what people want and are needing. Different scenarios can be played out with their probable outcomes, which I enjoy doing, but at the end of the day people have to make the best decision they can with the information they have and go from there.

@lizbethgastaldello8716 Жыл бұрын

There may be other psychological issues that also come into play as well such as controlling people in your life who want to tell you what to do and how to do it but that is a different story.