Show Notes: Episode 5 – Who’s Really Making Your Decisions?

In this episode of Next Level Decisions, we’re diving deep into the inner workings of your mind and exploring who is making your decisions. Spoiler: It’s not always the calm, confident “you” you think it is! Using insights from Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, we’ll unpack how to connect with your “inner CEO” and move past the internal voices holding you back.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The concept of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and how it applies to decision-making.
• The difference between your core self (inner CEO) and the parts that influence your choices.
• How to identify and work with common parts like the inner critic, people pleaser, and overachiever.

✨ Top Takeaways:

1. Inner CEO: Your core self is calm, clear, and confident—the best decision-maker in the house.
2. Meet the parts: Voices like the inner critic or fearful protector aren’t “bad”—they’re just trying to help, even if they’re misguided.
3. Ask the right questions: “What are you trying to protect me from?” can unlock clarity and move you toward alignment.
4. Humor helps: Naming your parts (hello, Trunchbull) can make the process lighter and more fun.

✨ Aligned Action Challenge:

1. Self Check-In: The next time you face a decision, ask yourself: “Who inside me is the loudest right now?”
2. Decision Journal: For one week, record decisions you make, the parts that show up, and how you feel afterward.
3. Empower Your CEO: Reinforce trust in your core self by saying, “I trust my inner CEO to lead with clarity and alignment.”

✨ Why This Matters:
Decisions made from your inner CEO are grounded, authentic, and aligned with your true self. Practicing this approach not only builds clarity but also strengthens your confidence as a business owner.

👉 Ready to lead from within? Hit play and start making decisions like the aligned entrepreneur you’re meant to be.

P.S. Want to dive deeper into your internal system and align your business choices with your true self? Let’s connect! 

Episode 4 – Making Decisions Fun (Yes, Really!)

Welcome back to Next Level Decisions! 🎙️ In this final episode of the series, we’re pulling everything together and adding one powerful ingredient: play. Decisions don’t have to feel heavy or overwhelming—in fact, leaning into experimentation and fun can unlock unexpected growth and creativity in your life and business.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why we take decisions so seriously—and how to let go of that pressure.
• The value of experimenting with small, low-stakes decisions.
• How humor, curiosity, and flexibility can transform the way you make choices.

✨ Top Takeaways:

1. Playfulness brings clarity: Treat decisions as experiments, not forever commitments.
2. Progress over perfection: Embrace curiosity over certainty and presence over perfection.
3. Inject rituals into decision-making: Pull a tarot card, light a candle, or take a dance break to tap into creativity and reduce stress.
4. Reflect with curiosity: Celebrate what worked, learn from what didn’t, and keep experimenting.

✨ Aligned Action Challenge:
This week, approach one decision with a playful mindset:

• Try a “What if this could be fun?” perspective.
• Set up a small experiment with no major consequences (like trying a new work routine or Instagram style).
• Journal about what you learned—and don’t forget to celebrate the process!

✨ Final Thoughts:
You’ve got this. Decisions don’t have to be “right” to move you forward—they just have to feel aligned in the moment. Progress happens when you stay flexible, curious, and open to learning.

👉 If this series resonated, share it with a friend or tag me on social media @caitlansiegenthaler or @returnpod. I’d love to hear about your next-level decisions!

Thank you for listening, experimenting, and leveling up with me. 💫

Welcome back to Next Level Decisions! 🎙️ This episode is a total chef’s kiss because we’re diving into how YOU are uniquely designed to make decisions according to your Human Design. If overthinking has been your default setting, this is your moment to hit reset.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to find your decision-making authority in your Human Design chart.
• Why your authority (a.k.a. your decision-making strategy) is your secret weapon for clarity and confidence.
• A breakdown of each authority type—what it means and how to use it to stop second-guessing yourself.

✨ Top Takeaways:

1. Emotional Authority: Wait for a neutral emotional state to gain clarity—no rushing!
2. Sacral Authority: Trust your gut—it’s giving you those instant yes or no vibes.
3. Splenic Authority: Listen for those subtle, in-the-moment whispers of intuition.
4. Ego Authority: Follow your heart’s authentic desires (yes, it’s okay to ask, “What’s in it for me?”).
5. Self-Projected Authority: Talk it out—your truth lives in your voice.
6. Mental/Environment Authority: Tune into your surroundings to make aligned decisions.
7. Lunar Authority (Reflectors): Give yourself time (think: a full moon cycle) to gain clarity.

✨ Aligned Action Challenge:
Grab your Human Design chart and find your authority. Experiment with making one decision this week aligned with your strategy. Whether it’s tuning into your gut or giving yourself more time, practice leaning into your unique decision-making process.

✨ Want to Go Deeper?
Curious about your Human Design? Order a personalized audio reading or DM me to learn how we can use your design to create aligned, next-level success. Links in the show notes!

👉 [Listen Now] and let your Human Design guide you to more confident, aligned decisions. ✨

Episode 2 – Trusting Your Intuition

Welcome back to Next Level Decisions! In this episode, we’re diving into the power of intuition and how it can transform the way you make decisions as an entrepreneur. 🌟

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why intuitive decision-making is a game-changer for entrepreneurs.
• How to tell the difference between intuitive signals and external pressures.
• Simple exercises to recognize and strengthen your intuitive muscle.

✨ Top Takeaways:

1. Intuitive signals feel calm, light, or aligned—like a gut feeling or quiet knowing.
2. External noise—societal shoulds, fears, and overthinking—drowns out your inner wisdom.
3. Building trust in your intuition starts with small decisions and reflection.

✨ Aligned Action Challenge:
This week, pick one decision (big or small) and tune into your intuition:

1. Journal on the physical, emotional, and mental signals that come up.
2. Reflect on the outcome and build trust in your inner guidance.

✨ Quick Tips to Reduce External Noise:

• Create quiet time before decision-making (meditation, walks, or screen-free moments).
• Set boundaries—no advice overload or scrolling for answers.
• Remember: Everything you need to succeed is already inside of you.

✨ What’s Next:
In Episode 3, we’ll explore how your unique Human Design influences your decision-making strategy. Ready to align your choices with your design? Stay tuned!

👉 [Listen Now] and start trusting your intuition like the pro you are. 💫

Show Notes: Episode 1 – Why Is Making Decisions So Hard?

Welcome to Next Level Decisions, the private podcast designed to help you stop overthinking and start making decisions with ease. 🎉 In this first episode, we’re breaking down the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face when it comes to decision-making and how to overcome them.

Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling to your next level, decision-making can feel overwhelming. This episode explores why decisions feel so high-stakes for business owners and provides actionable steps to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why decision-making feels so much harder as an entrepreneur.
• The top five obstacles that keep you stuck in decision paralysis.
• Actionable steps to identify your unique decision-making challenges.
• A simple self-reflection exercise to get clarity on your fears.

✨ Top Takeaways

1. Decision fatigue is real: Reduce mental overload by batching or automating routine decisions.
2. Fear of making the wrong choice can paralyze you—especially when it feels like everything is on the line.
3. Too much information? Sometimes you need to put the blinders on and trust your gut.
4. Lack of clarity on your long-term vision keeps you stuck in busy work instead of big-picture growth.
5. Emotional investment in your business blurs the lines between objective decisions and emotional reactions.

✨ Your Action Step
Grab a journal or notebook and reflect on this question:
What fears come up for me when I think about making big business decisions?

• Write down your thoughts and notice how these fears show up in your daily business choices.
• For example, if your fear is failure, how does that affect your decision-making process?

✨ Next Episode Sneak Peek
In Episode 2, we’ll explore how you are uniquely designed to make decisions using Human Design, tap into your intuitive signals, and build confidence in your choices.

Ready to start making decisions like the aligned entrepreneur you’re meant to be? Hit play on Episode 2 now!

👉 Sign up for the full series to access all five episodes and start making aligned, confident decisions today. Let’s get those next-level vibes rolling! 🎧