Why do we make decisions we later regret? Most of us live on "Autopilot." We react to emails, stress, and triggers before our conscious mind even has a chance to intervene. In this episode, former Singaporean MP and transformative coach Carrie Tan joins me to discuss her book, Micro Moments. She reveals a startling truth: your brain doesn't see reality—it predicts it based on your past.

Carrie explains that the secret to better leadership and a more peaceful life isn't found in better data or faster AI, but in the "Micro Moment." By learning how to pause and recognize the split-second before we react, we can reclaim our agency and achieve better results in our careers and relationships.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Why the brain "predicts" reality and how that sabotages your judgment.
• How to master the split-second window between a trigger and a reaction.
• Why self-awareness is the ultimate competitive advantage in 2026.
• How to stop being a slave to your stress reflexes.
• Practical steps to rewire your mind for clarity and resilience.
• Why the most effective leaders move slower to think faster.

Topics covered: Carrie Tan Micro Moments, leadership neuroscience, emotional intelligence 2026, self-awareness in business, reactive vs proactive leadership, decision making under pressure, human-centered leadership, brain prediction vs reality, stress management for executives, mindfulness in the workplace.

Find Carrie here: https://www.micromoments-intl.com/micro-moments/

Watch this on video: https://youtu.be/DxOZHr2lxyU