When something feels off…

You know that feeling when everything looks fine in a meeting, but something just feels… off?

That subtle shift in energy when someone’s words don’t quite match their body language. Or when a decision sounds logical, but your gut tightens — an invisible red flag.

That’s not random anxiety.
It’s data.

Your intuition picks up on subtle patterns before your analytical brain can categorize them.

When you learn to trust those signals, you can catch things like team burnout before it hits your metrics — or sense when your company values are drifting before it becomes a culture problem.

I recently shared this idea in a Forbes Expert Panel with 16 other leadership coaches exploring how leaders can use intuition for better decision-making.

Here’s what I said:
“Your intuition is your mission’s immune system. The tension you feel when language or actions drift from your values is a signal worth listening to.”

The article’s full of practical ways to sharpen those instincts… without turning into someone who makes decisions purely on “vibes.”

Because while data matters, so does that quiet voice that notices what the spreadsheets miss.

I’ve been surprised (and encouraged) by how many leaders are resonating with this.
Are you noticing your own intuition speaking up more lately?

Click to read: How to Leverage Intuition to Drive Growth

Cheers,
Marissa