Decision-Making Under Stress: Master The Science Of Crisis Management With Kevin McIntyre

Mastering decision-making under stress is the ultimate productivity hack for high-pressure environments. In this episode, leadership trainer and crisis communication expert Kevin McIntyre joins the show to discuss why the brain struggles to process choices during a crisis and how to override those biological impulses. Drawing from his experience coaching over 6,000 leaders, Kevin explains the "half-life of adrenaline" and shares tactical tools—like combat breathing and power posing—to reset the nervous system in less than two minutes. Whether you are managing a corporate reorganization or a personal emergency, Kevin’s insights into risk aversion and Prospect Theory provide a framework for maintaining executive presence and making optimal choices when the stakes are highest. Love the show?

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Decision-Making Under Stress: Master The Science Of Crisis Management With Kevin McIntyre is an episode from Take Back Time: Time Management | Stress Management | Tug of War With Time by Penny Zenker.

This episode is 32:09 long.

This episode was published on Feb 27, 2026.

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