Your brain doesn’t see reality, it predicts it

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

 

 

 

 

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