Have you ever faced a pivotal decision and just knew what the right choice was—without needing a spreadsheet, a pro/con list, or weeks of deliberation? That deep inner knowing, the one that feels unshakable, is your intuition speaking.

Yet, in a world that prioritizes logic, data, and external validation, many of us have been conditioned to second-guess that knowing. We lean on overanalysis, crowdsource opinions, and often default to the “safest” choice, even when it doesn’t feel aligned.

But here’s the truth: You were designed to trust yourself.

The Power of Intuition in Leadership

In a recent conversation on the Your Yes-Filled Life podcast, I spoke with Dr. Bobbie Kline, an expert in human design, about how we all have unique ways of accessing intuition. Some people feel it in their gut—a clear, immediate yes or no. Others, like me, have an emotional authority, meaning clarity arrives over time, after processing emotions.

Human Design gives us a language for this, but beyond any system, the real magic happens when you practice trusting yourself.

How Your Human Design Affects Your Decision-Making

Dr. Kline explained that human design is like an energetic blueprint that shows how you’re designed to move through the world, make decisions, and interact with others. There are five main energy types, each with a different approach to intuition and leadership:

🔵 Manifestors: The initiators. They have bursts of energy and are here to start things, not necessarily to finish them. Their intuition often comes as a sudden urge or inner push to act, and their biggest challenge is trusting that urge without waiting for approval.

🟡 Generators: The builders. They have a deep well of energy and are designed to follow what lights them up. Their intuition speaks through a strong gut response—if it’s not a full-body yes, it’s a no. Their challenge? Avoiding burnout by only saying yes to things that truly excite them.

🟢 Manifesting Generators: A hybrid of both. They’re multitaskers with both initiating power and sustained energy. They often jump into things quickly, pivot when necessary, and are designed to follow their passions, even if it looks “messy” to others.

🟣 Projectors: The guides. They’re not here to hustle—they’re here to see things others don’t. Their intuition works best when they wait for invitations and recognition before acting. When they trust this process, their leadership feels effortless.

⚪ Reflectors: The mirrors. They take in the energy of those around them and reflect it back. Their best decisions come when they take time—usually a full lunar cycle—to gain clarity. Their biggest challenge is not being rushed into choices before they feel ready.

What does this mean for you? It means that trusting your intuition isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Some of us get immediate gut responses. Others need time. Some need external validation to clarify their inner knowing. When you understand your design, decision-making becomes less about forcing certainty and more about allowing clarity to emerge in the way that’s most natural for you.

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Intuition

1. Recognize That You Already Know

Most people don’t lack intuition; they lack confidence in their ability to act on it. How often have you looked back on a decision and thought, I knew that was the wrong choice or I had a feeling that would happen?

The key is catching those nudges in the moment rather than in hindsight. Start by reflecting on past decisions where your gut was right. This builds trust in your ability to lead from a place of deep inner knowing.

2. Clear the Noise

When your nervous system is overstimulated—by back-to-back meetings, constant notifications, or the pressure of being “always on”—intuition gets buried under the noise.

This is why energetic hygiene is critical. Just like brushing your teeth is non-negotiable, so should be practices that cleanse and protect your energy. This could look like breathwork, boundaries, movement, or simply stepping away from your inbox long enough to hear yourself think.

3. Stop Seeking Permission

High-achievers often delay decisions because they want more certainty. But leadership isn’t about waiting until you’re 100% sure—it’s about trusting yourself enough to decide and adjust.

When you make decisions from alignment rather than fear, things flow with greater ease. You attract the right opportunities, the right team, and the right timing—because your energy is clear.

Ready to Strengthen Your Intuition as a Leader?

If you’re nodding along, knowing this is exactly what you need, I want to invite you into Aligned Leadership Blueprint—my four-week, self-paced program designed for high-achieving women who want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and ease.

Inside, you’ll learn:
✅ How to stop overthinking and trust your intuition in high-stakes decisions
✅ Daily energy practices to protect your leadership presence
✅ How to set boundaries that create more space (without guilt)
✅ A framework to scale your business without burnout

Plus, you’ll get one live call with me, where I’ll help you integrate these shifts in real-time.

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Your leadership, your intuition, and your energy are your greatest assets. It’s time to fully trust them.

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