In today’s complex, high-pressure environment—where leaders, teams, and organizations must make decisions quickly and effectively—the ability to see clearly beyond immediate pressures, biases, and emotions has become an increasingly essential skill.

In this session, Captain David Marquet will introduce a true “leadership superpower”: the ability to apply psychological distancing to see more clearly, think more accurately, and make better decisions.

The discussion will explore:

• the concept of psychological distancing: how “being someone else, being somewhere else, or being sometime else” helps reduce anxiety, stress, and cognitive distortions
• training to be your own coach: why leaders, elite athletes, and top executives rely on mental distancing to gain perspective—and how each of us can learn to do the same
• reframing situations for wiser decisions: practical tools to navigate complex choices, improve mental clarity, and build a habit of high-quality decision-making.
• leadership and language in the Knowledge Era: the shift from vertical command-and-control models to an approach that empowers people to think and act like leaders
• implications for teams and organizations: how to create an environment where individuals can distance themselves, reflect more effectively, and contribute to stronger collective decisions.