From Crisis to Clarity: Troy Karnes on the Power of Better Decisions Episode #DCLX The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

From Crisis to Clarity: Troy Karnes on the Power of Better Decisions Episode #DCLX The Doctor of Digital™ G. Mick Smith, PhD

From The Doctor of Digital™ GMick Smith, PhD by The Doctor of Digital TM

October 6, 2025 · 30 min

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Troy Karnes shares his journey from crisis to clarity, emphasizing the importance of better decision-making under pressure.

From Crisis to Clarity: Troy Karnes on the Power of Better Decisions Purpose of the Show This show exists to inspire transformation in both life and business. Through candid conversations with authors, leaders, and change-makers, we uncover the wisdom and practical tools you need to thrive. Introduction What if the very experiences that nearly broke you became the foundation for helping others make their sharpest choices? Troy Karnes knows this story well. After being diagnosed with a rare and dangerous cancer less than 100 days into his sobriety, Troy needed a system to stay steady under pressure. What emerged wasn’t just survival—it was a framework for making better decisions, one that now guides executives and leaders to move from reaction to response with clarity and confidence. Credibility + Background Troy Karnes is an author, speaker, and founder of Donovan Enterprises, where he works with executives to strengthen their decision-making under pressure. He developed his system around the HALT framework—recognizing that no one makes strong choices when they’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. By combining decision science, leadership psychology, and hard-won personal…

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