Making Decisions in Uncertainty - Unleashed E56 Will Gadd

In this thrilling episode of Unleashed, Jeff Tetz sits down with legendary adventurer, ice climber, and leadership thinker William Gadd. From scaling frozen Niagara Falls to leading scientific expeditions into glacial caves, Will has built a life around thriving in extreme and unpredictable environments—and today, he shares what that has taught him about leadership, risk, and psychological safety. 🧭 In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why fear isn’t the enemy—it’s the fuel How to lead teams in high-risk, low-knowledge environments The formula Will uses to assess readiness: Internal × External Understanding = Outcome How psychological safety can literally save lives The power of humility, adaptability, and scenario planning Why not taking risks might be the greatest risk of all 🏔️ Whether you're scaling mountains or navigating corporate change, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you embrace discomfort, make bold decisions, and elevate your leadership. Read our Blog Article to learn more: https://blog.unleashresults.com/unlea... 🎧 Subscribe for more powerful conversations with world-class leaders, authors, and innovators. 🔔 Hit the bell icon to never miss an episode! #WillGadd #LeadershipPodcast #ResultsUnleashed #PsychologicalSafety #RiskManagement #AdventureLeadership #JeffTetz #BoldLeadership #Innovation #HighPerformanceTeams #DecisionMaking 📍 Timecodes 00:00 - Intro: Meet Will Gadd, elite adventurer & safety speaker 02:30 - Filming in -20°C: Adapting when plans fall apart 04:18 - Getting shipped to boarding school: Early lessons in discipline 10:09 - Sales lessons and career beginnings in publishing 13:08 - Leaving a successful business to chase a dream 15:06 - Anticipatory regret & following your calling 17:27 - Winning the X Games and becoming a pro athlete 21:03 - On fear and risk: Why comfort is overrated 23:46 - Discomfort as a tool for personal growth 25:02 - Scenario planning: How to manage danger and doubt 31:24 - Personal stories of risk and reward 38:33 - Embracing rejection & building resilience 44:15 - Psychological safety saves lives: The Niagara Falls story 47:13 - Leading teams where everyone has a voice 52:30 - Coaching through fear: How to manage anxiety in the unknown 59:02 - Compete with yourself, not others 1:04:00 - Fear management tactics from extreme environments 1:10:30 - Bridging business & adventure: Learning across disciplines 1:20:57 - Final reflections & where to find Will Gadd online