Startup CEO Coach Blog

Why do CEOs avoid the decisions they already know they need to make?

CEOs often know the hard decision they need to make long before they act on it. The delay isn’t lack of data or timing—it’s the emotional cost of confronting fear, identity, or discomfort. Avoidance slows the company, erodes confidence, and drains momentum. Once a CEO names the real fear behind the hesitation, excuses disappear and action becomes straightforward. The fastest-moving founders are the ones who stop negotiating with themselves.