Leadership Blind Spots, Decision-Making Under Pressure, and the Wellbeing–Performance Connection | Dawn Henning-Reeman

Most leaders are blind to the real source of their team's underperformance — and it almost always traces back to them. Dawn Henning-Reeman is a UK-based coach, business consultant, and leadership development specialist with a background as an international field hockey umpire with 85 caps for England and GB. Through her company, DHR Coaching, she helps founders and senior leaders lead with greater clarity, resilience, and self-awareness. In this episode, Kevin and Dawn explore how blind blaming shows up in leadership, why wellbeing directly impacts decision-making, and what it really takes to lead with intention. In this episode: (00:00) Introduction and Dawn's background (03:00) Field hockey umpiring and high-pressure decisions (04:52) Transitioning from sport to leadership consulting (06:12) How blind blaming shows up in leadership (08:19) Distinguishing what leaders can and can't control (09:37) A unique strategy for overcoming procrastination (11:02) How fatigue and sleep affect decision-making (14:06) Why wellbeing is overlooked in high-performance environments (16:04) Self-awareness and the shift to intentional leadership (18:12) Mindset, accountability, and long-term performance (21:06) Why every leader needs a coach (22:52) How Dawn invests in her own growth **Dawn Henning-Reeman** is a UK-based leadership coach, business consultant, and former international field hockey umpire with 85 caps for England and GB. Through her company, DHR Coaching, she delivers evidence-informed coaching focused on leadership effectiveness, wellbeing, sleep, and sustainable performance, helping leaders and organizations build healthier, higher-performing cultures. Connect with Dawn Henning-Reeman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnhenningreeman/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhr\_coaching/ **From Stuck to Breakthrough:** Ready to break free from what’s holding you back? Join the From Stuck to Breakthrough challenge. This FREE, five-day live experience will help you uncover hidden solutions to your toughest challenges—whether it’s in your business, health, wealth, or relationships. Sign up today at blindblaming.com.