What Slows Teams Down and How to Get Moving Again

In this episode of Go Beyond by Brandience, VP of Client Leadership Jess Poe and Account Director Sarah Bolan unpack the real reasons teams stall and the practical steps agencies and brands can take to regain momentum fast.

From decision paralysis and shifting priorities, to internal misalignment and perfection pressure, Jess and Sarah break down the four stall points they see most often inside client–agency partnerships. You’ll learn how to diagnose what’s actually slowing progress, how to navigate shifting needs without derailing process, and how to help teams move forward with confidence.

This is a must‑listen for marketing leaders, in‑house teams, and agency partners who want to remove friction, speed up decision‑making, and keep work flowing smoothly from kickoff to launch.

In This Episode

1. Why decision paralysis happens and the first move to get a stuck team unstuck
2. How to maintain momentum when client priorities shift midstream
3. How to uncover the source of internal misalignment and what to do
4. How perfection pressure derails progress and what “good enough” really means in strategic work
5. How to guide teams toward confident decisions without lowering standards

And at the end, they tackle four common myths that slow teams down.

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About the Guests

Jess Poe, VP, Client Leadership (Brandience)

Jess Poe is a strategic leader known for clearing roadblocks, accelerating decisions, and helping brands stay aligned through complex initiatives. His experience spans CPG, financial services, restaurant, and healthcare sectors, blending creative thinking with data-driven strategy. Jess is instrumental in refining processes and elevating client service, guided by a leadership style rooted in collaboration and curiosity.

Sarah Bolan, Account Director (Brandience)

Sarah Bolan is an empathetic client partner skilled at guiding teams through shifting priorities, refining direction, and helping stakeholders move forward confidently even when the path isn’t perfect. She leverages over two decades in brand marketing and client service expertise to guide strategy and strengthen partnerships. Known for her collaborative leadership and ability to align vision with execution.

🔗 Connect with Us

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👉 Connect with Jess Poe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesspoe/

👉 Connect with Sarah Bolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-bolan-b74a56b/

👉 Connect with Go Beyond host, Brian McHale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmchale/

🌐 Visit us: https://brandience.com/

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