'Every leader must read this! The concepts in the book are clearly articulated and resonate strongly, and Kate's compelling storytelling brings them to life. I found myself screaming out 'Yes, help!' as she captured, with stunning accuracy, how we habitually respond to problems: favouring speed, decisiveness and closure over thoughtful engagement, purpose and alignment. This book doesn't just explain the trap we fall into. It helps you get out of it. Kate outlines practical, accessible steps to help break the cycle and re-set-without ever oversimplifying. I've already started using them consciously in both my personal and professional life.'
â¯Trish Mikhael, Chief Financial Officer
'Under pressure, our brain reaches for relief, not clarity, and AI only speeds that up. The Answer Trap offers a powerful antidote: a clear, practical method to interrupt default thinking and engage with complexity on purpose. Whether you're navigating complex decisions personally or leading others through uncertainty, this book helps you reclaim the one thing AI can't replicate... deliberate human thinking.'
Andy McKechnie, Former Banking Executive and Board Advisor
'At a time when we risk outsourcing our thinking to AI, this book is a timely reminder that discomfort isn't something to avoid. It's easy to forget that we grow when we're outside our comfort zone. The Answer Trap gives practical tools to pause, build alignment around the right question, and avoid the trap of making quick or easy decisions'
Angela Skandarajah, Board Chair
'A must-read for any leader who wants to have impact in this fast-evolving world. This book is a much-needed permission slip to slow down, recalibrate and lead with greater intention. I deeply related to the stories and the messy, everyday traps leaders fall into. The book normalises how common these thinking patterns are and shows that there's a way out if you can recognise your defaults early enough.'
Caroline Monzon, GM - People and Culture
'I could really identify with this. Every leader comes up against these issues, and this book gives you the tools to deal with them.'
Gary Allen, CEO
'When I first read the abstract for The Answer Trap, I immediately thought, 'This is the book I need right now!', and I was not wrong. Too often in our busy lives it is much easier to respond with a quick answer and move on to the next task, even though we know that we shouldn't. Kate really understands how many of us operate and feel in those moments of pressure and has provided some real-life solutions on how we can move beyond the 'quick response' to thinking about the 'right response''
Karma Auden, Chief Financial Officer
'This book brings humanity back to how we think. It highlights the risk of taking easy answers and offers a practical, intentional path to escape The Answer Trap. The Moment Method, especially the shift from individual reflection to cultivating a culture that thinks together-feels both timely and timeless. This book doesn't just offer insight, it offers a way forward.' Brett Comer, Chief Finance & Operating Officer
'This book is a powerful guide for anyone navigating change, complexity and the urge to pretend they're sure. It gave me practical insights I could immediately connect to real scenarios I'm facing-especially the idea of catching the moment before it catches you.'
Melinda Benbow, Supply Planning Manager
