Timothy Geithner has been in the hot seat since he beat out Lawrence Summers last fall as the Obama administration’s Treasury secretary pick. A critically acclaimed "boy wonder" who most recently headed up the New York Federal Reserve, he came under intense scrutiny last month after unveiling his long-awaited economic rescue plan. Stock indexes across the nation plummeted more than four percent after his speech, signaling Wall Street’s deep concern about the government’s ability to restore the health of the banking industry. The debate continued this week when Geithner testified before Congress on the Obama administration’s controversial 2010 budget. We asked wOw Intuitive Peggy Rometo what’s in store for the embattled Treasury secretary.

wOw: Does Tim Geithner know what he’s doing?

Peggy: Yes and no. Yes, in that he’s aware that he has the ability to lead this country out of a financial tailspin and has the resources to get the job done. No, in that he realizes he is going to have to create a new system in order to restore Americans’ faith in their government. His inability to articulate his plan last month came from anxiety, fear and frustration that he didn’t have enough time to prepare his remarks. Being forced to follow Obama’s smooth public performance heightened the void between him and his audience. That lack of connection created an uneasiness he wasn’t prepared for.

wOw: What does the future hold for him?

Peggy: He will be redeemed — by performing better and being more adequately prepared for his public role — if he is willing to let go of the stubborn attitude he personally needs to have all the answers. By gathering the innovators of our country, including its youth, he’ll be able to create a sound action plan in 12 - 18 months. If he concentrates on giving the public one small bit of substantive change in plain English — talking directly to the people, rather than down to them — they will feel he’s heading in the right direction. In early April, he will exhibit behavior that will make the markets rise.

wOw: Will he continue to be at the forefront of President Obama’s rescue plan?

Peggy: I do feel that Obama will remain with him — although the next time a major new policy is presented, he may want to deliver it himself. But he will want Geithner to have another shot at impressing the American people — to show them the skills and knowledge that helped him win the Treasury post in the first place.

wOw: Since Geithner was head of the New York Fed, does he feel responsible for New York’s problems?

Peggy: He does feel accountable, but he’s not going to commit political suicide by taking all the blame. All along, he was working with the information that was provided to him; when it came to regulation, he worked under a kind of "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy. I see it more as an initial lack of awareness than intentionally looking the other way. This experience has taught him the right kinds of safeguards to use in the future. But because crucial checks and balances didn’t happen in the first place, he can’t bear full responsibility for the collapse of New York’s major banks.

wOw: What does the Universe have to say?

Peggy: It’s important to continue to support this man and let him govern. We have to give him a chance to prove that he has the guts, brains and aptitude to solicit creative and resourceful ideas. His strong desire to make a difference is often interpreted as desperation to prove himself. I feel that perception will diminish if he works with others to enact change.