The Modern Leader's Challenge

Today's executives face unprecedented demands that extend far beyond traditional leadership models:

• Persistent professional pressure that bleeds into personal wellbeing
• Competing priorities that drain energy and focus
• Environments that can become toxic without intentional care
• Health impacts from sustained workplace stress
• Imbalance between career achievement and life satisfaction

What if leadership excellence and personal wellbeing weren't competing priorities, but the same journey?

ASCEND: Leadership Development Reimagined

ASCEND is an evidence-based executive coaching program designed for leaders who recognize that sustainable high performance isn't just about what you achieve—it's about how you achieve it.

Based on extensive research with over 174,000 professionals and validated by the High Performance Institute, ASCEND develops the six critical habits that predict long-term success while maintaining wellbeing and positive relationships.

What Sets ASCEND Apart:

• Integration of Work & Life: We address the whole person, not just the professional role
• Research-Validated Methodology: Our approach is backed by the largest high-performance study of its kind
• Measurable Outcomes: Leaders see an average of 104% improvement in high performance indicators (results vary based on individual)
• Customized Development: Personalized assessment and leadership profiling reveals your unique path forward
• Holistic Framework: Addresses all dimensions of leadership excellence - personal, interpersonal, and organizational

The Six High Performance Habits That Transform Leaders

Research shows six deliberate habits consistently differentiate high performers across industries and roles:

1. Clarity: Leaders who excel maintain purposeful vision about who they are, what they want, and how they'll achieve it—even during transitions and challenges
2. Energy: Sustainable success requires intentional practices to maintain physical health, mental focus, and emotional balance
3. Necessity: High performers tap into deep motivation by connecting performance to personal values and meaningful external commitments
4. Productivity: Excellence comes from consistently focusing on what matters most and aligning daily actions with strategic priorities
5. Influence: Leadership impact depends on developing authentic relationships and inspiring commitment from others
6. Courage: Transformative leaders demonstrate vulnerability, speak truth, and take decisive action despite uncertainty

ASCEND develops these six habits through a structured 12-session program that creates immediate shifts and sustainable transformation.

What ASCEND Delivers:

For the Executive:

• Renewed clarity during transitions and challenges
• Healthier leadership presence with sustainable energy
• Enhanced focus on truly important priorities
• Stronger influence across all relationships
• Greater confidence making difficult decisions
• Integration of professional excellence and personal wellbeing

For the Organization:

• Leaders who inspire rather than deplete their teams
• Increased retention of top talent
• Healthier culture with reduced burnout
• Greater innovation through psychologically safe environments
• Improved cross-functional collaboration
• Measurable improvements in performance metrics

The ASCEND Program Experience

Over 12 powerful sessions, you'll:

• Begin with comprehensive assessment to identify your specific growth opportunities
• Develop personalized strategies to build your leadership effectiveness across all six high performance habits
• Create immediate momentum through actionable insights and practical implementation between sessions
• Receive expert guidance from a certified High Performance Coach with executive experience
• Measure tangible progress with post-program assessment showing specific improvements

Is ASCEND Right For You or Your Leaders?

ASCEND is especially valuable for executives who:

• Are navigating significant transitions or new responsibilities
• Feel their performance or wellbeing has plateaued or declined
• Want to break free from survival mode into genuine thriving
• Need to rebuild confidence after challenging experiences
• Are ready to lead with greater presence and authenticity
• Want research-backed strategies rather than generic advice

Your Investment in Sustainable Excellence

The ASCEND program includes:

• Comprehensive assessment for you (with optional assessment for your manager and direct report)
• 3 months coaching sessions following validated High Performance methodology
• Personalized development strategies for each of the six habits
• Ongoing support between sessions
• Post-program assessment to measure improvement
• Access to exclusive resources through our proprietary platform

Organizational Packages: Inquire about multi-leader discounts and customized implementation for your team or division.

Begin Your ASCEND Journey

Schedule your complimentary Strategy Session to explore how ASCEND can help you or your leaders achieve sustainable excellence that integrates professional impact with personal wellbeing.

Sustainable leadership excellence isn't about pushing harder—it's about integrating who you are with how you lead. When you thrive as a whole person, your impact as a leader multiplies.