Unlock Your Team’s Potential with New Skills
At Excelsior Professional Services, we help organizations and individuals unlock their full potential through tailored leadership development, strategic workshops, and neuroscience-backed solutions. We empower growth, foster innovation, and drive lasting transformation.
Longevity Leadership®
Brain-Friendly Leadership for the Long Haul
Longevity Leadership™ is a neuroscience-based leadership approach that equips leaders to perform at a high level without burning out themselves or their teams. It’s about creating the conditions for sustained motivation, adaptability, resilience, and well-being—at both the individual and team level.
Rather than leading through intensity, Longevity Leaders lead through intentional rhythms, emotional regulation, trust-building, and brain-savvy decision-making.
Fuel Motivation That Lasts
Energize performance without burnout.
Help teams stay engaged, driven, and focused by balancing short-term momentum with long-term resilience.
Build Adaptability & Growth
Develop teams that stretch, reflect, and evolve—no matter the challenge.
Shape environments that support neuroplasticity, experimentation, and continuous development.
Cultivate Trust from the Brain Out
CCreate a culture where people think clearly, speak freely, and take smart risks.
Use brain-based leadership to reduce fear, build belonging, and strengthen collaboration.
Hardwire High Performing Habits
Shape consistent behaviors that drive excellence.
Leverage the brain’s wiring systems to build routines, rituals, and cultural norms that stick.
Workshops
We’ve had the privilege of working with numerous Fortune 500 companies. Based on their most common needs, we offer a variety of impactful topics designed to drive growth, build leadership, and enhance organizational effectiveness. You can request your own topic for a workshop, but we’ve listed some of the most requested topics we have covered below:
Change Management
In this workshop, we begin by exploring the neuroscience of change management. Why do people react to change the way they do? How can leaders leverage brain science to guide their teams through change more effectively?
Next, we dive into behavioral science, examining the common biases that surface during organizational transformations. We’ll discuss how these biases can impact decision-making, communication, and employee engagement, and how leaders can address them to foster smoother transitions.
Finally, participants will develop an actionable plan for leading change by applying insights from proven change management frameworks. Leaders will leave with clear, practical strategies for facilitating transformation within their teams and organizations.
How We Learn: Designing Impactful Learning Experiences
In this workshop, we start by exploring the neuroscience of learning. How does the brain process and retain new information? Why do some methods of learning stick, while others don’t? We’ll discuss the brain’s key processes involved in learning and how these insights can be applied to improve retention and performance.
Next, we dive into behavioral science to understand how motivation, habits, and emotions impact our ability to learn. We’ll look at common barriers to learning, such as cognitive overload or lack of engagement, and explore practical strategies for overcoming them.
Finally, participants will leave with a personalized action plan for optimizing learning within their teams or for themselves. Using insights from neuroscience and proven learning frameworks, we’ll craft strategies that can boost engagement, increase retention, and make learning more effective in real-world settings.
Cultivating Psychological Safety
In this workshop, we begin by exploring the neuroscience of psychological safety. What happens in the brain when employees feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and voice concerns? Why is psychological safety critical for innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being? We’ll examine how creating a safe environment impacts brain function, engagement, and overall performance.
Next, we focus on the importance of psychological safety in leadership. We’ll explore the key behaviors and attitudes that foster a safe, inclusive environment where individuals feel respected and valued. Participants will reflect on their leadership style and assess how their actions influence the level of psychological safety within their teams.
Finally, participants will create a personalized action plan to enhance psychological safety in their workplace. Using insights from neuroscience and best practices in leadership, they will develop strategies to foster trust, encourage open communication, and build a supportive, high-performing team culture.
In this workshop, we begin by exploring the neuroscience behind storytelling. Why do stories have such a profound impact on the brain? How do stories engage emotions, memory, and decision-making processes more effectively than facts alone? We’ll dive into the brain regions activated during storytelling and uncover why narratives are such a powerful tool for influencing behavior, building trust, and driving decisions, especially in sales contexts.
Next, we look at the elements of a compelling story. We’ll explore how structure, emotion, and relatability play crucial roles in crafting narratives that resonate with your audience. For sales teams, storytelling can be a game-changer, allowing you to create deeper connections with prospects, address pain points, and effectively communicate value.
Finally, participants will create their own story and develop strategies for incorporating storytelling into their sales approach. They’ll leave with an actionable plan for using storytelling to build rapport, drive engagement, and close deals more effectively.
Harnessing the Power of Storytelling
Using Neuroscience to Create a Thriving, Positive Work Environment
In this workshop, we begin by exploring the neuroscience of happiness and thriving. How do neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin influence our mood, motivation, and sense of well-being? We’ll dive into how the brain’s chemistry plays a critical role in creating environments where people naturally feel engaged, supported, and energized.
Next, we examine the environmental factors that can either promote or hinder positive neurotransmitter activity. We’ll explore how leadership, team dynamics, and organizational culture can impact the brain’s ability to thrive. Participants will learn how to foster a workplace that supports happiness, engagement, and motivation through evidence-based strategies.
Finally, participants will develop an action plan to apply these insights in their workplace. Using tools from neuroscience and behavioral science, they’ll create strategies to cultivate a thriving work culture, increase employee well-being, and foster an environment where people feel naturally energized and motivated to perform at their best.
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Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Prep Course
The Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Prep Course is designed to equip change management professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate the CCMP exam. Based on the ACMP Change Management Standard, this course covers all key aspects of change management, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, and sustainability. Through a blend of real-life examples, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will deepen their understanding of core change management concepts and learn how to apply them in real-world scenarios. The course also incorporates brain-friendly learning techniques to enhance retention and application. Whether you're new to change management or looking to formalize your expertise, this course will provide you with the tools and confidence to succeed in the CCMP certification process.
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New Course Offering!
The CCMP Prep Course equips change management professionals with the knowledge and skills to pass the CCMP exam. In this live four-part series based on the ACMP Change Management Standard, you will learn key concepts and practical strategies for successful change implementation.
Our company ethos
At Excelsior Professional Services, we believe in constant growth, relentless improvement, and the pursuit of excellence. "Excelsior," meaning "ever upward," is not just our name—it is our ethos! It represents our commitment to reaching new heights, both as individuals and as a collective.
Excelsior: Rise together.
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