Leadership Decoded:
Professional Development Informed by Neuroscience
What is Leadership Decoded?
Leadership isn't just about vision—it’s about how your brain shows up under pressure, how you connect with others, and how you recover and re-center when things go sideways.
Leadership Decoded translates neuroscience into real-world tools so you can lead with more clarity, less reactivity, and better results—for your team and yourself.
This program is grounded in over 20 years of research and real-life application. I’ve taught the neuroscience of leadership and behavior in classrooms and boardrooms alike, working with executives, founders, and high-performance teams. I’ve also helped leaders reset their nervous systems and reclaim their confidence after burnout, conflict, or crisis.
If you’re ready to lead with more brain power and less burnout, this space is for you.
ORGANIZATIONS
Shake up the same old professional development seminars with a new angle! Empower emerging leaders using neuroscience and psychology through effective training workshops and inspirational keynotes.
Top Topics for 2025:
Productivity for a Neurodiverse Workforce
Innovation & Creativity Boost (feat. Dave Gau, applied improv specialist)
Team Engagement for Hybrid Environments
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Interactive training workshops for emerging, managing, and executive leaders ranging in length from 2 hours to 2 days, available in-person or online, live or recorded, for your team or organization.
Popular workshops include:
Building Trust, Credibility, & Respect
Disagree Agreeably
Executive Leadership
How to Project a Professional Image
Resolving Conflict
The Power of Engagement
Train the Trainer
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Engaging, science-based, and designed for lasting change. These interactive sessions blend neuroscience insights with practical tools to help your team improve communication, solve challenges, and strengthen culture.
Popular Team Event Topics Include:
Building Resilience
Corporate Culture for the C-suite
Innovation & Creativity Boost
Leadership Team Intensives
Neurodiversity and Inclusivity
Presentation and Presence
Stress Management
Team Building
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Boost connection, communication, and productivity with science-backed workshops, seminars, or keynotes—designed to fit your retreat and your team.
Ideal for remote or hybrid teams needing meaningful engagement.
Customizable content and planning support included.
INDIVIDUALS
You’re not broken or behind—you’re human. Leadership Decoded helps you lead with a brain that’s wired for connection, regulation, and growth. That means less second-guessing, fewer meltdowns, and more of what actually matters: presence, decisiveness, and trust.
This program doesn’t teach you to hustle harder. It helps you rewire how you lead—so you can do less reacting and more leading.
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Dr. Catherine Franssen helps high-performing leaders decode the neuroscience behind decision-making, communication, and resilience. Through personalized coaching, she equips executives with actionable tools to lead with clarity, build trust, and navigate complexity—so they can thrive in today’s fast-paced, people-centered world.
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COMING SOON! Live weekly classes + accountability sessions with Dr. Franssen. Join a cohort of like-minded leaders for structured learning and real-time application. Workbook included.
HAVE A GROUP of 4+ ALREADY? Reach out for custom group coaching session.
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COMING SOON- BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
A self-guided experience with reflection prompts, decision frameworks, and neuroscience tools. Perfect for thoughtful, independent learners.
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Upcoming Public Events: Sample Leadership Decoded
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Mental Wealth at Work: Joy, Flexibility, and Creative Client Connections
7.16.25 12:00-1:00PM ET
Join Dr. Catherine Franssen, Dave Gau, and Steven Williams for an energizing hour on how to lead with purpose, adapt with agility, and connect with clients in more human, creative ways. *Free event
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Stressed, Wired, and Tired: Brain-Based Strategies to Beat Burnout in Business
8.5.25 11:00AM-12:00PM ET
A practical, neuroscience-backed session to help small business owners manage stress, sharpen focus, and reclaim their energy. *Free event hosted by SBDC
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Different Minds, Shared Presence: Mindfulness & Neurodiversity
12.13.25 10:30AM-12:00PM ET
An engaging, live session with Dr. Catherine Franssen exploring how mindfulness can be adapted to support and celebrate neurodiverse experiences through learning, reflection, and real conversation. *Donation-based event hosted by East Coast Mindfulness
Hi. I’m Dr. Catherine Franssen
I’m a neuroscientist, leadership coach, and speaker who’s spent over two decades decoding how people think, feel, and lead. My clients range from CEOs and founders to overwhelmed team leads trying to manage burnout and big responsibilities.
Whether you’re leading a company or a classroom, I believe leadership gets better when you understand your brain—and support the brains around you.
Expect more.
Active learning. Thoughtful inspiration. Innovative methods.
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