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Human Connection That Leads to Technical Excellence
We’re thrilled to announce an upcoming Leadership Development Program for STEM Professionals—a transformative experience created for those in science, technology, engineering, and related disciplines.
While technical mastery drives success, effective leadership demands a different skill set. This session combines neuroscience-based insights with practical leadership tools to help you communicate with impact, collaborate effectively, and lead with confidence—without losing the precision and analytical thinking that define your expertise.
Facilitated by Dr. Yasemin Gokalp,
Performance Psychologist and Executive Coach
With a PhD in psychology and a background in executive coaching and neuroscience-based leadership development, Dr. Yasemin Gokalp has guided countless professionals—from corporate executives to national athletes—in achieving peak performance and lasting transformation.
Elite Team of Experts
Under Yasemin's Leadership, our core team features Levi and Martina—highly accomplished US Navy and US Army professionals, including Martina, who served as Deputy Commander in the US Army and Unit Chief in the FBI. Their leadership and expertise embody our standard of excellence.
Martina Carroll-Garrison, DM
L&D and Leadership Architecture – Program Management
Levi Surls, SPHR, PMP
Learning & Development Program Manager
“Working with this Vendor (Leading Edge Skills - LES) has been nothing short of transformative. Their leadership content is truly phenomenal, grounded in scientific methodologies that explore how the brain works and seamlessly connect to practical strategies for leading oneself, others, and entire organizations. The depth and clarity of their material consistently resonate with our teams, sparking meaningful growth and insight. Equally impressive are their training facilitators, who bring impeccable professionalism, expertise, and engagement to every session. Their ability to translating complex concepts into accessible, actional learning experiences is unmatched. The quality of their delivery is consistently top-tier! Internal feedback from our teams has been overwhelmingly positive. Time and again, participants express appreciation for the relevance, impact, and inspiration they gain from these engagements. We consider this vendor a trusted partner in our leadership development efforts and wholeheartedly recommend them to any organization seeking to elevate their people and performance.”
Program Manager - United States Navy
Our Services
2 Days of Leadership Training
Targeted, practical, and tailored to your organization’s needs. This program delivers high-impact learning on selected subjects tailored to your team.
Features:
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Customized modules selected from our full immersive curriculum
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Engaging, outcome-driven sessions designed for immediate applications
Available onsite or live online
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The Year-Long Journey
(12 months)
Sustainable growth through monthly 2.5-hour sessions, with two tracks:
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Emerging Leaders Lab – for rising stars ready to lead with impact
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High-Performance Leadership Studio – continuing education for experienced leaders who want to stay ahead
Both programs are fully customized to organizational needs.
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Leading
High-Performance Teams
Our leadership programs consistently exceed industry benchmarks, delivering measurable results in engagement, performance, and participant satisfaction.
Why It Works?
Led by PhD-level experts in neuroscience, executive coaching, and leadership development, our programs use evidence-based methods to help STEM professionals strengthen emotional intelligence, collaboration, and influence — without losing the precision and rigor that define them.
Our results speak for themselves:
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Recognized by the Association for Talent Development
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Consistently full programs with waitlists
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Long-term partnership across STEM and government sectors
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Navy Engineer
"Amazing experience. I’ll be recommending this course to all of my colleagues. It’s truly the best training I’ve attended in my 20-year career with the Navy."
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Navy Scientist
"I’ve never taken a more inspiring course. Dr. Yasemin’s thoughtful, caring, and intelligent approach creates such a meaningful learning experience. I truly appreciate her authenticity and depth."
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Navy Scientist
"This course helped me resolve a year-long family conflict through tools on trust, boundaries, and communication. The impact has been truly transformative."
Trusted By United States Navy
Trusted by U.S. Navy scientists and engineers for years — this is the only leadership program proven to transform technical leaders. It’s so effective that every session fills up fast, with a waiting list every time. Finally, leadership development that speaks the language of engineers.
We are honored to have esteem visionary and technical team members who have vast experience in Technology, Business, and Art. They have been successful leaders in a wide array of industries within private and public sectors while working for world-class organizations.
This is where innovation meets leadership. Where technical excellence becomes human excellence.
Bring the program that inspires the world’s most analytical minds to lead with clarity, connection, and vision.
