Mastering the Human Algorithm of Leadership

A Premier, Neuroscience-Based Program for Engineers, Scientist, and Innovators

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.

“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

The One-Week Immersive (40 hours)

Intensive, transformative, and designed to spark immediate breakthroughs. Choose your path:

The Authentic Innovator (Leading Self)
The Collaborative Catalyst (Leading Teams)
The Visionary Builder (Leading Organizations)

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:

Emerging Leaders Lab – for rising stars ready to lead with impact
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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Offsite Retreats

Transform the way technical leaders lead — with custom-designed, immersive offsite retreats.

Available in weekend or weeklong formats.

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Highlights

Designed for Technical Minds

Built specifically for STEM professionals—engineers, scientists, and analytical thinkers—who want to elevate their leadership without their technical edge

Science-Backed Learning

Grounded in neuroscience and emotional intelligence research, our methods help leaders rewire habits, improve decision-making, and enhance collaboration.

Proven
Results

Recognized by the Association for Talent Development for excellence in leadership development. Organizations report higher engagement, trust, and innovation across teams.

Customizable Approach

No off-the-shelf training here. Each program is tailored to your organization's structure, culture, and leadership challenges.

Transformative Experience

Interactive exercises, case studies, and simulations make learning immersive and practical—turning insight into real-world leadership impact.

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:

Recognized by the Association for Talent Development
Consistently full programs with waitlists
Long-term partnership across STEM and government sectors

United States

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.

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.