Applied Neuroscience-Based Training

IMPACT

Developing early intervention leadership is key to reducing behavioural-based psychological risk. When leaders can identify and address unsafe behaviours before they escalate, they create an environment where proactive actions protect and strengthen workplace culture.

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Program Structure & Content

The program spans 12 months and is delivered through an Introductory Module followed by four sequential terms, each focusing on a key aspect of leadership through neuroscience:

Introductory Module:

• The introductory module explains the brain’s structure and function, highlighting how recent neuroscience advances reveal its significant role in shaping our behaviour—even at work.
• You’ll learn how the brain’s drive to keep us safe influences our actions, habits, and motivation, providing a solid foundation for understanding how these factors impact performance and productivity.

Term 1: Understanding the Brain for Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation & Stress Mastery

• Module 1: The key organising principles of the brain
• Module 2: Domains of threat and reward
• Module 3: Managing arousal — Taming our inner scientist
• Module 4: Neuroscience of attention and mindfulness
• Module 5: Neuroscience of frazzle and stress
• Module 6: Emotions are contagious

Term 2: Unlocking the Brain’s Ability to Supercharge Productivity & Decision Making

• Module 1: Attention and decision making and problem-solving
• Module 2: Cognitive and perceptual factors affecting decision making
• Module 3: Cognitive flexibility and decision making
• Module 4: The role of memory in decision making
• Module 5: Facilitating insight, creativity and innovation
• Module 6: Brain-friendly decision making and problem solving

Term 3: Building Psychologically Safe Workplaces

• Module 1: Our social brain
• Module 2: Foe before friend
• Module 3: Drivers of engagement
• Module 4: Cognitive and perceptual factors influencing our interaction with others
• Module 5: Why mindset matters for engagement and collaboration
• Module 6: Leading with the brain in mind to support high engagement and
• collaboration

Term 4: Leading Change for Sustainable Success

• Module 1: Why change is hard
• Module 2: Leading successful change initiatives
• Module 3: How habits are formed
• Module 4: Setting and attaining goals
• Module 5: Sustaining motivation in goal attainment
• Module 6: Leading with the brain in mind

Each term covers six “big ideas” and includes regular group study calls (available weekly or fortnightly with facilitation options), online discussion forums, and additional learner resources.

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Delivery Options & Customisation

EMA acts as the delivery partner for NeuroCapability’s Neuroscience of Leadership Program, offering flexible delivery options:

• Option 1: EMA facilitates study calls and discussion forums at the agreed rate if you’re enrolled in the program.
• Option 2: For an additional fee, you can engage NeuroCapability’s facilitators for improved support.

We also offer customised in‑house delivery, including face‑to‑face study calls or a modified learning schedule to fit your organisation’s needs.

Cost

• Full Program: $2,495.00 + GST per person
• Single Term: $695.00 + GST per person
• Bundle Option (Terms 1 & 2 or Terms 3 & 4): $1,295.00 + GST per person

Timeline

• One term can be completed in 6–12 weeks.
• Two terms together can be completed in 3–6 months.

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Entry Requirements

While there are no strict prerequisites, we recommend participants have at least a Certificate IV (or equivalent) and some experience in a leadership or management role. Proficiency in English and strong reading skills are essential.

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How to EnroL

If you’re ready to enrol in our Neuroscience of Leadership Program delivered by EMA, simply get in touch with us via email at [email protected]. We’ll provide you with all the details and guide you through the registration process.