Leadership Academy
A transformational 10-week program that helps leaders communicate clearly, lead confidently, and improve team performance through coaching, workshops, and practical leadership frameworks.
Strengthen executive presence, decision-making, and team performance with coaching designed for Kansas City leaders navigating growth, change, and competitive talent demands. Ascent Performance Trainings combines 30+ years of proven leadership expertise with practical frameworks, personalized feedback, and reinforcement support to help executives communicate with clarity, lead with confidence, and create measurable business impact.

Tailored leadership development options for executives, managers, and teams ready to improve performance.
A transformational 10-week program that helps leaders communicate clearly, lead confidently, and improve team performance through coaching, workshops, and practical leadership frameworks.
Dynamic training focused on emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, coaching skills, decision-making, change management, and inclusive leadership using assessments, simulations, and guided action planning.
Personalized coaching tailored to each leader’s strengths, growth areas, and goals, with expert feedback that builds confidence, influence, and immediately applicable strategies.
Eight weeks of weekly reinforcement emails, AI videos, and monthly one-on-one coaching sessions to deepen learning, support behavior change, and sustain long-term results.
Customized in-person learning experiences using role plays, case studies, group discussions, and real-world scenarios to build transferable leadership skills in an engaging environment.
Live, instructor-led 60 to 90-minute online Zoom sessions that deliver focused leadership development through real-time discussion, collaboration, feedback, and practical application.

Programs begin by identifying each leader's current capabilities, communication style, emotional intelligence, and development priorities. Tools such as DISC or EQ assessments help create a clear baseline for personalized learning.
Leaders gain practical tools, stronger confidence, and strategies that improve team performance.
Experienced, results-oriented leadership coaching built around measurable business outcomes.
Decades of proven expertise guide every leadership coaching engagement and development plan.
Training delivered in 75+ countries brings broad perspective to Kansas City leadership challenges.
Programs adapt to each leader’s goals, industry, team structure, and growth priorities.
Follow-up videos and coaching help busy Kansas City leaders turn learning into habits.
Global expertise with practical coaching for ambitious leaders.

Founder
Tim Carlisle is the Founder of Ascent Performance Trainings and a globally recognized authority in sales and performance training with over 30 years of proven expertise. With deep mastery across Sales, Sales Management, Sales Leadership, and Sales Enablement, Tim has designed and delivered transformative training programs in over 75 countries, equipping thousands of professionals across industries including technology, financial services, and oil and gas. An award-winning sales professional and leader, he combines practical techniques with motivational coaching to drive measurable results for both individuals and organizations. Tim is also the author of two books, PERFORM Leadership and The Inner Game of Performance, further cementing his reputation as a trusted, results-oriented training partner for organizations worldwide.
Executive leadership coaching is a personalized development process that helps leaders improve how they think, communicate, decide, and influence others. At Ascent Performance Trainings, coaching focuses on practical leadership behaviors such as emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, team accountability, executive presence, and change leadership, so leaders can apply new skills directly to their daily responsibilities.
Talk with Ascent Performance Trainings about your coaching goals.
Build the core of every great leader: leadership identity and mindset, emotional intelligence, DISC personality insight, communication fundamentals, trust-building, goal setting, and ethical decision-making. Earns a Certificate of Completion.
Lead teams with confidence through coaching and developing others, conflict resolution, situational leadership, team dynamics, motivation and engagement, influence without authority, and change management. Earns a Certificate of Completion.
Master enterprise-level leadership with strategic thinking and vision, executive presence, organizational culture design, succession planning, business acumen, inclusive leadership, and building lasting legacy. Earns a Certificate of Completion.
Share your goals, team needs, or leadership challenges, and Ascent Performance Trainings will help identify the right coaching format for measurable growth.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (832) 867-1333.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (832) 867-1333.