Leadership Development Consulting & Strategy

Build confident, emotionally intelligent leaders with Leadership Development Consulting & Strategy from Ascent Performance Trainings. Led by Tim Carlisle’s 30+ years of global expertise, our programs combine practical leadership frameworks, coaching, simulations, and reinforcement to turn leadership concepts into measurable workplace behaviors that improve decision-making, communication, team performance, and business outcomes.

Leadership development consulting session

Our Leadership Development Services

Custom leadership consulting, coaching, academies, and reinforcement programs built for measurable behavior change.

Leadership Training

Build confident, emotionally intelligent, results-driven leaders through interactive workshops, simulations, DISC and EQ assessments, change management tools, strategic thinking, and personalized action planning.

Leadership Academy

A transformational 10-week certification program for current and aspiring leaders, combining coaching, case-based workshops, collaboration, communication, change management, and post-program reinforcement.

1:1 Coaching

Personalized coaching for executives, managers, and high-potential leaders focused on communication, leadership behaviors, accountability, presence, decision-making, and individual performance goals.

Team Performance

Improve collaboration, trust, accountability, team chemistry, conflict navigation, hybrid team dynamics, and leadership-team alignment through facilitated workshops and off-site engagements.

DEI & EQ

Develop inclusive, emotionally intelligent leaders through training in EQ, cultural intelligence, unconscious bias, psychological safety, cross-cultural communication, and culture-shaping behaviors.

Executive Communication

Strengthen executive presence, persuasive messaging, storytelling, board-level communication, presentation design, virtual delivery, Q&A handling, and high-stakes leadership communication.

Leadership workshop strategy session

Our Leadership Development Process

Diagnose Leadership Priorities

We begin by clarifying your leadership goals, audience, business challenges, and desired outcomes. This may include assessing team dynamics, leadership behaviors, skill gaps, manager readiness, and the performance metrics your organization wants to influence.

Design the Development Strategy

Deliver Immersive Learning

Reinforce Lasting Change

Measure Business Impact

Measurable Growth

Performance Outcomes

Programs are designed to improve leadership behaviors, team performance, engagement, and measurable business outcomes.

"The training was dynamic, incredibly engaging, and practical—but what really impressed us was the post-training support. Most programs leave you after the workshop, but Ascent Performance ensured our team had the reinforcement and coaching needed to sustain long-term success. Highly recommended!"

Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Revenue Officer

"This wasn't just another sales training—it was a game-changer. The strategies we learned were immediately applicable, and the post-training follow-up ensured we didn't just retain knowledge but actually applied it. Our team's performance and closing rates have never been higher!"

VP of Sales
VP of Sales
The Ascent Difference

Why Choose Ascent Performance Trainings?

A practical, outcome-focused approach to building leaders who perform.

Deep Expertise

Tim Carlisle brings over 30 years of proven leadership, sales, and coaching expertise.

Global Reach

Programs have been created and delivered across more than 75 countries.

Lasting Change

Eight-week reinforcement turns leadership concepts into sustained workplace behavior change.

Tailored Strategy

Custom programs align leadership development with your industry, teams, and measurable business outcomes.

Meet The Leadership Expert

Led by global performance training expert Tim Carlisle.

Portrait of Tim Carlisle, Founder of Ascent Performance Trainings

Tim Carlisle

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is leadership development consulting and strategy?

Leadership development consulting and strategy helps organizations define the leadership behaviors, capabilities, and systems needed to improve performance. Ascent Performance Trainings combines diagnostics, custom program design, coaching, simulations, and reinforcement to build confident leaders who communicate clearly, make stronger decisions, coach teams effectively, and align daily actions with business goals.

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Still Have Leadership Questions?

Speak with us about your leadership development priorities.

Certified & Proven

Awards and Recognition

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Ascent Training Certificate

Completion credential for Ascent leadership programs.

Award-winning sales leader recognition badge

Award-Winning Leader

Recognized expertise in sales and leadership.

PERFORM Leadership author recognition badge

Published Author

Published leadership and performance methodology.

Ready to Build Stronger Leaders?

Tell us about your leadership goals, audience, timeline, and delivery preferences. We’ll help recommend a tailored consulting, coaching, or academy approach.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (832) 867-1333.