OUR APPROACH

We deliver Brain-Based, Inspire-Focused training through Individualized-Microbursts.

 
Brain Based
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BRAIN-BASED

Teaching you how to work with the brain's evolutionary hardwired tendencies and limitations vs. against
INSPIRE-FOCUSED

Focusing solely on increasing your ability to inspire. It’s what separates the best leaders from the rest
INDIVIDUALIZED-MICROBURSTS

Learning, action, and change in small bits with DailyACTS™. It’s what the brain needs for lasting, meaningful, change
WHY OUR APPROACH
The world has changed. We must fundamentally change the way we operate to keep up.
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WE HAVE LEARNED MORE ABOUT THE BRAIN IN THE LAST DECADE THAN ANYTIME BEFORE.

The types and significance of discoveries happening today in neuroscience can be compared to those of Einstein in Physics. His theories fundamentally changed the way we looked at the world just as neuroscience is doing today.

WHAT'S THE ISSUE?
Trying to improve how you lead without factoring in the brain would be like trying to lose weight without changing what you eat. You might see some short-term results but it will take substantially more effort and the results will likely be fleeting.

WHAT INSTEAD?
Know better. Focusing on learning more about your brain will provide instant awareness that changes everything.

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WE LIVE IN AN ERA OF UNPRECEDENTED EXPECTATIONS.

Consumers want the best product, at a better value, delivered yesterday. Employees want to make an immediate impact, do things their own way, and have personal meaning in their work. This calls people to bring their best day every day to deliver breakthrough results.

WHAT'S THE ISSUE?
We need to stop desperately trying to externally motivate others to do their job better to meet today's expectations, as the brain will never feel like taking on anything hard, uncertain, or new. That's why so often when we set a lofty goal (e.g. new years resolution to run every morning), we either don't actually start, or fall short of it quickly. The brain knows there is a higher chance of failure over success, looks at it as a threat, and works to shut it down.

WHAT INSTEAD?
Do better. We must leverage the intrinsic powers of our brain so it has a personal stake in something with meaning and purpose. When we feel pulled internally by something (versus just setting a goal for something we should do), this is when we experience meaningful breakthroughs with results that last.

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NEARLY $100 BILLION WAS SPENT ON TRAINING LAST YEAR AND THE MAJORITY IS FORGOTTEN IN MINUTES.

Companies are not getting a good return on their investment. The majority of learning is not leading to better organizational performance.

WHAT'S THE ISSUE?
In today’s world, no one has the time or attention span to sit through a week long or even day long training. They also won’t connect to or make changes based on canned material that isn’t individually tailored to them.

WHAT INSTEAD?
Know better. Do better. Be better. Training needs to be delivered in short bursts and given at the point of need to successfully engage the brain. Participants should define micro-actions for how to use it on the spot and have accountability to drive micro-changes for results that last.

WHY GREY MATTERS

We are founded on the mission to explore, nurture, and inspire leaders to live a significant life. We do this through teaching and coaching on the evolution of the brain and what it needs to perform at full capacity.  We partner with individuals on an ongoing quest to be better.

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ABOUT THE FOUNDER
After spending 15 years in management consulting working with fortune 500 companies to increase their bottom line, Sara took a sabbatical to pursue her dream to focus solely on the people component of business. Upon completion of her master’s degree and coaching certification, she had the opportunity to go back and craft her passion as a discipline with Accenture employees and clients.

Providing newfound awareness on the brain - and guiding people to meaningful results - is her sweet spot. She has spent the better part of the last 10 years using Neuroscience as the basis for how to coach, develop, and inspire people.

 

BA IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

MA IN BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY Adler University
Chicago, IL

BRAIN-BASED EXECUTIVE COACH
NeuroLeadership Institute
New York, NY

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT Accenture
Chicago, IL