High Performance Habits

A practical workshop to help your high-performers stay sharp, steady, and engaged despite the pressure.

You really care about your most dedicated people, whether they are senior leaders, or the newly appointed managers.

They are your best and brightest performers. You want to set them up to succeed as they take on more responsibilities, and balance high pressure demands both at work and outside of work.

You have given them leadership training and they have an amazing benefits package with access to resources and professional support.

But you can tell they are tired and seem to always have a coffee in hand. Maybe they are even becoming more irritable, snapping at people, or sending out emails in the middle of the night.

You worry that your top performers are overextending themselves and that you could end up losing them to burnout or exhaustion.

You’ve tried different things to make it better, with limited impact…

You’ve suggested that they turn their notifications off and not feel obligated to answer email after-hours and on weekends. But there’s still this pressure to “be on” all the time.

You’ve given them flexibility to work from home and you encourage them to take days off and use their vacation time, but these are just bandaids or temporary solutions.

Maybe you’ve created a meditation or nap room in the office. But people are hesitant to use it because they simply have no time and don’t want to look like they’re “slacking”.

You’ve sent reminders to use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and their benefits but these have limited impact on the daily issues they’re facing.

The reality is……

The work pressure is real and the expectations are high. Your leaders want to role model high performance and dedication. They are afraid to slow down because the load will fall on their teams, or they’ll come back to even more work. But by constantly being on, they are reaching exhaustion. They are becoming irritable, have trouble making smart decisions, and are even sending nasty emails.

Personal stress is also a real thing that affects how they’re showing up to work: Whether it’s sick kids, children with mental health challenges, close friends going through cancer treatments, aging parents needing support, or a relationship breakdown. You know that these things can be the breaking point for high performers.

But what can you really do about it, that you aren’t already doing?

Think about it: If a computer malfunctions, you call I.T., but what if a person doesn’t seem as sharp and on the ball as they once were? What if the personal stress is high and out of your hands? Do you just encourage them to access EAP services or take a stress leave?

There’s a big gap that is not covered by leadership training or by your benefits provider. Many high performers end up learning the hard way, and they only access the EAP and benefits once they’ve hit the breaking point. By this point, they need a stress leave or they quit altogether.

This is costly and preventable.

High performers NEED high performance habits so that they can:

- - Maintain their mental bandwidth and positive attitude
  - Avoid burnout and brain fog
  - Stay sharp and steady under stress
  - Optimize sleep, nutrition, and prevent decision fatigue
  - Regulate their nervous system in high-pressure moments
  - Juggle leadership and personal responsibilities without breaking down

What if…….there was a simple way to help your high performers eliminate brain fog, feel sharp, clear-headed, confident, fully engaged, and able to collaborate without any irritability or negative attitudes? The solution is surprisingly simple when they know what to do… Let us guide the way.

Let’s start with a practical 90 min workshop (online or in-person) where your people will learn the five habits that increase:

- mental sharpness and clarity so that they can make crucial decisions under pressure
- ability to focus and concentrate, so they can get the important strategic work done even when they feel pulled in ten other directions
- the ability to turn off the busy mind so they can get good quality and restorative sleep, and show up energized and refreshed for every new day
- the ability to handle stress and conflict with a clear mind, a growth mindset, and a positive attitude.

This is not another passive presentation for people to watch while multitasking. This is a highly engaging, evidence-based, hands-on, transformative workshop that will get your high performers engaged in deep reflection, and brain-centered training. By the end of the workshop, participants will not only know what they need but commit to adopting real impactful high performance habits.

When people understand that their brain (and their nervous system) needs maintenance and that there are simple daily habits that make all the difference to how clearly they can think, how well they can rest & recover from one day to the next, and how positive they are able to feel about their work & the people around them, it’s a no brainer. People want to feel at their best and they want to perform at their best – not only with their colleagues but also with their loved ones. The secret to ongoing high performance is not about time management, or how hard you work, or how dedicated you are, or how good you are at setting boundaries; it’s about giving the brain and the nervous system exactly what they need in order to sustain high performance without falling ill, developing brain fog, experiencing decision fatigue, becoming irritable, reaching exhaustion, or having a mental health crisis.

Here’s what our past clients have said about our workshops

“In 35 years of participating in leadership development and team development sessions, this one was by far the most impactful of all.”

"Ginny brought exceptional facilitation and problem-solving skills to guide our senior leadership team through a dynamic session. We gained deep insight into our workplace culture, strengthened team connection, and left with clear, actionable commitments. We'll definitely bring her back for future leadership sessions."

"The workshop integrated play and insight that had our team sharing in unexpected, meaningful ways. It was fun, energetic, and led to actionable changes. My team identified three improvements they were excited to implement the very next week."

"Ginny wasn’t your usual workshop facilitator—it was fun, interactive, honest, and genuinely inspiring. She was a highlight of our Happiness at Work Week. I hope we can work together again!"

Meet Ginny

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, COACH, TRAINER & FACILITATOR

Ginny Santos works with organizations that truly care about their people, and want a healthy workplace culture that enables and sustains high performance. That’s why she founded Neolé, a training, facilitation and coaching company that is certified as a diverse supplier and recognized as a vendor of record for the Canadian federal government.

With over 16 years of experience teaching at three colleges and a university—where she also mentored executive MBA students—Ginny brings a deep, academic foundation to her work with organizations across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Her experience includes delivering training at the Pentagon and for a national security agency in a G7 country (whose name cannot be disclosed).

After witnessing the devastating impact of a colleague’s suicide in the workplace and recovering from her own experience with burnout, Ginny became deeply committed to understanding what humans truly need to stay engaged and sustain performance, even under the intense pressure of leadership and the curveballs life inevitably throws our way.

Originally from Spain and living in Toronto, Canada, she is an entrepreneurial mother, a digital geek and an enthusiastic dancer in the privacy of her kitchen.

Accreditations:

M.Sc. Creativity and Change Leadership
B.A. of Political Science and Peace & Conflict Studies
Certified FourSight Presenter and Master Trainer
Neurofeedback Certified Practitioner

Certified Solution Focused Coach
Certified Nutrition Science Coach
Certified to Coach with the Nervous System in Mind

What’s Included in the Workshop

✔ 90-Minute Live Workshop

Available virtually or in-person, this session is designed for immediate engagement and lasting impact. It fits neatly into a team’s workday—and doesn’t feel like just another meeting or lecture. But let’s be honest! If the workshop can be done in-person it is SO much more impactful for those in attendance.

✔ Hands-On, Science-Backed Experience

This isn’t a passive seminar. Participants engage in interactive, neuroscience-based activities to integrate what they’re learning in real time.

✔ The 5 High-Performance Habits Framework

Participants will learn and personalize five essential habits that support mental clarity, sustained focus, nervous system regulation, and restorative sleep so that they can sustain high performance despite the many pressures they face at work and outside of work.

✔ Built-In Self-Assessment and Reflection

We begin and end with guided reflection so each participant can track their awareness, set personal goals, and identify quick wins they can implement right away.

✔ Real-Life Application Through Scenarios

This is not abstract theory. Participants apply the concepts to real-life scenarios to connect insights with their day-to-day challenges.

✔ Post-Session Report & Follow-Up

You will receive a summary report with the actions that participants committed to taking after the session. Each participant will receive a reference sheet with key takeaways and next steps for reinforcing learning.

All-inclusive fee: ~~$4900~~

Only $3500 for the next five organizations who take the first step and book a free discovery call.

DEAL

FAQ:

❓Who is this workshop designed for?

This workshop is ideal for high-performing employees, newly appointed managers, and seasoned leaders who want to sustain their performance without burning out. It’s especially relevant for individuals juggling intense professional responsibilities alongside personal ones, like caregiving or parenting.

❓What’s the ideal group size?

We recommend between 10 to 40 participants for optimal interaction, but larger groups can be accommodated with slight adjustments to the format.

❓Will this feel too personal or uncomfortable for participants?

Not at all. The session is carefully designed to feel psychologically safe and uplifting. While it includes self-reflection and group discussion, participants are never asked to share anything personal they’re uncomfortable with.

❓What makes this different from a wellness webinar or leadership training?

This is not a passive lunch-and-learn. It’s a science-based, hands-on workshop that addresses the real root causes of brain fog, fatigue, and burnout. It fills the critical gap between leadership training and employee benefits by focusing on the one skill that every leader needs to develop but is rarely included in their leadership training: how to develop the habits that sustain high performance despite personal and work-related stressors.

❓Can we customize the session for our team or industry?

Yes! We can tailor the examples, discussion prompts, and delivery style to your team’s context, industry, or leadership level.

❓Is this a one-time workshop or part of a larger offering?

This 90-minute session is designed to stand on its own—and it can also be the first step in a larger leadership and performance program.

❓How do we measure impact?

While this workshop doesn’t include a formal assessment, participants will complete a brief self-assessment at the start and end so they can reflect on their own awareness, energy levels, and existing habits. Many organizations also use internal feedback or pulse surveys to track engagement after the session.

The Decision Is Yours

Right now, you have two choices:

Option 1

Keep doing what you’ve been doing—checking in one-on-one with your high performers, offering flexibility, encouraging time off, reminding them about their benefits and EAP, and hoping it’s enough. But without the right habits to protect their brain health and sustain their energy, the signs will continue: brain fog, over-dependance on caffeine, irritability, disengagement, and eventually, sick leave, burnout or resignation. The cost of losing just one top performer (financially, culturally, and strategically) can be staggering.

Option 2

Bring in Ginny Santos to lead High Performance Habits workshop and give your leaders the science-backed, highly practical strategies they need to sustain their own high expectations—without burning out, AND set a good example for the rest of the organization at the same time. You’ll show your top talent that you truly have their back, while increasing focus, resilience, and retention across your leadership team.

This workshop is one of a kind because it fills a critical gap: it’s not leadership theory, not generic wellness tips, and not a one-way presentation. It’s an engaging, transformative experience designed specifically to help high performers thrive under pressure—so they can keep doing the work they love, and keep delivering for your organization.

Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Ginny Santos today and be one of only five organizations to take advantage of the reduced pricing for this launch.