TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Train the Identity
Build the Leader
Strengthen the Culture

Transform your organization with battle-tested, science-backed, and identity-driven leadership development programs that perform under pressure — and scale with precision.

For organizations ready to scale leadership resilience through experiential training.

Welcome To The Adversity Leadership Institute™

Where human potential meets systems thinking.

Michael W. Allison’s Adversity Leadership Institute Lab™ delivers immersive, measurable training experiences that reshape how leaders think, act, and respond under pressure.
Each program blends military precision, neuroscience, and organizational psychology — giving your people the tools to lead with clarity, courage, and consistency.

All programs are powered by Michael’s proprietary frameworks:

Adversity Leadership®

Lead with Precision and turn adversity into advantage.

3-C Framework™ — Clarity → Courage → Culture

Break The Bottle®

Shatter Limitations, Master Solution Thinking, and Lead with Clarity

3-D Framework™ — Decision → Direction →Destination.

Protect The House®

House Rules” To build resilient leaders and cultures from the inside out.

4-Walls Framework™ — Identity → Boundaries → Discipline → Renewal

DATA-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT

Every program includes real-time progress analytics:

HRCI & SHRM Certified

In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid

AI-Generated Enhanced Learning Analytics Insight Summaries

Pre-/Post-Behavior Assessments

Personalized Leadership Dashboards

The Adversity Leadership Institute Peak Performance App

Because what gets measured, gets mastered.

HOW WE TRAIN TRANSFORMATION

Assess — Establish a baseline with the Leadership Resilience Index™ and pre-training diagnostics.

Align — Customize learning pathways around your mission, values, and performance gaps.

Activate — Deliver immersive, experiential training through interactive frameworks and scenarios.

Apply — Integrate post-training accountability, dashboards, and leadership scorecards to sustain growth.

All programs are intentionally capped at 15–50 participants, depending on format, to ensure deep engagement, measurable impact, and personalized feedback.

“When you can measure mindset, you can master it.”

THE WORKSHOP SERIES

Lead to Connect: The Storytelling Advantage for Modern Leaders

A 4-part interactive series that turns communication into connection and adversity into advantage. Develop clear communication, confidence, and composure in four tactical sessions.

“You don’t build demand with hype—you build it by helping people see themselves in the transformation.”Michael W. Allison

Workshop Catalog & Series Overview

Program Description Duration Format Capacity Investment
Adversity Leadership Lab® [Learn More →] A 60-minute virtual experience — The Resilience Reset™ — introducing Michael’s breakthrough frameworks on mindset, clarity, and composure under pressure. Perfect for professionals and HR leaders seeking a powerful first step toward performance mastery. 1 Hour Virtual Unlimited $97
From Pressure to Purpose™ [Learn More →] Turn chaos into clarity and build unshakable focus under pressure. ½ Day - 4 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 50 $7,500
The Leadership Reset™ [Learn More →] Break old patterns, master new habits, and lead with renewed conviction. ½ Day - 4 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 50 $7,500
Identity Under Fire™ [Learn More →] Build confidence, resilience, and authenticity when everything’s on the line. ½ Day - 4 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 50 $7,500
The Resilient Edge™ [Learn More →] Use adversity as your competitive advantage. ½ Day - 4 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 50 $7,500

Series Investment Options

  • 2-Session Bundle: $13,000
    • (Save $2,000 when booked as a half transformational series)
  • Full 4-Part Series: $22,000
    • (Save $8,000 when booked as a full transformational series)
  • Corporate Custom Program: $60,000+

(Fully customized for global teams and leadership rollouts)

Includes

  • Pre-program leadership resilience assessment w/Feedback
  • Personal Dashboard, Team workbook & interactive materials
  • The Adversity Leadership Institute Peak Performance App

  • Video recap & Participant certificate of completion

  • Live Q&A and post-session resilience leadership analysis report

Delivery Notes

  • Format: In-Person, Virtual or Hybrid

  • Capacity: Up to 50 participants (ideal for team or departmental activation)

  • Admission: By Application Only — Limited Cohorts

  • Billing: Flexible enrollment options available — pay in full or in two installments

Corporate PO processing available upon request

THE FLAGSHIP FRAMEWORKS TRAINING

The Science and Structure: Where Leadership Frameworks Become Lasting Foundations Mastery — Built From The Inside Out.

Install Michael’s proven leadership Identity-based systems for leaders who perform under pressure architectures in a single transformational day.

“You can’t train leadership through lectures. You build it through experience, reflection, and systems that last.” — Michael W. Allison

THE FLAGSHIP FRAMEWORKS Overview

Program Duration Format Capacity Investment
Adversity Leadership® (Half-Day) [Learn More →] ½ Day - 4 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 40 participants $9,500
Adversity Leadership® (Full-Day) [Learn More →] 8 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 40 participants $15,000
Break The Bottle® (Half-Day) [Learn More →] ½ Day - 4 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 40 participants $9,500
Break The Bottle® (Full-Day) [Learn More →] 8 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 40 participants $15,000
Protect The House® (Half-Day) [Learn More →] ½ Day - 4 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 40 participants $9,500
Protect The House® (Full-Day) [Learn More →] 8 Hours In-Person / Virtual/ Hybrid Up to 40 participants $15,000

Series Investment Options

  • 2-Program Bundle (Any Two Half-Day Modules): $24,000
    (Save $4,000 when booked together as a leadership transformation series.)
     Ideal for organizations seeking focused, back-to-back frameworks to accelerate clarity, performance, and resilience.
  • 2-Program Bundle (Any Two Full-Day Modules): $28,000
    (Save $2,000 when booked together as a leadership transformation series.)
     Perfect for teams ready to immerse in two deep-dive frameworks across leadership identity, mindset mastery, and solution-based performance.
  • Full Framework Mastery Series (All Three Half-Day Modules): $33,000
    (Save $5,500 when booked together as a full-spectrum leadership mastery experience.)
     Comprehensive experience combining Adversity Leadership®, Break The Bottle®, and Protect The House® in a single, cohesive series.

Full Framework Mastery Series (All Three Full-Day Modules): $42,000
 (Save $3,000 when booked together as the complete leadership transformation system.)
 This flagship option is designed for enterprise teams or leadership cohorts ready to build resilient, high-performance cultures from the inside out.

Includes

  • Pre-program leadership resilience assessment w/Feedback
  • Personal Dashboard, Team workbook & interactive materials
  • The Adversity Leadership Institute Peak Performance App
  • Video recap & Participant certificate of completion
  • Live Q&A and post-session resilience leadership analysis report

Delivery Notes

  • Format: In-Person, Virtual or Hybrid
  • Capacity: Up to 40 participants
  • Admission: By Application Only – Limited Cohorts
  • Billing: Flexible enrollment options available — pay in full or in two installments
  • Corporate PO processing available upon request

THE e-LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Leadership Mastery: Online Training Anytime - Anywhere - Anyplace

On-demand access to Michael W. Allison’s signature frameworks — designed for leaders who want transformation on their terms. Our eLearning isn’t passive consumption — it’s active transformation.

Each module is designed to rewire clarity, resilience, and leadership identity — turning learning into measurable growth and lasting results.” — Michael W. Allison

e-LEARNING experience Overview

Program Description License Type Capacity Investment
Adversity Leadership®Online Program [Learn More →] A 6-module digital training on mindset, clarity, and solution thinking — designed to help leaders perform under pressure and lead with purpose. Individual 1 participant $697
    Team Up to 10 participants $4,970
    Enterprise Up to 50 participants $14,950
    Enterprise+ (Custom) 50+ participants Starts at $35,000 annually
Break The Bottle® Online Program [Learn More →] A 6-module digital training on mindset, clarity, and solution thinking — designed to help leaders perform under pressure and lead with purpose. Individual 1 participant $697
    Team Up to 10 participants $4,970
    Enterprise Up to 50 participants $14,950
    Enterprise+ (Custom) 50+ participants Starts at $35,000 annually
Protect The House® Online Program [Learn More →] A 6-module digital training on resilience and energy management for leaders who thrive under pressure. Individual 1 participant $697
    Team Up to 10 participants $4,970
    Enterprise Up to 50 participants $14,950
    Enterprise+ (Custom) 50+ participants Starts at $35,000 annually

Series Investment Options

  • All Three Frameworks (Team Bundle): $12,500 (save $2,400)
    • Access for up to 10 leaders — includes Adversity Leadership®, Break The Bottle®, and Protect The House® online programs.
  • All Three Frameworks (Enterprise Bundle): $35,000 (save $9,850)
    • Access for up to 50 leaders — designed for departments, leadership cohorts, and organizational rollouts.
  • Enterprise+ Partnership: Custom pricing for 100+ leaders or LMS integration.
    • Includes analytics dashboards, AI-driven insights, and quarterly engagement reporting.

Optional Upgrade

  • AI Leadership Insights Add-On
    Upgrade any eLearning package with the AI-Driven Resilience Dashboard™ — featuring branded enterprise analytics and quarterly engagement insights reports with personalized metrics, progress tracking, and mindset insights for every leader.
  • $2,500 flat add-on

Includes

  • 6 self-paced video modules on leadership clarity and resilience
  • Interactive digital workbook and downloadable reflection tools
  • The Adversity Leadership Institute Peak Performance App
  • Personal completion dashboard and Built-in progress tracking
  • Knowledge checks and micro-assessments
  • Certificate of completion (individual or team)

12-month renewable access for teams and enterprise clients

Delivery Notes

  • Access: Lifetime for individuals | 12-month renewable for teams and enterprises
  • Admission: By application only — limited corporate cohorts per quarter
  • Billing: Corporate invoicing, PO processing, and volume licensing available

THE LEADERSHIP RETREATS

Leadership Development Retreats: Elite 5-Day Immersive Experiences for Every Level of Leadership

The Adversity Leadership Institute Retreat Series is a three-tiered progression of immersive, science-backed experiences designed to transform how leaders think, act, and perform under pressure.

Built on Michael W. Allison’s proprietary Leadership Executive Core Qualification Matrix (LECQM 2.0), the series develops five essential domains of leadership mastery: Driving Strategic Change, Leading People, Operational Mastery, Business Acumen, and Leading Across Boundaries.

Each 5-day retreat fuses behavioral neuroscience, military precision, and organizational psychology to develop identity-based leaders who perform with calm, clarity, and conviction—even in the most demanding environments.

“We don’t train for today — we build capacity for tomorrow. Because more than a retreat, it’s a recalibration of identity, clarity, and command.” Michael W. Allison

THE LEADERSHIP RETREATS Overview

Program Audience Focus Investment Capacity Frequency
Lead The Line™ [Learn More →] Frontline & First-Time Supervisors Step Up • Stand Out • Lead Forward — Build confident, capable leaders from the front. $45,000 per organization (up to 15 participants) / $4,500 per individual 15 participants 4× per year
The Bridge Command™ [Learn More →] Mid-Level & Middle Management Master The Middle • Influence Up • Empower Down — Strengthen decision-making, communication, and culture from the center. $60,000 per organization (up to 12 participants) / $7,500 per individual 12 participants 4× per year
Command Presence™ [Learn More →] Senior & Executive Leaders Lead With Calm • Clarity • Conviction — Master composure, culture, and communication at the highest level. $75,000 per organization (up to 10 participants) / $12,500 per individual 10 participants 3× per year

Series Investment Options

  • Full Corporate Leadership Suite (All 3 Retreats): $150,000 (Save $30,000)

  • Dual-Level Package (Any 2 Retreats): $95,000 (Save $10,000)

  • Individual Enrollment (Executive Level Only): $12,500 per participant

  • Custom multi-retreat partnerships and corporate retainers available upon request.

Includes

Each retreat is a complete, six-month leadership journey — not a one-off event.

  • 5-Day immersive leadership retreat experience w/Welcome Gift
  • Pre-Retreat Leadership Resilience Index™ (AI-driven assessment)
  • Personalized leader readiness roadmap + pre-retreat orientation call
  • Integration of Adversity Leadership®, Break The Bottle® and Protect The House® frameworks
  • Daily Command Circles for peer reflection and clarity development
  • Access to the Leadership Resource Vault™ (12-month subscription)
  • The Adversity Leadership Institute Peak Performance App
  • Complimentary access to both eLearning Programs (Break The Bottle® + Protect The House®)
  • Personal Dashboard, Team workbook, challenge-based exercises, and reflection tools

Certificate of completion + post-retreat integration workshop

Optional Upgrades

Enhance your leadership immersion with high-value premium experiences.

  • Command Mastermind Dinner — Private dinner experience with a guest C-Suite leader or industry innovator

  • The Performance Reboot — Daily morning fitness sessions with a wellness, mindfulness, and nutrition expert session

  • Executive Coaching Add-On — Three private coaching sessions within 60 days post-retreat

  • AI Leadership Insights Dashboard — Personalized analytics and behavioral data tracking for teams

  • Alumni Command Circle™ Membership — Exclusive access to ongoing leadership community and quarterly summits

Delivery Notes

  • Format: In-person 5-day immersive (residential or destination)
  • Journey: 6-month experience (pre-assessment → retreat → post-integration)
  • Access: 12-month access to Leadership Resource Vault + eLearning programs
  • Admission: By application only — limited cohorts per level each year
  • Billing: Corporate invoicing, PO processing, and retainer contracts available
  • Location Options: Florida, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina and International Executive Destinations

READY TO ELEVATE YOUR LEADERS?

It’s time to train beyond skill — and build identity.
Whether you’re growing teams, preparing new leaders, or rebuilding culture after change, Michael W. Allison delivers the clarity, conviction, and systems to perform under pressure.

“The world doesn’t need more training. It needs transformation.” Michael W. Allison

Our Leadership Guarantee

We stand behind every training we deliver. If your organization doesn’t see measurable improvement in clarity, culture, or communication within 60 days, we’ll re-engage your team for a complimentary follow-up session.