Breakthrough Research
Our mental fitness program is based on breakthrough, original research by Shirzad Chamine and the synthesis of recent discoveries across neuroscience, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral psychology, and performance science.
Positive Intelligence®
The breakthrough contribution of Positive Intelligence® research lies in its use of factor analysis to identify the core drivers of performance and well-being.
This research uncovered just 10 negative response patterns (Saboteurs) and five positive response patterns (Sage Powers).
By identifying these root-level factors, Positive Intelligence simplifies personal and professional growth. Learning to intercept Saboteurs and activate the Sage significantly improves many areas—including stress management, relationships, performance, influence, creativity, leadership, resilience, and overall happiness.
This transformative impact occurs because the brain is being rewired at the source, rather than merely addressing surface-level symptoms.
Two Different Areas of the Brain
The Survive Region:
Your Inner Saboteurs
The Thrive Region:
Your Inner Sage
Your Saboteurs are not your truth — they’re the mental bullies holding you back.
They show up as stress, self-doubt, anger, guilt, and that relentless inner critic. They live deep in your brain’s survival wiring — but just because they’re loud doesn’t mean they’re right.
Yes, these emotions can signal a threat. But staying stuck in them? That kills clarity, drains your power, and blocks your best moves.
You’re not here to survive. You’re here to lead. Train your mind. Quiet the noise. Step into your Sage.
Your Sage is your inner powerhouse — calm, clear, and fiercely focused.
It lives in the part of your brain wired for empathy, creativity, and big-picture thinking. When life throws challenges your way, your Sage responds with clarity, compassion, curiosity, and confidence.
It dials down the stress, pumps up the endorphins, and helps you take action that actually moves the needle.
This is your advantage. Lead from your Sage. Win from within.