“2026 Official Member – Forbes Coaches Council”
I help leaders regulate under pressure, lead through disruption, and turn organizational chaos into strategic clarity; using Neuroscience and Emotionally Intelligent frameworks
Why Do Great Leaders Feel Exhausted Even When They Love Their Work?
Leadership doesn't fail. Dysregulated nervous systems do.
When your brain's threat response runs 24/7, strategy can't save you.
Regulation comes first. Results follow.
Neuroscience-based leadership for corporate executives and government leaders
navigating transformation without burning out.
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What Is Neuroscience-Based Leadership?
Leadership Grounded in Brain Science, Not Buzzwords
🧠 What makes neuroscience-based leadership different?
Emotional intelligence rooted in brain science, not corporate buzzwords.
⚡How do you adopt
AI without chaos?
Ethical adoption for real-world teams who need clarity, not chaos.
🏛️Why do government and Fortune 500 companies trust these methods?
Government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and universities rely on these methods.
Who Trusts Neuroscience-Based Leadership Methods?
Leaders in: Government agencies | Universities | Global brands | National associations
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Leadership is changing. Technology is accelerating. The world needs braver leaders.
You will learn how to elevate performance, build trust, strengthen emotional presence, and lead with clarity and courage in the age of AI.
⬧ Neuroscience-based frameworks
⬧ Emotional intelligence for modern leadership
⬧ Ethical AI integration for real teams
⬧ Guided case studies and real-world exercises
⬧ Tools to amplify human potential with technology
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A roadmap for modern leaders who choose courage, curiosity, and compassion.
This is not a book about machines. It is a book about the leader you become while technology evolves around you.
How Do Leaders Stay Human in the Age of AI?
Who is Sahar Andrade, Mb.BCh
From Medical resident to Fortune 500 boardrooms; I've spent two decades translating brain science into leadership strategies that actually work.
With global experience across 7 countries and over 20 years in coaching and consulting, I'm known for blending neuroscience, cultural intelligence, and inclusive leadership to help organizations thrive.
As a Forbes Coaches Council Influencer and award-winning entrepreneur, my work empowers leaders to reinvent themselves and their teams with empathy, strategy, and results that last.
I teach at USC, host the AI Café Conversations podcast (ranked top 2% globally), and have worked with organizations like Netflix, Mattel, CalSTRS, and Riverside County.
My approach is grounded in neuroscience and emotional intelligence—because leadership doesn't fail. Dysregulated nervous systems do. Regulation comes first. Results follow.
How do leaders and teams describe working with Sahar?
B. Jones
“As a newly appointed CTO.
I needed strategic support. Sahar helped me craft a clear vision, lead with confidence, and connect across generations. Her coaching shifted everything.”
S. Jouglard
“Sahar brings a rare blend of insight, clarity, & heart. Her leadership development work has had a ripple effect throughout our entire department—boosting communication, trust, and productivity.”
J. McNeil
“Sahar simplified AI for me in a way no one else could. As a coach building my brand, her guidance helped me clarify my message, grow my visibility, and confidently use tools I once feared.”
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Executive Leadership Coaching
One-on-one neuroscience-based coaching for executives and
leadership teams navigating transformation. Elevate performance,
strengthen emotional presence, and lead with clarity—grounded
in brain science and emotional intelligence.
Three pathways to transformation—choose what fits your goals.
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Strategic consulting for teams and organizations navigating
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Built on proven organizational psychology and people-centered
change models—with frameworks trusted by government and
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Common Questions About Neuroscience-Based Leadership
1- Why do great leaders feel exhausted even when they love their work?
When your brain's threat response runs 24/7, strategy can't save you. Dysregulated nervous systems drain energy faster than any workload. Regulation comes first. Results follow.
2- What is Shadow AI and why should executives care?
78% of employees use unauthorized AI tools without IT oversight. This creates compliance, security, and liability risks that most organizations don't know they have until it's too late.
3- How is neuroscience-based leadership different from traditional coaching?
Traditional coaching focuses on behavior change. Neuroscience-based leadership addresses nervous system regulation, the foundation that makes behavior change possible and sustainable.
4- Can government agencies use these methods if AI isn't allowed?
Absolutely. Our frameworks prioritize neuroscience and emotional intelligence FIRST. AI is an optional tool, not a requirement. That's why government agencies trust these methods.
5- What frameworks do you use?
We use five proprietary frameworks: B.R.A.I.N., P.I.L.O.T., WISER, FAIR, and CARES. Each addresses specific leadership challenges from nervous system regulation to ethical AI adoption.
6- Who benefits from neuroscience-based leadership?
Corporate executives navigating transformation, government leaders managing risk-averse teams, HR professionals supporting culture change, and coaches working with high-performing clients.