Leadership Workshops
overview
Confidence Unchained and Proactive Leadership have formed a strategic joint venture to redefine leadership development and communication training for high-performance organizations.
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At the helm of this collaboration is Justin Atherton, founder of Confidence Unchained and Vice President of Global Operations for Proactive Leadership. With nearly two decades of experience in law enforcement and a proven track record in organizational consulting, Justin plays a key role in expanding Proactive Leadership’s global reach and integrating cutting-edge leadership solutions.
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Founded by Tab Cooper and Mary Daugherty, Proactive Leadership is internationally recognized for its expertise in Cognitive and Analytic Interviewing — communication methods rooted in behavioral science and trusted by government agencies, law enforcement, and corporate teams.
A cornerstone of the joint venture is the Cognitive Interview — a conversational method designed to obtain accurate, detailed, and truthful information. Originally developed for investigative work, it has powerful applications in leadership.
As Tab Cooper explains, “It’s a conversational style of interviewing to obtain detailed, accurate, truthful information. This has a direct impact on the quality of your decision-making.” Instead of focusing on theoretical leadership models, the joint venture equips leaders with specific interpersonal skills that inspire trust, drive clarity, and foster decisive action in high-pressure situations.
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This partnership merges Confidence Unchained’s strengths in emotional intelligence, resilience, and team performance with Proactive Leadership’s science-backed methodologies, delivering practical, results-driven programs for today’s fast-moving organizations.
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Organizations that partner with this joint venture benefit from:
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Advanced leadership training for dynamic, high-stakes environments
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A focus on truth-centered communication and intentional decision-making
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Programs that build culture, trust, and accountability across teams
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Together, Confidence Unchained and Proactive Leadership are setting a new standard for leadership excellence — empowering teams to communicate better, lead stronger, and thrive under pressure.
Organizational Leadership Development
Our consulting services empower organizations to elevate leadership effectiveness, enhance communication, and build resilient, high-performance teams. Drawing on real-world strategies from law enforcement and the proven science of Cognitive and Analytic Interviewing, we help leaders communicate with clarity, make better decisions, and inspire action under pressure.
Through our joint venture with Proactive Leadership — founded by Tab Cooper and Mary Daugherty — we deliver customized training programs that go beyond theory. Led by Justin Atherton, Vice President of Global Operations, our programs equip teams with the interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence needed to navigate complex challenges, foster trust, and align with your organization’s strategic goals.
Whether bridging leadership gaps or transforming team culture, our tailored approach delivers lasting, measurable results that drive performance and empower every level of your organization.
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Testimonials
Tamara Wheat
Assistant Manager
Texas Department of Public Safety
"Justin’s focus on effective communication, conflict resolution techniques and building trust within our team was particularly relevant to our role. His practical exercises provided valuable tool for handling difficult interactions and managing team dynamics”
Jeremy Q
Owner and Founder at DOT Red
"Justin’s supported my journey as a leader in my personal and professional life, where I had doubts about being front and center, and now I can choose to stand in it. I highly recommend Justin."
Annissa Geil
Designer
"He's going to be the next Tony Robbins."
Steven B
Writer
"Thanks to Justin's recommendations, I now live with more focus, clarity, and objectivity. I've learned to better handle my emotions in negative situations. He's also helped me see the value of setting clear, attainable goals.
I believe the main way that he helped me was through providing a new perspective on my life. I had been stuck in a rut for several years, and Justin's coaching helped me to get out of the ditch I was in and back onto the highway."
Martha Diarte CSM, CAPM
"I have sought Justin's support for workplace concerns and best practices in conflict resolution. There has been an uptick in not only work productivity but a connectedness I now have with my work team, that would have not been possible if I had a coach that didn't have the high level skill set of what I would title Master coach. I would happily discuss his coaching services and style with anyone who is seeking to move into the next level in your life!"