Led by Jonathan • Four cohorts per year • Next cohort begins late March
Leadership determines whether people think clearly or hold back.
ZIAversity focuses on the psychological dynamics shaping behavior at work — including authority, roles, stress, and decision-making; and how leaders influence trust and openness through the conditions they create.
Most leadership challenges aren't about skill
As responsibility grows, leadership stops being just about doing "good work," it becomes about:
- How authority is experienced
- How safe people feel speaking up
- How stress shapes behavior
- How decisions land across teams
Leaders often sense when something is off: conversations stalls, ideas dont surface, accountability weakens; but aren't given tools to understand why.
ZIAversity exists to make these dynamics visible.
The lens ZIAversity brings
ZIAveristy is grounded in psychological and organizational research focused on how people actually behave at work. Rather than teaching tactics or scripts, the program examines four common forces that are always present that either provide clarity or cause leaders to be held back:
Authority
How leadership is held, challenged, or avoided.
Roles
How clarity (or lack of it) shapes performance.
Stress
How pressure narrows thinking and behavior.
Decision-making
How judgement shifts as stakes rise.
What leaders really influence
Psychological safety isn't about comfort or agreement. It's about whether people can:
- Think clearly
- Speak honestly
- Take appropriate responsibility
- Make decisions without fear
ZIAversity helps leaders understand how their role, behavior, and structure create or undermine the conditions every day.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
How ZIAversity works
ZIAversity is delivered through four live cohorts each year, led by Jonathan. This is not a group coaching or therapy session. Each cohort is designed to equip leaders with modern-day leadership education for those responsible for other people.
Live, facilitated sessions
Structured discussion with experienced leaders
Clear frameworks grounded in real workplace dynamics
Supporting recorded content for continued learning
Spring 2026 Cohort
Details
- Start: Late March 2026
- Format: Live cohort with supporting content
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Facilitated by: Jonathan
Designed for leaders who:
- Are responsible for teams or functions
- Operate in environments with real pressure and complexity
- Want deeper clarity, not surface-level solutions
- Care about trust, accountability, and sound decision-making
Cohorts are intentionally limited to support thoughtful dialogue.
What leaders take with them
Leaders who complete ZIAversity in its entirety, often report:
- Clearer thinking under pressure
- Greater confidence in authority roles
- Less reactivity in difficult conversations
- Stronger judgement in complex situations
- More trust and openness within their teams
ZIAversity doesn't simplify your approach to leadership; it helps leaders find the balance and blend of complexity with clarity.
Who ZIAversity is and isn't for
ZIAversity is designed for leaders who want to understand what's really shaping behavior at work and lead accordingly.
Designed for leaders who:
- Are responsible for people and decisions
- Want to understand the human side of leadership
- Are open to reflection and learning
Not designed for:
- One-on-one coaching or talk therapy
- Quick fixes or motivational programs
- Ego boosting