Persephone & Demeter
Practice area

Leadership development programs grounded in industrial-organizational psychology.

We build leadership capability the way the science says it actually moves: with clear competencies, repeated practice, accurate feedback, and measurement that survives scrutiny. Our work supports officer cadets, captains, majors, and lieutenant colonels in advanced leadership courses, non-commissioned members at all levels, public-sector managers, and private-sector executives.

IPillar

Curriculum design

Custom multi-day programs anchored in adult learning theory, scaffolded competencies, and measurable behavioural outcomes.

IIPillar

Facilitation

Live, in-room facilitation calibrated to your cohort — from junior officers to senior executives — with structured debrief and application planning.

IIIPillar

Coaching arcs

Multi-session executive coaching using validated personality, motivation, and 360° instruments to translate insight into behaviour.

IVPillar

Evaluation

Pre/post measurement against behavioural and organizational indicators, with transparent reporting on what shifted and why.

Coaching

Helping Men Lead.

A coaching stream for men who want to lead more effectively — and more authentically. This work uses evidence from personality, motivation, and transformational leadership research to identify the barriers that keep a leader stuck and build a practical path forward.

Available as one-on-one coaching or a group course. Learn more on the dedicated Helping Men Lead page.

Open courses

Two-day courses for small business teams.

Built on adult learning theory and designed for owners, operators, and emerging managers.

01Course

Two-day leadership course for small businesses

A compact, evidence-based leadership course for small business owners and emerging managers — with practical frameworks and time to practice.

02Course

Two-day performance measurement course for small businesses

Define meaningful outcomes, select the right metrics, and build a lightweight performance rhythm that drives accountability.

03Course

Two-day organizational culture course for small businesses

Shape team culture intentionally through values clarification, behavioral norms, feedback practices, and everyday rituals.

Royal Military College of Canada

Adjunct Lecturer in Leadership & Organizational Behaviour.

Alexa Dewhirst-Moore designs and teaches leadership and organizational behaviour curricula at the Royal Military College of Canada. She has taught officer cadets, captains, majors, and lieutenant colonels in advanced leadership courses, and works with non-commissioned members at all levels.

  • Officer cadets

    Foundational leadership and organizational behaviour instruction for cadets entering the officer corps.

  • Captains, majors, & lieutenant colonels

    Advanced leadership courses for field-grade and senior officers across multiple career stages.

  • Non-commissioned members

    Professional development for NCMs at every level — from junior leaders to senior appointments.