For the modern CEO, teacher, or business leader, a schedule filled with obstacles is often seen as a deterrent to progress. However, as eloquently described by Jana Levin: life is not a path blocked by obstacles; life is the obstacles themselves.
The ENHANCE: Matrix Edition has recently launched its fourth cohort following positive impact and feedback from previous participants. Matrix is a powerful 12-week development programme designed to help professionals and educators reframe these challenges into development opportunities using the “neurological training threshold” concept, delivering significant and enduring results.
Embrace the Frustration
It is a common misconception that “brain training” should be easy or relaxing. ENHANCE programme is deliberately designed to be engaging, challenging – and frustrating! When you struggle with an exercise – whether it is tracking complex sound sweeps or managing split-second “divided attention” tasks – you are entering the learning zone.
This struggle represents your neurological training threshold, typically found when you are averaging between three and a half and four and a half stars. Making mistakes is the physical signal that your brain is in its “training zone,” which is exactly where growth occurs. If you are easily achieving five stars, you are likely too good for that level and are no longer triggering the same biological benefits.
The Chemistry of High Performance
ENHANCE works by “playing with your neurochemicals” to drive neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to rewire itself at any age. To maximise your 12-week investment, you must engage three key neurotransmitters:
- Dopamine: Often called the “reward chemical,” it also drives motivation and focus. Using headphones during training provides a “dopamine rush” through pleasant auditory feedback (the “ding” sound) when you succeed, reinforcing the learning loop.
- Acetylcholine: This chemical acts as a spotlight for your brain, allowing for selective attention. It is what enables you to focus on the task at hand while ignoring the distractions of a busy office or classroom.
- Norepinephrine: This is associated with mild excitement or a “Gameface”. By approaching your training with a sense of joy and curiosity, you release this milder version of adrenaline, which is essential for making progress.
Practical Strategy for Busy Leaders
Consistency is vital to benefit from a 20% boost in cognitive performance. These two habits are critical for programme success:
- Protect Your Time: Treat your training like a vital board meeting. Book sessions into your online calendar to prevent them from being “hijacked” by other professional demands.
- Find Your “Why”: Transfer of skills to the real world – such as improved decision-making or resilience – is significantly higher when you are intrinsically motivated. Whether your goal is to be a better leader, a more present parent, or a sharper educator, that “why” is what fuels your dopamine drive.
Enrolling Now for the Summer Cohort
Success is simply a series of small disciplined practices each and every day. Are you ready to stop being a pawn in someone else’s game and take greater control of your own life?
The next ENHANCE: Matrix Edition cohort begins in the Summer of 2026 (10 May to 26 July). Space is strictly limited to small cohort sizes to ensure a bespoke experience.
