THE SILENT SONS INITIATIVE

Dr. Marci Batiste

NeuroCORE Performance Strategist

certified chemical dependency counselor, cognitive behavioral performance coach,

best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur

The Intersection of Personal Excellence and Professional Mastery

Men at the top are often the most isolated. Success brings pressure. Pressure breeds silence. That silence becomes emotional disconnection; often mistaken for ego, arrogance, or narcissism. But what looks like avoidance is usually a lack of emotional tools. Most men were never taught how to process emotion. Vulnerability wasn’t modeled. Transparency was seen as weakness. Survival became the blueprint.

I created The Silent Sons Initiative to close that gap by equipping men with the tools, structure, and strategies to lead differently.

My mission is simple:

To help men lead with clarity, respond with control, and protect what matters most, without compromising who they are.

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CHANGE IS YOUR ALLY, NOT YOUR ENEMY!

NeuroCORE Performance Strategist &

Founder of The Silent Sons Initiative

Dr. Marci Batiste is a high-level strategist specializing in pressure mastery, behavioral accountability, and emotional recalibration for high-achieving men.

Her proven frameworks, including the groundbreaking HE Core X 10, are trusted by elite athletes, executives, and influential leaders who must consistently deliver excellence under intense scrutiny.

With over 25 years of corporate leadership and a decade in behavioral health, and performance recovery, Dr. Marci delivers discreet, customized solutions that transform pressure into strategic advantage, emotional clarity, and authentic leadership.

THIS IS PERSONAL!

If you wonder why I do what I do, or if you question why, as a woman, with my history and my experiences I go so hard, loud, and unapologetic for men... this is why!

My commitment to this mission runs deep. I lived through the consequences of silence, denial, and generational pain. In the document below I openly share my personal story.

My personal manifesto reveals the deeper truth behind my mission.

BUILT TO MANAGE THE PRESSURE

PRIVATE. POWERFUL. PROVEN.

Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor

25+ years in Corporate Leadership

20 years youth curriculum development and mentoring

10 years behavioral health & trauma recovery

Cognitive Behavioral Performance Coach

Founder & Executive Director, Nine Seconds Corporation (501c3)

Founder, Silent Sons Initiative

Public Speaker & Best-Selling Author

SIGNATURE FRAMEWORKS

These four core frameworks designed to empower high-achieving men, elite high school, collegiate, and professional athletes to master pressure, maintain their composure under distress and optimize mental and emotional performance, and achieve sustainable success personally and professionally, while maintaining their integrity, mental health, emotional well-being, and leadership.

GameReady ELITE

A dedicated program for standout high school and collegiate athletes navigating expectations, exposure, and emotional weight. Focused on prevention, preparedness, damage control, & discipline.

NeuroCORE Life Synthesis

A dedicated program for standout high school and collegiate athletes navigating expectations, exposure, and emotional weight. Focused on prevention, preparedness, damage control, & discipline.

PRO

PRO (Pressure Response Optimization) equips high-achieving men and elite athletes with advanced tools to regulate emotions and avoid destructive behaviors by optimizing decision-making and sustain peak performance in high-stakes and high visibility conditions.

HE CORE X 10

The Human Element Core X 10 is a high-performance framework for high-achieving men and elite athletes, focusing on emotional mastery, vulnerability, and strategic self-mastery. It integrates 10 elements of self-discipline and accountability to help leaders navigate pressure and build sustainable success.

The trademarks "Human Element Core X 10," "NCLS (NeuroCORE Life Synthesis)," "PRO (Pressure Response Optimization)," "GameReady ELITE," and "Challenge to Change" are the exclusive property of Marcia Batiste. All rights reserved. These trademarks are used with permission and are protected by applicable trademark laws. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited.

SPEAKING, TRAINING & COACHING SERVICES

Keynote Presentations — Inspire, engage, and challenge athletes to lead themselves before they lose themselves.

Custom Workshops — Interactive sessions tailored for teams, schools, or athletic programs.

3-Day Intensives — Accelerated programs focused on pressure management, decision-making, and crisis prevention.

Retreats — Private, immersive leadership and character-building experiences.

Private 1:1 Individual Strategy Coaching — Confidential, one-on-one sessions for athletes navigating high-pressure challenges, at-risk situations, or personal crises.

NeuroCORE PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES

CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT

customized planning

tailored for high achieving men

1:1 Substance Abuse counseling

Domestic / Family Violence prevention

anger management

communication & character development

Emotional regulation

reputation protection

COMING SUMMER 2025

PRESSURE PLAYS

The podcast for men built to lead under fire.

Every episode breaks down the mindset, mistakes, and mental discipline it takes to win when the heat is on. No fluff. No filters. Just real talk about power, pressure, and performance.

Because every man faces pressure, but not every man makes the play.