Optimate

The Workshop That Fixes How You Work.
Before You Burn Out.

The LEAD System Workshop engineers your cognitive load in 4 phases: reducing what you carry, clarifying what matters, distributing what you do, and making it all last. Launching March 2026.

Free to join. Early-bird price: $297 (standard: $347). First access. No commitment.

Built from 25+ years of operational experience in high-stakes environments.

THE WORKSHOP

What you'll walk away with

Open loop capture + cognitive clearing system

Everything that lives in your head (tasks, commitments, ideas, requests) captured into one trusted place. Your working memory finally stops holding the world together.

A decision filter matrix for your real priorities

A repeatable framework for deciding what deserves your time today. Not the loudest thing. Not the last thing that landed. The right thing.

A delegation tier map and strain distribution system

A clear map of what you do, what gets delegated, and what gets automated. Stop being the bottleneck, without becoming the micromanager.

A LEAD Workbook PDF and phase implementation checklists

A printable workbook that guides you through each phase. Plus module-specific checklists and the STICK 30-day habit tracker template. Not theory. A system you build and keep.

Not motivation. Not another app. An engineered system you'll use from the week you build it.

THE FORMAT

Designed for managers with no spare time, not for binge-watching

The workshop is 8 focused video modules (under 4 hours total) that follow the LEAD sequence in the order that actually works. Each phase builds on the last. You cannot re-engineer cognitive load out of sequence, which is why the order is non-negotiable.

Each module comes with an implementation exercise. You watch one section, then pause and build that piece of your system before moving on. By the time you reach the last module, you're not starting from scratch. You're refining something you've already been using.

The whole process takes 2 to 4 weeks at a comfortable pace. Short enough to see results quickly. Slow enough that each piece actually sticks.

You'll also receive the LEAD Workbook PDF: one exercise page per phase, plus phase-specific checklists and the STICK 30-day habit tracker template. The workbook is the physical artefact of the system you've built.

This is built for

For managers who lead teams.
Not productivity hobbyists.

This is for you if

You manage a team of direct reports and feel like the bottleneck
Your workload has grown beyond what your current system handles
You've tried other systems but implementation didn't stick
You operate in a high-pressure environment: operations, aviation, consulting, logistics, or any regulated context
You want a structured, sequential system, not a collection of tips

This is not for you if

You are early in your career and don't yet lead others
You're looking for a quick productivity hack or an app recommendation
You want someone to tell you to wake up earlier or use a better calendar
You already have a working system and just want minor refinement
You're expecting a live coaching relationship

If the first list sounds like you, this was built for you specifically.

Pricing

Three ways to join

Waitlist members get early-bird pricing on Options A and B. Option C is a separate waitlist, not a purchase.

The math

~$38

per hour, $80k salary

5 hrs

recoverable per week

$297

early-bird workshop

Five hours of recovered capacity per week (from cleaner priorities, cleaner handoffs, and fewer unnecessary decisions) pays for this workshop in the first three days. At $297, this is not a training expense. It is the cheapest structural fix available.

OPTION A

Core

$297 $347

waitlist only

  • 8 self-paced video modules
  • Lifetime access + future updates
  • LEAD Workbook PDF
  • Phase-specific implementation checklists
  • STICK 30-day habit tracker template
Best for: Self-directed managers who will work through the system independently.
Join Waitlist ($297)
★ BEST VALUE

OPTION B

Complete

$447 $547

waitlist only

  • Everything in Option A
  • 30-day post-purchase email accountability sprint
  • Daily prompts Week 1, then 3×/week
  • Module-specific action prompts
  • Day 30 review template
  • LEAD Compact Workbook (printable)
Best for: Managers who want the full system plus structured momentum through the first 30 days.
Join Waitlist ($447)

OPTION C

LEAD Live Cohort

$997

Waitlist now open, not a purchase

  • Everything in Option B
  • 4 live weekly Zoom sessions (60–90 min each)
  • Private community access
  • Peer accountability pairing
  • Cohort completion certificate
  • Direct Q&A access to the creator
Best for: Managers who want live accountability, peer cohort, and direct creator access. First cohort: May 2026. 15 seats, confirmed at 10.
Join Cohort Waitlist

Option C is a waitlist only, no charge. Cohort confirmed once 10 of 15 seats are filled. First cohort: May 2026.

Questions

When does the workshop launch?

March 2026. Waitlist members hear first.

What pricing do waitlist members get?

Waitlist members get early-bird pricing on Core and Complete options. Your discount is applied automatically when the workshop launches. No code needed, no expiration pressure.

Do I need Notion?

No. The LEAD System is tool-agnostic. The workshop includes the LEAD Workbook PDF and phase-specific checklists that work with any setup. Whether you use Notion, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or a notebook, the system works. No specific app required.

I took the LEAD Gap Diagnostic. How is this different?

The diagnostic identifies where your cognitive load is concentrated. The workshop is where you engineer the fix, step by step, in the sequence that works. The diagnostic is the assessment. The workshop is the installation.

Are there different options for joining?

Yes. The workshop launches with three options: Core ($347), Complete (Workshop + 30-Day Sprint, $547), and LEAD Live Cohort (a 4-week live group experience, $997, waitlist now open for May 2026). Waitlist members get the early-bird price on Core ($297) and Complete ($447). The cohort is a separate waitlist, not a purchase.

Ready to stop carrying
the load alone?

Early-bird price: $297. One email when the workshop is ready. Your link is inside.