Brain-Based Strategies for Real-World Impact

At Franssen Strategies, we use neuroscience to unlock better performance, deeper learning, and more effective leadership. Whether you’re facing burnout, disengagement, decision fatigue, or misaligned teams, we deliver the strategies your brain—and your business—need to thrive.

All services are designed and delivered by Dr. Catherine Franssen, a neuroscientist, educator, and strategist who translates brain science into action.

Keynote Speaking & Custom Workshops

Inspire. Engage. Activate Change.

Looking to energize your team or audience with a powerful message grounded in science and built for action?

Dr. Franssen is an engaging, high-impact speaker who delivers science-backed insights with warmth, clarity, and humor. Each session is tailored to your audience’s needs and goals.

Popular Topics:

  • Mental Wealth at Work: Preventative mental health strategies for high performers

  • The Neuroscience of Stress: Managing energy, not just time

  • Decision-Making Under Pressure: Tools to reduce fatigue and boost clarity

  • Neurodiversity & Collaboration: Brain-friendly strategies for inclusive teams

  • Nutrition, Focus, and Brain Fuel: Cognitive science meets everyday choices

Available as: Keynotes | Breakouts | Full/half-day workshops | Virtual sessions

Executive & Performance Coaching

Personalized, Science-Backed Coaching for Leaders, Experts, and High-Achievers

When you're at the top of your game—or trying to get there—you need strategies that go beyond platitudes. Dr. Franssen offers 1:1 coaching that blends neuroscience, psychology, and behavior design to help you:

  • Improve focus and reduce overwhelm

  • Clarify goals and align habits

  • Navigate change with calm and confidence

  • Lead others more effectively

  • Build sustainable, resilient performance

Includes: Discovery call, tailored coaching plan, exercises, and ongoing support
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Curriculum Design & Strategic Consulting

Make Learning Stick. Make Science Work.

Whether you’re building a corporate training, wellness initiative, or university course, we’ll help you create meaningful, evidence-based content that aligns with how people learn and change.

Dr. Franssen has designed interdisciplinary academic programs, health education courses, and training modules for organizations across sectors.

Services include:

  • Curriculum strategy and design

  • Content development (presentations, guides, workbooks)

  • Train-the-trainer support

  • Evaluating program impact

Ideal for: Universities | Educators | HR & L&D teams | Nonprofits

Online Courses & Digital Programs

Learn at Your Pace. Build Better Habits.

Explore self-guided courses that give you neuroscience-backed tools to improve everyday life—from food choices to mental clarity to professional performance.

Featured Programs:

  • Nutrition Decoded – A brain-based system for simple, lasting nutrition habits

  • Mental Wealth – A mini-course series on mindset, stress, and well-being at work

  • Athlete Brains – Mental health and performance tools for student-athletes

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Ready to Work Together?

Whether you need a dynamic keynote, a transformative training, or science-based coaching, we’ll help you choose the best path forward.