Bridging Neuroscience, Strategy, and Innovation to transform learning and leadership

Future-Proofing Workforces. Driving Smarter Learning. Scaling Leadership & Growth.

Let’s build your learning and development strategy.

Who I Am

Ashton Shaikh, M.Ed, MA, MS
Cognitive Neuroscience & Learning Expert | Corporate L&D Strategist | Executive Leadership Consultant

With 20+ years in instructional design, cognitive neuroscience, and leadership development, I help organizations build brain-based learning systems that improve retention, decision-making, and workforce engagement.

  • Trusted by Fortune 500 leaders, HR executives, and high-performance teams

  • Specializing in neuroscience-driven training that enhances leadership & business outcomes

  • Proven frameworks for corporate learning, leadership agility, and knowledge retention

What I Do

I help businesses, organizations, and leaders implement neuroscience-based learning strategies to:

Enhance Leadership Performance – Brain-based strategies to improve executive decision-making
Optimize Corporate Training – Transform traditional training into science-backed, high-retention learning
Improve Workforce Engagement & Retention – Design learning systems that boost long-term knowledge retention
Scale Knowledge & Learning – Build frameworks that grow with your business

Why It Matters

The Problem: Traditional Training Doesn’t Stick.

80% of training is forgotten within a month because it doesn’t align with how the brain actually learns.

The Solution: Neuroscience-Optimized Learning.

  • I apply cognitive and behavioral neuroscience with adult learning principles to design training and learning experiences that:

  • Improves knowledge retention & application – Reduces cognitive overload and enhances long-term memory formation

  • Enhances leadership agility & decision-making – Strengthens problem-solving, adaptability, and strategic thinking

  • Drives real business impact & workforce performance – Creates high-performing, resilient teams that sustain growth

  • Ensures learning sustainability – Embeds continuous improvement and reinforcement strategies to future-proof workforce skills

how I work

  • Step 1: Assess & Audit
    We analyze your existing training programs and leadership performance using a neuroscience-informed approach.

  • Step 2: Design & Develop
    I create customized, science-backed training programs that improve memory retention, leadership decision-making, and workforce engagement.

  • Step 3: Implement & Optimize
    We integrate brain-based learning strategies into your corporate training and leadership development initiatives for long-term, scalable results.

    With 20+ years of expertise in learning, leadership, design, and development, I bring a rare blend of depth and versatility to corporate training and executive development.

    ✔ Broad yet highly specialized expertise – A unique fusion of neuroscience-driven, practical solutions tailored for real-world impact.
    ✔ Proven success in instructional design, curriculum development, and strategic consulting across multiple industries.

    💡 Industries I’ve Transformed Through Science-Backed Learning & Leadership Solutions:

  • Business & Corporate Growth – Scalable training systems for leadership and workforce optimization

  • Healthcare & Emergency Services – High-stakes learning programs for critical decision-making

  • Real Estate Industry – Training solutions for high-performance sales and investment teams

  • Personal Branding & Influence – Knowledge monetization and authority-building frameworks

  • K–12 & Higher Ed Institutions – Cognitive science-driven instructional strategies for leadership, educators, and students

Contact

Let’s Build a High-Impact Learning Strategy

Email: Ashton@theIDexpert.com

Phone: +1 614 636 6707