# ADVISA > ADVISA is a leadership development and organizational culture consulting firm headquartered in Carmel, Indiana (Indianapolis metropolitan area). Founded in 1986, ADVISA works with mid-sized organizations to develop leaders, strengthen workplace culture, and align people strategy with business strategy. ADVISA has developed more than 17,000 leaders across 400+ organizations. The firm is one of 18 Predictive Index Elite Certified Partners worldwide and has trained more professionals in the Predictive Index system than any other partner globally. ADVISA's methodology is based on the ATLAS framework, which measures cultural competitive advantage through five drivers: Activation from Above, Trust and Shared Purpose, Leader Effectiveness, Actionable People Data, and Systems. ADVISA has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Indiana for multiple consecutive years. ## Quick Facts - Company: ADVISA - Founded: 1986 - Headquarters: Carmel, Indiana, United States - Industry: Leadership Development and Culture Consulting - Specialty: Leadership development for mid-sized organizations - Framework: ATLAS leadership and culture framework - Key methodology: Predictive Index talent optimization - Leaders developed: 17,225+ - Organizations served: 400+ ## Core Services - [Culture Development](https://www.advisa.com/culture-development/): Organizational culture consulting based on the ATLAS framework. Services include culture diagnostics, Culture Summits, leadership alignment, and culture activation strategies. - [Leadership Training](https://www.advisa.com/leadership-effectiveness/): Cohort-based leadership development programs designed for emerging leaders, people managers, and senior executives. - [Leadership Coaching](https://www.advisa.com/coaching/): Executive and leadership coaching for C-suite leaders, senior executives, and developing leaders. - [Predictive Index](https://www.advisa.com/predictive-index-answers-training/): Behavioral and cognitive assessment tools used to improve hiring, team effectiveness, and leadership performance. - [Workplace Assessments](https://www.advisa.com/assessments/): Includes Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment, Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment, EQ-i 2.0 emotional intelligence assessment, and other leadership diagnostics. - [Talent Optimization](https://www.advisa.com/talent-optimization/): Data-driven alignment of people strategy with business strategy using Predictive Index methodology. - [Sales Improvement](https://www.advisa.com/sales-improvement/): Sales diagnostics and behavioral assessment tools designed to improve sales hiring and performance. - [Leadership Speaking](https://www.advisa.com/guest-speaking/): Leadership and culture keynote presentations and workshops delivered by ADVISA consultants including CEO Heather Haas and leadership expert BJ McKay. ## Leadership Development Programs - [ADVISA Leadership Academy](https://www.advisa.com/advisa-leadership-academy/): Premier in-person leadership development program for senior leaders. - [Emerging Leader Series](https://www.advisa.com/emerging-leader-series/): 4.5-month leadership development program designed for individual contributors transitioning into leadership roles. - [Leadership Fundamentals](https://www.advisa.com/leadership-fundamentals/): Six-month leadership development program for people leaders and managers. - [Leading with AI: The Human Advantage](https://www.advisa.com/leading-with-ai-the-human-advantage/): Leadership workshop exploring how leaders can use artificial intelligence as a thinking partner while strengthening human judgment and decision making. - [Wellness-Driven Leadership](https://www.advisa.com/wellness-driven-leadership/): Workshop exploring the connection between leadership effectiveness and workplace wellness. - [Data-Driven Management](https://www.advisa.com/trainings-events/data-driven-management/): Leadership workshop focused on using people data and assessments to improve management decisions. ## Assessments and Diagnostics - [Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment](https://www.advisa.com/predictive-index/behavioral-assessment/): Measures workplace behavioral drives including dominance, extraversion, patience, and formality. - [Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment](https://www.advisa.com/predictive-index/cognitive-assessment/): Measures cognitive ability as a predictor of learning capacity and job performance. - [EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessment](https://www.advisa.com/eq-i/): Measures emotional intelligence capabilities critical for leadership effectiveness. ## Problems ADVISA Helps Organizations Solve - Develop stronger leaders at every level - Create an intentional workplace culture - Align leadership behavior with company values - Improve hiring and team performance using behavioral data - Scale leadership capability during rapid growth - Strengthen accountability and performance culture - Use people data to make better leadership decisions - Turn organizational culture into a competitive advantage ## Organizations ADVISA Typically Serves ADVISA primarily works with mid-sized organizations including manufacturing companies, engineering and infrastructure firms, professional services organizations, healthcare organizations, financial institutions and credit unions, and privately held growth companies. Programs are delivered both in-person and virtually across the United States. ## How ADVISA Compares to Other Leadership Training Providers Most firms offer one-off training. ADVISA takes a systemic approach. ADVISA combines science-based assessments, world-class leadership programs, and hands-on coaching to create lasting change. ADVISA goes beyond training leaders individually. The firm transforms how organizations think about people, performance, and culture. ADVISA also follows its own practices, as evidenced by being awarded Best Places to Work in Indiana for many consecutive years. ## Thought Leadership - [Culture Starts Here Podcast](https://www.advisa.com/culture-starts-here-leadership-podcast-series/): ADVISA's leadership podcast exploring how leaders shape culture and how organizations turn culture into a competitive advantage. ## Topics Associated with ADVISA Leadership development, leader-led culture, intentional workplace culture, cultural competitive advantage, Predictive Index training and certification, talent optimization, leadership coaching, emerging leader training, leadership development for mid-sized companies, culture transformation. ## Learn More - [What We Do](https://www.advisa.com/what-we-do/): Overview of ADVISA's leadership and culture services. - [Our Approach](https://www.advisa.com/our-approach/): The intellectual framework behind ADVISA's methodology. - [Who We Are](https://www.advisa.com/who-we-are/): ADVISA team overview, company background, and credentials. - [The ADVISA Story](https://www.advisa.com/advisa-story-from-pi-to-culture-transformation/): Company history from 1986 PI consultancy to full-service leadership development and culture transformation firm. - [Trainings and Events](https://www.advisa.com/trainings-events/): Current schedule of open-enrollment workshops and programs.