For leaders who know the real work is human.
A daily practice of clarity, trust, and responsibility.
Catalyst: A Human-Centered Leadership Workbook is not a manual, a course, or a set of answers.
It is a practice companion.
A space to pause, reflect, and choose how you lead — especially in moments of pressure, uncertainty, and complexity.
Grounded in emotional intelligence, psychological safety, accountability, and self-leadership, this workbook supports leaders who want to lead with clarity and humanity in real work environments.
What This Workbook Is Not
To be clear:
- This is not a motivational book.
- It does not offer quick fixes or leadership hacks.
- It does not promise transformation or performance gains.
It invites honesty.
And practice.
Who This Workbook Is For
This workbook is for people who:
- Lead people, projects, or decisions under real pressure
- Influence others without always having authority
- Feel the weight of responsibility beyond their job title
- Are tired of performing leadership instead of practicing it
You don’t need permission.
You don’t need a title.
You need willingness.
Becoming a Catalyst — Through Practice
You don’t become a Catalyst by reading a book.
You become one by practicing leadership — daily, imperfectly, consistently.
This workbook supports that practice through:
- Guided reflections that build emotional awareness
- Real leadership stories drawn from lived experience
- Questions designed to surface clarity and accountability
- Mini-practices that translate insight into action
- Trackers that support consistency without burnout
Each chapter is an invitation to pause, notice, and choose.
What You’ll Find Inside
Inside this workbook, you’ll find:
- 8 human-centered leadership chapters aligned with The Catalyst Blueprint™
- Stories from engineering, project leadership, and real work environments
- Reflection prompts that deepen emotional intelligence
- Mini-practices that support courageous conversations
- Simple trackers to help you stay present and aligned
This is not about becoming someone new.
It is about practicing who you already are — with intention.
How to Use This Workbook
There is no right pace.
No finish line.
You can:
- Work through one chapter at a time
- Return to the same chapter when leadership feels heavy
- Use it alongside coaching or workshops
- Practice on your own, in quiet moments
The only requirement is honesty.
Grounded in The Catalyst Blueprint™
This workbook is grounded in The Catalyst Blueprint™ — a human-centered leadership framework designed for complex, high-pressure environments.
The Blueprint provides the structure and the language.
Practice brings it to life.
If This Resonates
If you’re ready to practice leadership with clarity, courage, and humanity, this workbook is a place to begin.
Try a Free Sample Chapter
Experience Chapter 2: Authentic Emotional Intelligence — including the leadership story “Discovering Liget,” reflection tools, a mini-challenge, and a 7-day emotional awareness tracker.
If this chapter resonates, the full workbook is now available on Amazon.
Available in paperback through Amazon worldwide.
About the Author
The Catalyst Blueprint™ was created by Mairim Neves, P.Eng., a mechanical engineer, project manager, mentor, and leadership author with more than 24 years of experience across Canada and Latin America.
Her work bridges engineering precision with emotional intelligence, helping leaders create clarity, trust, and sustainable performance in complex environments.
If you’re ready to explore leadership grounded in clarity, courage, and humanity, you’re in the right place.
The Catalyst Blueprint™ is a registered trademark in Alberta, Canada.
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