Intentional Conversations.
Stronger Teams.
Seamless Integration.

Designed to sustain what matters most: culture, performance, and well-being.

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StepBack™: The Most Impactful 15 Minutes of Your Week

A plug-and-play system of intentional conversations that build mental performance, team culture, and well-being, used by athletic programs, corporate teams, and coaching professionals.

Our Purpose

Proven Method to
Drive Lasting Team Success

We draw from Division-I athletics, professional sports, business, academia, and the military to deliver a proven method that drives lasting team success. Focused on elevating human potential, we unlock peak performance by strengthening communication, cohesion, and well-being, empowering individuals and teams to thrive.

How It Works

The StepBack System™

How teams go from intention to action with minimal prep.

The Catalyst: StepBack Sessions

Structured, 15–30 minute conversations that spark clarity, connection, and action on what matters most.

The Resource: On-Demand Digital Library

A growing collection of plug-and-play sessions designed for effortless delivery.

The Habit: Built Into Your Flow

Integrated into regular meetings—no extra time, no extra lift. Just consistent progress, again and again.

Benefits / Outcomes

How StepBack™ Works For You

Built for leaders, coaches, and professional providers ready to transform their teams and clients.

Stronger Team Connection and Communication

Consistent Mental Performance Habits

Scalable Growth Without Added Workload

Trusted by Teams, Driven by Impact

Creating Lasting Change Together

Our clients have reported experiencing tangible results.

Enhanced Well-Being

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Shared Success

Testimonials That Reflect Our Impact

StepBack Sessions have had an outstanding impact on the team, fostering a more open and effective communication culture. By providing valuable tools and strategies, these sessions have enabled team members to express themselves clearly, listen actively, and collaborate more efficiently. As a result, the team has experienced improvement in their overall well-being, and a stronger sense of mutual support. Team members are engaged, and productive, driving the team toward greater success.

Washington Trust BankVP

EMI has helped me recognize the lessons I was learning on the court, process them, and solidify them into my everyday practice off-court. The lessons that stood out to me included confidence, mindfulness, presence, self-gratitude, and self-awareness. As I transition out of collegiate sports, I am so grateful EMI has helped facilitate the learning of these lessons so I can use them in all my future endeavors.

Division IStudent-Athlete

Well-being was not something I thought I would struggle with in college, however it became a crucial part of my development as a person and a player at Gonzaga. Throughout my college experience, I was lucky enough to know Travis. First and foremost, he cared about me as a person which gave me the comfort to explore my inner person. He provided me with the tools to become a better player, competitor, and person which allowed my process to be much easier through the obstacles I faced as a Division 1 student-athlete.

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