Our work is built on established research in Polyvagal Theory, organizational psychology, and human performance. We translate complex science into frameworks people actually use.
Theory without application is trivia. Every program we offer is designed for real moments under real pressure, tested in high-stakes environments where outcomes matter.
We don’t deliver inspiration that fades. We build infrastructure – internal and organizational – that creates sustainable change in how people perform under pressure.
Redefine your journey with innovative strategies and proven results.
At the Success Evolution Institute, we study and teach one central idea: your nervous system state determines your leadership capacity.
In an expansive state, you have access to creativity, patience, empathy, and sound judgment. In a defensive state, those capacities disappear – not because you lack them, but because your biology has reprioritized survival over sophistication.
This isn’t a metaphor. It’s measurable physiology. And it explains why talented people underperform under pressure, why organizations develop chronic dysfunction, and why mindset-based interventions fail when stakes are high.
Our programs teach leaders to recognize their state, shift it intentionally, and build lasting capacity for sustained performance.
The Success Evolution Institute was founded by Dr. Josh McWealth Unamba, an organizational psychologist and Executive Director of multiple organizations in the caregiving and healthcare space.
Dr. Josh developed the S.T.A.T.E. Framework and Leadership Capacity Cycle after two decades of studying why capable people fall apart under pressure – and what separates those who recover quickly from those who don’t.
Success isn’t just about achieving goals—it’s about thriving in every aspect of your life. At the Success Evolution Institute, we combine cutting-edge research with actionable tools to help you turn stress into strength, build unshakable resilience, and achieve holistic success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone seeking personal growth, our science-backed strategies will guide you every step of the way.
The Success Evolution Institute is dedicated to understanding the intersection of stress, resilience, and human potential. Founded by Dr. Josh McWealth Unamba, an organizational psychologist and entrepreneur, our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive through research-based strategies and actionable tools
