THE SILENT SONS INITIATIVE

Dr. Marci Batiste

NeuroCORE Performance Strategist

certified chemical dependency counselor, cognitive behavioral performance coach,

best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur

The Intersection of Personal Excellence and Professional Mastery

Men at the top are often the most isolated. Pressure breeds silence, and silence turns into emotional disconnection which is often mistaken for ego or arrogance. Society expects men to be both confident and connected however, the reality is, most men were never taught how to process emotion or lead themselves with both clarity AND vulnerability.

I created The Silent Sons Initiative to change that for men, young adults, and boys by delivering male-centered, prevention-first strategies that build emotional strength, leadership, and real-life resilience before breaking down or lashing out becomes the only option.


My mission is simple:

To prevent breakdown before it begins by equipping men, young adults, and adolescents with the tools to lead with clarity, respond with control, and protect what matters most without compromising who they are.

CHANGE IS YOUR ALLY, NOT YOUR ENEMY!

NeuroCORE Performance Strategist &

Founder of The Silent Sons Initiative

Dr. Marci Batiste is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and NeuroCORE Performance Strategist with over 30 years of experience in leadership, behavioral health, and youth development. She is the founder of The Silent Sons Initiative, a division of Nine Seconds Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to prevention-first solutions for men and boys.

She created GameReady Elite to support standout high school and collegiate athletes in managing pressure, building discipline, and protecting their performance and potential.

Her latest program, The Standard Club, is a national leadership league for boys ages 11 to 15, launching in multiple cities to teach emotional strength, decision-making, and character development through mentorship and real-world tools.

Together, these programs form a powerful pipeline to help men and boys lead with clarity, composure, and purpose.

Click the links below to explore the programs, learn more about Dr. Marci, or schedule a private consultation.

THIS IS PERSONAL!

If you wonder why I do what I do, or if you question why, as a woman, with my history and my experiences I go so hard, loud, and unapologetic for men... this is why!

My commitment to this mission runs deep. I lived through the consequences of silence, denial, and generational pain. In the document below I openly share my personal story and how I reached the pivot point in my work.

My personal manifesto reveals the deeper truth behind my mission.

BUILT TO MANAGE THE PRESSURE

PREPARED.

POSITIONED.

PRESSURE PROOF.

  • Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor

  • 25+ years in Corporate Leadership

  • 30 years mentoring and curriculum development for youth

  • 10 years behavioral health & trauma recovery

  • 6 years State appointment to Arizona Foster Care Review Board

  • Cognitive Behavioral Performance Coach

  • Founder & Executive Director, Nine Seconds Corporation (501c3)

  • Founder, The Silent Sons Initiative

  • Public Speaker & Best-Selling Author

SIGNATURE PROGRAM FRAMEWORKS

These four core frameworks designed to empower high-achieving men, elite high school, collegiate, and professional athletes to master pressure, maintain their composure under distress and optimize mental and emotional performance, and achieve sustainable success personally and professionally, while maintaining their integrity, mental health, emotional well-being, and leadership.

GameReady ELITE

A dedicated program for standout high school and collegiate athletes navigating expectations, exposure, and emotional weight. Focused on prevention, preparedness, damage control, & discipline.

NeuroCORE Life Synthesis

A dedicated program for standout high school and collegiate athletes navigating expectations, exposure, and emotional weight. Focused on prevention, preparedness, damage control, & discipline.

PRO

PRO (Pressure Response Optimization) equips high-achieving men and elite athletes with advanced tools to regulate emotions and avoid destructive behaviors by optimizing decision-making and sustain peak performance in high-stakes and high visibility conditions.

HE CORE X 10

The Human Element Core X 10 is a high-performance framework for high-achieving men and elite athletes, focusing on emotional mastery, vulnerability, and strategic self-mastery. It integrates 10 elements of self-discipline and accountability to help leaders navigate pressure and build sustainable success.


The trademarks "Human Element Core X 10," "NCLS (NeuroCORE Life Synthesis)," "PRO (Pressure Response Optimization)," "GameReady ELITE," and "Challenge to Change" are the exclusive property of Marcia Batiste. All rights reserved. These trademarks are used with permission and are protected by applicable trademark laws. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited.

SPEAKING, TRAINING & COACHING SERVICES

Keynote Presentations — Inspire, engage, and challenge athletes to lead themselves before they lose themselves.

Custom Workshops — Interactive sessions tailored for teams, schools, or athletic programs.

3-Day Intensives — Accelerated programs focused on pressure management, decision-making, and crisis prevention.

Retreats — Private, immersive leadership and character-building experiences.

Private 1:1 Individual Strategy Coaching — Confidential, one-on-one sessions for athletes navigating high-pressure challenges, at-risk situations, or personal crises.

NeuroCORE PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES

NeuroCORE Performance™ is a tactical system uniquely targeted to help high-achieving men such as elite athletes, executives, and influential leaders integrate cognitive functioning, internal belief alignment, and external performance. It builds mental discipline, emotional control, and strategic clarity so they stay composed, decisive, and in command under pressure.

CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT

customized planning

CRISIS RESPONSE

1:1 Substance Abuse counseling

Domestic / Family Violence prevention

anger management

communication & character development

Emotional regulation

reputation protection

COMING SUMMER 2025

PRESSURE PLAYS

The podcast for men built to lead under fire.

Every episode breaks down the mindset, mistakes, and mental discipline it takes to win when the heat is on. No fluff. No filters. Just real talk about power, pressure, and performance.

Because every man faces pressure, but not every man makes the play.

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UNFILTERED

UNAPOLOGETIC

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Silent Sons Initiative is the public-facing division of Nine Seconds Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-352374).

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The trademarks "Human Element Core X 10," "NCLS (NeuroCORE Life Synthesis)," "PRO (Pressure Response Optimization)," "GameReady ELITE," and "Challenge to Change" are the exclusive property of Marcia Batiste. All rights reserved. These trademarks are used with permission and are protected by applicable trademark laws. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited.

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