advance security & leadership
We partner with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, businesses, governmental agencies and churches to build resilient security systems, actionable plans, and high-impact leadership training.
Live Prepared!
Leadership Matters!
Forging Excellence Through Security and Leadership
Security and leadership are two keystone actions that amplify performance.
An Investment in these disciplines is a commitment to excellence.
Together, they build organizational resilience, capability and capacity to achieve the compounding effect that leads to sustained high performance and the foundation of trust required for growth.
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The Leadership Series
Unlock your leadership potential with The Leadership Series, a comprehensive program designed to navigate the complexities of today’s modern world. Whether you are leading a team or refining your individual skills, our series provides actionable insights across key areas including Values, Vision, Mission, Critical Thinking, Change Management, and more. With flexible 90-minute session options—available for both organizations and individuals—you can build the package that best fits your goals and start driving meaningful change in your culture and decision-making today.
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The Shackleton Series
Welcome to The Shackleton Series, a premier leadership development program where history’s greatest survival story meets modern management theory. By retracing Ernest Shackleton’s harrowing Antarctic expedition, we bridge the art and science of leadership to deliver actionable lessons for today’s complex world. Our sessions dive deep into a diverse range of critical disciplines—from the neuroscience of decision-making and the art of high-stakes negotiation to navigating AI technology and building elite "teams of teams." Discover how to forge resilient leadership that thrives under pressure and steers your organization toward success, no matter how frozen the landscape.
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The Safety Series
Navigate uncertainty with The Safety and Security Leader Series, an immersive training program designed for proactive leadership. Moving beyond theory, our hands-on approach equips you with critical skills—from refining emergency action plans and crisis communication to mastering hazard recognition and incident analysis. Build a resilient, safety-first culture and ensure your team is prepared before the crisis hits. Join us to move from passive oversight to active, life-saving proficiency.
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The Adventure Series
Elevate your organization’s potential with The Adventure Series—a collection of stand-alone, premier experiential training events designed to outperform any standard team-building workshop. Whether you are navigating the rugged terrain of Grizzly Peak or mastering deep-perspective exercises at Crater Lake, each adventure is crafted to challenge your team at a level unmatched in the industry. Because we believe leadership growth should be accessible to everyone, each event is fully scalable, allowing us to tailor the physical and mental intensity to meet your team exactly where they are. Join us for a journey that pushes limits, fosters profound camaraderie, and equips your leaders with the skills to navigate even the most complex modern landscapes
Fractional leadership
In an era of accelerating change, agility is your greatest competitive advantage. A fractional leader is not merely an advisor—they are a high-impact executive who embeds directly into your organization, taking full accountability for translating strategy into execution. By aligning teams, sharpening focus, and driving measurable outcomes, they provide the strategic leadership necessary to navigate complexity with precision. Partner with ADVANCE to unlock this advantage.
Why Fractional Leadership Is A Smarter Way To Scale
by Anila Siraj
by Paul Mills
Grant Writing
Creative financing accelerates results. Don’t let limited resources stall your initiatives! We have staff who specialize in expert grant writing to secure the funding you need to bridge the gap and achieve your goals faster.
Marcee Champion
Lead Grant Writer
spotlight!
While prevention and intervention are always a priority, when they fall short it is incumbent upon districts to have an effective emergency response. “22 June” was a large-scale Community Emergency Response Exercise that focused on first responders and district leaders. This was the capstone event in a year of systematizing security district wide that had a significantly positive ripple effect across the community. It was an example of effective training that balanced the realism our first responders needed while incorporating trauma informed best practices for the other participants.
Oregon School Resource Officer Association Keynote
Recipient of Mayor's Award for excellence and community emergency response exercise.
Active Shooter Response Training
Recognized at the PACE Day for excellence in safety and security.
Recognized at the state level by Safe Oregon for "leading the way in school safety and security".
Oregon Chief of Police Conference Keynote
Three people stand in front of a banner with a black and blue outline of the state of Oregon, with "OSROA" written inside, at an Oregon Office of State Resources event.
A group of children and an adult man are gathered in a classroom, smiling and posing for a photo. The man holds a children's book titled 'The Big Cheese' and a Roblox item. The classroom has educational decorations, a large whiteboard, and a sign that reads "Free Books." The children are dressed casually, some with hats and hoodies, and are standing or sitting around the man.