About Excelsis Leadership Group
At Excelsis Leadership Group, we specialize in helping federal executives and contractors transition smoothly and effectively into rewarding private-sector roles. Leveraging proven strategic frameworks and elite executive-performance coaching, we guide our clients to secure the opportunities they deserve, manage transitions with minimal stress, and excel from day one in their new careers.
Meet Our Founder
Brian Harris founded Excelsis Leadership Group following a distinguished 27-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, where he led strategic teams and managed complex diplomatic operations in some of the world's most challenging geopolitical hotspots. From navigating high-stakes crises in Iraq and Pakistan to steering diplomatic initiatives across Latin America, Brian developed deep expertise in strategic leadership, crisis management, and adaptive execution under intense pressure.
As a certified Unbeatable Mind coach, Brian combines battle-tested peak-performance methodologies developed by Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine with strategic frameworks tailored specifically for senior federal leaders transitioning to the private sector. This unique combination empowers his clients not just to land their next high-impact roles, but to sustain exceptional performance once they're there.
Brian's personal career transition experience, marked by two intensive years of hands-on research and practical experimentation, uniquely positions him to guide others on the same journey.
By investing thousands of dollars in elite coaching and rigorously testing diverse branding and thought-leadership strategies himself, Brian crafted an effective approach that consistently delivered executive-level interviews and offers.
His direct, personal experience—coupled with nearly a year of meticulous research and development into proven coaching methodologies tailored specifically for federal executives—ensures that clients working with Excelsis receive informed guidance, strategic clarity, and actionable support from someone who genuinely understands their challenges, aspirations, and the unique demands of transitioning from public service to private-sector success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower federal executives and high-impact contractors to successfully transition into meaningful, lucrative private-sector careers with clarity, speed, and confidence. Through targeted transition strategies, comprehensive support, and elite performance coaching, we enable our clients not only to secure their ideal roles but also to sustain exceptional performance and professional growth over the long term.
Our Vision
We envision a movement where leaders, teams, and entire organizations are fully equipped with strategic insights, practical tools, innovative technology, and unwavering support they need to unlock their full potential, achieve extraordinary results, and make a lasting, meaningful impact on the world.
Core Values Headline:
Integrity:
We uphold the highest ethical standards, act with unwavering transparency, and honor our commitments. Building trust is the foundation of everything we do.
Humility:
We are committed to continuous growth and learning to better serve you. In a rapidly changing world, we listen more than we speak, staying adaptable and open to new insights. Our strategies and methodologies evolve to ensure we always deliver the best solutions for our clients.
Curiosity:
We remain open-minded and inquisitive, uncovering the deeper motivations, challenges, and aspirations of our clients to craft transformative solutions.
Excellence:
We relentlessly raise the bar, mastering our craft and delivering elite-level solutions that don't just meet expectations - they surpass them.
Courage:
We empower bold action in the face of uncertainty. Whether navigating global disruption, stepping into higher leadership, or making transformative career moves, we lead with confidence, take calculated risks, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
Impact:
We create measurable, lasting transformation for individuals, teams, and organizations - driving growth, success, and a legacy of excellence.