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Effectively manage difficult conversations & navigate challenging workplace conflicts with confidence.

Research-based interpersonal communication training and business strategy consulting services by Colton Seale. Tailored to the needs of corporate teams and law enforcement.

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How do we communicate to each other within the organization and what impact does this have on performance and culture?

At Pyxis Academy, we help leaders and elite teams master communication under pressure. Our training and coaching programs are built for corporate leaders, law enforcement, and intelligence professionals who need results when it matters most. Backed by decades of global experience and real-world application, our team helps you transform the way you connect, lead, and perform.

MEET

Colton Seale

Through his 22-year career as an FBI Special Agent, Colton conducted thousands of interviews and led a variety of specialty teams in high-pressure, high-stakes settings domestically and internationally. He developed the rapport-based communications program for the U.S. Intelligence Community and is passionate about interviewing and training on interpersonal communication techniques that bring results even in the most challenging situations. Colton uses the most recent science to work with your teams to help them become the absolute best they can be at their craft.

Founder & Principal Consultant

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WHO WE WORK WITH

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We partner with High-level management, C-suite leaders, HR, and team leaders who recognize communication gaps and want to fix internal processes.

These leaders are tired of conversations that stall or backfire and they are tired of not getting complete and accurate information. They want a better way to communicate clearly, to strengthen culture, and to lead with confidence.

Our training is hands-on, interactive, and science-based:

  • Tailored exercises for real challenges

  • Two expert instructors guiding every step

  • Proven techniques to communicate effectively and get results

FOR CORPORATE LEADERS

Do you find your team missing warning signs before issues escalate?


Most corporate crises don’t appear overnight–they grow quietly in the gaps of poor communication. Whether it’s unseen employee tension, compliance missteps, or lost opportunities, the problem often comes down to not asking the right questions in the right way.

We help your leaders and teams sharpen their ability to uncover the truth before it becomes a headline. Our Synched Communication Methodology™ transforms how organizations detect risk, surface insight, and strengthen collaboration–so your company stays ahead of problems and out in front of opportunity.

What We Offer:

EXPERT INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING:

  • 1-Day Synched Communication Introductory Seminar

  • 2-Day Basic Communication Strategies Course

  • 3-Day Advanced Communications Training

  • 5-Day Intensive Communications Courses

  • Advanced Training

CONSULTING & COACHING:

  • Communication Assessments

  • Communication Consulting and Coaching

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FOR INTELLIGENCE & LAW ENFORCEMENT

Do your high-stakes conversations get you closer to the truth or further from it?

Even seasoned professionals can struggle to read people accurately, build rapport under pressure, and assess credibility in real time. Outdated techniques and instinct alone aren’t enough for today’s complex environments.

We deliver science-based interview and debriefing training designed for intelligence and law enforcement professionals. Our proven methodology helps your team plan, execute, and analyze every interaction with precision gaining accurate intelligence, building trust, and deescalating high-stakes situations with confidence.

What We Offer:

INTERVIEW & INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING:

  • 1-Day Introductory Seminar Training

  • 2-Day Basic Course

  • 3-Day Intensive

  • 5-Day Immersive

  • Advanced Modules

CONSULTING & COACHING:

  • Support for high-stakes interviews and sensitive cases.

  • Planning, rehearsal, and unbiased guidance to ensure optimal outcomes.

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

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Inspire Stronger Communication Across Your Organization

Colton delivers high-impact, research-based talks that help leaders and teams navigate difficult conversations, build trust, and communicate effectively under pressure.

Drawing on his 22-year career as an FBI Special Agent, Colton brings powerful, real-world insights that leave audiences equipped to lead with confidence and clarity.

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“As a more experienced detective, I have participated in numerous training sessions focused on interviewing techniques. I can confidently say that the science-based interview class I attended was one of the best I have encountered. I always take away new information from these types of training, but this class provided me with fresh insights that I am eager to implement in my work. Overall, I highly recommend this class to fellow law enforcement professionals, and anyone interested in improving their interviewing skills.”

– New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officer

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