Let’s Talk About Your Training Objectives
Whether you’re strengthening a protective team, evaluating a human-performance upgrade, or exploring surveillance capabilities — we start with a confidential conversation about your mission needs.
Rooted in Strategic Wisdom and Modern Demands
Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, represents clarity, courage, and decisive action. That same spirit guides our work with corporate, government, and protective clients who must make high-stakes decisions under pressure. We develop professionals who require more than technical competency-they need intuition, emotional regulation, and mission-focused judgment.
Balancing Expertise for Modern Protective Roles
To strengthen individuals and teams, we integrate:
About Jacquelyn Read
Experience Forged Through Tier One Operations
Jacquelyn Read brings more than 20 years of service in the United States Navy, including a decade as a screened and selected operator within a Tier 1 Special Mission Unit. She operated in high-risk, clandestine environments where precision, situational awareness, and quiet influence were essential. Her leadership roles required adaptability, discretion, and consistent performance under pressure.
Pioneering Instruction Within Elite Military Circles
As one of the first Women Special Operations Forces Instructors for the Navy SEALs, Jacquelyn mentored elite teams navigating missions and environments historically dominated by men. She taught skills that shaped the performance, mindset, and cohesion of operators working in critical conditions.
A Career Devoted to Human Performance Development
After transitioning from the military, Jacquelyn became a mentor and coach specializing in performance under stress. She helps individuals strengthen intuition, regulate their system, and build cognitive resilience.
Key Areas of Strengthening Operator Effectiveness
Clients Shaped by Her Operational Expertise
Jacquelyn has trained and advised:
Our Women-Led Operational Strength
Unique Perspective Gained in High Stakes Environments
Thriving in male-dominated, high-risk environments gave our leadership operational insights not commonly found in the security industry. We combine technical capability with nuanced perception, emotional intelligence, and low-visibility operational presence.
Distinct Advantages in Training Real World Teams
This isn’t a branding angle—it’s a genuine operational advantage.
Our Partnership Strengthening Performance Under Pressure
Integrating Advanced Coherence Training Expertise
We are proud to partner with The Coherence Edge, integrating world-class coherence training into our approach. Led by Sandy Travis, a sought-after specialist in negotiation and conflict resolution, certified HeartMath® Master Trainer, and recognized leader in resilience science.
A Unified Approach to Operational Readiness
The Coherence Edge strengthens our ability to deliver measurable, human-performance results. This partnership enhances the depth and impact of our programs.Together, we offer a holistic performance approach that strengthens every layer—from awareness to execution.
Our Tailored and Immersive Training Method
Training Designed Around Your Mission Realities
Every client has a distinct mission set, culture, and operational profile. Our programs are built to match those realities and evolve with them. Training is practical, immersive, and grounded in real-world application.
Components That Strengthen Operational Decision Making
We create protectors who are technically proficient, adaptable, and acutely aware of human behavior.
Enhancing Judgment Through Human Performance Science
Performance Gains Built On System Regulation
Pressure, fatigue, and uncertainty erode even the strongest technical skillsets. Our program combines performance psychology with neurophysiology to help clients remain regulated in demanding situations.
Tools Supporting High Consequence Performance
This elevates training from “skills practice” to operational capability.
Flexible Integration Across Training Programs
Human performance coaching can be added as a dedicated module or seamlessly incorporated into any training package.
Purpose Driven Training for High Stakes Environments
Strengthen Your Team Today
Partner with Athena Defense Group to advance readiness, elevate performance, and build a more capable protective workforce. Speak with us to explore a customized solution for your team’s needs.