What Makes NovÄscend Unique?
At NovÄscend, we've moved beyond traditional accountability focused on rules and compliance.
Our proprietary Transformational Mindful Accountability Framework is built upon four powerful pillars that drive lasting change:
- Commitment: Envisioning and committing to your ideal future through purpose-driven goals aligned with your deepest values
- Clarity: Gaining crystal-clear understanding of your goals, actions, and the path forward through mindful reflection and intention
- Courage: Developing the inner strength to take bold action, overcome obstacles, and persist through challenges with resilience
- Calibration: Continuously assessing progress, adjusting your approach, and learning from experiences without blame or judgment
Mindful AccountabilityTM
Lasting positive change takes more than intentionāit takes a system. The Four Pillars of Transformational Accountability provide the structure to close the implementation gap. Woven with positive psychologyās PERMA model and grounded in mindfulness, they form a practical blueprint for daily habits that cultivate flourishing and sustain results.
Ā This unique approach creates the first comprehensive "Mindful AccountabilityTM"Ā FrameworkĀ that simultaneously addresses internal wisdom, external action, and relational support - a combination no other provider offers in today's market.
Meet TheĀ TeamĀ
Hi, I'mĀ Eduardo
NovÄscendĀ Founder
NovÄscend was born from a fundamental belief that accountability, when properly understood and applied, can be one of the most powerful drivers of human potential and organizational excellence. The inspiration came from observing a persistent gap in the business world: organizations were investing heavily in talent development, yet many employees remained disengaged, and performance improvements were often short-lived.
I realized that traditional accountability models were actually part of the problem ā they were creating compliance rather than commitment, fear rather than empowerment. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development across healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors, I created the Transformational Accountability framework to bridge this gap.
I'd love to connect with you directly to discuss how these principles might apply to your organization or personal development.
Tom James, DC, FIAMA
Facilitator | Partner
Tom James, DC, FIAMA, is a retired Chiropractor, Fellow of theĀ International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, adventurer, and passionate educator, based in Broomfield, Colorado. As a partner and facilitator with Novascend, Dr. James brings a rich and diverse background to The Happiness Blueprint course, where he helps individuals create lasting fulfillment through the principles of Transformational AccountabilityāClarity, Commitment, Courage, and Calibration.
Tomās passion for human potential has also led to certifications Positive Psychology and Neuro Linguistic Programming. He has facilitated Happiness Habits courses that empower participants to live with greater intention, presence, and joy. His teaching reflects a deeply held belief in personal accountability as the foundation for transformation.
Beyond the clinic and classroom, Tom brings a spirit of adventure and grounded perspective drawn from past experience in the hospitality industry, and years of whitewater kayaking (including private expeditions through the Grand Canyon, and Idahoās River of No Return). He is also a certified SCUBA Divemaster, having traveled across the Caribbean and GalĆ”pagos Islands, and has visited 26 countries, enriching his global view of happiness and human connection.
In every facet of his work with Novascend, Tom weaves together wisdom from clinical science, mindfulness, and a life fully livedāinviting others to step boldly into the life they truly desire.
