About Us
Look, most leadership training companies will hand you a binder and call it a day. We're different. Summit Pro exists because we got tired of watching smart people fail at leading other smart people. Started back in 2011, we've spent the last 13 years figuring out what actually works — and more importantly, what's just expensive window dressing. Our approach? Honest conversations, real scenarios, and zero corporate jargon. We work with teams who want to stop talking about culture and start building it. Based in Viseu, we've trained everyone from scrappy startups to organizations with thousands of employees. They all had the same problem: their leaders needed help. They all left different.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Our Story
Summit Pro started because our founder kept seeing the same pattern: talented leaders hitting walls. Not because they weren't smart. But because nobody ever taught them how to actually lead humans. The first training program was scrappy. Honest. Worked better than expected. Word spread. Fast forward 13 years and we've refined our approach across industries, company sizes, and chaos levels. We've survived a pandemic, economic shifts, and the rise of remote work. Through it all, one thing stayed constant — we focus on results, not promises.
Company founded with a team of 3 passionate professionals
Expanded services and reached 500+ satisfied customers
Opened new headquarters and doubled our team size
Celebrated serving over 2,000 clients with 98% satisfaction rate
Why Choose Us
- Experienced TeamOur professionals have decades of combined experience. We've seen it all and know how to handle any challenge.
- Quality GuaranteedWe stand behind our work with comprehensive guarantees. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right.
- Fair PricingTransparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees. You'll always know exactly what you're paying for.
- Proven ResultsThousands of satisfied customers and a track record of successful projects speak for themselves.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Summit Pro
Carolina Mendes
Founder & Lead Trainer
Spent 15 years in corporate before realizing she could fix more problems from the outside. Now trains teams across Europe. Coffee enthusiast. Terrible at small talk but exceptional at making people uncomfortable in useful ways.
João Silva
Senior Consultant
Worked in tech, finance, and nonprofits. Speaks four languages. Has seen every excuse for bad leadership and knows exactly how to dismantle them. Answers emails at 6 AM because he apparently doesn't sleep.
Mariana Costa
Program Designer
Former HR director who got frustrated with generic training. Designs every program from the ground up. Has a gift for translating business problems into actual learning outcomes. Breaks spreadsheets for fun.
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Our Mission
We train leaders who make their teams better. Not by force. Not by mandate. By actually understanding what motivates people and how to bring out their best work. We measure success by what happens Monday morning — not by how many PowerPoint slides we got through.
Our Vision
A world where leadership doesn't require a PhD in psychology or a billion-dollar budget. Where managers care about their people. Where teams actually want to come to work. It's not fantasy. We've seen it happen. That's what we're building toward.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Brutal Honesty
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Feedback stings sometimes. That's how you actually change.
Real Work
No simulations. No role-playing unless it matters. We use actual scenarios from your organization and build solutions that'll stick.
Respect for Time
Your leaders are busy. We compress value into focused sessions because nobody's got 40 hours for vague concepts.
Measurable Change
We track what matters: retention, engagement, performance. If it's not moving, we adjust. Simple.