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Presence–Engagement Behavior Analysis (PEBA)™

Turning Presence and Engagement into Observable, Actionable Behavior Intelligence.

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What Is PEBA?

Presence–Engagement Behavior Analysis (PEBA) is a behavioral wisdom tool that analyzes how presence and engagement actually express themselves through observable behavior. While the Presence–Engagement Matrix (PEM) identifies states of presence and engagement, PEBA goes deeper by examining: what people do, how they respond, how they interact, and the impact their actions have on others. PEBA turns abstract descriptions like “disengaged,” “reactive,” or “checked out” into clear, behavior-level insight that can be discussed, coached, and improved.

Why PEBA Matters

Many leadership, performance, and relational challenges persist because feedback stays vague: “You need better presence” or “They weren’t engaged.” Without behavioral specificity, people are left guessing what to change. PEBA addresses this gap by: - Translating presence and engagement into observable behavior patterns - Identifying micro-behaviors that escalate or stabilize interactions - Separating intent from impact - Grounding feedback in observation rather than interpretation This allows systems to correct behavior without blame, labeling, or shame.

What PEBA Analyzes

PEBA examines presence and engagement through context-sensitive behavioral signals:

Communication Behaviors

Tone, pacing, interruptions, listening vs. dominating, timing, and responsiveness.

TonePacingListening

Regulation-Related Behaviors

Impulsive reactions, escalation or withdrawal, emotional containment or leakage.

Impulse controlEscalationRecovery

Engagement Behaviors

Consistency of participation, initiative, attention drift, contribution quality.

ParticipationInitiativeFocus

Relational Impact Behaviors

Actions that increase safety or tension, repair attempts, behaviors that add/drain energy.

Safety creationRepair attemptsEnergy impact

How PEBA Differs from PEM

PEBA provides precision where PEM provides orientation.

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PEM: The State

Answers 'Where are we right now?' (e.g., Present but Disengaged)

2

PEBA: The Behavior

Answers 'What is happening behaviorally?' (e.g., Silence, avoidant eye contact)

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The Outcome

PEBA enables correction and growth through clear, behavior-based feedback.

PEBA is the bridge between what people feel, what they need, and what they do.

Who PEBA Is For

Leaders & Managers

  • Give clear feedback
  • Reduce defensiveness
  • Coach effectively

Coaches & Consultants

  • Ground interventions in observation
  • Support behavior change

Teams

  • Navigate conflict
  • Build civility
  • Clarify expectations

Families

  • Improve communication
  • Teach responsibility
  • Reduce blame

Typical Outcomes from Using PEBA

  • Clearer feedback conversations
  • Reduced defensiveness
  • Faster and more sustainable behavior change
  • Improved leadership presence
  • Stronger relational safety
  • Better alignment between emotion, behavior, and expectations

Most importantly, PEBA helps systems correct behavior without damaging dignity.

Integration with ENSS

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Understanding the Signal

ENSS asks what need is being signaled. PEBA asks how that signal is translating into behavior.

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Humane Interventions

Respond to behavior with understanding rather than punishment. Address unmet needs before enforcing accountability.

PEBA strengthens wisdom by helping people slow down judgment and replace stories with observations.

How PEBA Fits into the BIWISE™ Ecosystem

PEBA functions as a core analytic layer:

PEM

Builds directly on PEM, analyzing behavior inside each state.

CBM

Supports CBM by identifying toxic, neutral, or contributory behaviors.

RaaS

Informs RaaS by revealing how behavioral patterns affect relational load.

ENSS

Integrates by connecting behavior to the emotional signals driving it.

PEBA helps you see what they are doing with their state.

Frequently Asked Questions

From Signal to State to Behavior

Together, these tools support wise, proportionate, human responses.

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