ADAM McGRAW
Neuroscience based executive consulting. Trusted advisor to C-Suites and executives.
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AdamMcGraw

KEY FOCUS AREAS ARE UNLEASHING
AND MOBILIZING SKILLS AND POTENTIAL IN:

Sales Strategy/Effectiveness

Innovation/Growth Mindset

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Influence & Persuasion

Career Navigation

Executive Presence

Inclusion and Diversity

Attracting/Retaining Top Talent

Resilience

Performing Under Pressure

Public Speaking

GET TO KNOW ADAM

Adam McGraw

Adam started his career doing voice-overs back in college at the University of Arizona.  He spent 4 years selling and producing voiceover services to TV and Radio stations.  After that Adam went on to spend 12 years with American Express where he began his career in NJ and was a top 2% performing sales rep in their commercial payments division during the recession.  He then moved into leadership while at Amex where he held various Director and VP/GM roles and was responsible for driving $4 Billion annually to the commercial portfolio.

 While leading sales teams, Adam personally cultivated a relationship with the NY Times Best Selling Author and Stanford lecturer of the subject Positive Intelligence- Shirzad Chamine.  Adam worked closely with Shirzad to help scale out an app guided training business and was so profoundly impacted by the research and principles behind Positive Intelligence that he felt compelled to begin the mission of bringing Mental Fitness to others.  He now works 1:1, with executive teams, and with large groups to help people operationalize their ability to handle stress, challenges, and adversity with a more positive and productive outlook and approach.

Adam feels blessed to have the opportunity to be on a mission that is aligned with his passions and purpose to motivate and encourage others to reach their full potential and experience true fulfillment along the way.  He has moved over 12 times across the northeast and southwest prior to landing in Austin, TX where he currently lives with his wife Kelly and their 3 year old son.

TESTIMONIALS

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While I've been doing versions of what you've introduced to me, and had my own language for how I do it, I've significantly added to my toolkit. It is real, actionable, doable and sustainable. I've realized immediate results. That said, the added benefit for me as the leader is that at a minimum, you have accelerated the trust among the leadership team by at least six months. We see each other differently and have come to truly know what makes ourselves and the others tick. This has been life changing for all of us in many ways and we have you to thank. Be awesome!

Mike McCormack
USAA Senior Executive

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Adam is excellent, he has clearly found his calling and is masterful at teaching/coaching me without being overbearing. He is always very in tune to my progress and success at applying positive intelligence to my work and life. He breaks down things into easily digestible topics and provides relatable examples and experiences. I would 100% recommend Adam and his programs!

Tessa Mowat
VP Travel Partner Network - American Express Global Business Travel

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Adam is an instrumental thought leader and tremendous executive coach. Not only does he excel in the areas of positive intelligence and mental fitness; he brings invaluable insights and real-world experience that is applicable Day 1. Highest regard and thanks to Adam!

Neith Myrick
Managing Director and AVP - Verizon

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The impact of Adam’s coaching technique, combined with the positive intelligence framework, is truly life-changing. His passion and belief in the importance of sustained mental fitness being key to effectively managing stress and enhanced productivity is contagious. Adam has a remarkable ability to understand each individual's unique challenges and clearly articulate the key aspects of how those challenges can be handled by leveraging the positive intelligence operating system.

Abby Pichard
Strategic Initiatives Lead - Truist

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Adam is an excellent mentor who takes the necessary time to get to know each person he supports as he cultivates and sustains lifelong relationships. His problem-solving and communication skills are top-notch and he deserves the highest recognition for his ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a well-calculated and succinct manner. Adam is a visionary who strategically helps professionals, like myself, drive results while motivating teams and partners to perform at their maximum capacity. In addition, as a diverse female, I appreciate his focus on diversity and inclusion and helping me navigate my path in Corporate America.

Maryam Enders
VP Regional Sales - Wells Fargo

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I am very grateful for Adam and his coaching work around Positive Intelligence that has helped me unleash my emotional intelligence and transform my leadership skills so I am better able to handle the complex new world we face in business today.

Rob Hazel
VP Regional Sales - Comdata

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I have seen Adam grow from a top sales person to a top sales leader, but I am finally seeing him at his best. He is totally invested in helping others achieve their best. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Eric Frankovic
SVP Commercial Payments - WEX

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Having had 5 years of Executive Coaching in the past, I was skeptical whether a new program would help me yield any incremental results. I was wrong and actually reflected on how much better equipped I would have been for the previous Executive Coaching, had I undertaken Adam’s programs prior to it. Executive Coaching in my past helped me to operate within the margins, and equipped me with models to deal with certain situations, mostly around influencing others. But it didn’t help me deal with me, and how by addressing my internal foes, I could maximize any situation. Adam is a super guy to work with; very honest, easy to engage with, encourages when you need it, and tests your thinking and application.

John Lyons
VP/GM Global Client Group - American Express Global Business Travel

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Adam is a passionate and driven professional/leader. He truly believes in what he does and is continuously seeking to help others in their personal and professional growth. Adam introduced me to the science behind Positive Intelligence because he was able to put himself in my shoes and understand what I needed. This has been an absolute game-changer for personal and professional growth and I am truly thankful for his guidance.

Sam Ferenczy
Employee Benefits Consultant at USI Insurance

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Knowing Adam both personally and professionally for the last number of years has been nothing short of an intellectual adventure. His willingness to drive individuals to do their best while still making sure their interests come before he highlights his own passion within the Positive Intelligence lifestyle. For me, the ability to remain laser-focused throughout the day with a reduction in “saboteur” distractions has opened the door for exponential growth in my business, as well as strengthened the relationships in my personal life.

Ian Gallagher
Franchise Owner at Ameriprise Financial