I'm Dr. Nguyen "Tom" Griggs

Drawing on my backgrounds in business, education, and martial arts, I work with teams and organizations to create resilient black belt teams that overcome stress and cultivate cultures of success.

Hey friends. I’m excited about my new offerings which will create more value and impact for clients. Please view my TEDx talk and review my current programs while we continue to complete the new website. Contact me with any questions and I’m happy to work with your needs, schedule, and budget. Thank you for visiting my website.

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Watch my TedX Talk: Reflective Resilience

Have you ever met someone who tested your patience and resolve so badly, that you almost had to let them hands (and feet) go? Well, have I got a story for you!

When you’re done watching, ask yourself:

What are the greatest stressors your team is currently facing?
Are there patterns related to how your team dealt with challenges previously?
Honestly, do you think your team/leadership is willing to change how they address adversity?

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OFFERINGS

Find Your Inner Black Belt™

Find Your Inner Black Belt™: Personal Resiliency for Professional Success

This program addresses the bottom-line issues related to your productivity, performance, and profits. You and your team will learn how to:

Build effective communication and trust
Elevate team performance through
connection
Identify the real barriers to collaboration
Improve efficiency and decision-making
Build resilient and durable teams

Empower Your Team

Use “Reflective Resilience” to address adversity
Navigate change with confidence and clarity
Strengthen communication and adaptability
Develop strategies to sustain productivity
Transform workplace stress into growth
Foster leadership that inspires resilience
Unleash the potential of resilient leaders
Foster cross-departmental promotion
Build resilient and durable teams
Cultivate trust and collaboration
Ignite a culture of success

My programs can be delivered in a keynote, half day workshop, or full day workshop format. Please contact me for details.

Workplace Jujitsu: The Gentle Art of Setting Boundaries

Workplace Jujitsu: The Gentle Art of Setting Boundaries

Being close with coworkers is generally good, but when does “close” become “too close”? Workers and organizations continue to grapple with issues related to inappropriate workplace behaviors such as personal space violation, professional conduct, and language. These issues can lead to conflicts, damaged morale, and potential lawsuits.

This program equips participants with skill sets to proactively address questionable behavior from colleagues and clients.

Benefits of Training

Program attendees will learn how to:

Read peoples’ verbal/nonverbal language to understand mood and intent
Use their presence and voice to clearly assert boundaries
Creatively address unwanted physical contact without the awkwardness
Develop a workplace jujitsu mindset to de-escalate and manage potential conflict

My programs can be delivered in a keynote, half day workshop, or full day workshop format. Please contact me for details.

MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS

I use my depth of experience in martial arts to create resilient and successful teams. I was a regular contributing columnist for Martial Arts Success and was featured in Les Brown’s Fight For Your Dreams. My Find Your Inner Black Belt™ approach to professional development has been featured in podcasts, local TV news reports and articles including: