Dr. Paul G. Stoltz is the originator of and world's leading expert on the Adversity Quotient® (AQ®) theory, measure, and methodology. AQ is the most widely adopted method in the world for measuring and strengthening human resilience, currently in use by industry-leading companies across the globe. Dr. Stoltz founded PEAK Learning, Inc., a global research and consulting firm, in 1987.
He coaches, consults, teaches, and collaborates with top leaders, thinkers, and influencers within a broad range of organizations from start ups to NGO's to the Young President's Organization, to the Fortune 100 on six continents. As a sought after presenter and teacher, Dr. Stoltz combines inspiration with application, delivering a compelling and practical message to audiences of 10 to 10,000 people. He remains highly active in the classroom, teaching AQ to groups of all levels and sizes, and has presented in some of the largest venues in the world.
As Director of The Global Resilience Project, Dr. Stoltz oversees a research agenda in seventeen countries dedicated to exploring, expanding, and advancing the applications of AQ to strengthen people and their organizations. His research partners include top thinkers at Yale University, Stanford University, and more than a dozen universities overseas.
Dr. Stoltz was selected by Executive Excellence as "One of the 100 Most Influential Thinkers of Our Time." He is a member of Stanford University's Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series, was selected as the Millennial Thinker for Singapore, "Thought Leader of the Year" in Hong Kong, is an international faculty member for the Young Presidents Organization, and is a frequently sought after resource for the world's top media including CNN, CNBC, Business News Network, NBC Nightly News, Public Broadcast Service (PBS),The Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. You will also frequently find Dr. Stoltz quoted in Wall Street Journal, Harvard Management Update, Investor's Business Daily, Asia 21, Inc., Washington Post, LosAngeles Times, Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Drucker Foundation's prestigious Leader to Leader and other publications.Dr. Stoltz is the international bestselling author of three books, printed in a total of 13 languages, Adversity Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, Adversity Quotient@Work, and his newest book, incollaboration with Dr. Stephen Covey, is The Adversity Advantage, co-authored with ErikWeihenmayer—the world's top blind athlete and one of the leading keynote speakers worldwide.
Dr. Stoltz received his bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication and Economics from the University of California, as well as his Master's and Ph.D. in Organizational Communication, Development and Leadership from the University of Minnesota.
His clients include many of the top companies in every industry. PEAK Learning's international headquarters is situated in the coastal mountains of San Luis Obispo, California, where Dr. Stoltz resides with his family, who were honored by USA Today as America's Most Creative Family.
BOOKS:
The Adversity Advantage - (2006)
Co-author with Stephen Covey & Erik Weihenmayer. (Simon & Schuster)
Adversity Quotient @ Work...Make Everyday Challenges the Key to Your Success
Adversity Quotient ... Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Dr. Stoltz' landmark book, published in 1997 by John Wiley & Sons
The Invincible Investor
Dr. Paul G. Stoltz is the originator of and world's leading expert on the Adversity Quotient® (AQ®) theory, measure, and methodology. AQ is the most widely adopted method in the world for measuring and strengthening human resilience, currently in use by industry-leading companies across the globe. Dr. Stoltz founded PEAK Learning, Inc., a global research and consulting firm, in 1987.
He coaches, consults, teaches, and collaborates with top leaders, thinkers, and influencers within a broad range of organizations from start ups to NGO's to the Young President's Organization, to the Fortune 100 on six continents. As a sought after presenter and teacher, Dr. Stoltz combines inspiration with application, delivering a compelling and practical message to audiences of 10 to 10,000 people. He remains highly active in the classroom, teaching AQ to groups of all levels and sizes, and has presented in some of the largest venues in the world.
As Director of The Global Resilience Project, Dr. Stoltz oversees a research agenda in seventeen countries dedicated to exploring, expanding, and advancing the applications of AQ to strengthen people and their organizations. His research partners include top thinkers at Yale University, Stanford University, and more than a dozen universities overseas.
Dr. Stoltz was selected by Executive Excellence as "One of the 100 Most Influential Thinkers of Our Time." He is a member of Stanford University's Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series, was selected as the Millennial Thinker for Singapore, "Thought Leader of the Year" in Hong Kong, is an international faculty member for the Young Presidents Organization, and is a frequently sought after resource for the world's top media including CNN, CNBC, Business News Network, NBC Nightly News, Public Broadcast Service (PBS),The Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. You will also frequently find Dr. Stoltz quoted in Wall Street Journal, Harvard Management Update, Investor's Business Daily, Asia 21, Inc., Washington Post, LosAngeles Times, Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Drucker Foundation's prestigious Leader to Leader and other publications.Dr. Stoltz is the international bestselling author of three books, printed in a total of 13 languages, Adversity Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, Adversity Quotient@Work, and his newest book, incollaboration with Dr. Stephen Covey, is The Adversity Advantage, co-authored with ErikWeihenmayer—the world's top blind athlete and one of the leading keynote speakers worldwide.
Dr. Stoltz received his bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication and Economics from the University of California, as well as his Master's and Ph.D. in Organizational Communication, Development and Leadership from the University of Minnesota.
His clients include many of the top companies in every industry. PEAK Learning's international headquarters is situated in the coastal mountains of San Luis Obispo, California, where Dr. Stoltz resides with his family, who were honored by USA Today as America's Most Creative Family.
BOOKS:
The Adversity Advantage - (2006)
Co-author with Stephen Covey & Erik Weihenmayer. (Simon & Schuster)
Adversity Quotient @ Work...Make Everyday Challenges the Key to Your Success
Adversity Quotient ... Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Dr. Stoltz' landmark book, published in 1997 by John Wiley & Sons
The Invincible Investor
Thriving on Adversity
Leading Through Adversity
Resilient Sales & Service
Creating Resilient Teams
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
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S.B., Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP
PEAK delivers the finest combination of substance, innovation and results of any firm I have ever hired. We have brought in PEAK for keynotes, programs and consulting for 17 years, and they never cease to exceed our ever-increasing expectations. They deliver original wisdom, and tools to equip people and business for the third millennium.
ING Americas
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C.P., VP, Talent Management, Human Resources, ING Americas
Dr. Paul Stoltz and his team delivered the finest, most practical, and most original presentations, programs, and coaching I have ever experienced. They genuinely transform businesses and change lives. We will definitely be using them again and again in the years to come.
