We're Researchers, Teachers and Dreamers
At Brio, we dream big, aspiring to change how people around the world work. Science tells us that by investing in employee well-being, our businesses are more profitable. Our hearts tell us that through building people up, we can change the world for the better - one organization at a time.
Our Mission
We love people! Even more so, we love helping people flourish. That core value has led us to invest hundreds of hours in researching the best policies and practices for creating a greater sense of resilience and well-being within workplaces. In a world where time is limited and energy is often drained, Brio is committed to teaching simple, science-based skills that enable people to flourish at work and home.
Our Name
Brio is an Italian word - meaning vitality and vigor - two qualities that drive higher levels of resilience, engagement and well-being. While most of us wish we could add more hours to our days, our experts at Brio teach time-tested techniques to help you add more life - more vitality and vigor - to your hours.
Our Approach
We specialize in offering evidence-based practices and policies promoting personal and professional flourishing. Combining neuroscience with positive psychology and mindfulness techniques, our team has designed a unique approach to workplace well-being - the ARC+ Method — which is the basis of our coaching and teaching efforts.
While science is at the heart of what we do, the most essential part of what we offer is teaching our clients how to practically apply our techniques in their everyday lives — helping them to better manage stressors and perform at their best.
Founder: AJ Adams, MAPP
AJ Adams, MAPP, is a leading expert in resilience, performance, and well-being, and among the first 150 graduates of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania, founded by Martin Seligman.
For over a decade, AJ has worked with high-performing individuals and organizations to help them navigate stress, prevent burnout, and sustain peak performance using science-backed strategies grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive performance.
Her clients include organizations such as GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Navy Special Warfare, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, the Colorado Public Defenders, the Wharton Business School, NOAA, the National Weather Service, and international health and research institutions.
AJ is known for delivering highly engaging, practical, and immediately applicable keynotes and workshops on topics such as resilience, burnout prevention, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and strengths-based leadership. Her work equips individuals and teams with tangible tools to perform under pressure—without sacrificing their well-being.
In addition to her speaking and consulting work, AJ partners with organizations to design cultures, systems, and leadership practices that support long-term performance and human flourishing.
She is also a photographer, world traveler (63 countries and counting), and brings a deeply human, relatable perspective to every stage she steps on.