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 & CEO: AJ Adams, MAPP
As one of the first 150 people in the world to graduate with the Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) degree from University of Pennsylvania, AJ is a pioneer in her field. Offering in-depth study of the science and application of enhancing human flourishing, the MAPP program is a cutting-edge, one-of-a-kind curriculum. Over the last decade, AJ has applied her education through working with organizations such as Merck, the Wharton School of Business, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, NOAA, Customs and Border Protection and various other groups around the globe. AJ is an expert in resilience and specializes in teaching individuals and groups how to utilize science-based skills to enhance their resilience, mindfulness and well-being. Aside from her passion for helping others, AJ is a professional photographer, world traveler and a lover of vintage VWs.