Nguyen Griggs
Ed.D.
TX, USCombining Japanese Jujitsu and business psychology, I improve resilience and boost productivity using dynamic, interactive sessions that increase the impact and application of my content.
I’m Dr. Nguyen “Tom” Griggs, and I draw upon my rich multicultural heritage, martial arts career, and unique life stories to create custom learning experiences. People have described me as a martial arts raconteur who blends self-defense with parables while emphasizing inner reflection and outward connection.
I grew up in the wildly chaotic world of liquor stores and hourly-rate motels. My career has included working for Enron in IT, being an agent for MetLife, and valuing commercial real estate for PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers). I’ve also worked in debt collections for a department store and as a telephone agent for Continental Airlines. Each job taught me about client service, team cohesion, and “what makes or breaks great leaders.”
Working as a college professor was most enjoyable since I learned as much as I taught. When I earned my doctorate in 2010, I achieved my most significant professional accomplishment. Reflecting upon my work and personal life, my martial arts teachings gave me a strong, grounded foundation to work, learn, grow, and succeed.
My greatest joy is when a client or audience member tells me I made them think or “moved” them to act or pause. Experience has taught me that successful, happy people seek black belt mastery while keeping a white belt spirit. As many industry sectors grapple with technological changes, competition, retention/hiring challenges, and growth, my goal is to be a resource and provide practical, simple lessons that nurture success.
My brand is dynamic, professional, clean (family friendly), and focused on maximizing client satisfaction. Please work with me so I can teach you how to Find Your Inner Black Belt™.
I’m Dr. Nguyen “Tom” Griggs, and I draw upon my rich multicultural heritage, martial arts career, and unique life stories to create custom learning experiences. People have described me as a martial arts raconteur who blends self-defense with parables while emphasizing inner reflection and outward connection.
I grew up in the wildly chaotic world of liquor stores and hourly-rate motels. My career has included working for Enron in IT, being an agent for MetLife, and valuing commercial real estate for PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers). I’ve also worked in debt collections for a department store and as a telephone agent for Continental Airlines. Each job taught me about client service, team cohesion, and “what makes or breaks great leaders.”
Working as a college professor was most enjoyable since I learned as much as I taught. When I earned my doctorate in 2010, I achieved my most significant professional accomplishment. Reflecting upon my work and personal life, my martial arts teachings gave me a strong, grounded foundation to work, learn, grow, and succeed.
My greatest joy is when a client or audience member tells me I made them think or “moved” them to act or pause. Experience has taught me that successful, happy people seek black belt mastery while keeping a white belt spirit. As many industry sectors grapple with technological changes, competition, retention/hiring challenges, and growth, my goal is to be a resource and provide practical, simple lessons that nurture success.
My brand is dynamic, professional, clean (family friendly), and focused on maximizing client satisfaction. Please work with me so I can teach you how to Find Your Inner Black Belt™.
Virtual Presentations/Sessions
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Black Belt Guide to Leadership
This session will help your people grow by:
• Focusing on the 5 Keys to Effective Teams and Leaders
• Addressing empathy, compassion and integrity
• Building mutual respect and creating trust
• Becoming the leader that others want to follow
Black Belt Guide to Teamwork
This session will help your people grow by:
• Focusing on the 5 Keys to Effective Teams and Leaders
• Teaching your team to successfully operate in chaos
• Developing a "way to go and grow" culture
• Enriching your team through the B.E.L.T. process
Black Belt Guide to Conflict Management
Learn how to prevent and manage conflict by using empathy and understanding. By utilizing psychological jujitsu, people can work proactively to avoid conflict and discord with each other and clients.
This session will help your people grow by:
- Understanding the nature and types of conflict
- Examining and working with the 3 P's of Conflict
- Winning though yielding and redirection
- Navigating conflict with...
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