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Dr. Ariel McGrew

Senior Level Executive Contributor

Founder, Business Psychologist

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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Dr. Ariel McGrew

Founder, Business Psychologist

Dr. Ariel McGrew is a consulting psychologist, licensed professional clinical counselor, and founder of Tactful Disruption®, a federally recognized mental health clinic and consulting firm integrating clinical insight with organizational strategy. With a PhD in Business Psychology and over 15 years as a U.S. Army Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Specialist, she brings psychological depth and operational precision to her work with leaders and organizations.

Her expertise centers on mental health, leadership identity, and founder psychology, helping high‑achieving professionals build resilience, emotional intelligence, and psychological flexibility. She contributes to Inc.com, is a member of ForbesBLK and the Forbes Coaches Council, and her insights appear in Forbes, Inc., Brainz Magazine, and other major outlets.

Through Tactful Disruption®, she has developed digital mental health tools, multi‑state telehealth services, and proprietary frameworks supporting military personnel, executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders. Her mission is to help people lead with clarity, courage, and emotional intelligence; and to make psychological health a strategic advantage.

All articles

Why You Need to Know When It’s Time for Someone to FAFO

Before we go any further, let me make something clear. I come in three flavors, such as real, raw, and ridiculous. And if someone insists on choosing chaos, I have the type of clarity that makes FAFO...

Mastering Leadership with Clarity and Confidence – An Interview with Psychologist Dr. Ariel McGrew

Dr. Ariel McGrew is a business psychologist and the founder of Tactful Disruption®, a transformative approach designed to help leaders align their identity with strategic clarity. With a focus on emotional...

What Are the First Steps to Starting a Business?

Thinking about launching your own business, but not sure where to begin? Our experts break down the essential first steps to help you move from idea to action with confidence.

The Power of Perspective – How Being Seen by Others Can Anchor Us Through Our Hardest Seasons

Long before I learned about trauma-informed practice, developmental repair, or how the brain handles emotions, I understood something much messier: what happens when ambition mixes with panic.

Redefining Entrepreneurial Identity Without Losing Your Soul

Picture this: You’re a clinician, a healer, a scientist, a person fluent in the language of human anatomy and empathy. You’ve spent years...

How I Turned Childhood Trauma Into A Life Of Purpose

They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, but they rarely tell you how hard it is to become stronger when the world feels...

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Dr. Ariel McGrew

Founder, Business Psychologist

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Dr. Ariel McGrew

Founder, Business Psychologist

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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