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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 business psychologist, licensed professional 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.

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Mindset

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.

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Mindset

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...

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Mindset

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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Lifestyle

Navigating Compassion For Limited Self-Awareness In A World Of Healing

In an age where self-help books dominate bestseller lists and wellness retreats are in vogue, there is an unspoken reality that not...

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Mindset

Unlocking Business Success – From Counseling To Entrepreneurship With Positive Psychology & Coaching

When I started working as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I had a vision of a career centered around helping clients navigate...

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Mindset

How Psychological Flexibility Helped Me Bounce Back – And How It Can Change Your Life Too

Let’s face it: life doesn’t always care about your plans. You can have your five-year goals laid out, vision boards ready...

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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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