Paul Stoltz Biography

Dr. Paul G. Stoltz is the originator of and world’s leading expert on the Adversity Quotient (AQ) theory, measure, and methodology. AQ is the most widely adopted method in the world for measuring and strengthening human resilience, currently in use by industry-leading companies across the globe. Dr. Stoltz founded PEAK Learning, Inc., a global research and consulting firm, in 1987.

He coaches, consults, teaches, and collaborates with top leaders, thinkers, and influencers within a broad range of organizations from start ups to NGO’s to the Young President’s Organization, to the Fortune 100 on six continents. As a sought after presenter and teacher, Dr. Stoltz combines inspiration with application, delivering a compelling and practical message to audiences of 10 to 10,000 people. He remains highly active in the classroom, teaching AQ to groups of all levels and sizes, and has presented in some of the largest venues in the world.

As Director of The Global Resilience Project, Dr. Stoltz oversees a research agenda in seventeen countries dedicated to exploring, expanding, and advancing the applications of AQ to strengthen people and their organizations. His research partners include top thinkers at Yale University, Stanford University, and more than a dozen universities overseas.

Dr. Stoltz was selected by Executive Excellence as “One of the 100 Most Influential Thinkers of Our Time.” He is a member of Stanford University's Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series, was selected as the Millennial Thinker for Singapore, “Thought Leader of the Year” in Hong Kong, is an international faculty member for the Young Presidents Organization, and is a frequently sought after resource for the world’s top media including CNN, CNBC, Business News Network, NBC Nightly News, Public Broadcast Service (PBS),The Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. You will also frequently find Dr. Stoltz quoted in Wall Street Journal, Harvard Management Update, Investor's Business Daily, Asia 21, Inc., Washington Post, LosAngeles Times, Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Drucker Foundation’s prestigious Leader to Leader and other publications.Dr. Stoltz is the international bestselling author of three books, printed in a total of 13 languages, Adversity Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, Adversity Quotient@Work, and his newest book, incollaboration with Dr. Stephen Covey, is The Adversity Advantage, co-authored with ErikWeihenmayer—the world’s top blind athlete and one of the leading keynote speakers worldwide.

Dr. Stoltz received his bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication and Economics from the University of California, as well as his Master's and Ph.D. in Organizational Communication, Development and Leadership from the University of Minnesota.

His clients include many of the top companies in every industry. PEAK Learning's international headquarters is situated in the coastal mountains of San Luis Obispo, California, where Dr. Stoltz resides with his family, who were honored by USA Today as America's Most Creative Family.

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