Mark Garland and GritDoc provide research-driven consulting, training, and assessment services designed to strengthen resilience, enhance performance, and reduce occupational stress in high-pressure environments. Our work is grounded in the three pillars of grit, resilience, and growth mindset—helping individuals and organizations not just survive adversity, but thrive through it.

We partner with organizations to optimize human performance, strengthen organizational culture, and develop evidence-based solutions for complex workforce challenges.

Services Include:

• Organizational assessment and diagnosis
• Selection system development and job analysis
• Performance management systems
• Leadership development and organizational culture
• Retention strategies and career development

Ideal for: Law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services, military units, and corporate organizations operating in high-stress environments.

Our training programs integrate cutting-edge research with practical application, equipping individuals and teams with the tools to maintain peak performance under sustained pressure.

Core Programs:

• Foundations of Resilience: The Three Pillars - Evidence-based training on grit, resilience, and growth mindset
• Mental Toughness for First Responders - Managing critical incident stress and preventing burnout
• Leadership in High-Stress Environments - Sustaining team performance and psychological well-being under pressure
• Post-Traumatic Growth - Emerging stronger after critical incidents or organizational crises
• Entrepreneurial Grit - Navigating uncertainty and high-stakes decision-making

Delivery: Half-day and full-day workshops, multi-session programs, executive retreats, virtual and in-person formats.

We provide validated assessment tools that identify strengths, diagnose needs, and measure intervention effectiveness.

Current Services:

• Resilience and performance assessment
• Leadership assessment and 360-degree feedback
• Training needs analysis
• Organizational climate and culture assessment

Coming Soon: APLRS 2.0 (Adaptive Perseverance & Learning Resilience Scale) - A next-generation tool integrating grit, resilience, and growth mindset assessment for high-stress occupations.

Mark delivers powerful presentations that combine personal stories, rigorous research, and practical takeaways.

Sample Topics:

• The Three Pillars: Building Unshakeable Resilience
• From Tragedy to Purpose: Transforming Pain Into Impact
• Leading in Crisis: Performance Under Pressure
• The Hidden Cost of Service: Preventing PTSD in Those Who Protect Us
• Grit Isn't Enough: Why Resilience Requires More Than Toughness

Ideal for: Law enforcement conferences, fire service conventions, military forums, corporate summits, academic conferences, and faith-based organizations.

We welcome partnerships with organizations committed to advancing evidence-based approaches to resilience, performance, and well-being.

Opportunities include: Field research collaboration, intervention development and evaluation, applied research projects, grant collaboration, and academic-practitioner partnerships.

Mark collaborates with Dr. Edward R. Maguire (Arizona State University) and other leading scholars on resilience research among law enforcement, first responders, military personnel, and entrepreneurs.

Law enforcement agencies • Fire & EMS • Military units • Corporate organizations • Academic institutions • Faith-based organizations serving veterans and first responders

Evidence-Based - Grounded in peer-reviewed research and validated assessment

Practical - Translating science into real-world strategies

Tailored - Custom solutions for your specific context and challenges

Collaborative - Partnering with you to create sustainable solutions

Faith-Informed - Integrating faith perspectives when appropriate

We provide customized human resources solutions tailored to the needs of your business. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee engagement, we can help you build and maintain a high-performing team.

Our leadership development programs are designed to help you build the skills and expertise needed to lead your business to success. We offer a range of training and coaching programs to help you become a more effective leader.