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A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with a Proven Record of Leadership Transformation

Executive Summary

About Us:

The Adversity Leadership Institute (ALI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and premier provider of leadership consulting, training, and coaching solutions serving federal, state, local, and enterprise clients.

Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ALI is a Top Secret–cleared organization delivering evidence-based, AI-powered leadership and workforce systems that strengthen culture, enhance clarity, and drive resilient performance across every level of government and industry.

Our expertise combines military precision, organizational psychology, and behavioral science to help agencies and organizations perform under pressure, lead with integrity, and thrive through transformation.

With over 75 years of combined experience and a legacy of training more than one million professionals, ALI remains a trusted partner in workforce development and mission execution excellence.

Core Competencies

At The Adversity Leadership Institute, our core competencies include

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Leadership Consulting & Advisory (Adversity-Advantage Consulting™)

Enterprise-grade consulting designed to build systems of clarity, command, and culture.

  • Leadership and organizational alignment
  • Strategic execution and culture transformation
  • Process modernization and performance optimization
  • Leadership Re-Entry™ Framework (Diagnose → Design → Deploy)
  • AI-powered diagnostics and resilience analytics
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Leader Coaching Division (1:1 / Group / Corporate)

Elite-level coaching experiences tailored to executives, entrepreneurs, and government leaders.

  • The Command Session™ — Private executive coaching
  • The Speaker’s Command™ — Professional speaker & stage mastery
  • The Resilience Collective™ — Group resilience coaching
  • The Adversity Advantage Leadership System™ — Corporate team coaching
  • AI-assisted performance dashboards & Leadership Resilience Index™
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Merchandise & Resources

Branded leadership merchandise and educational tools to reinforce identity and mission alignment.

  • Adversity Leadership Institute® (ALI), Break The Bottle® and Protect The House®
  • Team gear, journals, apparel, and event materials
  • Leadership resource kits and learning collateral for agencies and teams
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Executive Offsites & Workshops Training (The Leadership Development Lab™)

Experiential, data-driven training programs that rewire how leaders think, act, and perform.

  • Leadership offsites, retreats, and experiential workshops
  • Flagship Frameworks: Adversity Leadership Institute® (ALI),Break The Bottle® and Protect The House™
  • 3-C Leadership Framework: Clarify. Courage. Culture
  • 3-D Leadership Framework™: Decision. Direction. Destination.
  • 4-Walls Leadership Framework: Identity. Boundaries. Discipline. Renewal
  • HRCI/SHRM Certified Programs with AI-enhanced learning analytics
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Government Contracting (GovCon Division)

Mission-ready leadership and workforce development solutions for federal, state, and municipal agencies.

  • Executive leadership & management training
  • Veteran transition & workforce reintegration programs
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion & resilience programs
  • Culture transformation initiatives
  • Human capital consulting and performance metrics
  • Federal readiness programs in acquisition, compliance, and transformation

Past Performance

Microsoft

Delivered high-impact leadership and resilience training at premier technology conferences, integrating AI-driven decision-making and change management for senior leaders.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Designed and executed senior executive leadership and workforce transformation programs, improving strategic communication, morale, and operational performance.

U.S. Department of Defense & U.S. Marine Corps

Developed mission-critical leadership systems focusing on command decision-making, operational clarity, and performance under pressure.

Norfolk Southern (NS)

Facilitated executive alignment and risk leadership programs that improved cross-functional collaboration and strategic clarity among senior managers.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

Delivered veteran integration and leadership readiness programs supporting workforce transition and academic excellence for student veterans.

LIME Painting

Facilitated a high-level business transformation and leadership program, directly resulting in improved competitive positioning and the award of critical government contracts.

Key Differentiators

Veteran-Led & Mission-Focused

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with Top Secret clearance and deep federal experience.

Proven Leadership Frameworks

Break The Bottle® and Protect The House™ empower leaders to perform with clarity and precision under pressure.

AI-Powered Analytics

Real-time assessments through the Leadership Resilience Index™ and AI-driven performance dashboards.

Data-Driven Results

Over one million professionals trained with measurable ROI in clarity, retention, and leadership performance.

Flexible Delivery

In-person, virtual, hybrid, and enterprise-scale learning options tailored to each agency’s mission.

Core Federal Competencies

  • ZWorkforce & Leadership Development
  • ZOrganizational Culture Transformation
  • ZHuman Capital Consulting
  • ZExecutive Coaching & Resilience Training
  • ZProcess Modernization & Change Management
  • ZProgram & Project Management (PMBOK / Agile / Lean Six Sigma)
  • ZAI, Analytics & Emerging Technology Leadership Training
  • ZEvent, Conference, and Leadership Retreat Facilitation

Company Data

CAGE Code: 9MXF0

DUNS: 130038122

UEI: VDETD57F9WR1

Primary NAICS Codes:

  • 611430 – Professional & Management Development Training
  • 541611 – Administrative & General Management Consulting
  • 541612 – Human Resources Consulting Services
  • 541618 – Other Management Consulting Services
  • 541690 – Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services
  • 561320 – Temporary Help Services
  • 518210 – Data Processing, Hosting & Related Services
  • 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
  • 611699 – Miscellaneous Schools & Instruction
  • 923110 – Administration of Education Programs

Certifications

Contact Information

For more information or to discuss potential contracting opportunities, please contact:

  • Michael W. Allison, MBA (USMC Veteran) President & CEO
  • Phone: 561-327-4038
  • Address: 5550 Glades Road, Suite 500, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  • Website: www.adversityleadershipinstitute.com
  • Email: www.adversityleadershipinstitute.com

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