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MadGenius

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Communication
Training For
High Performers

Private 1:1 business training with Dr. Reef Karim — for professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, speakers, and CEOs who are ready to be seen, heard, and remembered, and generate maximum impact.

Mad Genius VIP

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The Promise

Work Directly With A Master Communicator

Reef doesn't just talk about powerful communication. He lives and breathes it every day. This is your human advantage — authentic human expression, and captivating storytelling, to maximize your influence, impact, and sales, in an AI and media crazed culture. 
There is nothing like Mad Genius. 

This is science-meets-performance based training in business communication, specifically for professionals, experts, and entrepreneurs, where your coach will share insider secrets, tips, and techniques to make you more powerful, captivating, and engaging in all content you create — from ads to VSL videos, social media, TV appearances, interviews, investor pitches, podcast guesting, and hosting summits, webinars, website sizzles, keynotes, TED talks, and so much more.

In this media-crazed culture, this is a must.

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What You Get

Everything You Need To Command The Room

Mad Genius VIP is a business training over 24, 12, 6, or 3 months (renewable) — every touchpoint tailored to you.

1:1 Access to Dr. Reef

Tap into Reef's performance, scripting, storytelling, branding, and business experience — reserved for the few.

Develop Your Story & Why

Communication training to connect deeply with your desired audience, and pitch who you are and what you do with clarity, conviction & charisma.

Disruptive Messaging and Powerful Hooks

Craft hooks, openers, and messaging that stop the scroll, command attention, and make people lean in.

Narrative Storytelling

Write and deliver your personal stories that quickly deepens your relationship with your audience and moves people to take action.

Persona Development

Build the most distinctive, memorable version of you that separates you from everyone else in your field.

PERFORMANCE MASTERY

Apply entertainment-industry techniques to command any room, camera, stage, or microphone.

Performance Audit

A review of your past videos, podcasts and content to assess what's working and what can be radically improved.

Audience Emotional Investment

Engineer the moments that turn passive listeners into invested fans, clients, and evangelists.

Overcome Blocks & Resistance

Break through the psychological blocks, self-sabotage, and old thinking that get in your own way.

And So Much More.... Including:

01

Performance Consigliere

Dr. Reef will be your trusted, go-to performance coach for TV, stage, and podcast opportunities — with follow-up calls, Zoom, and WhatsApp.

02

Procure & Pitch New Media

Learn how to procure new opportunities and prepare for TED talks, keynotes, summits, interviews, docs, ads, and TV appearances.

03

Script & Performance Templates

You'll learn the proprietary Mad Genius scripting and performance frameworks used across every asset you build.

Reef's Been Everywhere

Oprah. Larry King. Anderson Cooper. And So Many More.

Oprah
TIME
Forbes
CNN
Fox News
NBC
Today
Dr. Oz
Anderson Cooper 360
Larry King Live
Dr. Phil
Dateline NBC
CBS Morning Show
Good Morning America
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CNN
Fox News
NBC
Today
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Anderson Cooper 360
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Dateline NBC
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Oprah
TIME
Forbes
CNN
Fox News
NBC
Today
Dr. Oz
Anderson Cooper 360
Larry King Live
Dr. Phil
Dateline NBC
CBS Morning Show
Good Morning America
ABC World News
Court TV
Psychology Today
Business Insider
The Hollywood Reporter
Cosmopolitan
People
New York Times
Variety
E! Entertainment
Bourne Identity
Veep
Discovery Network
VH1
ABC World News
Court TV
Psychology Today
Business Insider
The Hollywood Reporter
Cosmopolitan
People
New York Times
Variety
E! Entertainment
Bourne Identity
Veep
Discovery Network
VH1
ABC World News
Court TV
Psychology Today
Business Insider
The Hollywood Reporter
Cosmopolitan
People
New York Times
Variety
E! Entertainment
Bourne Identity
Veep
Discovery Network
VH1
Dr. Reef Karim on stage

The Secret Weapon

Emotion
Exchange

The power to emotionally move your audience to take action by getting them to feel something. This is the secret weapon of many of the top influencers, speakers, and sales people in the world.

As a health & wellness professional, you've been taught information exchange. But to generate real impact, influence, and scale, it's time to learn the power of emotion exchange.

This is our specialty.

Past Client Results

How Dr. Reef Has Helped VIP Clients Level Up

INCREASE OF10% → 52%

Ad Engagement & Sales

Conversion lift after adding disruptive messaging and performance training.

$3 MILLIONRAISED

Investment Pitch

Brought in a $3M investment in one weekend with a rewritten pitch and story.

1 MILLION+FOLLOWERS

Crushing On Camera

Professionals passing a million followers after persona, hook, and character work.

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Big Stages & Interviews

Landed and crushed a Tony Robbins stage talk with multiple TV appearances after.

What You'll Work On

01

Communication Training

  • Emotionally move people to take action
  • Speak with more vulnerability and authority
  • Express yourself with clarity and conviction
  • Improve conflict-resolution ability
02

Distinction

  • Distinction in your industry
  • Personal discovery & self-exploration
  • Deepen connection with your originality
  • Soulful, honest expression
03

Messaging

  • Disruptive messaging from advertising & scripting
  • Storytelling built for emotional encoding
  • Hook writing that stops the scroll
  • Custom scripts for your key formats
04

Branding

  • Targeted campaign copy evaluation
  • Vignette, brand videos & product campaigns
  • Brand positioning & scripted assets
  • Media & press language upgrades
05

Performance Training

  • Performance tools & techniques from entertainment
  • On-camera ability from hosting & acting
  • Elevated presence on stage, video, and podcasts
  • High-performance energy elevation
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Pitches

  • Investor pitches
  • Networking pitches
  • Media introductions
  • Sales-call psychology

Hear From Our Mad Genius Alumni

Real Results From Real Professionals

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Dr. Rob Whitfield

Dr. Rob Whitfield

Plastic Surgeon · Founder, SHARP Method

"Mad Genius gave me a clear, concise, and disruptive message, and helped me create an emotional connection with my audience. The program helped me prepare for my appearance on Dave Asprey's podcast and the feedback was great."

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett

Neurologist · Founder, Migraine Relief Code

"My ad conversions went up from 10% to 50%. It's incredible. My show rate went from 33% to 67%. And the way we redid my TED Talk was so powerful. The Mad Genius program paid for itself and then some."

Nam Lee

Nam Lee

ACUPUNCTURIST, PHD, INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER

"I highly recommend Mad Genius. Reef saw the potential and made it look beautiful. Now my Instagram is growing like crazy. I'm over 1M followers on IG."

Andy Yakub

Andy Yakub

CEO, Rayton Solar

"As a direct result of the Mad Genius program, I was able to secure over $3M of investment for my company and with that messaging, over time, I raised over $10M."

Claudia Muehlenweg

Claudia Muehlenweg

CEO: NATURALLY CLEAR VISION, HOLISTIC VISION COACH

"I love how he blends neuroscience, psychology, and performance into this really masterful cocktail of showing up powerful. This has hugely shifted my business."

Dr. Lisa Koche

Dr. Lisa Koche

Medical Physician, Founder: Spectra Wellness

"I consulted with Reef when I had the opportunity to speak on Tony Robbins stage and he helped me so much. If you want to crush it on stage or camera, do Mad Genius."

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What Thought Leaders Say

THE WORLD'S BEST KNOW MAD GENIUS WORKS

Jack Canfield
Jack Canfield

Motivational Speaker, Author — Chicken Soup for the Soul

"Mad Genius trains and facilitates people to expand their mind, develop their voice, get out of their own way, and tell their story. It's transformation happening right before your eyes."

JJ Virgin
JJ Virgin

Celebrity Nutrition Expert, 4x NYT Best Selling Author

"Reef Karim is the master at helping Health Entrepreneurs learn how to show up more powerfully — whether it's on stage, on video, on podcasts. He really teaches them how to step into their personal brand and amplify their personalities."

Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté

Internationally Recognized Physician & Healer, Order of Canada Recipient

"Reef Karim is a man of deep originality who employs an innovative mindset grounded in science, with creative prowess, to deeply change lives."

Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Daniel Amen

CEO, BRAIN MD & AMEN CLINICS — 10X NYT BEST SELLING AUTHOR

"Dr. Reef Karim has the extremely rare combination of respected & accomplished physician and talented creative artist; he rapidly transforms lives."

Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts

Golden Globe & Academy Award Nominated Actor — The Dark Knight

"Reef Karim will massively expand your communication skills, presence, and creative power. He has connected Hollywood techniques, neuroscience, creativity and business in a way I've never seen before. He'll bring out the Mad Genius in you."

Mel Johnson Jr.
Mel Johnson Jr.

Broadway Performer — Actor: Total Recall, Creative Director: UCLA Workshop

"Reef is pure talent in every cell of his body, and his ability to translate that through science and business performance is so rare and incredibly powerful."

Dr. Reef Karim

Your Coach & Advisor

Dr. Reef Karim

“Dr. Reef Karim has worked with a who's who list of A-List Actors, Politicians, Royalty, Rock Stars, Professional Athletes & Fortune 500 CEOs.”— Forbes

Reef is the triple threat of scientist, performer, and entrepreneur — a well-known thought leader in mental health, existential exploration, medicine, and entertainment. He's been interviewed by Oprah, Anderson Cooper, Larry King, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, and many others.

He's hosted network TV shows on Discovery, Court TV, and Science; consulted on ABC's Private Practice; trained in narrative writing and directing at UCLA Film School; and worked as a supportive & lead actor in feature films and shows including Veep, Laurel Canyon, and Lost Transmissions.

Reef is also a double-board certified physician and scientist, specializing in humanistic psychiatry, existential psychology, neuroscience, creativity, and human performance. He served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA for over a decade.

Investment

Choose Your Term

Exclusive, invite-only. Requires an interview and consultation with Dr. Reef to assess fit. Minimum 3-month commitment; 12–24 months is ideal.

Solo

PERSONAL BRAND TRAINING

$5,500 / MONTH

Best for serious operators and personal brands building a media, advertising, and speaking presence over time. We incentivize with a discounted rate for long term investment (6, 12, and 24 months)

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Company

CORPORATE ADVISING

$10,000 / MONTH

Dr. Reef works with companies and any representatives who are the face of the brand. We work together on scripting, ads, pitches, social media, advertising, and marketing to improve brand awareness and sales and heighten big speaking moments 

Book A Call

Invite-only · Interview required

Ready?

If You're Looking For A Game Changer, This Is It.

You have spent years learning how to be a technical expert. Now it's time to learn how to tell your story and powerfully communicate — to command an audience and make a large impact.

More degrees, certifications, or specialties will not make you a better communicator. Training in hooks, disruptive messaging, powerful storytelling, performance training, and developing a memorable persona will make you a better communicator. So join us.