military Speakers

Carey Lohrenz’s extensive experience operating in one of the world’s most challenging environments, an aircraft carrier, and her unique position as one of the first female fighter pilots make her a highly sought after leadership training expert, team...

As a combatant Commander, General Lori Robinson was the most senior military woman to serve in the United States Department of Defense and draws on her unique challenges as a powerful woman in a world dominated by men...

John Foley inspires with lessons from the Navy's elite Blue Angels flying team. These core values are the key to world-class performance in any field.

After losing his eyesight while serving in Iraq, Scotty Smiley's life is proof that hope in the face of adversity can conquer all obstacles. He went on to become the first blind active duty officer in the military, the author of the...

Discussing motivation, leadership, and faith in the face of adversity, Chad Williams shares a message audiences need right now.

Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) defies stereotypes. A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, a White House Fellow, a member of both the National Women's Hall of Fame and the...

Where will you be on the other side of fear, on the other side of your mountain, on the other side of your breakthrough? When we amputate limitations and elevate expectations, we can overcome any obstacle. John Register...

A gutsy trailblazer, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour's resume is an impressive collection of "firsts" including America's first black female combat pilot. She served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine and was a Diversity Liaison Officer to...

Gen. Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.) shares his views on leadership and the importance of being guided by ethics, motivation and responsibility as he provides insight into our greatest national, global and cyber security threats.

Col. Greg Gadson, USA (Ret.) communicates his passion for service, teamwork and leadership in his moving and inspirational message made relevant for individuals, teams and organizations of all sizes.

From a soldier's uniform to an NFL player's uniform, Rocky Bleier imparts the life lessons that helped him overcome the trying circumstances that threatened to derail not only his career, but his life.

“The one thing that has made my life turn out differently from what I expected is that I stopped waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect set of conditions, and the perfect answer.” – Col. Martha McSally, USAF...

Veteran news anchor, businessperson, author, and filmmaker, Richard Lui lives up close with today’s seminal ideas – honed by three decades of exclusive access to national and global decision makers in politics, business, activism, and culture.

Through personal anecdotes and leadership insights from his Marine Corps and NASA experiences that testify to the ability of the human spirit to overcome adversity and set new expectations for the future, Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., USMC (Ret.)...

Whether it is unpacking a complex national security challenge like North Korea, assessing how cyber and other new technologies are transforming the global security landscape, explaining national defense strategies, or assessing the effectiveness of U.S. counterterrorism efforts since...

A best-selling author of both nonfiction and novels, Peter W. Singer is Strategist at New America and a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University. He has served as a consultant for the US Military, Intelligence Community, and...

Navy SEAL combat veteran and leading-edge entrepreneur, Brent Gleeson shares lessons experienced first-hand on the battlefield and in business with audiences around the world.

In the cockpit, flawless execution is a matter of life-or-death. Afterburner teaches their methodologies to enhance organizational performance and achieve corporate success.

Known as “The Wingman,” Lt Col Waldo Waldman, MBA, CSP, CPAE is a highly decorated combat fighter pilot with 65 missions in Iraq and Serbia. A business consultant and executive coach, he helps organizations build collaborative cultures of...

Using his entertaining stories of recruiting foreign spies, Robin Dreeke provides audiences with actionable techniques for developing a culture of trust.

A former F-16 fighter pilot and CEO & Founder of Mach 2 Consulting, Anthony Bourke brings his tactical knowledge and vast business experience to the forefront of the management training world.

Deborah Lee James has a three-decade track record of leading, transforming, and driving lasting results in the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government, and private industry. She has deep expertise in strategic planning, risk management, public policy, cyber...

Inc. 500 CEO, former Navy SEAL, inventor and author Alden Mills uses his 25 years in business and the military to teach his proven framework for success.

A sought-after speaker for his ability to translate the technical jargon of cybersecurity into a framework that can be easily understood and implemented by Board members and C-Suite Executives. Maj. Gen. Brett T. Williams, USAF, (Ret.) provides a fast-paced,...