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First Female U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral
A ground-breaking leader during her 35-year career in the U.S. Navy, Michelle Howard was the first woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral and the first woman to be appointed to the position of vice chief of naval operations.
Former Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO
A 20-year veteran of the US Navy SEALs, two White House administrations and senior executive roles in the private sector, Mike Hayes translates the lessons he has learned to help organizations develop stronger leaders and improve their bottom line.
1st Woman Thunderbird Pilot & White House Fellow
A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Nicole inspires audiences to rethink the challenges they face every day, and urges them to go beyond resilience and become resurgent.
Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot
As Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue Angels, the US Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron made up of the top pilots, John Foley had to perform consistently as part of a team in an intense, high-stakes environment.
US Navy Fighter Pilot & Leadership Speaker
The first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy, speaker Carey Lohrenz translates her leadership experience to the business world.
American Two-Time Paralympian & Former U.S. Army Officer
Melissa was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army’s transportation corps. 1 month after being deployed to Iraq, she became the 1st female American soldier in history to lose a limb in active combat after her vehicle was hit by a bomb.
Inc. 500 CEO, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author & Navy SEAL
Alden Mills is the Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, founder of multiple businesses, bestselling author of Be Unstoppable and Unstoppable Teams, a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and nationally recognized rower.
CEO & Founder, Mach 2 Consulting
Anthony "AB" Bourke is a former fighter pilot as well as the founder and former CEO of Afterburner, Inc. He speaks on leadership, team building & communications.
Former U.S. Navy Commander, Leadership Expert & Gen Z Engagement Strategist
Known for his innovative leadership style, former Navy commander Mike Abrashoff turned the worst-performing ship in the fleet to the best by changing his leadership style and the culture - not the crew
Author, Navy SEAL Veteran
Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, 2X bestselling author, and Forbes leadership columnist.
U.S. Air Force Officer & Certified Character Coach
Jason Harris is a motivational speaker, consultant, and certified character coach who values dedication, service and excellence.
Battle Tested Army General & Author
With 34 years in the US Army at his heel, corporate speaker Rick Lynch has distinguished himself as an exceptional leader & strategist. His book Adapt or Die provides unprecedented clarity to leaders.
Elite Navy SEAL & Author
Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots.
Decorated Army Commander & Star in Battleship
Serving in the US Army for 26 years, Colonel Gregory Gadson’s greatest challenge came when an attack cost him both legs and use of his arm. Yet, he remained on active duty and inspires many with his perseverance.
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant & Advocate for Veterans and Amputees
Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees.
ABC News Correspondent & U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel
Stephanie Ramos is a correspondent for ABC News based in NYC. She has been front and center on every major news story and has covered everything from the White House, the COVID pandemic, the tragic Parkland shooting, and more.
Navy SEAL & Best-Selling Author
Retired Navy SEAL Jason “Jay” Redman is the author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader, which captures his 21-year career and journey in leadership serving with the US Navy SEAL teams.
Decorated Fighter Pilot & Motivational Speaker
Speaker Rob "Waldo" Waldman is a professional leadership speaker and author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Fly Solo.
US Air Force Fighter Pilot & Lieutenant Colonel
Brandon helps leaders transform their teams into high performing, high reliability organizations by harnessing the same tools used by US Air Force Fighter Pilots.
Navy SEAL, 7x Paralympic Medalist & Harvard Graduate
A true patriot, early on Dan Cnossen knew he wanted to serve his country. He knows something about leadership and overcoming obstacles. Dan delivers powerful presentations on leadership, motivation and mental strength.
America’s First Latina Fighter Pilot
Turned away from flight school because she was a woman, Custodio went on to break barriers (including the sound barrier) as the first Latina USAF pilot and commercial pilot for American Airlines.
Corporate Execution Strategists
Afterburner Inc. trains organizations in the simple, scalable improvement processes of Flawless ExecutionSM. Encompassing three management solutions, they bring elite military precision to corporations around the world.
First African American Female Combat Pilot
In only three years, Vernice Armour went from beat cop to America's first African American fighter pilot. She went on to create the Zero to Breakthrough Success Plan.
Entrepreneur, Veteran & Bestselling Author
The founder of an NGO and a former Marine, Rye Barcott has the distinction of being both a warrior and a peacemaker, a juxtaposition he explores in the memoir It Happened on the Way to War.
Former F-18 Navy Fighter Pilot, Top Gun Speaker on Leadership, Teamwork & High-Performance Execution
Captain Jack Becker is a highly decorated, combat proven U.S. Navy fighter pilot and the leading speaker on teamwork, leadership, and process improvement.
Former Running Back, Pittsburgh Steelers
Rocky Bleier overcame severe combat wounds to play for the Steelers. His story is a tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battlefields of Vietnam.
World-Renowned ER Physician, CNN Hero & Iraq War Veteran
Dr. Bose is a world-leading emergency medicine physician, combat veteran, professor, and entrepreneur. From his experiences in the ER and on the battlefield, he is skilled in staying grounded in the face of overwhelm and tackling any challenge.
Former US Senator & Ambassador
Known as a builder of political bridges with deep expertise in both the public and private sector, Ambassador Scott Brown speaks from more than 30 years of experience as a diplomat, senator, military officer, trade negotiator and bestselling author.
Inspirational Speaker on Leadership, Burnout & Mental Health
Once known as “America’s Athlete”, Caleb Campbell is a West Point graduate and former Army officer who became the second player in the history of West Point to ever be selected in the NFL draft.
17th Surgeon General & CEO, Canyon Ranch Health
Having gone from high school dropout to serving as our nation’s top doctor, Carmona instills in audiences that anything is possible through commitment and determination.
Professor in the George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing
Professor Mary (Missy) Cummings is a Professor in the George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing, and directs the Mason Responsible AI program as well as the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC).
Combat Veteran, Former Thunderbird Lead Solo, F-16 Fighter Pilot
Michelle “MACE” Curran is a highly sought after international speaker specializing in overcoming fear and tackling self-doubt.
U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar from 2022 to 2025
Timmy Davis served as U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar from 2022 to 2025. A senior national security and foreign policy leader, he has held key roles across the White House, State Department, and in high-pressure international environments.
Retired Navy SEAL Officer& Best-Selling Author
Rich Diviney draws upon 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments. Through his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions.
Best-Selling Author, Podcast Host & Retired FBI Special Agent
Robin is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Trainer, Executive Mentor, Podcast Host, Marine Corps Officer, and retired FBI Special Agent/Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program.
Retired Navy SEAL, Co-Creator of U.S. Navy’s Warrior Toughness Program, Author of Life on the X & Creates Resilient Leaders and Courageous Teams
Stephen Drum is a former Navy SEAL Master Chief, human performance expert, and author Stephen Drum achieved the highest enlisted rank in the SEAL Teams, a distinction earned by only the top 1.25% of the force.
178th President of the AMA & Chief Medical Officer of Aidoc
Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld was the 178th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). Upon his inauguration in 2023, he made AMA history as the first openly gay president of the organization.
Leadership Expert, Philanthropist & Great-Grandson of President Eisenhower
Merrill Eisenhower, a highly accomplished business executive, boasts a robust career encompassing business operations, business innovations, and international business.
Speaker, Bestselling Author & Marine Corps Veteran
Raised in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., Craig Grossi is a Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author of Craig & Fred and Second Chances, recipient of the Purple Heart and Georgetown University graduate.
USAF, Retired, Senior Executive Advisor, Founder & CEO, TAIOH Partners
Colonel DeDe Halfill, USAF (ret.), transforms how leaders navigate today’s complex environment by addressing the ever-present but unearthed emotional dynamics that drive trust, collaboration, and success — what she calls Everyday Courage™.
Highest Ranking African American Female, US Navy
Earning her stripes in the pressure-cooker of the intelligence community, Gail Harris’ pursuit of excellence in performance through hard work fired by courage and persistence sets the stage for a gripping talk.
The Irrelevant Leader
Phil is a graduate of the British Army’s Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions for developing leaders who inspire trust, serve their teams, and thrive in complex, high-stakes environments.
First Black Female POW in US War History
US Army officials identified Shoshana Johnson as the 1st female POW of Operation Iraqi Freedom & the 1st black female POW in US war history. Johnson wrote a memoir about her experience entitled I’m Still Standing.
Nationally Recognized & Renowned Economist & Leadership Expert
Mary Kelly, PhD, CSP, CDR, US Navy (ret). What do all of these designations mean to you? Mary Kelly has EXPERIENCE and it’s this experience that your executives and your audience must learn to change the way they thrive in work and in life.
US Army Lieutenant Colonel / Education Advocate
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field in the US Army. She is recognized for her work on teen pregnancy, gang violence and parenting education.
Brigadier General (Ret.), Leadership Thought Leader & Author
A soldier, scholar, skydiver, author, executive coach and much-honored leadership thought leader, General Tom Kolditz’s celebrated career in the military, higher education and business consulting has been driven by a singular mission: Helping people from all walks of life become better leaders, ready for crisis, adversity and extreme conditions.
Author / Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps
During his last tour of duty in Iraq, Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman adopted an abandoned puppy left behind during the battle for Fallujah. Upon his return to the US, he recounted the story in his best-selling memoir.
Best-Selling WSJ Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur & Professor
For more than three decades, Patrick Leddin, PhD has been leading teams and studying leadership.
Courageous Pioneer & Combat-Proven Leader
Colonel Martha E. McSally is a pioneering combat-proven leader and celebrated author. McSally is a compelling example of overcoming adversity and fear to achieve extraordinary feats.
NYT Best-Selling Author & Motivational Leader
Moore energizes audiences with his remarkable personal story of overcoming adversity through education, embracing personal responsibility and emerging as an inspirational leader.
CEO, Afterburner / Leadership Expert
Having spoken to the "Who's Who of the Global 1000" list of companies, Murphy helps align teams around strategy and understand exactly what to do and how to do it.
U.S. Marine Veteran, Author, Global Explorer & Resilience Expert
Akshay Nanavati is a U.S. Marine veteran, author, global explorer, and resilience expert who has conquered drug addiction in high school, PTSD, alcoholism, and near-suicidal despair after fighting the war in Iraq.
One of the Most Highly Decorated Combat Veterans of Our Time
Robert J. O’Neill is one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time. He served at SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four, and eight years at the legendary SEAL Team Six.
1st Actively & Openly Serving Transgender U.S. Military Member
Shane Ortega is a human rights equity advocate, diversity educator, fitness model, DJ, and mixed-media artist. He/they are retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Marine Corps Veteran.
Author. Optimist. Creative. Badass.
Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World.
New York Times Bestselling Author, USAF Veteran, Former GOP Congressman, Intelligence & AI Expert
With a background in public service, military intelligence, counter-terrorism, counter-information, counter-radicalization and entrepreneurship, Denver Riggleman brings a unique perspective to every endeavor he undertakes.
Author & Former Navy Sub Commander
There is one simple yet powerful principle that drives Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska’s passion for creating positive, enduring change in organizations—love.
Former US Army Master Sergeant & White House Chef to 4 U.S. Presidents
Chef Andre Rush is a Former US Army Master Sergeant and White House Chef to four US Presidents. Not your average chef, Rush is the Army’s strongest chef (by lifting over 700 pounds!) and a master ice carver.
Bestselling Author, Globally Ranked Leadership Speaker & Chief Talent Officer
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille is a 3x best-selling author and 3x Global Top 30 keynote speaker, ranked #9 in the world in 2025, recognized as a leading authority on leadership, organizational culture, and high-performing teams.
Motivational Speaker, Musician, Author, Veteran & Entrepreneur
Sleeping in a homeless shelter. Bouncing between foster homes. Losing his mother to suicide. And that’s just the beginning. Ryan Stream’s story didn’t start in the spotlight, it started in survival mode.
Special Forces Warrior, Author & Speaker
Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Stube (Ret.) suffered life-changing wounds during the battle of Operation Medusa in Afghanistan in 2006, but using the Green Beret methods he learned in the Special Forces, Stube knew he could conquer anything.
Leadership Expert, Business Executive & Bestselling Author
Michael Veltri is a leadership expert, battle-hardened business executive, and nationwide bestselling author.
Memory Expert, U.S. Navy Veteran
Ron White is, without question, one of the top memory experts in the world. Ron White is a two-time national memory champion. He won the USA Memory Championship in 2009 and 2010.