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Military:
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.