Military Leaders (C - Leadership & Achievement)

Garth has built his career leading in environments where mistakes are not an option and the stakes could not be higher. A former Special Forces officer, two-time Everest summiteer, and current airline Captain, he brings a rare combination of military leadership, safety-critical decision-making, and extreme performance experience to global audiences.

<p>A 25-year Air Force commander and trusted advisor to the military’s highest-ranking leaders, Dede Halfhill inspires organizations with her powerful storytelling and candid approach to human-centered leadership.</p><p>Dede Halfhill is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and trusted leadership advisor known for helping leaders Master the Unseen™—the messy, human side of leadership most avoid, but everyone feels.

<p>Named by <em>Fast Company</em> as “One of the 100 Most Creative People in Business,” Nate Fick brings a rare blend of frontline leadership, technology expertise, and international diplomacy to the stage.</p><p> As the inaugural U.S. Ambassador for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nate led American diplomacy on today’s most critical technology issues, including cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital infrastructure.

<p>When Vishal Amin takes the stage, audiences hear from a battlefield-hardened strategist and global security leader whose personal data was hacked—landing him on an ISIS kill list, forcing him out of the military, and fueling a gripping, high-stakes masterclass in resilience, risk, leadership, and real-world cyber defense.</p><p>As an Executive Leader within Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and National Security at Microsoft - one of the world’s largest cybersecurity companies, and founder of the Spades Institute, Vishal's journey is anything but ordinary.

<p>Rich Diviney is the ultimate catalyst for unlocking elite performance, transforming teams, and empowering individuals to thrive in any challenge.</p><p>A highly decorated Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author, and leadership expert, Rich Diviney brings over two decades of exceptional experience to the stage.

<p>A decorated U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, Rorke Denver applies lessons and strategies from some of the world’s most dangerous, high-risk situations to today’s tough corporate environment.</p><p>Commander Rorke Denver has run every phase of training for the SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots. His service in the SEALS earned him the Bronze Star with “V” for valorous action in combat.

<p>As a decorated combat veteran, Jason O. Harris brings unique perspectives on leadership and development of team members to your organization</p><p>Through harrowing, experiences, Jason has learned the importance of cross-generational communication relying on men and women from half to twice his age. This communication is based on mutual trust and is the basis for his No Fail Trust methodology. The trust he instilled in his air crews kept them in the sky and out of harm’s way.

<p>“TopGun” fighter pilot and trainer leverages the leadership lessons of teams in flight to show audiences what it takes to build inspired, compassionate, mission-driven teams and leaders.</p><p>Patrick had a distinguished 27-year career in the United States Marine Corps as an Active Duty and Reserve fighter pilot. He was stationed in San Diego, CA. and participated in four six-month deployments: three to the Western Pacific and one to Al Assad, Iraq. Patrick was recognized as the Instructor Pilot of the Year and graduated from the U.S.

<p>One of the Army’s most skilled logisticians, Major General Vincent Boles (Ret.) has decades of experience in managing the world’s largest and most complex supply chain, from the port to the Pentagon, and he gives audiences the benefit of his considerable leadership and supply chain expertise. </p><p>General Boles served in a variety of assignments over a 33-year career, holding command positions at every level and serving in multiple combat deployments.

<p>A trusted expert in geopolitical risk, cybersecurity, and global strategic competition, Admiral Mike Rogers shows leaders how to embrace volatility and disruption as an opportunity for change. </p><p> Drawing on real-time global developments—from escalating conflict involving Iran and broader Middle East instability to political and economic uncertainty in Venezuela, as well as the ongoing impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War—Admiral Mike Rogers provides critical insight into how geopolitical shocks, cyber threats, and shifting alliances are reshaping global markets, energ