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US Air Force F-15E Fighter Pilot, Lieutenant Colonel, Human Factors Expert, Leadership Speaker & Coach

Brandon Williams Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

US Air Force F-15E Fighter Pilot, Lieutenant Colonel, Human Factors Expert, Leadership Speaker & Coach

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Brandon Williams
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
ATL - Atlanta, GA

Primary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

 

Brandon Williams Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Brandon helps leaders transform their teams into high performing, high reliability organizations by harnessing the same tools used by US Air Force Fighter Pilots. Leveraging his work in Human Factors and human performance research, his methodology equips leaders to organize, lead, and operate effectively in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environments where human error is prevalent.

Brandon Williams graduated from the US Air Force Academy, and is an accomplished leadership business speaker, business owner, and adjunct professor. As a decorated Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, he led men and women from diverse backgrounds and managed millions of dollars in assets. As an F-15E Fighter Pilot, Brandon flew hundreds of combat hours and missions over the skies of Iraq and Afghanistan, operating in some of the most challenging and dynamic environments imaginable. Over the past decade, Brandon has built his speaking and coaching business to become an accomplished keynote leadership speaker. Having taught at several universities for almost 15 years as an expert in Human Factors, he leverages his in-depth knowledge of human performance analysis to equip leaders for uncertainty and change. With hundreds of globally-delivered presentations, Brandon has shared battle-tested lessons from the cockpit to help organizations navigate change, excel in complexity and unlock high reliability teams. His results-driven approach fuses dynamic storytelling, actionable frameworks and customized workshops to drive better decisions, catalyze transformation and empower teams to thrive in disruptive environments.
“Brandon’s keynote was absolutely terrific. Energetic, lots of enthusiasm…but most importantly a LOT of specific takeaways that our members can take back to execute on and be better Leaders!” - Dan Berger, President & CEO, National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions “Loved how Brandon connected the pitfalls and challenges in Healthcare Sales to his experiences as a F-15 fighter pilot. A high energy talk that provides a framework on how to process information and translate it into actionable results. This is a talk for everyone - from individual contributors to leaders alike!” - Nicholas Canes, Senior Account Executive, Billion to One “It was an engaging session creating a parallel between something you may not know much about and your business! It made it much more fun and enjoyable to consider your own behavior with your team.” - Kaytlin Maddix, Director of Operations, Merrill Manufacturing “Brandon’s keynote address was phenomenal! The presentation was engaging, motivating, to the point, and very real. Powerful! The information presented on how to lead teams in uncertain and complex environments spoke to the attendees. It was fascinating to learn how the leadership strategy and lessons he learned in the military translated to and applied so perfectly in the civilian world. I learned a lot from Brandon’s stories and real-life examples. It was especially meaningful to hear about the impact of situational awareness and de-centralized execution on leadership success. Furthermore, not only was Brandon well received by the audience but was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional and personable. All in all, he made a powerful impact on the group and made the event a huge success!” - Olga Kurochkina, Event Planner, National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions “Each year, as a major part of our annual Taking Care of Business Conference, we strive to have terrific keynote speakers. That goal was met and exceeded by having Brandon Williams as a keynote for our 2023 event. His presentation was insightful, compelling, and fun. Best of all, he left our audience with substantive information that is already being put to work in their daily lives.” - Mike Ralston, President, Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)
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