Leading Under Extreme Uncertainty
Your audience leaves withA repeatable way to commit to a decision while the information is still incomplete and the clock is already running.
How do you make life-or-death decisions when there's no playbook? Derek breaks down the mental models that special operators use to lead through ambiguity, and shows your team how to apply them when the pressure is on.
Who it is forFor executive teams that make high stakes calls with incomplete information.
The Rescue Mindset
Your audience leaves withA mission-first, people-always standard a team can hold each other to long after the event is over.
Pararescuemen live by a simple creed: "That others may live." Derek reveals how a mission-first, people-always approach to leadership creates teams that perform at their peak, especially when it matters most.
Who it is forFor organizations building trust and accountability across teams.
Calm in the Chaos
Your audience leaves withPractical habits for staying clear-headed and communicating precisely at the moment a plan comes apart.
From Afghanistan firefights to coordinating 1,000+ personnel during the Thailand Cave Rescue, Derek has operated at the epicenter of chaos. Learn the frameworks he used to stay calm, communicate clearly, and drive outcomes.
Who it is forFor leaders and frontline teams that have to perform when the plan breaks.
Formats
Every talk can run as a single keynote, a combined session, or a workshop built around what your team is working through. Derek tailors each talk to the audience, the agenda, and the time you have.