Andrew D. Wittman, PhD
Keynote Speaker: Resilience Expert; Founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center; Author of "Inner Armor: Perpetual Resilience"
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Andrew D. Wittman, PhD Biography
Dr. Andrew D. Wittman is a United States Marine Corps infantry combat veteran, former police officer, and federal agent. As a special agent for the U.S. Capitol Police, Dr. Wittman led the security detail for Nancy Pelosi and personally protected Hillary Clinton, Benjamin Netanyahu, King Abdullah of Jordan, and Fortune 20 CEOs. He later trained Navy SEALs, special forces, and high-threat diplomatic security teams for the U.S. State Department.
Dr. Wittman is the founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center and the creator of "Inner Armor: Perpetual Resilience™," a performance system designed to build stress-resilient, high-capacity leaders. He has spoken for Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Merrill Lynch, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Clemson Football, and the Florida Police Chiefs Association. He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and Fox Business.
Dr. Wittman is the author of "Ground Zero Leadership," "Seven Secrets of Resilience for Parents," and "Inner Armor: Perpetual Resilience."
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Andrew D. Wittman, PhD Speaking Topics
Resilience isn’t a buzzword — it’s a physical, trainable skill. In this high-impact keynote, Andrew D. Whittman teaches how to build Inner Armor: a system of emotional control, decision clarity, and mental readiness that activates under pressure. Combining neuroscience, battlefield-tested frameworks, and performance psychology, this session equips attendees to face adversity with discipline, not just motivation. Applicable for professionals at every level, it’s a tactical roadmap for thriving in chaos.
Attendee Results:
- Build personal resilience that holds up under pressure
- Learn actionable tools for emotional discipline and recovery
- Activate a habit stack that turns stress into strength
- Walk away with Inner Armor installed and ready
Before you lead others, you must first take command of yourself. This foundational keynote reframes personal leadership as a battlefield discipline — built from identity, ownership, and pre-decision. Andrew D. Wittman shows how to develop a personal leadership operating system that doesn’t crack under pressure. Based on his bestselling book "Ground Zero Leadership: CEO of You," this keynote helps teams lead from the inside out, align with mission-critical priorities, and eliminate reactive leadership behavior.
Attendee Results:
- Shift from reactive to resilient leadership
- Build an unshakable personal identity framework
- Use pre-decision to eliminate stress-based burnout
- Lead with clarity, confidence, and control
Great leadership demands composure in the chaos. This talk dives into the neuroscience of emotional regulation and how to override the panic reflex when stakes are high. Drawing from combat and federal agent experience, Andrew D. Wittman equips professionals with practical tools for staying calm, making sound decisions, and defusing conflict — without disconnecting from empathy. A perfect session for high-pressure roles, frontline leaders, and client-facing teams.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the brain’s emotional wiring under stress
- Apply “mental armor” techniques in real-world situations
- Defuse tension while remaining mission-focused
- Sharpen clarity and reduce emotional reactivity
This session turns pressure into performance. Andrew D. Wittman trains teams to use adversity as a diagnostic tool, not a derailment. By embedding habit loops, emotional conditioning, and post-conflict recovery tools, teams emerge from stress stronger, more focused, and more aligned. Ideal for industries where the stakes are high, the margins are thin, and performance must remain constant — regardless of internal or external chaos.
Attendee Results:
- Build resilience systems into team culture
- Create pressure-tested communication under stress
- Transform emotional fatigue into forward momentum
- Normalize peak performance in unpredictable environments
What drives elite performers isn’t motivation — it’s identity. In this keynote, Andrew D. Wittman reveals how personal identity governs decision-making, stress response, and long-term behavior far more than mood or training. Participants learn how to craft and anchor a leadership identity statement that endures any challenge. When roles, results, and reputation are stripped away, what remains should be unbreakable — this keynote shows how to build that from the inside out.
Attendee Results:
- Learn why identity trumps motivation
- Create a durable internal operating statement
- Strengthen consistency and resilience across roles
- Become the same leader in the storm as in the sunshine
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What topics does Andrew D. Wittman, PhD speak about?
Andrew D. Wittman, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Military, Resilience, Veterans, Government, Law, Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Peak Performance and Motivational.
Where does Andrew D. Wittman, PhD travel from?
Andrew D. Wittman, PhD generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Andrew D. Wittman, PhD?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Andrew D. Wittman, PhD for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Andrew D. Wittman, PhD for your next private or corporate function.
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Andrew D. Wittman, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Military and Resilience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Andrew D. Wittman, PhD for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Andrew D. Wittman, PhD generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Register, Brent Gleeson and Jason Redman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andrew D. Wittman, PhD for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Andrew D. Wittman, PhD Speaking Topics
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INNER ARMOR: Perpetual Resilience™
Resilience isn’t a buzzword — it’s a physical, trainable skill. In this high-impact keynote, Andrew D. Whittman teaches how to build Inner Armor: a system of emotional control, decision clarity, and mental readiness that activates under pressure. Combining neuroscience, battlefield-tested frameworks, and performance psychology, this session equips attendees to face adversity with discipline, not just motivation. Applicable for professionals at every level, it’s a tactical roadmap for thriving in chaos.
Attendee Results:
- Build personal resilience that holds up under pressure
- Learn actionable tools for emotional discipline and recovery
- Activate a habit stack that turns stress into strength
- Walk away with Inner Armor installed and ready
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GROUND ZERO LEADERSHIP: CEO of You
Before you lead others, you must first take command of yourself. This foundational keynote reframes personal leadership as a battlefield discipline — built from identity, ownership, and pre-decision. Andrew D. Wittman shows how to develop a personal leadership operating system that doesn’t crack under pressure. Based on his bestselling book "Ground Zero Leadership: CEO of You," this keynote helps teams lead from the inside out, align with mission-critical priorities, and eliminate reactive leadership behavior.
Attendee Results:
- Shift from reactive to resilient leadership
- Build an unshakable personal identity framework
- Use pre-decision to eliminate stress-based burnout
- Lead with clarity, confidence, and control
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EMOTIONAL CONTROL UNDER FIRE
Great leadership demands composure in the chaos. This talk dives into the neuroscience of emotional regulation and how to override the panic reflex when stakes are high. Drawing from combat and federal agent experience, Andrew D. Wittman equips professionals with practical tools for staying calm, making sound decisions, and defusing conflict — without disconnecting from empathy. A perfect session for high-pressure roles, frontline leaders, and client-facing teams.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the brain’s emotional wiring under stress
- Apply “mental armor” techniques in real-world situations
- Defuse tension while remaining mission-focused
- Sharpen clarity and reduce emotional reactivity
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TACTICAL RESILIENCE FOR HIGH-STAKES TEAMS
This session turns pressure into performance. Andrew D. Wittman trains teams to use adversity as a diagnostic tool, not a derailment. By embedding habit loops, emotional conditioning, and post-conflict recovery tools, teams emerge from stress stronger, more focused, and more aligned. Ideal for industries where the stakes are high, the margins are thin, and performance must remain constant — regardless of internal or external chaos.
Attendee Results:
- Build resilience systems into team culture
- Create pressure-tested communication under stress
- Transform emotional fatigue into forward momentum
- Normalize peak performance in unpredictable environments
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IDENTITY-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP
What drives elite performers isn’t motivation — it’s identity. In this keynote, Andrew D. Wittman reveals how personal identity governs decision-making, stress response, and long-term behavior far more than mood or training. Participants learn how to craft and anchor a leadership identity statement that endures any challenge. When roles, results, and reputation are stripped away, what remains should be unbreakable — this keynote shows how to build that from the inside out.
Attendee Results:
- Learn why identity trumps motivation
- Create a durable internal operating statement
- Strengthen consistency and resilience across roles
- Become the same leader in the storm as in the sunshine
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Andrew D. Wittman, PhD Reviews
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Andrew is extremely well spoken, manages to get a lot of content into a short session, is well-versed and knowledgeable, and helped our vets ERG provide a level of service internally that we are always looking to provide. On top of that, more than 70% of the attendees had already submitted their names within an hour of the session ending to be one of the people selected for the raffle for the training we are also hosting on December 4 with Andrew. I think that alone is a testament to the quality of his session.
UKG - Nov 17 2025
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How do I book Andrew D. Wittman, PhD to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andrew D. Wittman, PhD for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Andrew D. Wittman, PhD, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Andrew D. Wittman, PhD or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Andrew D. Wittman, PhD for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Andrew D. Wittman, PhD, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andrew D. Wittman, PhD are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andrew D. Wittman, PhD, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Andrew D. Wittman, PhD speak about?
Andrew D. Wittman, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Military, Resilience, Veterans, Government, Law, Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Peak Performance and Motivational. -
Where does Andrew D. Wittman, PhD travel from?
Andrew D. Wittman, PhD generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Andrew D. Wittman, PhD?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Andrew D. Wittman, PhD for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Andrew D. Wittman, PhD for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Andrew D. Wittman, PhD or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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