Chad Williams

Chad Williams

Keynote Speaker: Former U.S. Navy SEAL; Bestselling Author of "SEAL of God;" Expert in Leadership, Teamwork, Resilience & Overcoming Adversity

Chad Williams Biography

Chad Williams is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and keynote speaker who helps leaders and teams perform under pressure. Known for a commanding, story-driven style and practical takeaways, Chad translates elite performance principles into repeatable leadership protocols that audiences can apply immediately.

In his signature keynote, "Seven: Battle-Tested SEAL Team Leadership Protocols," Williams takes audiences inside a real mission that turned into a premeditated ambush and shares the protocols his team relied on to regain composure, make decisions, and execute under stress. He bridges those lessons into tools for today’s workplace, helping organizations strengthen trust, raise standards, and improve performance through uncertainty.

Williams tailors each keynote to the audience and event objectives, delivering an experience that is engaging, high-impact, and immediately useful.

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Chad Williams Speaking Topics

SEVEN: Battle - Tested SEAL Team Leadership Protocols

A practical keynote on leading and executing under pressure.

When the plan collapses and pressure spikes, performance comes down to protocol. In SEVEN, former Navy SEAL Chad Williams recounts a real combat operation in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province that turned into a premeditated ambush while his team hunted a deadly suicide-bomb manufacturer.

Chad translates the seven SEAL Team principles that helped his unit regain clarity, control fear, and execute under fire into practical leadership protocols for the workplace. Audiences leave with a repeatable playbook they can apply immediately.

Audience Takeaways: 7 Protocols

  • Aim Small, Miss Small (Goal Setting)
  • Common Man with Uncommon Desire to Succeed (Heart, Desire)
  • Humbly I Serve (Servant Leadership)
  • Forged by Adversity (Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience)
  • Earn Your Trident Everyday (Innovation, Progress)
  • Control Emotions and Actions Regardless of Circumstances (Composure)
  • He Who Has a Way Can Endure Any How (Purpose, Motivation)

Ideal for: leadership conferences, sales kickoffs, team building, company all-hands, and teams operating in high-change and high- pressure environments.

Chad Williams Videos

Advancing the Kingdom - Guest Speaker: Former U.S. Navy SEAL ...
Quitting Isn't an Option: My Life as a Navy SEAL
Navy SEAL Teaches Teen A Big Lesson | Chad Williams Speech ...

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How much does it cost to book Chad Williams for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Chad Williams, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chad Williams are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chad Williams, 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 Chad Williams speak about?

Chad Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navy, Veterans, Government, Military, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Overcoming Adversity, Christian, Author, Faith & Religion, Resilience, Leadership and Motivational.

Where does Chad Williams travel from?

Chad Williams generally travels from Orange County, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Chad Williams?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chad Williams 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 Chad Williams 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 Chad Williams 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.


Chad Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Navy, Veterans and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chad Williams for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Chad Williams generally travels from Orange County, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bethany Hamilton, Mike Singletary and J.R. Martinez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chad Williams for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 21/01/2026.

Chad Williams Speaking Topics

  • SEVEN: Battle - Tested SEAL Team Leadership Protocols

    A practical keynote on leading and executing under pressure.

    When the plan collapses and pressure spikes, performance comes down to protocol. In SEVEN, former Navy SEAL Chad Williams recounts a real combat operation in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province that turned into a premeditated ambush while his team hunted a deadly suicide-bomb manufacturer.

    Chad translates the seven SEAL Team principles that helped his unit regain clarity, control fear, and execute under fire into practical leadership protocols for the workplace. Audiences leave with a repeatable playbook they can apply immediately.

    Audience Takeaways: 7 Protocols

    • Aim Small, Miss Small (Goal Setting)
    • Common Man with Uncommon Desire to Succeed (Heart, Desire)
    • Humbly I Serve (Servant Leadership)
    • Forged by Adversity (Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience)
    • Earn Your Trident Everyday (Innovation, Progress)
    • Control Emotions and Actions Regardless of Circumstances (Composure)
    • He Who Has a Way Can Endure Any How (Purpose, Motivation)

    Ideal for: leadership conferences, sales kickoffs, team building, company all-hands, and teams operating in high-change and high- pressure environments.

Chad Williams Videos

Advancing the Kingdom - Guest Speaker: Former U.S. Navy SEAL ...
Quitting Isn't an Option: My Life as a Navy SEAL
Navy SEAL Teaches Teen A Big Lesson | Chad Williams Speech ...

Chad Williams Reviews

  • Star Group - Oct 21 2025

  • How do I book Chad Williams to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chad Williams 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 Chad Williams, 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 Chad Williams or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chad Williams for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chad Williams, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chad Williams are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chad Williams, 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 Chad Williams speak about?

    Chad Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navy, Veterans, Government, Military, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Overcoming Adversity, Christian, Author, Faith & Religion, Resilience, Leadership and Motivational.
  • Where does Chad Williams travel from?

    Chad Williams generally travels from Orange County, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chad Williams?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chad Williams 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 Chad Williams 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 Chad Williams 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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