Jim McCormick

Jim McCormick

Keynote Speaker: Organizational Risk Expert, Author, World Record Skydiver

Jim McCormick Biography

Jim McCormick is one of America's premier organizational risk experts, a noted author, Founder and President of the Research Institute for Risk Intelligence, and a World Record skydiver. As an in-demand speaker, McCormick has addressed a broad range of distinguished executive audiences, including top companies such as Accenture, AFLAC, Bank of America, CDW, FedEx, GlaxoSmithKline, Hewlett-Packard, PepsiCo, The Clorox Company, Siemens, Unilever, Verizon, and Wells Fargo. He has also spoken at governmental institutions like the FBI and US Army, as well as academic institutions including Rutgers University, San Jose State, University of California at Irvine, and the National World War II Museum.

McCormick maintains that effective risk utilization is fundamental to all business. He has delivered international presentations on how organizations can harness risk to enhance competitiveness and foster innovation, leading to businesses that are responsive to opportunities, market changes, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies. His keynote presentations, “The Intelligence of Risk – Unleashing Organizational Courage” and “The Intelligence of Risk – Unleashing Professional Courage,” emphasize that adept risk management is essential for agile and profitable businesses.

McCormick has exemplified his principles through a diverse career that spans roles such as a member of a Presidential administration in The White House, executive positions in real estate, construction, and architecture, and achieving five skydiving World Records. He is a recognized thought-leader in organizational risk practice and is the author of influential books including "Business Lessons from the Edge", "The Power of Risk", and "The First-Time Manager." Additionally, McCormick has served as the Chief Operating Officer of the fifth-largest architectural firm in the United States and teaches executive-level management courses at San Jose State University.

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Jim McCormick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sales, Change Management, Adventure, Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Business, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Peak Performance, Motivational, Culture, Leadership and Author.

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Jim McCormick generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jim McCormick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sales, Change Management and Adventure. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim McCormick for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jim McCormick generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Neal Petersen, John "GUCCI" Foley and Afterburner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim McCormick for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Jim McCormick to speak at my event?

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

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

    Jim McCormick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sales, Change Management, Adventure, Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Business, Inspirational, Personal Growth, Peak Performance, Motivational, Culture, Leadership and Author.
  • Where does Jim McCormick travel from?

    Jim McCormick generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jim McCormick?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim McCormick 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 Jim McCormick 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 Jim McCormick 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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