Veterans Speakers

Courage Beyond Service: Expert Wisdom Shared by Military Veterans & Former Service Members

List of Veteran Speakers

The inspiring veterans in this category include bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, pro athletes, activists, and disability advocates who are popular keynote speakers for Veteran's Day and beyond. Not only do these motivational speakers cover various military topics and veteran issues, but also how to apply their military experiences to work, relationships, and personal growth. From founding their own companies to becoming Paralympic athletes, these veterans have built successful platforms in a variety of industries and are sought-after leadership experts on topics such as teambuilding, peak performance, and overcoming adversity.

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Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
(6 ratings)

America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Mindset & Peak Performance Leadership Consultant, Former Marine; Author of "Zero to Breakthrough: Accomplishing Goals That Matter”

Charlie Plumb

Decorated Veteran, Former POW, Resilience Expert

Noah Galloway
(5 ratings)

U.S. Army Veteran, Amputee & Finalist on "Dancing With The Stars"

J.R. Martinez
(31 ratings)

Actor, Bestselling Author, Advocate & Wounded U.S. Army Veteran; Motivational Speaker on Resilience & Optimism

Donna Brazile
(6 ratings)

Veteran Political Strategist, Best-Selling Author & Former Interim Chair of the DNC; Professor in Women and Gender Studies at Georgetown

Derek Anderson

Air Force Pararescueman Known for the Tham Luang Cave Rescue

Fred D. Gray
(2 ratings)

Veteran Civil Rights Attorney Who Represented Rosa Parks & Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Author of "Bus Ride to Justice"

Shannon Huffman Polson
(1 rating)

Courage, Resilience & Leadership Speaker; Author of "The Grit Factor"; Founder of The Grit Institute

Mike Abrashoff
(11 ratings)

Leadership, Organizational Culture & Transformation Speaker, Former Commander of USS Benfold; Bestselling Author of "It's Your Ship"

Scott O'Grady
(2 ratings)

Former U.S. Air Force Captain; Fighter Pilot Who Survived After Crashing Behind Enemy Lines; Motivational Speaker; Author of "Return With Honor"

Justice Shannon Frison
(1 rating)

Former Massachusetts Supreme Court Justice; Advocate for Oppressed in Legal System; Criminal & Civil Law Attorney

Rob Riggle
(1 rating)

Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Director & Former U.S. Marine

Brian C. Fleming
(2 ratings)

Combat-Wounded Veteran, Resilience Expert & Author; Founder of Overcome Change Masterclass

Oz Sanchez
(7 ratings)

Retired Marine; 7x Paracycling World Champion; 2x Paralympic Gold Medalist

Shelli Brunswick
(1 rating)

Keynote Speaker, Author & Futurist; Leadership & Innovation Through the Space Mindset

Olga Custodio
(3 ratings)

Retired Lt. Colonel, US Air Force; America's First Latina Fighter Pilot; Executive Director, San Antonio Chapter of Women in Aviation International; STEM Advocate

Afterburner
(1 rating)

US Fighter Pilots; Leadership Experts on Team Building, Change & Peak Performance

Rocky Bleier
(27 ratings)

Former NFL Football Player; Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart Recipient; Inspiring Veteran's Advocate

Rob Roy
(1 rating)

Former Navy SEAL & Author of "The Navy SEAL Art of War"; Founder & CEO at Trident Coaching & Consulting

Matt Eversmann
(1 rating)

Black Hawk Down Battle of Mogadishu Hero, New York Times Bestselling Author & Documentarian