Kevin Sweeney, Combat Pilot, Fortune 50 Exec, All-Conf College Athlete

During his presentation, Kevin teaches people how to have:

• Exceptional results when the heat is on
• Confidence and performance under pressure
• Decisive and effective leadership
• Courage to overcome obstacles as they arise
• Cohesive teamwork to utilize the strengths of each person in the group
• Precise communication and the ability to follow directions with exactness
• Laser beam focus to improve productivity

Experience Highlights:

Kevin Sweeney has many in-depth skills as well as a one-of-a-kind unique understanding of the attributes needed to be successful in today's challenging business environment. He has learned to apply his life lessons to any scenario and can relate to every person in the room. His background includes:

• Experienced Fortune 50 Executive
• Combat pilot decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross
• Military leader in combat conditions
• All-conference collegiate athlete and teammate
• Author of two books
• Business school university instructor
• Proud to be a dad and grandpa

Kevin inspires audiences with his unique insights into leadership, teamwork, and how to position yourself to perform under pressure. Many speakers just talk about principles, but Kevin has personally experienced and been through the things that he talks about.

Are you looking for a way to encourage your team and teach them how to excel under pressure while achieving exceptional results?

Kevin Sweeney is the only person to successfully land a KC-135, the military version of the Boeing 707, after two of the four engines were ripped completely off the airplane while on a night combat mission in Desert Storm. This challenging experience taught him to think on his feet and be highly flexible, which means that he will quickly make adjustments to his presentation to be sure that your audience is receiving the most applicable information possible.

The unique life experiences of Kevin Sweeney have molded him into an inspirational speaker, allowing him to effectively motivate members of any organization. Through his presentation, people learn how to shine during the tough days by using specific techniques, helping them to maintain a calm composure when faced with change or challenge.

A captivating storyteller and inspirational icon, Kevin shares a wealth of experience about the tools necessary for excelling when the heat is on! He adapts his presentations to match the needs of the audience, and each person will walk away with a renewed hope and increased motivation to be a decisive leader. He teaches audiences how to be the "go-to" person in their organization, so that they can become the teammate their customers, clients, and colleagues covet.

During his presentation, Kevin teaches people how to have:

• Exceptional results when the heat is on
• Confidence and performance under pressure
• Decisive and effective leadership
• Courage to overcome obstacles as they arise
• Cohesive teamwork to utilize the strengths of each person in the group
• Precise communication and the ability to follow directions with exactness
• Laser beam focus to improve productivity

Experience Highlights:

Kevin Sweeney has many in-depth skills as well as a one-of-a-kind unique understanding of the attributes needed to be successful in today's challenging business environment. He has learned to apply his life lessons to any scenario and can relate to every person in the room. His background includes:

• Experienced Fortune 50 Executive
• Combat pilot decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross
• Military leader in combat conditions
• All-conference collegiate athlete and teammate
• Author of two books
• Business school university instructor
• Proud to be a dad and grandpa

Kevin inspires audiences with his unique insights into leadership, teamwork, and how to position yourself to perform under pressure. Many speakers just talk about principles, but Kevin has personally experienced and been through the things that he talks about.

He has been a requested guest on over 450 radio stations in the United States and Canada. He spent 23 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. The story of his combat mission team was featured in Reader's Digest, and the story was also shared on the A&E channel titled "Wings Over the Gulf."

He is also the author of two books:

• Pressure Cooker Confidence: How to Lead When the Heat is On
• Conversations with the Colonel: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Wisdom.

What People Have Said About Kevin:

"I consider (Kevin Sweeney's flight) the finest piece of airmanship, to have occurred during the entire Gulf War."

General Charles Horner, the top commander of all Allied Air Forces during the Gulf War

"You told my people exactly what I wanted them to hear...I knew your speech would be good, but your ending was above good!!!"

Jim G., CIO, Convergys

"I want you to know that the final keynote at CBITS this year was by far the best I have ever heard! Talk about motivation! I was sitting on the front row and several times felt as if my mouth was wide open-he just 'drew' me into his presentation!!!"

Dianna T., Business Development, CBITS attendee

"Kevin got a standing ovation from a group of educators-that's incredible. I've been doing this conference stuff ten years or more, and I've never seen that happen."

Charles M., Small Business Development, Great Plains Technology Center

"The value you brought to Spectrum was magnificent. Your ability to mingle with our people before your presentation was superb and after mingling with our people the knowledge gained you effectively included in your presentation to make it directly applicable to the needs of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals. I thank you for that."

Ed B., Vice President, Sales and Operations, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

"I have been managing meetings and conventions for thirty years. You are exceptional!! What impressed me the most about your presentation is how extremely well you connected with the individuals in the audience. Your obvious strength of character made us want to listen; then once you grabbed our attention, you showed us how WE could make genuine changes in our daily lives. All before you wowed us with the climax...the rest of the story."

Nancy E., Executive Director, Independent Distributors Association