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MARTHA MCSALLY

First Woman to Command a U.S. Fighter Squadron | Decorated Colonel | Former U.S. Senator | Corporate Board Member | Resilience & Leadership Coach | Author | Adventure Experience Leader

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MEET MARTHA

Colonel (Ret.) Martha E. McSally is a groundbreaking leader, author, and speaker, known for overcoming adversity to achieve historic feats. She made history as the first woman in the U.S. to fly a fighter jet in combat and command a fighter squadron. A Bronze Star recipient, McSally flew 325 combat hours and led her squadron on critical missions during six Middle East and Afghanistan deployments. A tireless advocate for gender equality, she successfully challenged discriminatory military policies. McSally’s leadership and resilience, forged through personal hardships and military service, inspire audiences to reach their full potential. She holds two master’s degrees, is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and is the author of Dare to Fly. An accomplished endurance athlete, McSally’s personal achievements include completing marathons, triathlons, and summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Blanc.

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Be Unbreakable: The Leadership Edge in Uncertain Times
LEAD WITH COURAGE. ADAPT WITH AGILITY. ACCELERATE GROWTH.

Does your team need a battle-tested strategy to lead with confidence, adapt with agility, and turn uncertainty into unstoppable growth? Colonel Martha McSally has spent her life thriving in high-pressure, high-stakes environments—and she’s here to equip your audience with the mindset and tools to do the same. In a world of economic volatility, industry disruption, and relentless change, hesitation can be the difference between success and failure. As the first American woman to command a fighter squadron in combat, McSally understands how to lead decisively, build trust-driven teams, and make bold moves—even in the most unpredictable situations. A decorated fighter pilot, leadership strategist, and endurance athlete, McSally brings unmatched experience in overcoming adversity and making high-stakes decisions under extreme pressure. Beyond the cockpit, she has advised CEOs, competed in Ironman triathlons, and mastered the art of resilience—both in the battlefield and the boardroom. McSally’s keynote is more than just inspiration—it’s a leadership game plan. She shares her WEDGE framework, a battle-tested roadmap to help leaders wake up, expand their capabilities, direct their focus, build trust, and execute with agility. What to Expect: Martha McSally delivers an electrifying, high-energy keynote that will have your audience ready to take action. Through powerful storytelling, humor, and real-world leadership lessons, she connects with each attendee’s challenges and provides them with a proven framework to thrive in uncertain times. Audiences Will Learn: • How to stay calm, focused, and confident in the face of uncertainty • The decision-making strategies elite leaders use under pressure • How to build trust-driven, high-performance teams that execute relentlessly • A blueprint for shifting from reactive to strategic, agile leadership • How to transform adversity into momentum and lead with courage This is not just another leadership talk—it’s a call to action. No more hesitation. No more playing small. It’s time to lead boldly, adapt rapidly, and accelerate growth.

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