Rob Waldo Waldman
Keynote Speaker: Fighter Pilot, Expert on Resilience and Leading Through Change, New York Times & Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker
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Categories:Peak Performance, Military, Business, Inspirational, Sales, Change Management, Adventure, Communication, Customer Experience, Personal Growth, Business Leadership, Music, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Marketing, Storytelling, Motivational, Astronauts, Authors, College, Literary, World Affairs, Government, Security & Defense, Disruptive Thinking, Leadership, Veterans, Overcoming Adversity, Political, Corporate Strategy, Science, Strategic Leadership, Ethics & Integrity
Rob Waldo Waldman Biography
Lt. Col. (ret.) Rob 'Waldo' Waldman--The Wingman--is a keynote speaker, leadership expert, and the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller "Never Fly Solo®." He teaches strategies on how to build trusting, revenue-producing relationships with employees, partners, and customers by applying the principles of mutual support exemplified in his aviation experiences. A graduate of the Air Force Academy with an MBA focusing on Organizational Behavior, Waldman draws on his experiences as a decorated fighter pilot and a former top-producing sales manager. He has successfully led national sales efforts for several cutting-edge technology and consulting firms before becoming a highly sought-after motivational speaker and leadership consultant.
Waldman is a retired Lt Col who overcame significant claustrophobia and a fear of heights to become a combat decorated fighter pilot. He has completed 65 combat missions and accumulated 2,650 flight hours, with deployments worldwide, including combat missions in Iraq, SE Asia, and Kosovo during Operation Allied Force. His military honors include five Air Medals, two Aerial Achievement Medals, four Air Force Commendation Medals, and two Meritorious Service Medals.
Waldo has been inducted into the National Speaker’s Association Speaker Hall of Fame and the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, recognized under the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE). This prestigious award honors those who have achieved the pinnacle of platform excellence and has been bestowed on less than 190 speakers worldwide since its inception, including notable figures such as Colin Powell, Zig Ziglar, and Ronald Reagan. In addition to holding the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation—the highest earned recognition in the professional speaking industry—Waldman is the founder and President of The Wingman Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. His impactful presentations cover topics such as leadership, change management, building a culture of trust, and operational excellence, making him a valuable speaker for varied audiences, including major corporations like Hewlett Packard, Verizon Wireless, and American Express.
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Rob Waldo Waldman Speaking Topics
Flying solo? You might think so. But take a good look around. You have support staff, managers, and suppliers. And you have colleagues, consultants, and significant others. By building trust in your partners, you can overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and achieve success. When you have wingmen, there is no mission you can’t complete!
Through captivating stories, business lessons, and real-world video, Waldo will take your team on an unforgettable journey of high performance and excellence in extremely competitive and demanding environments.
Be inspired to take to the skies knowing that you have Wingmen to help you face challenges and change with courage while maximizing potential in all aspects of life.
Key Takeaways:
- Promote Open Communication, Integrity, and Trust
- Develop a Collaborative Culture of Teamwork and Mutual Support
- Leverage Preparation to Build Confidence
- Transform Relationships into Revenue Convert Fear into Action
- Lead with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion
The key to building a high-performing organization that encourages innovative thinking, adaptability to change, effective communication, and a commitment to excellence lies with its leadership. In this high-energy program, Waldo highlights the difference between managing others and leading them to be responsible, empowered and confident wingmen. Waldo will discuss proven leadership principals based on his experience as an AF Academy graduate, decorated fighter pilot, and seasoned businessman.
The program will:
- Instill a “One Team-One Mission” culture of team ownership so that every leader feels fully accountable for the success of the mission.
- Share tools to motivate leaders and staff to collaborate more effectively, adapt to change, and face adversity and conflict with courage.
- Provide tools for personal and professional growth that will give additional leverage for building high-performance teams.
In the world of the fighter pilot, complacency kills. A failure to adhere to standards, maintain discipline and follow procedures not only can cause aircraft mishaps, but it can also cost lives. The same holds true on the factory floor or a dangerous worksite. Employees who lack attention to detail, focus, and discipline are prone to make mistakes that can impact safety, productivity, operational excellence…and lives.
Waldo will share proven leadership principals based on his experience as an Air Force safety officer and as a combat flight lead where his wingmen’s lives were on the line.
Following his program, the audience will learn peak performance leadership and safety enhancing tools based on three key concepts:
- Commitment to Excellence – Everyone must know exactly what and who they are fighting for. They should emulate excellence on and off the job, and understand that their role is essential to safety, morale, and culture.
- Values Based Culture – Integrity, accountability, mutual respect, and teamwork must serve as the foundation for all relationships.
- Effective Communication – Leaders listen intently and communicate their safety vision with passion. They promote open two-way communication.
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How much does it cost to book Rob Waldo Waldman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rob Waldo Waldman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rob Waldo Waldman are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rob Waldo Waldman, 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 Rob Waldo Waldman speak about?
Rob Waldo Waldman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Military, Business, Inspirational, Sales, Change Management, Adventure, Communication, Customer Experience, Personal Growth, Business Leadership, Music, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Marketing, Storytelling, Motivational, Astronauts, Authors, College, Literary, World Affairs, Government, Security & Defense, Disruptive Thinking, Leadership, Veterans, Overcoming Adversity, Political, Corporate Strategy, Science, Strategic Leadership and Ethics & Integrity.
Where does Rob Waldo Waldman travel from?
Rob Waldo Waldman generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Rob Waldo Waldman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rob Waldo Waldman 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 Rob Waldo Waldman 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 Rob Waldo Waldman 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.
Rob Waldo Waldman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Peak Performance, Military and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rob Waldo Waldman for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Rob Waldo Waldman generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carey Lohrenz, John "GUCCI" Foley and Mike Abrashoff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rob Waldo Waldman for an upcoming event.
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Rob Waldo Waldman Speaking Topics
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NEVER FLY SOLO
Flying solo? You might think so. But take a good look around. You have support staff, managers, and suppliers. And you have colleagues, consultants, and significant others. By building trust in your partners, you can overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and achieve success. When you have wingmen, there is no mission you can’t complete!
Through captivating stories, business lessons, and real-world video, Waldo will take your team on an unforgettable journey of high performance and excellence in extremely competitive and demanding environments.
Be inspired to take to the skies knowing that you have Wingmen to help you face challenges and change with courage while maximizing potential in all aspects of life.
Key Takeaways:
- Promote Open Communication, Integrity, and Trust
- Develop a Collaborative Culture of Teamwork and Mutual Support
- Leverage Preparation to Build Confidence
- Transform Relationships into Revenue Convert Fear into Action
- Lead with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion
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Wingman Leadership
The key to building a high-performing organization that encourages innovative thinking, adaptability to change, effective communication, and a commitment to excellence lies with its leadership. In this high-energy program, Waldo highlights the difference between managing others and leading them to be responsible, empowered and confident wingmen. Waldo will discuss proven leadership principals based on his experience as an AF Academy graduate, decorated fighter pilot, and seasoned businessman.
The program will:
- Instill a “One Team-One Mission” culture of team ownership so that every leader feels fully accountable for the success of the mission.
- Share tools to motivate leaders and staff to collaborate more effectively, adapt to change, and face adversity and conflict with courage.
- Provide tools for personal and professional growth that will give additional leverage for building high-performance teams.
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Wingman Safety
In the world of the fighter pilot, complacency kills. A failure to adhere to standards, maintain discipline and follow procedures not only can cause aircraft mishaps, but it can also cost lives. The same holds true on the factory floor or a dangerous worksite. Employees who lack attention to detail, focus, and discipline are prone to make mistakes that can impact safety, productivity, operational excellence…and lives.
Waldo will share proven leadership principals based on his experience as an Air Force safety officer and as a combat flight lead where his wingmen’s lives were on the line.
Following his program, the audience will learn peak performance leadership and safety enhancing tools based on three key concepts:
- Commitment to Excellence – Everyone must know exactly what and who they are fighting for. They should emulate excellence on and off the job, and understand that their role is essential to safety, morale, and culture.
- Values Based Culture – Integrity, accountability, mutual respect, and teamwork must serve as the foundation for all relationships.
- Effective Communication – Leaders listen intently and communicate their safety vision with passion. They promote open two-way communication.
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Rob Waldo Waldman Reviews
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We booked Rob Waldo Waldman for our conference. He and his assistant were truly wonderful to work with. He was an amazing speaker, that all of our attendees LOVED. He was more than happy to meet & greet everyone, spent time speaking to everyone that came up to him, after his session and during his book signing, and even spent extra time on our exhibit hall floor, having lunch and chatting with folks! He was a very impressive & nice person and speaker.
American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association - Sep 07 2017
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How do I book Rob Waldo Waldman to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rob Waldo Waldman 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 Rob Waldo Waldman, 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 Rob Waldo Waldman or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Rob Waldo Waldman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rob Waldo Waldman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rob Waldo Waldman are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rob Waldo Waldman, 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 Rob Waldo Waldman speak about?
Rob Waldo Waldman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Military, Business, Inspirational, Sales, Change Management, Adventure, Communication, Customer Experience, Personal Growth, Business Leadership, Music, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Marketing, Storytelling, Motivational, Astronauts, Authors, College, Literary, World Affairs, Government, Security & Defense, Disruptive Thinking, Leadership, Veterans, Overcoming Adversity, Political, Corporate Strategy, Science, Strategic Leadership and Ethics & Integrity. -
Where does Rob Waldo Waldman travel from?
Rob Waldo Waldman generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rob Waldo Waldman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rob Waldo Waldman 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 Rob Waldo Waldman 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 Rob Waldo Waldman 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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