Brandon Williams

Brandon Williams is a former US Air Force Fighter Pilot, Human Factors Expert, and Leadership Speaker whose mission is to develop Leaders of High Performing Teams.

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As the Chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, I had the privilege and responsibility to select our keynote speakers for our annual Taking Care of Business Conference, which is attended by over 500 business leaders from across the state of Iowa. I selected Brandon Williams because of his diverse background, including military experience, commercial airline pilot, and consulting company owner. Brandon’s message was powerful. He leveraged stories and audience participation to communicate how to lead through times of uncertainty, complexity, and chaos. He was able to take his military experience and relate it to the challenges we face every day, in every business. He provided a framework and tools to help leaders navigate dynamic situations. I was particularly impressed with his approach to a Just Culture, where your organization drives toward a learning culture, not a blame culture. I would highly recommend Brandon as a keynote speaker.

Kim Augspurger

Board Chair, Iowa Association of Business & Industry

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Why you should book Brandon Williams for your next event

With hundreds of combat hours as an F-15E Fighter Pilot, Brandon embodies courage, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.
Over the past decade, Brandon has established himself as an accomplished keynote speaker, captivating audiences with his compelling insights and engaging delivery.
As a recognized expert in human performance analysis, Brandon Williams provides invaluable expertise to organizations seeking to optimize their team's performance and achieve sustainable growth.

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From Combat to Corporate: Leadership Lessons

Unlock transformation with Brandon Williams, a highly decorated Air Force Colonel turned dynamic leadership speaker. Leveraging his extensive experience leading diverse teams and managing millions in assets, Brandon brings a unique perspective to driving better decisions and excelling in complexity. His results-driven approach, combining dynamic storytelling, actionable frameworks, and customized workshops, empowers teams to thrive in disruptive environments and catalyze transformational change.

Brandon Williams is a highly accomplished leader with a diverse background. He served as a United States Air Force F-15E Fighter Pilot and Officer, leading diverse teams of men and women from all backgrounds. Brandon is also recognized for his expertise in Human Factors, having designed courses for and taught at several universities. As a top leadership business speaker and coach, he delivers world-class execution of hundreds of speaking engagements to Fortune 500 Business Leaders from all over the globe.

With a background as a decorated Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, Brandon understands the importance of effective leadership and decision-making, especially in high-pressure situations. His motivational talks are not just about delivering a message; they are about empowering your team to embrace challenges, adapt to change, and drive towards success.

When you book Brandon for your event, you're not just securing a speaker; you're investing in the growth and resilience of your organization. Brandon's presentations are tailored to address the specific needs and challenges faced by businesses today. Whether it's navigating uncertainty, fostering teamwork and collaboration, or driving innovation, Brandon delivers actionable insights and strategies that resonate with audiences and drive real results.

As a motivational speaker, Brandon has a proven track record of inspiring and motivating audiences from diverse industries. His dynamic speaking style, combined with his relatable anecdotes and practical advice, makes him a sought-after speaker for corporate events, conferences, and leadership summits. Book Brandon Williams today and empower your team to navigate challenges with confidence, resilience, and determination.

Customer Reviews

Kim Augspurger Board Chair, Iowa Association of Business & Industry

Great tangible steps for strategy and teamwork!

Jennifer Hoskovec Senior Director of Medical Affairs, Billion to One

Insightful, relevant and actionable!

John Kenworthy President, Storey Kenworthy

Inspiring lecture on how to be a good leader and teammate through eliminating complexity.

Abby Schaefer Human Resources, Global Atlantic Financial

Each year, as a major part of our annual Taking Care of Business Conference, we strive to have terrific keynote speakers. That goal was met and exceeded by having Brandon Williams as a keynote for our 2023 event. His presentation was insightful, compelling, and fun. Best of all, he left our audience with substantive information that is already being put to work in their daily lives.

Mike Ralston President, Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)

It was an engaging session creating a parallel between something you may not know much about and your business! It made it much more fun and enjoyable to consider your own behavior with your team.

Kaytlin Maddix Director of Operations, Merrill Manufacturing

Engaging and relevant content that is applicable to every business. Thank you, Brandon—for the presentation and your service to our great country.

Lisa Hart Sales Manager, Workspace, Inc.

Great keynote on getting intentional and focused on how to lead a team to successful execution!

Afton Holt President, Corner Post Marketing

Loved how Brandon connected the pitfalls and challenges in Healthcare Sales to his experiences as a F-15 fighter pilot. A high energy talk that provides a framework on how to process information and translate it into actionable results. This is a talk for everyone - from individual contributors to leaders alike!

Nicholas Canes Senior Account Executive, Billion to One

Brandon’s keynote was absolutely terrific. Energetic, lots of enthusiasm…but most importantly a LOT of specific takeaways that our members can take back to execute on and be better Leaders!

Dan Berger President & CEO, National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions

Brandon’s keynote address was phenomenal! The presentation was engaging, motivating, to the point, and very real. Powerful! The information presented on how to lead teams in uncertain and complex environments spoke to the attendees. It was fascinating to learn how the leadership strategy and lessons he learned in the military translated to and applied so perfectly in the civilian world. I learned a lot from Brandon’s stories and real-life examples. It was especially meaningful to hear about the impact of situational awareness and de-centralized execution on leadership success. Furthermore, not only was Brandon well received by the audience but was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional and personable. All in all, he made a powerful impact on the group and made the event a huge success!

Olga Kurochkina Event Planner / Education Specialist, National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions

Keynotes

Keynote by speaker Brandon Williams:

Leading Through Complexity & Uncertainty: A Fighter Pilot’s Perspective

How do we Lead our Teams in Dynamic, Complex, and Uncertain Environments? How do we Lead through Change and make decisions in very dynamic environments? Brandon’s experiences as a US Air Force Fighter Pilot and Officer will give you and your teams the tools to succeed in the dynamic environments we find ourselves in today.

Your organization will understand Situational Awareness and how it is used in future decision-making. They will understand how Leaders navigate change and complexity with Autonomy, Peer Accountability, and Mutual Support. And finally, your teams will be equipped to establish a “Just” Culture of Open/Honest Communication. Harness tactics based on Human Factors research and used by FIGHTER PILOTS in some of the most fast-paced and dynamic situations imaginable!

Take-aways & Learning Points:

Your organization will understand Situational Awareness and how it is used in future decision-making. Perception-Decision-Execution.

Your Leaders will understand how Leaders navigate change and complexity with Autonomy through Peer Accountability and Mutual Support.

Your teams will be equipped to establish a Just Culture of Open/Honest Communication in the most challenging environment...Psychological Safety.

Harness tactics based on Human Factors research and used by FIGHTER PILOTS in some of the most fast-paced and dynamic situations imaginable!

Perfect for:

Teams struggling through Change and Uncertainty.

Leaders at any level who want to learn more about Alignment, Communication, Accountability, Decision-Making, Improvement, and Empowerment.

Middle & Senior Management, Directors, and Front-Line Leaders.

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45 – 60 Minute Keynote

Keynote by speaker Brandon Williams:

Leading Sales with a Fighter Pilot Mindset

Are you looking to take your sales to the next level? Do you have some pain points within your sales teams that you are struggling with right now? Do you want to equip your sales teams with some better tools to lead through uncertainty and drive better results? Brandon’s experiences as a US Air Force Fighter Pilot and business owner driving sales for his own team will equip your people to win in any sales environment.

They will learn how to drive an intense focus on your team’s desired outcome and how to foster accountability through mutual support. Additionally, they will gain valuable tools in how to improve performance by working and communicating as a team with a “Just Culture.” Ultimately, your organization will understand Situational Awareness and how it is used in future decision-making, and how it can prepare them for ANY SALES SITUATION. Harness tactics based on Human Factors research and used by FIGHTER PILOTS in some of the most uncertain and complex situations imaginable!

Take-aways & Learning Points:

Your organization will understand Situational Awareness and how it is used to gain an advantage in a sales environment.
Your Sales Leaders will understand how to ensure PEER ACCOUNTABILITY with Mutual Support in a very autonomous operating sales environment.
Your teams will be equipped to establish a “Just Culture” of Open/Honest Communication so they can improve in even the most challenging sales landscape.
Harness tactics based on Human Factors research and used by FIGHTER PILOTS in some of the most fast-paced and dynamic situations imaginable!

Perfect for:

Sales teams looking to improve and boost their performance by exceeding their goals.
Sales Leaders, Managers, and Representatives at any level.

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45 – 60 Minute Keynote

Keynote by speaker Brandon Williams:

Leading in Safety with a "Just Culture"

Your Team will be inspired, motivated, and excited to Lead in a High-Performing and Psychologically Safe “Just Culture” Environment. Brandon syncs his experience as a US Air Force Safety Officer, Fighter Pilot, and Human Factors Professor to help your team understand how Fighter Pilots operate as a High Reliability Organization.

What gaps currently exist? What are the most prevalent Human Factors affecting YOUR Safety Environment? How can you help your People mitigate Human Error and produce a better, more productive, and safe environment? Finally, do you have a “Just Culture” organization, which allows, encourages, and rewards a psychologically safe hazard and error reporting environment?

Take-aways & Learning Points:

Learn about the most Common Human Errors and how to align an organization around realistic Safety Goals.
Understand Situational Awareness and how it can help identify gaps in your system.
Grasp Mutual Support and Checklists usage to help your People mitigate human error.
Learn about Just Culture and how it can transform your Organization into a “Trust and Learn Culture” vs a “Blame and Train Culture”.
Embrace the learning power of the Debrief and a Tone of Accountability, and how it can boost your safety leadership and performance.

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45 – 60 Minute Keynote

Workshop by speaker Brandon Williams:

Flight Plan for Success

Does your team struggle with connecting strategy to execution? Are you looking for a planning session to drive action on strategic initiatives or improvement within your organization?

Our planning workshop leverages a six-step “Flight Plan” process based on Human Factors Leadership to help equip your team with the highest Situational Awareness before planning and making critical decisions. Plan with a Clearly Defined Outcome and ensure success with Mutual Support, Accountability, and Alignment!

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2 – 4 Hour Interactive Workshop

Workshop by speaker Brandon Williams:

Debrief Culture with a Tone of Accountability

Does your team operate with a Just Culture? Does your organization ensure open and honest communication that drives a “Learning Culture” versus a “Blame Culture?”

Our Debrief Workshop will not only teach your Teams how to establish a Debrief Culture, but will also allow them to utilize our model to Debrief, learn, and improve upon an actual task, project, or initiative in your organization. Your Leaders will walk away with ways to ensure accountability, open/honest communication, analysis techniques (perception-decision-execution), and finally HOW to implement improvement!

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3 – 4 Hour Workshop

Workshop by speaker Brandon Williams:

Interactive Team Building Workshop

Your team will get to apply Brandon’s methodology in a fun, interactive, and experiential learning team-building exercise. After learning about Brandon’s methodology in Human Factors Leadership, your team will use the Flight Plan for Success framework in a simulated exercise. More importantly, you will work on how your Leaders make decisions in dynamic and uncertain environments.

This engaging workshop will force your team to use clear and concise communication, alignment, and mutual support in order to succeed. Finally, finish the day with Brandon leading your teams through a debrief of the exercise, and walking away with better ways to collaborate and make decisions!