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Top rated!Judson Kauffman, Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur, empowers leaders to unlock potential, drive innovation, and foster fulfillment in organizations navigating rapid change.
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Judson is a compelling speaker who is easy and fun to work with! He took the time to customize his talk for our specific team and industry needs, which made for a very relevant and engaging speech.
Jennifer Sinski, EVP
Giant Noise
A decorated Navy SEAL veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, and transformation coach, Judson Kauffman empowers leaders to build resilient teams, spark bold innovation, and lead with authentic purpose. From combat-tested leadership to founding industry-shaping ventures, he brings unmatched insights on resilience, adaptability, and impact. His keynotes inspire organizations to embrace change, unlock human potential, and achieve lasting success.
Keynote Speaker Judson Kauffman is a decorated Navy SEAL veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, and transformation coach who has dedicated his life to helping organizations unlock resilience, innovation, and authentic leadership. After serving as a sniper and team leader with three combat deployments in the Middle East, Judson transitioned his combat-tested lessons on teamwork, adaptability, and mental toughness into the business world with extraordinary success.
As a three-time entrepreneur, he co-founded Desert Door Distillery, twice named the #1 craft distillery in the U.S. by USA Today, and Terradepth, an ocean exploration and data management company recognized by TechCrunch as one of the nation’s most innovative startups. His achievements earned him the prestigious “Future Legend Award” from the Texas Business Hall of Fame.
Judson’s keynotes are designed for leaders and organizations navigating rapid change, competitive markets, and cultural transformation. He equips audiences with actionable strategies to foster resilience, inspire authentic leadership, and cultivate bold ideas that drive meaningful results. Drawing on elite military experience and entrepreneurial vision, he connects with audiences through powerful stories, practical tools, and an unwavering commitment to purpose-driven impact.
Book Judson Kauffman for your event to inspire your team with battle-tested insights, innovative thinking, and strategies that create lasting organizational success. His message empowers leaders and employees alike to thrive under pressure, embrace change, and maximize their positive impact on the world.
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Judson is a compelling speaker who is easy and fun to work with! He took the time to customize his talk for our specific team and industry needs, which made for a very relevant and engaging speech.
Jennifer Sinski, EVP Giant Noise
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Fantastic and really really engaging! We were so honored to have him.
Kristen Spindler, Director IncubatorATX
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I was looking for an accomplished speaker to come and share a unique perspective, and Jud did not disappoint. Jud was extremely engaging and impactful.
Craig Parry University of Texas
Keynote by Judson Kauffman:
You want your team to have an edge, so you look to better systems and processes - smarter ways to operate, more efficient systems, etc. But in most teams, the most fundamental asset, the human unit, is woefully underpowered. By establishing a personal emotional bond with a meaningful organizational purpose, people can feel truly connected, fulfilled, and purposeful. When this happens across the team, magic ensues.
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A robust team can absorb disruption and continue operating within acceptable parameters. Resilient teams possess the ability to reestablish stability after disruptions. Antifrgile teams benefit from disruption and stressors by actually gaining strength. Flourishing teams are all of these things but also virtuous.
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Teams like Patagonia, the Navy SEALs, and the New Zealand All Blacks are more than just organizations. They have spirit, and their elevated levels of mindfulness, connectedness, and mental health propel them further. In this keynote, we look at the conditions required to replicate this in any team.
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