Keynote Speaker Waldo Waldman is a decorated fighter pilot, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. Known as The Wingman, Waldo combines real-world combat experience with corporate leadership expertise to help organizations build cultures of trust, courage, and collaboration.
With 65 combat missions in Iraq and Serbia, Waldo knows what it takes to perform under pressure, adapt to change, and rely on your team when the stakes are high. His signature keynote, Never Fly Solo, delivers powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and teamwork, showing audiences how trust and accountability lead to measurable performance and long-term success.
Drawing from both his military and corporate background, Waldo bridges the gap between the disciplined world of aviation and the competitive landscape of business. His dynamic presentations inspire leaders and teams to break barriers, strengthen relationships, and achieve a “One Team, One Mission” mindset.
Global brands such as American Express, GE, Verizon, and Johnson & Johnson trust Waldo to ignite passion, purpose, and performance within their organizations. If you want to empower your leaders and elevate your culture of collaboration, Book Waldo Waldman for your event and experience a keynote that turns trust into your organization’s greatest competitive advantage.
