Get to Know Kim
Keynote Speaker. Bestselling Author. Leader. Fighter Pilot
Keynote Speeches
Flying in the Face of Fear:
Courageous Leadership and Teamwork to Elevate Performance
You have an innovative, game-changing idea, but you’re hesitant to share it. Maybe you’ve made a big mistake and worry about what will happen if you own up to it. Or perhaps a team member isn’t meeting expectations, and you’re dreading that tough feedback conversation.
The question is: Do you have the courage to share that idea, own your mistake, or face the difficult conversation?
In this gripping keynote, Kim “KC” Campbell draws from an extraordinary combat experience to reveal how courage has the power to transform both leaders and teams—whether you’re navigating everyday challenges or high-stakes situations. She will take you inside the cockpit of her fighter jet during a harrowing mission when her aircraft was struck by enemy fire. Through this life-changing—and admittedly terrifying—experience, Kim shares why courageous leadership and teamwork are essential for elevating performance.
Leveraging her extensive experience as a fighter pilot and senior military leader, Kim unveils powerful insights into the mindset and culture that enable fighter pilots to sustain peak performance and make decisive choices under pressure. She shares the value of creating a “wingman culture”—where trust, collaboration, and mutual support are essential to fostering high-performance teams. Packed with actionable strategies from the cockpit, this keynote invites you to explore a unique perspective on leading with courage, equipping you to inspire bold action and elevate performance.
So, what challenges scare you? Are you ready to embrace that fear and lead with courage?
Keynote Takeaways:
- Stay Calm Under Pressure: Focus, prioritize, and take action when faced with challenges or adversity.
- Be Decisive and Adaptable: Prepare, practice, and plan for uncertainty to make confident, informed decisions.
- Embrace Humility, Approachability, Credibility: Learn how these essential qualities strengthen leadership and foster effective teamwork.
- Create a Wingman Culture: Build a team rooted in trust, collaboration, and mutual support to drive high performance.
Fighter Pilot Mindset:
A Flight Plan for Mission Success
You are striving to meet ever-increasing performance demands, often leaving little room to openly discuss challenges or acknowledge and learn from mistakes. This can lead to a culture where team members hesitate to address problems, hold each other accountable, or confront obstacles head-on. Egos may get in the way, communication breaks down, and the path to success becomes unclear.
Is this the culture you want for your team? What if there was an alternative flight plan—one that helps you achieve your goals with greater confidence, agility, and clarity?
Drawing from over 20 years of experience as a fighter pilot and senior military leader, Kim “KC” Campbell will show you how to apply the same resilience, accountability, and focus on continuous improvement that fighter pilots use to achieve mission success. Kim will take you on a journey through real-life lessons from the cockpit—offering a clear “flight plan” to excel in high-stakes environments, overcome obstacles, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability within your team.
Get ready to hear compelling stories from the cockpit of both triumphs and setbacks that will shift your perspective and prepare you to take on any challenge. Kim’s engaging storytelling will leave you inspired and equipped with practical strategies that you can apply in your personal and professional life. You’ll walk away with actionable tools to prepare for adversity, execute with precision, and debrief for growth—empowering your team to turn failures into opportunities, leverage competitive strengths, and stay agile in today’s complex, dynamic business environment.
Keynote Takeaways:
- Adopt a Fighter Pilot Mindset: Embrace accountability, learn from mistakes, and commit to excellence.
- Aviate, Navigate, Communicate: Stay calm under pressure, prioritize effectively, and make confident decisions.
- The Six-Step Flight Plan: Prepare, practice, plan, execute, evaluate, and elevate to enhance performance and achieve mission success.
- Debrief for Growth: Leverage wins and failures to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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What’s Included with Every Speech?
- All Domestic Travel Expenses
- 100 Copies of my Book
- Book Signing
- Participation in The Full Event Day
- Hybrid Broadcasts
- Breakout Session or Panel
- Fireside Chat
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