What topics does Chandler speak about?

Signature topics include resilience under pressure, safety & cognitive bias, and making high-quality decisions under uncertainty. Talks are adapted to your industry and objectives.

How long is a keynote and what’s the ideal audience size?

Most keynotes run 30–45 minutes plus Q&A. Suitable for executive offsites to large company events, delivered in-person or virtually.

Can the keynote be tailored to our event theme and sector?

Yes. A pre-event briefing aligns stories, examples and language to your sector and event outcomes.

What are the AV requirements?

Standard projector/LED screen, HDMI input, confidence monitor (preferred), and a lapel or handheld mic. A short tech check is recommended.

Do you offer follow-on workshops or leadership sessions?

Yes. Popular add-ons include decision-making playbooks, safety leadership (HOP), and executive coaching to embed the tools introduced in the keynote.

How do we check availability and fees?

Use the 15-minute call link to check dates and receive a tailored proposal.

Keynote Speaker

High-impact keynotes that shift thinking and drive action

Navy SEAL lessons, evidence-based tools, and authentic storytelling. Chandler delivers thought-provoking talks that equip participants to operate under pressure and perform with purpose.

The Challenge

When pressure rises, clarity and courage must scale with it

Teams contend with cognitive traps, compressed timelines and shifting risk. Oftentimes, people do not give themselves credit for what they are capable of. Beyond skill, is mindset, and that is what Chandler will connect you to.

How the keynote helps

Clear tools, vivid stories, immediate application

Chandler fuses SEAL experience, safety leadership and decision science into practical tools leaders can use the same day, without theatrics or gimmicks.

Signature Topics

High-Impact Keynotes That Land

Four proven talks that blend operational rigor with human stories. Each is tailored to audience and context.

You Are Capable of More Than You Think

Resilience under pressure from SEAL training (BUD/S): Perspective, Fellowship, Commitment — three tools to meet challenge and change.

Safety & Cognitive Bias

How bias derails logic from NASA to Everest. Practical guardrails leaders can implement to reduce error in high-risk environments.

One Decision Can Change Your Life

A mission that went wrong — and the decision frameworks leaders need for time-compressed, consequence-heavy moments.

Execution Under Pressure

Precision, culture and accountability when the stakes are high — translating SEAL execution to business operations.

What Audience Says

Authentic. Precise. High impact.

Chandler, I’m absolutely thrilled to hear you are willing to join the TEC speaker circuit! What an honour and good fortune for WA chairs and members especially, who can plan/book before borders open up. I can’t think of any previous first time TEC speaker doing as well as you did. The way you coupled technology with personal storytelling to create thought provoking discussion was new and had a high impact. I truly believe TEC is extremely fortunate to have you join as an "expert resource". Can’t wait until our paths cross again.

Chandler’s presentation was straight from the soul. Virtuous, authentic and relevant to today’s leadership challenges.

Best speaker since I have been at Hale!

Thank you very much for your inspiring presentation at the Year 12 Reward Breakfast. Your willingness to share your personal experience and encourage our boys to continue to strive for excellence through perspective, fellowship and commitment was greatly appreciated. Your experience and remarkable achievements served as a powerful example to our boys and made a strong impression on all of us in attendance. Both the boys and staff I spoke with after the breakfast all shared an appreciation and admiration for you and your work. Thank you once again for your support and encouragement of this event and we look forward to inviting you to return to address our boys in the future.

Chandler spoke at our annual Australia-wide company gathering. My employees embraced his motivational speech and he provided our group with concepts that will assist us in a challenging business environment. Chandler was really accommodating and took the time afterwards to answer questions, socialise and inquire about how our business works. He was outstanding and I will be getting him back to speak again. Your experience and remarkable achievements served as a powerful example to our boys and made a strong impression on all of us in attendance. Both the boys and staff I spoke with after the breakfast all shared an appreciation and admiration for you and your work. Thank you once again for your support and encouragement of this event and we look forward to inviting you to return to address our boys in the future.

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