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.
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.
- Cognitive bias and shortcuts under time pressure
- Hesitation in critical decisions; ownership gaps
- Safety, reputation and performance risks when signals are ignored
- Engagement dips when purpose and standards aren’t lived
Keynote Speaker
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.
- Actionable frameworks for bias, clarity and choice
- Stories that resonate, from BUD/S to boardroom
- Tailored to your industry, risk profile and objectives
Signature Topics
High-Impact Keynotes That Land
Four proven talks that blend operational rigor with human stories. Each is tailored to audience and context.
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.
Formats & Logistics
Built for conferences, offsites and safety leadership days
Delivery
- In-person (AUS + global) or virtual
- 20–60 min keynotes + Q&A
Audience & Fit
- Exec teams, frontline leaders, safety forums
- Mining, Oil & Gas, Government, Education, Tech
AV & Prep
- Standard projector + lapel/handheld mic
- Pre-event briefing to tailor examples
Common Questions
Keynote Speaking — FAQ
Chandler’s most-booked keynotes include: You Are Capable of More Than You Think (resilience tools),
Safety & Cognitive Bias (decision traps and guardrails), and
One Decision Can Change Your Life (choosing well under uncertainty). Each talk is adapted to your industry and risk profile.
The most popular format is 30–45 minutes plus 10–15 minutes of Q&A. Audience size ranges from executive offsites (20–40) to company-wide events (100–1,000+), in-person or virtual.
Yes. Chandler prepares with a pre-event briefing to align stories, case examples, and language to your sector (e.g., Mining, Oil & Gas, Government, Education, Technology) and your event outcomes.
Standard projector/LED screen, HDMI input, confidence monitor (preferred), and a lapel or handheld microphone. A basic tech check 30 minutes before stage time is recommended.
Yes. Popular add-ons include decision-making playbooks, safety leadership sessions (HOP principles), and executive coaching to embed tools introduced in the keynote.
Use the “Book a 15-min call” button to check date availability and receive a proposal tailored to your audience, location, and objectives.
What Audience Says
Authentic. Precise. High impact.
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