Anthony Bourke: Peak Performance
F-16 fighter pilot and peak performance expert Anthony “AB” Bourke teaches organizations how to elevate execution, strengthen feedback systems, and achieve continuous improvement using proven fighter pilot methodologies.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Accomplished F-16 fighter pilot with 2,700+ flight hours
- Among the first to fly homeland defense missions over New York City on 9/11
- Former top-producing mortgage banker in the Western US
- Scaled a startup from $500K to $65M in revenue in three years
- Formats: Keynote speaker, performance strategist, leadership trainer, workshop facilitator
- Audiences: Corporate leaders, sales teams, operations units, technology organizations, high-performance teams, and groups seeking stronger execution, alignment, and accountability.
- Outcomes:
- Tactical frameworks for strengthening feedback loops and continuous improvement
- Tools to enhance execution, focus, and performance under pressure
- Strategies inspired by fighter pilot culture to build resilient, high-performing teams
- Travels from: Park City, UT
- **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000
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Keynote Topics:
Executing at Mach 2 (45-60 minutes)
There are many companies with great people and great strategies in the business world today. Ultimately the difference between the winners and the “also rans” comes down to Execution.
During this interactive, multi-media keynote speech, AB will share the tools that fighter squadrons use to make sure that we are aligned, flying in formation and executing at the highest level every single time we fly.
This highly motivating and inspiring keynote will equip your team with simple actionable tools that they can apply the very next day to improve execution and drive better results as individuals and as a team.
If your company is pursuing a path of Executional Excellence, this session will reinforce your messaging and provide a fresh perspective on why Execution truly matters in every business.
Communicating at Mach 2 (45 – 60 minutes)
A high impact Keynote focusing on how the world’s most successful enterprises – where results truly matter — achieve peak performance by creating a culture of honest and open feedback.
At the conclusion of this 45-60 minute multi-media presentation, your team will walk out the door with a clear understanding of the potential power of open feedback.
They will also learn how a “feedback gap” can cripple an organization. Finally, they will see a clear path on how you can make open feedback an integral part of your culture.
Leading at Mach 2 (45-60 minutes)
All great leaders have a system for driving peak performance.
This hard-charging, high-impact keynote offers your leaders the straightforward, critical tools that U.S. fighter pilots employ to lead their wingmen into the demanding environment of aerial combat.
Learn how the best fighter squadrons and the best businesses in the world hire future leaders, how they then properly train those individuals, and continually promote a process of continuous improvement to stay one step ahead of the competition.
Selling at Mach 2 (45- 60 minutes)
In addition to rising to the top of the aviation community, AB has built a business career on sales excellence.
After achieving accolades as “Top Producer in the Western US” for a prominent lending institution, AB led a team of 40 professionals to grow revenue at a California based start-up company from $500,000 to $65M in just three years.
A quintessential sales professional, AB will teach your people that just like fighter pilots, “great sales people are made… not born.”
He draws comprehensive parallels between what makes great fighter pilots and what makes great sales people. For organizations looking to develop a sales team of “Top Guns,” this dynamic, interactive speech is a must!
Innovating at Mach 2 (45- 60 minutes)
In today’s rapidly changing world companies and their people must constantly innovate to stay ahead of the competition.
While many people in business think only of Tech Entrepreneurs as the leading innovators of our day, there is no doubt that fighter pilots are constantly innovating to survive and thrive in the world of aerial combat.
As a former fighter pilot and serial entrepreneur, AB has applied the tools that fighter pilots use to stay ahead of the competition to the world of business.
In this speech, AB will share these secrets and show your audience what it takes to be the best innovators both in combat and in their indust
Staying Safe at Mach 2 (45- 60 minutes)
Safety is the key to every successful mission for a fighter pilot. No matter how fast they fly, or how accurate their bombing runs, none of it matters if they don’t come home.
Learn how the best fighter squadrons in the world train their people to execute the mission at the highest level every day, while keeping “safety first” top of mind. In this high-impact keynote, AB explains how to build a culture of safety without compromising the mission.
He will also paint a vivid picture of how to identify the series of events that can lead to an accident while offering attendees the critical tools that U.S. fighter pilots employ every day to keep their wingmen safe in the high stakes environment of aerial combat.
Talent Short Bio
Anthony “AB” Bourke is a highly accomplished F-16 fighter pilot, elite performance strategist, and sought-after keynote speaker known for translating the precision, discipline, and feedback-driven culture of fighter aviation into powerful lessons for business. With more than 2,700 flight hours across high-performance aircraft and tactical missions around the world, AB served on the front lines of American defense and was among the first pilots to fly over New York City during homeland security operations on September 11th.
Following his distinguished military career, AB applied his fighter pilot mindset to the business world with remarkable success. He became the top-producing mortgage banker in the Western United States for a major lending institution before joining a California startup, where he helped scale revenue from $500,000 to $65 million in just three years. His mastery of both tactical precision and business execution positions him uniquely at the intersection of military excellence and corporate performance.
Today, AB is the CEO and Founder of Mach 2 Consulting and has delivered high-impact keynotes and training programs to more than 100,000 people across twelve countries.
Read Full Bio
Anthony Bourke “AB” is a highly experienced F-16 fighter pilot who has flown tactical missions in countries all over the world. He has accumulated more than 2,700 hours of flight time in numerous high performance aircraft and was one of the first pilots to fly his F-16 over New York City in the homeland defense efforts on September 11th.
Following his impressive military career, “AB” took the tools and techniques that made him one of our nation’s premier fighter pilots and applied those to the competitive world of business.
He ascended early in his career to become the top producing mortgage banker in the Western US for a prominent lending institution.
His success in the mortgage industry led to a new opportunity at a California based start-up company where his team of 40 professionals dramatically grew revenue from $500,000 to $65M in three years.
Currently, AB serves as CEO & Founder of Mach 2 Consulting and has shared his message of peak performance to more than 100,000 people in twelve different countries.
Anthony Bourke brings his tactical knowledge and business acumen to the forefront of the management training world to share how fighter pilots, and other organizations where performance truly matters, can develop a feedback system to ensure continuous improvement and peak performance.
His wealth of experience and ability to connect with audiences landed AB in Inc Magazine’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference.
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**Summary of User Reviews for AB's Presentation**
AB's presentation has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, highlighting several key strengths. Attendees praised the engaging and interactive nature of his talks, with many considering them among the best educational events they've experienced. His unique background as a fighter pilot allows him to draw relevant parallels between high-stakes decision-making in aviation and leadership in business, which resonated strongly with audiences. Notably, his ability to integrate the concepts of "briefing" and "debriefing" has sparked interest among attendees, indicating a potential shift in leadership practices within their organizations.
Several reviews mentioned that AB's presentation was not only impactful but also memorable, with one participant noting a standing ovation from 300 attendees, a rare occurrence at such events. His insights were described as thought-provoking and applicable, leading to discussions and adaptations of his ideas in subsequent sessions.
While the reviews were overwhelmingly positive, some users expressed a desire for deeper…
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