Stephen Drum

Tagline: Navy Seal Performance

Talent Highlights

  • A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Meeting any Challenge with Courage, Confidence and Readiness
  • Stephen Drum is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams.

  • As an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant, Stephen helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most.

  • Stephen Drum is a Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief, Co-Creator of The U.S. Navy Warrior Toughness program and Executive Business Consultant
  • He teaches how the same techniques used by the Navy & the SEAL Teams can be applied to leading & developing high-performance teams in business as well as by individuals in their personal and professional lives.

Keynote Topics

Learn how to meet any challenge with Courage, Confidence, and Readiness!
Work, family, relationships—life is demanding. A high-stress situation, or being on the X where all the pressures converge, could be right around the corner. How will you confront it? Your ability to succeed in stressful and challenging situations and seize opportunities depends on how you show up to face these moments. When you’re up against obstacles, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and underprepared. But the battles you face are won when you prepare for life on the X.

Life on the X shares strategies used by the world’s highest performers. In this guide, you will discover tactics that elite athletes, military special operators, and successful business leaders use to thrive under pressure and deliver world-class results.

You can triumph when you are deliberate in how you prepare for, execute, and assess your actions in the most important moments in your life. By learning the skills and methods of top-performers, you can meet the X with courage and confidence.

Are you ready to bring your A game to life?

In the SEAL Teams, the X refers to the most critical and dangerous point of the operation; fast roping from a helicopter onto the rooftop of an enemy building, a coordinated attack on an enemy compound, or operating deep behind enemy lines. This is the point of NO RETURN where a SEAL must be at their best.

No matter where and no matter the circumstance, it’s critical that SEALs perform at their best “on the X” in each of these moments.

While in the boardroom instead of the battlefield it may not be life or death, but there are still critical moments where the pressure is on, and we absolutely need to bring our A-game. 

When the stakes are this high, we must be focused, resilient, and well prepared.  

As the Co-Creator of The U.S. Navy Warrior Toughness program, Stephen teaches how the same techniques used by the Navy & SEALs, elite athletes, and top-performing CEOs operators can be applied to leading & developing high-performance teams in business as well as by individuals in their personal and professional lives.

In this presentation, Stephen shares proven performance psychology techniques and training methods used by the world’s most elite performers and shows how it can easily be applied to any high-pressure business situation or personal event. Each presentation will be customized around the audience’s specific goals and challenges

After you learn to perform on the X, you and your teams will not only learn to face challenge and adversity with courage and resilience, but you’ll also learn concrete methods that will allow for:  Increased Employee Engagement, Stronger Collaboration, High-Performance Under Pressure, Agility, Stress Management, Increased EQ, Proven Preparation and Rehearsal Methods for Important Events, Proven Team and Individual Lessons Learned Framework, Adaptability & Change Management

Takeaways

  • Learn how to develop to true resilience in the face of adversity and set-back
  • Face the most pressing life and business challenges head on
  • Execute with agility and flexibility when everything is on the line
  • Develop a deliberate process to study lessons learned in preparation for what’s next
  • Implement effective strategies for leading teams through dynamic change

Powerful and Engaging Stories told with Humor and Relatability

As a retired Navy SEAL senior leader with 27-years of service, Stephen Drum has had the honor of training, leading, and serving with some of the highest performing teams on the planet.

In this program the audience will receive concrete takeaways while the emphasis is on entertaining through powerful storytelling and audience engagement.

Stephen will lead the audience through a roller coaster ride that captures the intensity of SEAL training and combat deployments, the emotions of service and commitment, all while delivered with humor and relatability.

During the session, Steve really enjoys providing the fun that comes from audience interaction and engagement with Q&A sessions.

Perform on the X Workshop
Customized Deep Dive Workshop (75 minutes – 4 hours)

Session outcomes:

Learn the framework process for preparing and executing in high-stakes or challenging situations which include: Commit, Prepare, Execute and Reflect

Learn critical stress management techniques for successfully responding to stressors in professional AND personal settings

Discuss goal planning and execution strategies for prioritizing and performing in a fluid and stressful environment.

Learn and perform mindfulness and performance psychology skills for increased resilience and focus during stressful periods and situations.

Sample Workshop Format:

Opening story and Commit content

Purpose and personal philosophy 
Objectives and goals
Obstacle forecasting
What are some potential obstacles to our success?  Daily and long-term

Story and Prepare content

Performance Psychology skills
Skill development practical
Recalibrate-breathing exercise/Breathing habit training

Story and Execute content

Situational Awareness
Variable Focus
Agility/Flexibility 
Scenario Discussion on above content

Story and Reflect content

Your process for: Assess, Analyze, Reflect
Giving and receiving feedback

Body Scan or Progressive muscle relaxation exercise

Closing Comments and wrap-up

5/5

(8 reviews)

Travels from:

  • Chicago, IL

Fee Range:

  • Fees* $10,001 - $20,000

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Stephen Drum is a distinguished figure in the realm of leadership and high-performance development, leveraging his remarkable background as a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience. Throughout his illustrious career, Drum has exemplified the essence of effective leadership, successfully leading and developing high-performance teams in some of the most challenging […]

Stephen Drum is a distinguished figure in the realm of leadership and high-performance development, leveraging his remarkable background as a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience. Throughout his illustrious career, Drum has exemplified the essence of effective leadership, successfully leading and developing high-performance teams in some of the most challenging and demanding environments imaginable.

Stephen Drum | Navy Seal Performance

Drum’s journey towards excellence began with his enlistment in the United States Navy, where he underwent rigorous training to become a Navy SEAL. As a SEAL, he was exposed to a variety of high-stakes missions that demanded unwavering dedication, resilience, and strategic thinking. Drum’s experiences in the field provided him with invaluable insights into the dynamics of leadership and the critical importance of fostering a culture of excellence within teams.

One of the defining features of Drum’s career is his extensive leadership experience, which spans across various roles and assignments within the Navy SEALs. As a Master Chief, he assumed positions of significant responsibility, overseeing the training, development, and operational readiness of his teams. Stephen Drum leadership style, characterized by a balance of authority, empathy, and decisiveness, earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and subordinates alike.

Throughout his tenure as a Navy SEAL, Drum was involved in numerous high-profile missions that required impeccable planning, precise execution, and the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving circumstances. His ability to lead under pressure and navigate complex situations with clarity and composure became hallmarks of his leadership approach. Drum’s experiences in the field provided him with firsthand knowledge of the principles of effective leadership and the strategies necessary to achieve peak performance in demanding environments.

Following his retirement from the Navy, Drum transitioned into the realm of professional speaking and consulting, where he continues to share his expertise and insights with individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and performance. As an in-demand speaker, Drum captivates audiences with his compelling storytelling, drawing upon his experiences as a Navy SEAL to illustrate timeless principles of leadership, teamwork, and resilience.

In addition to his work as a speaker, Drum serves as a trusted advisor and consultant to organizations seeking to optimize their performance and achieve their goals. Through tailored workshops, training programs, and consulting engagements, he empowers leaders and teams to cultivate a culture of excellence, foster collaboration, and drive results in their respective domains.

Why Book Stephen Drum through Speakers Inc?

Stephen Drum’s unique combination of real-world experience, strategic insight, and dynamic speaking ability makes him an invaluable asset for any event or organization seeking to inspire and empower its audience. Here are several compelling reasons why Drum should be booked through Speakers Inc:

1. Unparalleled Expertise: With 27 years of experience as a Navy SEAL Master Chief, Stephen Drum brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His insights into leadership, teamwork, and performance optimization are grounded in real-world experiences and proven principles that have been tested and refined in the most challenging environments.

2. Engaging Speaker: Drum is renowned for his ability to captivate audiences with his engaging storytelling and powerful delivery. Whether addressing a small team or a large audience, he has a knack for connecting with individuals on a personal level and inspiring them to take action towards their goals.

3. Practical Strategies: In addition to sharing inspiring stories and insights, Drum equips his audience with practical strategies and actionable takeaways that they can apply in their own lives and organizations. His workshops and training programs are designed to drive tangible results and facilitate lasting transformation.

4. Customized Approach: Drum understands that every audience and organization is unique, which is why he takes a customized approach to each speaking engagement and consulting project. By tailoring his content and delivery to meet the specific needs and objectives of his clients, he ensures maximum impact and relevance.

5. Track Record of Success: Throughout his career, Drum has garnered rave reviews and testimonials from clients and audiences alike, attesting to the profound impact of his message and the effectiveness of his approach. His track record of success speaks volumes about his ability to deliver results and exceed expectations.

In conclusion, Stephen Drum stands as a beacon of inspiration and leadership, leveraging his unparalleled background as a Navy SEAL Master Chief to empower individuals and organizations to achieve peak performance.

Through his dynamic speaking engagements, insightful consulting services, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Drum continues to make a lasting impact on the lives and careers of those he encounters. Booking Stephen Drum through Speakers Inc guarantees an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression on your audience and propel them towards greater heights of success and fulfillment.

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  • Name: Stephen Drum
  • Type: Peak Performance Keynote Speaker
  • Theme: Lessons from Navy Seals
  • Speciality: Developing High Performing Teams
  • Travels from: Chicago, Illinois
  • Expert On: Teamwork, Change and Leadership
  • Keynote Topics:
    • Perform on the X
    • Stories from the battlefield
    • Workshop
  • Author: Life on the X

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