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    Brent Gleeson

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    Brent Gleeson

    Explore the inspiring journey of a former Navy SEAL turned highly successful US entrepreneur. Uncover the elite leadership and business strategies driving his remarkable success.


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      Brent Gleeson

      Former Navy SEAL, CEO of TakingPoint Leadership & Expert in High-Performance Teams

      Core Intelligence Domain: Leadership & Change Management
      Location: United States | Languages: English
      Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

      Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran turned award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed global speaker on resilient leadership and organisational transformation. Leveraging his extensive military background and corporate acumen, Gleeson delivers proprietary frameworks designed to help C-suite executives and business leaders navigate complex change, forge elite cultures, and drive measurable performance outcomes in highly volatile environments.

      Upon leaving the military, where he served with SEAL Team 5 and completed multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Africa, Gleeson applied the elite principles of special operations to the business world. He has successfully founded and scaled multiple multi-million-dollar organisations, consistently earning recognition on the prestigious Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies. Today, as the Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, a progressive management consulting firm, he partners with global enterprises to implement robust change management programmes, leadership development initiatives, and cultural transformations.

      Gleeson’s thought leadership is grounded in empirical research and frontline experience. He is the bestselling author of TakingPoint: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Fail-Safe Principles for Leading Through Change and Embrace the Suck: The Navy SEAL Way to an Extraordinary Life. His strategic insights are regularly featured in major publications, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine, where he writes extensively on the intersection of mental toughness, accountability, and sustainable business growth. He holds degrees in finance and economics from Southern Methodist University, certificates in English and History from Oxford University in England, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego.

      Core Speaking Themes

      • TakingPoint: Leading Through Change: Strategies for equipping leaders with the foresight and operational agility needed to navigate market volatility and drive organisational change.
      • Embrace the Suck: Building Resilience: Actionable frameworks for cultivating mental fortitude, overcoming adversity, and transforming obstacles into strategic advantages.
      • Forging High-Performance Teams: Applying Navy SEAL principles of trust, accountability, and communication to build cohesive, high-achieving corporate units.
      • Building a Culture of Accountability: Techniques for eliminating silos, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring extreme ownership at every level of the organisation.
      • Inspiring Elite Performance: Unlocking the potential of individuals and teams through purpose-driven leadership and robust motivational structures.

      Professional Achievements & Accolades

      • Founder and CEO of TakingPoint Leadership, driving transformation for Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises.
      • Bestselling Author of acclaimed leadership books, including TakingPoint and Embrace the Suck.
      • Serial entrepreneur who has built multiple Inc. 500/5000 recognised companies.
      • Decorated Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple deployments in high-stakes environments.
      • Executive contributor to Forbes and Inc., shaping the global discourse on leadership, high-performance culture, and resilience.
      • Recipient of the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award and repeatedly recognised for excellence in business leadership.
      • Board member and advisor to various charitable organisations supporting military veterans and their families.

      Key Takeaways

      • Adaptive Leadership: Learn to implement combat-tested principles for leading teams through periods of intense organisational change and uncertainty.
      • Unbreakable Resilience: Master the methodology to build mental toughness and maintain strategic focus during high-pressure situations.
      • Extreme Ownership: Foster a culture of absolute accountability where every team member takes responsibility for the mission’s success and operational excellence.
      • Elite Team Cohesion: Discover the mechanisms used by special operations units to build uncompromising trust, streamline communication, and execute complex strategies flawlessly.
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      • “Last week was a truly great experience for all of the members of the Raytheon C&T Leadership team. I can say that everyone there deeply enjoyed your discussion and that, the presence of someone who has done what you have done was very impactful to the team! Your words grounded us and reminded us all of why it is so important that we give what we do our all. Thank you again!”

        Bradley Whittington. Director of Technology, Raytheon

        • Brent Gleeson “Last week was a truly great experience for all of the members of the Raytheon C&T Leadership team. I can say that everyone there deeply enjoyed your discussion and that, the presence of someone who has done what you have done was very impactful to the team! Your words grounded us and reminded us all of why it is so important that we give what we do our all. Thank you again!”
        5 / 5

      • “Thank you so much for speaking to our global leaders in Hong Kong, Sydney and Singapore. The presentation was riveting and had great takeaways that really resonated with our teams. They are still talking about it!"

        Matthew Koder. President, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Asia Pacific

        • Brent Gleeson “Thank you so much for speaking to our global leaders in Hong Kong, Sydney and Singapore. The presentation was riveting and had great takeaways that really resonated with our teams. They are still talking about it!"
        5 / 5

      • “That was the best and most authentic presentation on values-based leadership and culture I've ever seen. So many speakers just tell stories, but you actually taught us how to improve!”

        Carol Rivetti, President, Affigent

        • Brent Gleeson “That was the best and most authentic presentation on values-based leadership and culture I've ever seen. So many speakers just tell stories, but you actually taught us how to improve!”
        5 / 5