NEVER FLY SOLO
®
Motivational Military Speaker
Lt Col Waldo Waldman, MBA
Military Strategies You Can't Learn in Business School
Today's business world is more volatile and competitive than ever.
The war for talent, supply chain challenges, and fearful employees who are struggling to thrive through change & uncertainty require new tools for growth.
Waldo draws from his military experience to help companies build cultures of excellence and trust.
Known as "The Wingman," he shares tools and techniques learned as a combat fighter pilot and sales leader to inspire organizations to develop collaborative cultures of courage, trust and resilience. His Never Fly Solo keynotes and seminars leverage powerful military tactics for successful business execution.
“Exciting, Challenging, Emotional, Entertaining and Thought-Provoking. The experience has given us our battle cry – ‘One Team, One Mission’!“
JONATHAN O’NEILL, MANAGING DIRECTOR
LT COL
WALDO WALDMAN
Waldo is a decorated Air Force F-16 fighter pilot and led combat missions in Iraq and Serbia where he learned the power of resilience, courage, teamwork and trust. After his military service, he earned an MBA and managed several sales teams in tech and finance. His leadership & real-world sales and business experience afford him the skills necessary to train leaders and companies worldwide.
A high energy military speaker, Waldo has worked with clients such as American Express, Siemens, and Merck, and has been featured on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, MSNBC, The Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, and Entrepreneur Magazine, Waldo is also the founder and President of The Wingman Foundation, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for soldiers, veterans and their families in need.
Wingman Tenets For Success
Adapt courageously to change & uncertainty
Overcome obstacles to break performance barriers
Lead with conviction, integrity and compassion
Build trusting relationships with partners
Maximize potential in business and life
See Waldo In Action
Brandon Moxam
VP of U.S. Lawns
Kristina Austin
Sr. Director Global Alliances Marketing
Rocco Benedetto
SVP Head of Distribution
Speaker Hall of Fame Inductee
Waldo has been inducted into the National Speaker's Association Speaker Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor praises individuals who have arrived at the highest level of mastery in the speaking profession. It has been offered to under 200 speakers worldwide including Colin Powell and Ronald Reagan. Waldo is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) - the most respected certification in the speaking industry. Only 7% of all professional speakers hold this elite designation.
Waldo’s keynotes and seminars promote high-performing cultures based on accountability, preparation, teamwork, and trust. Whether he opens up your meeting to set the tone, or closes it to send your team off “mission ready”, audiences will gain new skills and mindsets to adapt to change, overcome obstacles, and build trust in their co-workers and partners.
Waldo's Virtual Demo
Waldo Customizes His Programs to Your Specific Business Objectives
Waldo’s live and virtual keynotes and leadership seminars are high energy, multimedia, and content rich experiences that are both inspirational and engaging.
His Mission: To empower each and every audience member to become a more trusting partner – a wingman – to their colleagues, clients, and partners.
- You’ll discover:
The 7 Wingman Principles
These foundational principles are essential to building cultures of trust, teamwork and excellence and can elevate any leader or team’s performance.
Winners Never
Fly Solo
Leaders Promote Collaborative Cultures
Training & Preparation Drive Sales Excellence
Standards Determine Culture
Relationships are Foundational
Be Courageous, Not Fearless.
Core Values are Essential for Growth
The 7 Wingman Principles
These foundational principles are essential to building cultures of trust, teamwork and excellence and can elevate any leader or team’s performance.
Winners Never
Fly Solo
Leaders Promote Collaborative Cultures
Training & Preparation Drive Sales Excellence
Standards Determine Culture
Relationships are Foundational
Be Courageous, Not Fearless.
Core Values are Essential for Growth
“Waldo delivered! His preparation and care in understanding our business challenges made his message extremely relevant. He’s an outstanding storyteller, funny and authentic.“
LINDA HODO, VP of Corp Development
Let’s Talk About Your Meeting!
Your organization has challenges that require a customized solution. Let’s discuss how Waldo can help you create a powerful meeting experience & achieve your business objectives.