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Brandon Williams
Former US Air Force Fighter Pilot, Human Factors Expert, and Leadership Speaker whose mission is to develop Leaders of High Performing Teams
Popular talks
- Leading Through Complexity and Uncertainty: A Fighter Pilot’s Perspective
- Workshop: Flight Plan for Success
- Workshop: Debrief with a Just Culture
Talks
Popular talks by Brandon Williams
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Leading Through Complexity and Uncertainty: A Fighter Pilot’s Perspective
How do we Lead our Teams in Dynamic, Complex, and Uncertain Environments? How do we Lead through Change? Brandon’s experiences as a US Air Force Fighter Pilot and Officer will give you and your teams the tools to succeed in the dynamic environments we find ourselves in today. Your organization…
How do we Lead our Teams in Dynamic, Complex, and Uncertain Environments? How do we Lead through Change? Brandon’s experiences as a US Air Force Fighter Pilot and Officer will give you and your teams the tools to succeed in the dynamic environments we find ourselves in today. Your organization will understand Situational Awareness and how it is used in future decision-making. They will understand how Leaders navigate change and complexity with Autonomy and Mutual Support. And finally, your teams will be equipped to establish a Just Culture of Open/Honest Communication. Harness tactics based on Human Factors research and used by FIGHTER PILOTS in some of the most fast-paced and dynamic situations imaginable!
Take-aways & Learning Points:
– Your organization will understand Situational Awareness and how it is used in future decision-making. Perception-Decision-Execution.
– Your Leaders will understand how Leaders navigate change and complexity with Autonomy and Mutual Support.
– Your teams will be equipped to establish a Just Culture of Open/Honest Communication in the most challenging environment…Psychological Safety.
– Harness tactics based on Human Factors research and used by FIGHTER PILOTS in some of the most fast-paced and dynamic situations imaginable!
Perfect for:
– Teams struggling through Change and Uncertainty.
– Leaders at any level who want to learn more about Alignment, Communication, Accountability, Decision-Making, Improvement, and Empowerment through Autonomy.
– Senior Management and Executive Leaders -
Workshop: Flight Plan for Success
Does your team struggle with connecting strategy to execution? Are you looking for a planning session to drive action on strategic initiatives or improvement within your organization? Our planning workshop leverages a six-step “Flight Plan” process based on Human Factors Leadership to help equip your team with the highest Situational…
Does your team struggle with connecting strategy to execution? Are you looking for a planning session to drive action on strategic initiatives or improvement within your organization? Our planning workshop leverages a six-step “Flight Plan” process based on Human Factors Leadership to help equip your team with the highest Situational Awareness before planning and making critical decisions. Plan with a Clearly Defined Outcome and ensure success with Mutual Support, Accountability, and Alignment!
Take-aways and Learning Points:
– Learn an actionable process to structure planning and organize your teams…strategically or tactically at any level.
– Learn and apply a planning process that instills accountability, alignment, and mutual support to ensure plans are seen through to execution.
– Learn about ways to uncover and think about obstacles BEFORE they present a problem in execution.
– Your team will walk away with an ACTUAL PLAN they can execute! -
Workshop: Debrief with a Just Culture
Does your team operate with a Just Culture? Does your organization ensure open and honest communication that drives a “Learning Culture” versus a “Blame Culture?” Our Debrief with Just Culture Workshop will not only teach your Teams how to establish a Just Culture, but will also allow them to utilize…
Does your team operate with a Just Culture? Does your organization ensure open and honest communication that drives a “Learning Culture” versus a “Blame Culture?” Our Debrief with Just Culture Workshop will not only teach your Teams how to establish a Just Culture, but will also allow them to utilize our model to Debrief, learn, and improve upon an actual task, project, or initiative in your organization. Your Leaders will walk away with ways to ensure accountability, open/honest communication, analysis techniques (perception-decision-execution), and finally HOW to implement improvement!
Take-aways and Learning Points:
– Learn and practice a method for creating a Just Culture “Psychologically Safe” Environment for Debriefing.
– Learn and practice a method for analyzing execution on an ACTUAL task or project within your team.
– Walk away with ACTIONABLE Lessons Learned on how to implement improvement and repeat successes in the future.
Biography
About Brandon Williams
In today’s environment of dynamic change and uncertainty, Leaders must understand how to organize, lead, and operate their teams through VUCA…Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. VUCA drives Human Error, and Leaders of High Performing Organizations must mitigate Human Error with Human Factors Leadership.
Brandon Williams helps business leaders understand the Human Factors of Leadership; how to lead change in high performing teams and how to mitigate human error in complex and uncertain environments. His methodology incorporates the same techniques used by fighter pilots in highly complex and dynamic situations. He combines those techniques with his experience as an Air Force Officer, Business Leader, and Human Factors Expert, to develop leaders who can thrive in uncertain and complex environments. Brandon delivers high-energy, dynamic Keynotes and Workshops aimed at inspiring Leaders from all industries and organizations. His presentations can be delivered “in-person” or virtually, and are highly customized to your event and audience.
Brandon Williams is an accomplished and results-oriented leader, top leadership business speaker, leadership coach, and adjunct professor with proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and organizations. His experiences as a United States Air Force F-15E Fighter Pilot and Officer leading diverse teams of men and women from all backgrounds set the stage for his Human Factors Leadership methodology. In addition to his experience as a Fighter Pilot, Brandon is recognized for his expertise in Human Factors, having designed courses for and taught at several universities. His world-class execution of hundreds of speaking engagements to Fortune 500 Business Leaders from all over the globe consistently deliver superior results in how to help Leaders make better decisions in complexity and empower their teams! Brandon graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, and also has a MS in Management.
Testimonials
What clients say about Brandon Williams
“Brandon’s keynote address was phenomenal! The presentation was engaging, motivating, to the point, and very real. Powerful! The information presented on how to lead teams in uncertain and complex environments spoke to the attendees. It was fascinating to learn how the leadership strategy and lessons he learned in the military translated to and applied so perfectly in the civilian world. I learned a lot from Brandon’s stories and real-life examples. It was especially meaningful to hear about the impact of situational awareness and de-centralized execution on leadership success. Furthermore, not only was Brandon well received by the audience but was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional and personable. All in all, he made a powerful impact on the group and made the event a huge success!”
“Brandon’s keynote was absolutely terrific. Energetic, lots of enthusiasm…but most importantly a LOT of specific takeaways that our members can take back to execute on and be better Leaders!”
How to book Brandon Williams
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Brandon Williams for a keynote speech?
You can book Brandon Williams through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Brandon's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Brandon Williams's speaking fees?
Brandon Williams's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Brandon tailored to your event.
What topics does Brandon Williams speak about?
Brandon Williams speaks on Leadership, Motivation, Organisation, Performance, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Brandon to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Brandon Williams available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Brandon Williams for events worldwide, subject to Brandon's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Does Brandon Williams deliver virtual or online keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Brandon Williams is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
How long is a typical keynote by Brandon Williams?
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Brandon can accommodate.
Can Brandon Williams tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Brandon Williams on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Brandon can offer.
What languages does Brandon Williams present in?
Brandon Williams delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
What makes Brandon Williams a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Brandon Williams's areas of expertise include Leadership, Motivation, Organisation, Performance, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Brandon's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
What kind of events can Brandon Williams speak at?
Brandon Williams can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Leadership, Motivation, Organisation, Performance, Strategy is relevant. Details of Brandon's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Does Brandon Williams offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Brandon Williams is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Brandon Williams?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Brandon Williams, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Brandon's current availability for your dates.
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