Lt Col Dan Rooney combines exceptional military service with professional golf expertise to deliver powerful insights on leadership and purpose. As an F-16 fighter pilot with three combat tours, two-time Top Gun recipient, and PGA golf professional, Colonel Dan brings a unique perspective to the speaking platform.
Founder and CEO of Folds of Honor Foundation, Colonel Dan has raised over $290 million providing 62,000 scholarships to families of fallen military members and first responders. His leadership extends beyond philanthropy as a USA Today best-selling author, speaker for USA Ryder Cup teams, and recipient of the USAF Distinguished Service Medal.
Colonel Dan helps organizations build resilience and performance excellence through his CAVU (Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited) methodology. His military precision combined with sports psychology expertise offers practical frameworks for navigating change, developing leadership discipline, and creating purpose-driven cultures in today's challenging business environment.
Audiences leave Colonel Dan's presentations with actionable strategies for peak performance routines, renewed perspective on overcoming obstacles, and inspiration to transform personal purpose into organizational impact. His real-world examples demonstrate how ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary results through disciplined commitment.
Book Lt Col Dan Rooney to give your team the rare combination of combat-tested wisdom and championship mindset needed to excel in today's competitive landscape.
Want to book Dan Rooney for your next event?
Email dan.rooney@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Dan Rooney directly.
What topics does Dan Rooney specialise in?
Dan Rooney specialises in talking about military service, golf expertise, leadership development and more.
What is Dan Rooney's speaking style like?
Lt Col Dan Rooney inspires audiences with his powerful insights on leadership and purpose, blending military precision and sports psychology to motivate and transform individuals into high performers. __
Does Dan Rooney offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Dan Rooney offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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