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Robert O'Neill | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Effective Leadership
Dealing With Pressure
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Effective Leadership
Dealing With Pressure

Robert O'Neill

Robert O'Neill | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Transform high-pressure situations into strategic leadership with Robert O'Neill, former SEAL Team Six leader and military operations expert who served in the elite unit responsible for the operation against Osama bin Laden. Author of the bestsellers The Operator and The Way Forward, decorated with two Silver Stars and four Bronze Stars with Valor.
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Robert did an excellent job and was just awesome. Our attendees LOVED him and gave him two standing rounds. Of course, our group are farmers/ranchers and are very supportive of the military. His message on leadership and how to persevere was also awesome and he does a great job of presenting. He answered questions and everyone loved him. Highly recommend. Of course, now the bar is set for next year!!! | Agribank | |
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Robert O'Neill Speaker Biography

Robert O'Neill Speaker Biography

Former SEAL who played key role in Osama bin Laden mission
Author of bestselling books on military operations
Founder helping special operators transition to civilian life
Robert O’Neill is a former SEAL Team Six leader who transforms high-pressure military experience into practical leadership guidance for organizations. He is widely known for his role in the operation that targeted Osama bin Laden, alongside a career defined by frontline decision-making in the world’s most demanding combat environments.

Robert served across SEAL Teams Two, Four, and the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, completing over 400 combat missions in Liberia, the Balkans, Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. His 53 decorations include two Silver Stars and four Bronze Stars with Valor. As team leader during Operation Neptune's Spear, he played a key role in the mission targeting Osama bin Laden. He also co-founded the Special Operators Transition Foundation and authored best-selling books The Operator and The Way Forward.

Robert helps organizations navigate uncertainty by applying battlefield-tested methods to business challenges. His frameworks for decision-making under pressure, building resilient teams, and maintaining focus during crisis provide leaders with actionable strategies for high-stakes environments. His military experience translates directly to organizational performance in volatile markets and competitive landscapes.

Audiences leave Robert's presentations with practical approaches to building trust in teams, maintaining composure during critical moments, and developing the mental toughness required for sustained excellence. His lessons on communication during uncertainty and creating accountability within teams provide immediate value for leaders at all levels.

Book Robert to give your team battle-tested wisdom that transforms how they approach challenges and perform under pressure.
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Email robert.oneill@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), 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.

As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Robert O'Neill for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Robert O'Neill's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Robert directly.

What topics does Robert O'Neill specialise in?  

Robert O'Neill specialises in discussing leadership, decision-making under pressure, team resilience and more.

What is Robert O'Neill's speaking style like?  

Rob delivers inspiring, engaging presentations with warmth and authenticity. He connects personally, shares practical leadership lessons, and leaves audiences motivated, entertained, and appreciative of his dedication and generosity.

Does Robert O'Neill offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Robert O'Neill offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Robert O'Neill transforms elite military experience from 400+ combat missions into practical leadership guidance, helping organizations navigate uncertainty with battlefield-tested methods for decision-making, team resilience, and crisis management. Book Robert today to give your team the battle-tested wisdom they need to transform how they approach challenges and perform under pressure.
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Robert did an excellent job and was just awesome. Our attendees LOVED him and gave him two standing rounds. Of course, our group are farmers/ranchers and are very supportive of the military. His message on leadership and how to persevere was also awesome and he does a great job of presenting. He answered questions and everyone loved him. Highly recommend. Of course, now the bar is set for next year!!! | Agribank | |
For the record, Rob was a huge hit at our party. Everybody really enjoyed his speech, and he was very generous with his time after he finished speaking. He talked to everybody, posed for pictures, had dinner with us, drinks afterwards, etc. | Sun & Fun Media | |
Rob did an exceptional job! Great presentation and message. He interacted with our employees extremely well. The photo session was great and he spent quite a bit of time with us in the private event. Great guy. If you did not know who he was, he'd be a guy you'd want as a friend! | Aspen Manufacturing | |
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Rob totally rocked the event! He's such a unique person with an incredible story, inspiring and also entertaining. Our whole team thoroughly enjoyed this special opportunity to hear him speak, shake his hand and thank him for his dedication to excellence [...] | North Point | |
Robert did an excellent job and was just awesome. Our attendees LOVED him and gave him two standing rounds. Of course, our group are farmers/ranchers and are very supportive of the military. His message on leadership and how to persevere was also awesome and he does a great job of presenting. He answered questions and everyone loved him. Highly recommend. Of course, now the bar is set for next year!!! | Agribank | |
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Robert was a fantastic speaker for our event. His speech was well organized, intense, and at times very funny. We cannot say enough good things about Robert. He spent additional time after the speech meeting and taking pictures with members of the audience. | Taurus Private Markets | |
Robert did an excellent job and was just awesome. Our attendees LOVED him and gave him two standing rounds. Of course, our group are farmers/ranchers and are very supportive of the military. His message on leadership and how to persevere was also awesome and he does a great job of presenting. He answered questions and everyone loved him. Highly recommend. Of course, now the bar is set for next year!!! | Agribank | |
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