Stephen Drum

In his presentation, Stephen, co-creator of the U.S. Navy Warrior Toughness program, explores how the Warrior Mindset, honed in the SEAL Teams, translates to success in high-pressure environments across industries. Highlighting the significance of performing at one's best, even in critical moments termed "on the X," Stephen emphasizes the parallels between battlefield and boardroom challenges. Attendees will discover performance psychology techniques and training methods employed by SEAL operators, applicable to both team leadership and individual growth. By mastering the ability to excel under pressure, participants can expect enhanced employee engagement, improved collaboration, and heightened performance. Stephen's insights extend beyond resilience-building, offering concrete strategies for stress management, emotional intelligence development, and effective preparation for pivotal events. Attendees will leave equipped to confront adversity head-on, navigate change with agility, and lead teams through dynamic challenges with confidence and effectiveness.

As a retired Navy SEAL senior leader with 27-years of service, Stephen Drum has had the honor of training, leading, and serving with some of the highest performing teams on the planet. In this program the audience will receive concrete takeaways while the emphasis is on entertaining through powerful storytelling and audience engagement. Stephen will lead the audience through a roller coaster ride that captures the intensity of SEAL training and combat deployments, the emotions of service and commitment, all while delivered with humor and relatability. During the session, Steve really enjoys providing the fun that comes from audience interaction and engagement with Q&A sessions.