Josh McConkey
Colonel/M.D., FACEM, FACEP
NC, USThe MacGyver Doc | Best-Selling, Pulitzer Prize–Nominated Author | 2025 Telly Award Winner | Decorated Military Leader & National Speaker on Leadership and Resilience
Dr. Josh McConkey—known nationwide as the MacGyver Doc—is a combat-deployed MEDEVAC commander and emergency physician who built his reputation on solving the unsolvable in the most unforgiving environments on earth. From battlefield medicine in Iraq to high-stakes emergencies at home, he’s the leader people turn to when chaos demands clarity, courage, and creativity.
A Pulitzer Prize–nominated author and 2025 Telly Award winner, Dr. McConkey blends real-world grit with heart-driven purpose through his books Be the Weight Behind the Spear and The Heart of a Leader. His mission is simple: to rebuild resilience, restore authentic leadership, and empower the next generation with the character and confidence our world desperately needs.
Whether speaking to veterans, parents, educators, or corporate teams, the MacGyver Doc delivers one message with unforgettable impact—resourcefulness is a superpower, courage is a choice, and leadership begins with heart.
Dr. Josh McConkey—known nationwide as the MacGyver Doc—is a combat-deployed MEDEVAC commander and emergency physician who built his reputation on solving the unsolvable in the most unforgiving environments on earth. From battlefield medicine in Iraq to high-stakes emergencies at home, he’s the leader people turn to when chaos demands clarity, courage, and creativity.
A Pulitzer Prize–nominated author and 2025 Telly Award winner, Dr. McConkey blends real-world grit with heart-driven purpose through his books Be the Weight Behind the Spear and The Heart of a Leader. His mission is simple: to rebuild resilience, restore authentic leadership, and empower the next generation with the character and confidence our world desperately needs.
Whether speaking to veterans, parents, educators, or corporate teams, the MacGyver Doc delivers one message with unforgettable impact—resourcefulness is a superpower, courage is a choice, and leadership begins with heart.
Executive Leadership Mastery: Strategies for High-Impact Leaders
Be the Weight Behind the Spear: Leadership Lessons for Business Success
Format: Keynote | Workshop | Breakout
This program is perfect for:
- Business Leaders
- Executive Management
- Business Professionals
Program Overview:
In today’s fast-paced, competitive business environment, true leadership isn’t about standing at the...
Be the Weight Behind the Spear: Leadership, Service, and Community Impact
Format: Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Business Leaders & Executives: Those building resilient, mission-driven teams and leading with purpose.
- Military & First Responders: Professionals in high-pressure environments seeking leadership and crisis management strategies.
- Educators & Mentors: Teachers, coaches, and community leaders shaping...
Building a Positive Culture for Your Organization
Format: Keynote | Workshop | Breakout
This program is perfect for:
- Business Leaders
- Executive Management
- Business Professionals
Program Overview:
A thriving organization starts with its culture. In Building a Positive Culture for Your Organization, Dr. Josh McConkey, a decorated military leader, emergency physician, and best-selling author,...
The Heart of a Leader: Inspiring the Next Generation
Format: 45–60 minute Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Educators, coaches, and mentors seeking to develop leadership skills in youth
- Youth organizations, clubs, and community groups focused on character development
- Parents and program leaders looking to inspire responsibility, resilience, and confidence
The audience will leave...
