Brandon Van Walraven

When event planners need their audience inspired to lead, motivated to grow, and energized for the work – Brandon is the answer!

Brandon inspires audiences, sharing his leadership and resilience-building lessons learned in a vulnerable, authentic, memorable, and entertaining keynote that will draw listeners in and connect them to their own leadership journey to develop the LEADER within no matter where they are in that journey or the setbacks they’ve encountered. They will learn to use ALL their experiences to grow.

YES - they will really LEARN HOW TO GROW FROM ANY EXPERIENCE!

With interactive, relevant, and customized content from his Air Force and corporate careers, Brandon can relate to your organization's desired outcomes and use his experience to you’re your leaders become laser-focused on achieving those outcomes and overcoming industry challenges.

Your audience will leave with IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENTABLE LESSONS that will help them inspire their own teams and elevate your organization’s success!

“Engaging, thought provoking as well as entertaining.”

So much MORE than your keynote speaker, Brandon Van Walraven's goal is to be a part of the EXPERIENCE for your conference attendees and a partner with YOU in the success of your event.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

Air Force Master Sergeant (Retired) Brandon “VDubb” Van Walraven served for 20 years. His experience in the Air Force includes:

• F-16 Operations Intelligence Analyst
• Remotely Piloted Aircraft Mission Intelligence Coordinator Instructor & Evaluator
• Special Operations Liaison to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the USS ESSEX Amphibious Readiness Group
• International Liaison and Trainer for partner Air Forces in South and Central America
• Facilitator Resilience and Suicide Prevention Trainings
• Advocate for Veterans with invisible wounds and illnesses and Military Sexual Trauma Survivors

He knows what it means to perform under pressure, so he can relate to the professionals in your audience. Drawing upon his experience, Brandon gives your attendees actionable insights and challenges that will build their own leadership capacity and not only impact their careers, but also the careers of those they lead.

Brandon received leadership training from the US Air Force Airman Leadership School, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, and the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy which helped him lead award winning teams and develop the Air Force’s future leaders. In addition to the Distinguished Graduate awards, Brandon also received many military other awards including: the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, and was the U.S. Southern Command winner of the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award.

Trained by John C. Maxwell and the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, as well as Dr. Gene Coughlin and the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Leadership Certifications team, Brandon has learned from the top experts in the world and is a premier leadership coach and trainer.

Brandon is a dynamic and entertaining presenter sought after for events to motivate leaders and teams around the world in corporations, associations, and organizations - why not YOURS?

WHAT EVENTS CAN YOU HIRE BRANDON FOR?

• Opening Keynote Speaker – Get your audience warmed up and responding for the rest of the conference
• Closing Energizing Keynote Speaking – Anchor the learning to extend beyond your event
• Association Conferences and Conventions – Are you tired of the same old, same old? Brandon brings a new spin to an old topic that will energize and inspire!
• Leadership Team Meetings – A simple framework for leadership to help leaders at all levels lead higher
• Off-Site Retreats – Facilitate your learning outcomes with interactive presentations or workshops for smaller groups
• Business Seminars – Focus on leadership and team development, personal and professional growth, and business outcomes
• Youth Assemblies – Confidence-boosting stories, learn resilience and growth-mindset strategies he learned in his own childhood
• College Conferences – College students, alumni events, and leadership conferences need motivation too!

Anywhere you need an audience inspired to lead, motivated to grow, and energized for the work!
Your Audience Will Leave Empowered!