Carey Lohrenz is a renowned former Naval Aviator, who broke glass ceilings in the male-dominated US Navy as the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot. Having travelled the globe responding to conflict in high-risk hostile environments, Carey has learned first-hand what it means to perform under pressure. Today, Carey is a leading motivational speaker who shares her expertise on leadership and taking risks, highly commended with induction into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and Certified Speaking Professional status from the National Speaker Association. When looking for a speaker who inspires high performance, hire Carey Lohrenz today!
Back in the 1990s, Carey embarked on her pioneering journey as a Naval Aviator in the US Navy. Earning her wings to fly in 1993, it wasn't long before Carey claimed the title of being the first woman to fly the F-14 Tomcat, marking her prominence as a pioneering female aviator. In 1999, Carey made the decision to resign from the Navy, and has since dedicated her career to educating corporate audiences on how to achieve peak performance and foster high-performing teams. An expert on the fundamentals of winning under pressure, Carey has also been the CEO of Arsenal Leadership LLC, the President of the Women Military Aviators Inc. and an Advisory Board Member of the Operational Excellence Society.
Carey has also authored two bestselling books since leaving the military, claiming the titles of Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller for her books Span of Control and Fearless Leadership. Having continually been subject to environments where inconsistent performance can lead to catastrophic results, Carey knows the true importance of maintaining high standards of performance – something she endeavours to help her corporate clients with. From learning how to remain relevant to taking high risks for high rewards, Carey’s keynote speeches empower all clients to take control in today's volatile market.
Having been honoured by the National Speaker Association, Carey Lohrenz is one of the most sought-after speakers on high-performing teams and maintaining peak performance. Engaged by countless Fortune 100 businesses, Carey is revered for her innate ability to overcome obstacles and perform under pressure, which she translates into a business context for her corporate clients. Widely regarded as one of the most impactful keynote speakers on the circuit, with Champions Speakers proudly representing Carey Lohrenz as an official speaker agent, Carey helps diverse teams to work together in cohesion. If you are looking for a motivational speaker who inspires people to conquer adversity and thrive in the face of uncertainty, hire Carey Lohrenz today.
Recently, Carey Lohrenz was recognised as the 9th best speaker on the official selection of The World's Best Keynote Speakers on Building High-Performance Teams, honouring her expertise in achieving high performance and leading high-performing teams.
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Books
Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck
Span of Control: What To Do When You're Under Pressure, Overwhelmed and Ready To Get What You Really Want
Reviews
Carey Lohrenz received a 4 star rating across 14 events in 2023
Agent Recommendation
"Carey Lohrenz stands out as a motivational speaker with her trailblazing experience as the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot. Her profound insights into leadership, risk management and high-pressure performance, honed in the demanding arena of military aviation, empower corporate teams to excel. Her engaging keynotes on fearless leadership and team dynamics are invaluable, making her a sought-after speaker for top businesses - a speaker who is a real pleasure to work with."
How to hire Carey Lohrenz
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Carey Lohrenz's official speaking topics are listed below:
Lessons in Leadership:
- In this popular and inspirational keynote, Carey shares the fundamentals that helped her win in the cockpit at Mach 2 and can help your team win in business - be a catalyst, be tenacious, be committed to excellence & be resilient.
Lessons in Partnership:
- Just like in aviation in a rapidly changing global environment, speed is life. Collaboration is critical to business success and managing successful strategic partnerships is crucial. Competitive advantage is gained when your organisation can optimise partnerships and strategic alliances. Deeper relationships with partners can be the key to long-term success and growth. In this inspiring and engaging keynote, Carey shares what it takes to be on the ‘Leading Edge.’ Those things that helped her succeed in one of the most extreme environments on earth can help elevate your team to gain advantage and uncover opportunities.
Striking a Balance:
- A successful career, a happy family and a balanced personal life leave little time for many people to nurture their dreams. As a former Naval Aviator, a corporate executive, and a busy mother of four, Carey “Vixen” Lohrenz knows first-hand the challenges of navigating the many demands of daily work-life balance. In this riveting and inspirational keynote speech, Carey will inspire you to ‘Be the Catalyst’ and look beyond your circumstances. Just as pilots do a “systems check” before takeoff, Carey’s motivational speech will walk you through a Pre-Flight Check on your journey towards success.
Remaining Relevant:
- In a challenging economic environment, remaining relevant to your customers and within your organisation is critical to your survival. Those who fail to deliver value to their consumers, shareholders, clients and teammates become extinct. Could that happen to you? In aviation, complacency kills. The same is true in business. If you become complacent and ignore the warning signs (shifts in culture, trends, global demands, budget restrictions), you could be facing extinction. In this energising and empowering keynote, Carey shares the fundamentals that can help your team win in business by learning the importance of remaining relevant, how to accelerate performance, how to stay agile and adaptable, and how high-performing teams become excellent.
High-Risk, High Reward:
- Carey’s “Patient Safety” keynotes and workshops challenge, inform & inspire your employees to move to higher levels of performance and operational excellence in high-risk and sometimes dangerous environments.
- Improve leadership, communication & teamwork, create a positive safety culture, reduce human error & the chance of mishap, encourage a commitment to safety & debrief to improve future performance & outcomes
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Wow! You were so inspiring and gave me great takeaways I can use with my team: Staying Focused on What Matters, Be Flexible, Adapt, Overcome, and Find my Third Way! You were captivating! So fascinating and yet relatable to MY world! Thank you" - Angie, District Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company
"An honor to meet Carey Lohrenz today at Dell World. I’m inspired by your story!" - Michael, Founder & CEO, Dell
"Carey was AMAZING! So much of what she said resonated with our organization. Her story is inspiring, her message applies to everyone, and her ability to engage the audience with a story is great! Additionally, she is a true professional, easy to work with, and fully committed to making sure the client has a good experience… Thank you!" - Saatchi & Saatchi
"You were amazing and your presentation at our Hollywood Conference was the best ever. Thanks for your dedication and professionalism as it was magnificent!" - GARDAWORLD
Feedback from Virtual Events:
"Carey’s message was solid." - Ciena
- 2023 - Spoke at the Agiloft Summit 2023
- 2021 - Author of "Span of Control: What To Do When You're Under Pressure, Overwhelmed and Ready to Get What You Really Want"
- 2018 - Board Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors
- 2016 - Certified Speaking Professional of the National Speakers Association
- 2016 - Member of the Advisory Board of the Operational Excellence Society
- 2014 - Author of 'Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons From The Flight Deck'
- 2014 - President of Women Military Aviators Inc.
- 2012 - Member of the Board of Directors of Women Military Aviators Inc.
- 2012 - CEO of Arsenal Leadership LLC
- 2009 - Senior Consultant for XONITEK Corporation
- 2009 - Strategic Planning Consultant for Venturist Inc.
- 2009 - VP of Sales & Business Development for The Corps Group
- 2007 - Professional Artist & Photographer for Carey Lohrenz Portraiture
- 1993 - Earnt her Naval Aviator Wings of Gold
- 1990 - Naval Aviator in the US Navy & the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot
