Former Navy Seal turned Simon Sinek Inc Optimist, Rich Diviney has lived a varied career at the forefront of advanced human performance. Achieving top class results in every venture he’s undertaken; Rich now supports other teams and individuals in their pursuit of peak performance. Backed by over two decades in the Forces, Rich has developed the essential equation for unleashing potential and combines this with his first-hand experience in pressurised leadership to transform corporate clients and audiences of his talks. As a keynote speaker, Rich has a proven record of enhancing the individual and team-wide performance of each guest and gives a captivating discussion infused with personal anecdotes to engage audiences for the duration.
Since 2016, Rich has been on a collaborative mission as a Simon Sinek Inc Optimist, driven by his belief that once optimum human potential has been unleashed, not only will individuals live successful lives, but they will also inspire those around them. Having read Simon Sinek’s ‘Start With Why’ Rich joined the author and offered a fresh perspective to Simon’s approach in accelerating human performance, supported by his time spent leading teams on deployment. Currently, Rich works as a keynote speaker, sharing his evidenced advice on finding a purpose and honing high performance as an optimist.
With such an extensive career history, Rich has developed a reputation for his comprehensive talks, spanning a range of essential topics for individuals and teams. From building trust within a group to harbouring resilience in times of struggle, Rich’s discussions cover every aspect required for establishing optimum human potential and team potential. Sought after by corporate clients wanting to transform the capabilities of their business, Rich not only teaches his audiences how to hone the required qualities but why, leading to a greater understanding and more successful implementation. Rich’s content is also applicable for managing stress, improving innovation and maintaining necessary behaviours long term - qualities that make Champions Speakers proud to be an official speaker agent of Rich Diviney.
Prior to becoming an acclaimed speaker, Rich spent 20 years as a Navy Officer, completing over 13 deployments in critical environments. Being involved in the SEAL selection process allowed Rich to analyse the qualities which make great leaders, and greater teammates, especially in intense situations, an understanding he has carried through into his recent corporate work. Developing the first ‘Mind Gym’ in the Forces, Rich focuses on the relationship between mental resilience and high performance, something he expands upon in his debut book ‘The Attributes’.
In June 2023 we sat down virtually with Rich Diviney and discussed his top tips on high performance and stress management. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Rich Diviney
How to hire Rich Diviney
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Rich Diviney's official speaking topics are listed below:
Leading Superheroes: The 5 Secrets to High-Performing Teams
- Learn the difference between "peak" performance and "optimal" performance and why it matters.
- Unpack trust as the vital factor in maintaining optimal performance and how to build it.
- Unlock a critical key to enabling better performance by throwing out the age-old "task organization chart."
- Recognize that "resilience" is only one-sided of the equation and why simply being able to "bounce back" is not enough.
- Discover the critical mistake of hiring for "top talent" and, instead, focus on hiring and cultivating the right talent.
- Explore the concept of becoming "Masters of Uncertainty" and why it is critical these days to train for certainty and educate for uncertainty.
Masters of Uncertainty: Thriving in Chaos
- Learn how to break down challenges into manageable steps using the DPO (Duration, Pathway, Outcome) framework.
- Turn stress into action by discovering how to channel stress into a source of energy and clarity rather than panic or procrastination.
- Build adaptable teams that are resilient and ready to thrive in any environment.
- To maintain progress and drive through adversity, sustain motivation by setting “Meaningful Horizons”—attainable yet challenging goals.
- Use simple tools like breathwork and visualization to regulate stress and stay focused in high-pressure situations.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Wanted to follow up with you after last week’s awesome session with Rich. I received nothing but positive feedback. My team was impressed with his knowledge, preparation, the science behind Attributes, and his presentation style/great delivery. We would love to stay in touch and do this again.” - Jared, Program Manager Workplace Incident Management at Amazon
"Not your typical Navy SEAL rah, rah speaker... Rich is the combination of part neuroscientist and part professor who built and tested his theories in the most elite special forces. My team was blown away." - Dan, President for BuildWitt
“We had Rich speak at our annual franchise convention and his message surrounding grit attributes really hit home with our franchisees! His talk was inspiring, thought provoking and I loved how he incorporated the fireside chat to his talk where it allowed us to have some in depth conversations regarding specific challenges, we face in our organization around optimal performance. If you’re looking for someone to inspire your audience, give some tangible takeaways on how they can improve performance in business but also in life then Rich is the speaker you’re looking for!” - Mark, CFE, Vice President Field Operations for Tutor Doctor
"The hour went by so quickly! Rich deftly navigated us through attributes vs. skills using storytelling and experiences. Rich was able to explain what a high-performance team looks like and how to measure it in a business setting that resonated with our audience and left them wanting for more.” - Susan, Executive Vice President for Walker&Dunlop
“Rich shared deep insights that will change the way your organization performs. He blew us away!” - Tyler, CEO for Quantum Mastermind
- 1996-2016 – Navy Officer
- 2016 – Simon Sinek Inc Optimist
- 2021 – Published ‘The Attributes’
- Developed the Navy SEAL Mind Gym
