Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman - The Wingman - delivers the message of maximizing performance in competitive environments. He teaches associations and corporations how to build trusting, revenue producing relationships with their employees, partners, and customers while relaying his personal experiences as a combat decorated fighter pilot and businessman. He makes a striking parallel that is memorable and exciting and brings fighter-pilot energy and passion into each story and illustration. His message is simple: Whether achieving greatness as a fighter pilot or in business, the same qualities that drive success apply: disciplined training, dedicated teamwork, impassioned leadership, and most of all…unwavering trust. More importantly, in business and life, we need Wingmen – Trusted and Reliable Partners – to win!

Waldo believes that the key to building a culture of trust lies with your wingmen – the men and women in your life who help you to overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and achieve success. In business and life, you should never fly solo! The solution to winning when the heat is on lies in the ability of every wingman in your organization, regardless of their role, to give 110% and support the team!

A graduate of the U.S Air Force Academy, Waldo also holds an MBA with a focus on Organizational Behavior. Having transitioned from Top Gun to top salesman and entrepreneur, Waldo evolved into a peak performance expert with a passionate ability to adapt to risky and demanding situations. His unique experiences in competitive and diverse environment both in the military and in corporate America enable him to genuinely relate to the challenges individuals face both in and out of the workplace.

Audiences love Waldo because he truly speaks form the heart and has an infectious passion for helping people. His captivating personal stories combined with dramatic jet fighter video footage and inspirational music (composed by him!) will encourage you to prepare diligently for every mission, face challenges with courage, build more meaningful relationships, and maximize your potential both in business and in life.

Speech Topics Chair-Fly Sales and Business By chair flying--mission rehearsing until every detail is perfect--you can plan for contingencies and build confidence that leads to peak performance.

Check-6 to Develop Customer Service The 6-O'Clock position in fighter combat is directly behind you. In business and in life, you need Wingmen to check your 6 and support you when you are engaged in activities that channelize your attention and cause task overload.

Execute a Business Game Plan not just to Survive...but to WIN! Flawless preparation is critical to winning. By planning, briefing, and de-briefing every business mission, you will be able to execute with confidence.

Transform Fear into Focus By focusing on the mission, your wingmen, and winning, you will overcome fear, build the courage to take professional and personal risks, and WIN!