Anthony Bourke Speaker Biography
Former F-16 Fighter Pilot and Expert on Leadership & Teamwork
Anthony “AB” Bourke is a highly accomplished and decorated F-16 fighter pilot who flew tactical missions in service to our country. He has accumulated more than 2,700 hours of flight time in various high performance aircraft and was one of the first pilots to fly an F-16 in missions over New York City in the aftermath of the 9/11.
From Fighter Pilot to Mortgage Banker
Following his impressive military career, “AB” applied the tools and techniques that made him one of our nation’s premier fighter pilots to the competitive world of business. He ascended rapidly to become the top producing mortgage banker in the Western US for a prominent lending institution, and while with a California based start-up company, his team dramatically grew revenue from $500,000 to $65M in just three years. “AB” then formed a global management training company where as CEO & President the company grew into a best-in-class training company that was twice named one of Inc Magazine’s 500 fastest growing companies.
Mach 2 Consulting
As CEO & Founder of Mach 2 Consulting, Bourke brings his tactical knowledge and business acumen to the forefront of the management training world. “AB” travels the globe and has shared his message of peak performance with over 50,000 people in nine countries. He is currently working on a book titled The Art of The Debrief.
Anthony Bourke Speaking Topics
Executing at Mach 2
There are many companies with great people and great strategies in the business world today. Ultimately the difference between the winners and the “also rans” comes down to Execution. During this interactive, multi-media keynote speech, AB will share the tools that fighter squadrons use to make sure that we are aligned, flying in formation and executing at the highest level every single time we fly. This highly motivating and inspiring keynote will equip your team with simple actionable tools that they can apply the very next day to improve execution and drive better results as individuals and as a team. If your company is pursuing a path of Executional Excellence, this session will reinforce your messaging and provide a fresh perspective on why Execution truly matters in every business.
Communicating at Mach 2
A high impact Keynote focusing on how the world’s most successful enterprises – where results truly matter – achieve peak performance by creating a culture of honest and open feedback. At the conclusion of this multi-media presentation, your team will walk out the door with a clear understanding of the potential power of open feedback. They will also learn how a “feedback gap” can cripple an organization. Finally, they will see a clear path on how they can make open feedback an integral part of company culture.
Leading at Mach 2
All great leaders have a system for driving peak performance. This hard-charging, high-impact keynote offers your leaders the straightforward, critical tools that U.S. fighter pilots employ to lead their wingmen into the demanding environment of aerial combat. Learn how the best fighter squadrons and the best businesses in the world hire future leaders, how they then properly train those individuals, and constantly promote a process of continuous improvement to stay one step ahead of the competition.
Innovating at Mach 2
In today’s rapidly changing world companies and their people must constantly innovate to stay ahead of the competition. While many people in business think only of Tech Entrepreneurs as the leading innovators of our day, there is no doubt that fighter pilots are constantly innovating to survive and thrive in the world of aerial combat. As a former fighter pilot and serial entrepreneur, AB has applied the tools that fighter pilots use to stay ahead of the competition to the world of business. In this speech, AB will share these secrets and show your audience what it takes to be the best innovators both in combat and in their industry.
Selling at Mach 2
In addition to rising to the top of the aviation community, "AB" has built a business career on sales excellence. After achieving accolades as "Top Producer in the Western US" for a prominent lending institution, "AB" led a team of 40 professionals to grow revenue at a California based start-up company from $500,000 to $65M in just three years. A quintessential sales professional, "AB" will teach your people that just like fighter pilots, "great sales people are made… not born." He draws comprehensive parallels between what makes great fighter pilots and what makes great sales people. For organizations looking to develop a sales team of "Top Guns," this dynamic, interactive speech is a must!
Staying Safe at Mach 2
Safety is the key to every successful mission for a fighter pilot. No matter how fast they fly, or how accurate their bombing runs, none of it matters if they don’t come home. Learn how the best fighter squadrons in the world train their people to execute the mission at the highest level every day, while keeping “safety first” top of mind. In this high-impact keynote, AB explains how to build a culture of safety without compromising the mission. He will also paint a vivid picture of how to identify the series of events that can lead to an accident while offering attendees the critical tools that U.S. fighter pilots employ every day to keep their wingmen safe in the high stakes environment of aerial combat.
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Anthony Bourke Speaker Testimonials
You were a huge hit at OPCON! Very applicable and timely. I had countless people come up to me throughout the day Wednesday and compliment on your presentation. It was really fantastic. I would like to take you up on sitting through an actual debrief in the future. Thank you again and let’s stay in touch.
- Papa John’s Food Service | President
Your presentation was a direct hit on the target and will give our team the right tactics for winning in the marketplace.
- Ameris Bank | SVP, Director of Treasury Services
Thank you for your work over the last several months. Finally seeing your session come to fruition was terrific. The early anecdotal feedback is very positive, as is the feedback for the overall meeting. So, my immediate reaction is SUCCESS!
- Prudential Group Insurance | CEO
Thanks AB! We can’t thank you enough for being a part of our 15th annual airline partners summit. Your presentation was topical, interesting, motivating and perfect for our audience. We are already implementing your briefing and debriefing concepts. Steamboat is a special place with some special people. We are so glad you got to experience what differentiates us from other resorts including our team. And you are now officially a part of our family!
- Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation | VP Marketing
