Mike Sarraille

Outperform. Outlast. Outlead. Lessons from a Navy SEAL Commander.

Expert on

  • Leadership
  • Culture
  • Communication
  • Peak Performance
  • Inspirational

Fee Range

$20,000–$25,000

Travels from

TX, US

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille is a 3x best-selling author and 3x Global Top 30 keynote speaker, ranked #9 in the world in 2025, recognized for his expertise in leadership, organizational culture, warrior mindset, and high-performing teams. He served 20 years in Special Operations, including with the elite Joint Special Operations Command, and led historic combat missions during the Battles of Ramadi and Sadr City.

Mike founded Talent War Group, a premier leadership and executive search firm that was acquired in 2024, marking his first successful exit. He now serves as the Chief Talent Officer at Overwatch Mission Critical, a leader in labor for the Data Center Industry. He authored The Talent War, The Everyday Warrior, and Scarlett’s Big Shot, part of the Left of Bang series inspiring future leaders. He is also the host of The Unsung of Arlington on FOX Nation, a series honoring fallen American heroes through powerful storytelling.

As founder of Legacy Expeditions, Mike leads record-setting adventures honoring fallen heroes, including four world records for skydiving into seven continents in under seven days, a feat they said couldn’t be done. He also produced the documentaries Drop Zone Everest and Triple 7, which appeared in theaters nationwide. A dedicated philanthropist, Mike serves as an ambassador for veteran-focused nonprofits, continuing his mission to inspire and empower others.

EVOLVED LEADERSHIP

THE BIG IDEA

In a world defined by uncertainty and constant change, success demands more than traditional leadership—it requires Evolved Leadership.

Evolved Leadership is the key to thriving in today’s fast-paced, complex business environment. By embracing five foundational pillars, organizations can build a culture of collaboration, resilience, and continuous growth, empowering teams to adapt, innovate, and excel no matter the challenge.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

As disruption reshapes industries, traditional leadership models are falling behind. Evolved Leadership offers a transformative, actionable framework built for today’s dynamic realities.

In this keynote, Mike Sarraille introduces the five pillars of Evolved Leadership:

  • Inspired Influence
  • Connected Commitment
  • The Excellence Imperative
  • The Autonomy Advantage
  • Holistic Adaptability

Through compelling storytelling and real-world examples, Mike shows how each pillar strengthens organizational culture, inspires ownership, and aligns teams around shared purpose and high standards.

This session goes beyond theory—Mike emphasizes that leadership is rooted in behavior, not position. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to empower their teams, foster accountability, and drive sustained performance.

Mike also addresses how embracing failure as a catalyst for learning keeps organizations agile and prepared for new opportunities. By embedding Evolved Leadership into everyday actions, leaders can unlock resilience, accelerate growth, and future-proof their teams against whatever lies ahead.

This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

  • Looking to evolve their leadership approach in a changing landscape
  • Committed to building a high-performing culture of collaboration
  • Seeking strategies to inspire and engage their teams effectively

The audience will leave with:

  • A comprehensive understanding of the five pillars of Evolved Leadership
  • Practical strategies for inspiring influence and connected commitment
  • Tools for establishing a culture of excellence and accountability
  • Insights into empowering teams with autonomy to drive greater innovation

The ability to foster holistic adaptability to thrive in any environment

The Autonomy Advantage

THE BIG IDEA

Empowerment fuels innovation and creativity. Decentralization drives speed and effectiveness. By granting teams the autonomy to make decisions, organizations strengthen engagement, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities—keys to thriving in today’s fast-moving environment.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

The Autonomy Advantage highlights the critical role of empowering teams and individuals to drive performance, innovation, and resilience.

In this keynote, Mike Sarraille shares actionable insights on how leaders can create an environment where initiative, ownership, and accountability flourish. He explores why breaking free from traditional hierarchical structures is essential for organizations aiming to foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

Through real-world examples, Mike demonstrates how autonomy increases motivation, sparks creativity, and accelerates decision-making. He emphasizes that trusting team members to lead at their level equips organizations to be more agile, responsive, and better positioned to succeed in an ever-changing landscape.

This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

  • Looking to enhance team engagement and innovation
  • Seeking to empower individuals to take initiative
  • Committed to creating a culture of trust and accountability

The audience will leave with:

  • Strategies for fostering autonomy across teams
  • Tools to enhance engagement, ownership, and problem-solving capabilities

Insights into how empowering individuals drives long-term organizational success

The Ripple Effect: Inspiring Influence Beyond Your Reach

THE BIG IDEA

Inspiration is the catalyst for transformation. When leaders harness the power of inspired influence, they ignite passion, creativity, and ownership across their teams—building an environment where every individual feels empowered to contribute at the highest level.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

Inspired Influence explores how a leader’s ability to inspire directly shapes engagement, collaboration, and performance.

In this keynote, Mike Sarraille dives into the mechanics of effective inspiration, offering practical insights on how leaders can craft and communicate a vision that truly resonates with their teams. Designed for leaders aiming to break down silos and strengthen collaboration across departments, this session provides actionable strategies to create a culture of inspiration that transcends traditional organizational boundaries.

Mike uses real-world stories and examples to show how inspired leadership doesn’t just enhance individual performance—it transforms entire team dynamics. Attendees will learn how to spark creativity, foster a sense of ownership, and drive collective success by inspiring from within.

When leaders lead through inspiration, they don’t just manage teams—they mobilize movements.

This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

  • Looking to enhance team engagement and innovation
  • Seeking to elevate their leadership impact
  • Aiming to create a culture of engagement and initiative
  • Committed to inspiring their teams toward collective success

The audience will leave with:

  • Practical strategies to enhance their ability to inspire and influence
  • Tools to cultivate a culture of creativity, engagement, and ownership
  • Insights into the profound impact of inspired leadership on team and organizational performance

Making the Seemingly Impossible Possible: Lessons from the World-Record-Setting Triple 7 Expedition

THE BIG IDEA

Unlock the true potential of high-performing teams through powerful lessons drawn from the Triple 7 Expedition and the world of Special Operations. By embracing optimism, trust, and accountability, leaders and teams can transform seemingly impossible challenges into extraordinary achievements.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION

Join Mike Sarraille on a thrilling journey as he recounts the planning, execution, and triumph of the Triple 7 Expedition—an audacious mission where a team of special operations veterans skydived onto all seven continents in just seven days, setting four world records.

This keynote captures the essence of elite teamwork and the power of unified purpose in overcoming obstacles and achieving extraordinary goals. In a world where challenges often seem insurmountable, Mike emphasizes the critical role of optimism and resilience in driving success.

Attendees will explore how a positive mindset fuels determination, how trust and vulnerability strengthen team cohesion, and how professionalism and respect create an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Mike also highlights the importance of embracing failure as part of the learning process—showing that setbacks, when handled correctly, make teams stronger, more adaptable, and more committed to the mission.

Through captivating real-world stories, Mike delivers a compelling message about the behaviors, mindsets, and leadership principles that separate good teams from great ones.

This keynote serves leaders and teams who are:

  • Facing significant challenges and seeking innovative solutions
  • Looking to strengthen team dynamics and collaboration
  • Committed to achieving ambitious goals through collective effort

The audience will leave with:

  • A deeper understanding of the principles that drive high-performing teams
  • Practical strategies for fostering optimism, trust, and adaptability
  • Tools for creating a culture of learning, accountability, and resilience
  • Inspiration to pursue audacious goals and tackle the seemingly impossible with a no-quit attitude