Helping Individuals & Organizations Develop Leadership and Performance Strategies, so they can Plan, Prepare, and Execute at the Highest Levels when it Matters Most.
For IN-PERSON EVENTS, the exact fee falls within the fee range on this page, unless this is a “Call for Fee.”
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We look forward to helping you.
Helping Individuals & Organizations Develop Leadership and Performance Strategies, so they can Plan, Prepare, and Execute at the Highest Levels when it Matters Most.
For IN-PERSON EVENTS, the exact fee falls within the fee range on this page, unless this is a “Call for Fee.”
For VIRTUAL EVENTS, the fees can vary depending on how the presenter is used (example: virtual keynote, workshop sessions, multiple video messages, etc).
To learn the exact fee, complete the “Check Availability” form or call us (at 973-313-9800), email us at info@eaglestalent.com, or chat with one of our team members on LiveChat.
We look forward to helping you.
Stephen Drum is a former Navy SEAL Master Chief, human performance expert, and author Stephen Drum achieved the highest enlisted rank in the SEAL Teams, a distinction earned by only the top 1.25% of the force.
As a senior enlisted leader and trusted advisor, he was responsible for preparing, guiding, and leading elite operators through the most complex, high-pressure missions where performance, trust, and execution meant the difference between success and failure.
Today, Stephen brings that same elite leadership experience to organizations facing their own decisive moments. He helps leaders and teams perform with clarity, composure, and confidence when the pressure is high and the stakes are real.
In the SEAL Teams, the “X” refers to the critical point of the mission where uncertainty peaks and execution must hold. In business, those moments show up as major decisions, organizational change, customer escalations, critical sales opportunities, and leadership challenges where teams either rise or retreat. Stephen teaches leaders how to recognize these moments and execute with discipline and intention.
As the co-creator of the Warrior Toughness Program, implemented across the U.S. Navy, Stephen helped build a system to strengthen mental resilience, emotional regulation, and performance under pressure. His proven framework equips leaders to regulate stress, communicate with calm authority, and build teams that stay aligned, decisive, and effective in fast-moving environments.
Through powerful storytelling and practical tools, Stephen helps organizations build resilient leaders, unified teams, and a culture capable of performing at the highest level when it matters most.
In today’s business landscape, leaders don’t just manage change. They operate inside it. Complexity is constant, pressure is high, and the moments that matter most often arrive without warning.
In the SEAL Teams, the “X” is the decisive point where pressure peaks and performance matters most. In business, those X moments show up as critical decisions, major transitions, conflict, high-stakes conversations, and the moments where your team looks to you for steadiness.
In this keynote, former Navy SEAL Master Chief Stephen Drum delivers a battle-tested system for clarity, composure, and coordinated execution no matter the conditions. Leaders walk away with practical tools to regulate their internal state, communicate with intentional calm, and install habits that keep decisions moving and teams aligned when pressure rises.
Audience Outcomes:
Lead with steadiness that stabilizes others
Results: higher trust, stronger culture, and teams that stay effective when pressure rises.
Every sales organization and high-performance team has X moments. The pitch that matters. The renewal conversation. The critical customer escalation. The make-or-break presentation. The moment where pressure spikes and performance must hold.
The challenge is that most people perform well when conditions are smooth, but struggle to stay sharp when stakes rise. Under pressure, teams get reactive, communication gets sloppy, and execution slows down at the worst possible time.
In this keynote, Stephen Drum delivers a battle-tested operating system for performing at your best in high-stakes moments. He teaches practical tools for mental readiness, composure, and coordinated execution so teams can keep work flowing, stay aligned, and deliver results when the pressure is on.
Audience Outcomes
Build readiness habits that scale across the team
Results: repeatable success, stronger onboarding, and a more durable performance culture.
Stephen’s workshop is a deeper, more interactive application of the keynote frameworks, customized to your team’s realities, challenges, and desired outcomes. Participants learn the tools, practice them in real scenarios, and leave with shared habits and language that improve execution under pressure.
Workshop Outcomes (examples):
“Stephen is a phenomenal keynote speaker! His experience with the Navy SEALs and his ability to relate that to civilian life through stories and insights is one of a kind. He’s also a pleasure to work with and a great guy.”
“Your talk was much needed and truly motivating. Thank you again for sharing your story and your insights on how to stay motivated & productive. Your content was easy to follow, and the prompts in the chat helped people actively reflect.”
“Steve’s 2-hour workshop for our annual UPS Franchise Leadership Conference for our franchises was very Impactful! The workshop had great structure and we loved his mission statement and message on work life balance and how to manage the stress. His employee engagement message and tips for meditation and reflections were audience favorites. His interactive workshop allowed for audience involvement which allowed for the attendees to share and network which was greatly appreciated and we were so happy he hung around for our happy hour so the attendees could have more time to chat with him!”
“I can say with all confidence and on behalf of our leadership team, that your session was impactful. In fact, I’m still hearing buzz about it! Likewise, I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again!”
“Stephen’s presentation to our sales and medical team was a true highlight that set the stage for a successful meeting and year. He took the time to understand our challenges and meet our people, which led to a customized presentation about how to successfully perform in critical situations-which for a sales team is every time they are in front of a customer. Importantly, he provided relatable stories while giving us proven effective techniques and strategies that applied to everyone in the room. Simply put it was a home run.”
“Steve did a great job presenting relevant, implementable and practical information to our group in an engaging presentation. WE look forward to working with him again.”
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