Anthony “AB” Bourke

Former F-16 Fighter Pilot, CEO and Leadership Expert

Anthony “AB” Bourke is a highly experienced F-16 fighter pilot who flew calculated missions internationally to serve America. Not only does Bourke have over 3,000 hours of flight time, but he has also spoken to Fortune 1000 companies and other audiences for 15 years as a top motivational keynote speaker. Bourke believes that in order for people in teams to perform at their very best, there must be constant feedback and a good communication system.

  • Anthony “AB” Bourke Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $10,001 - $20,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    Utah, USA

  • Anthony “AB” Bourke Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $10,001 - $20,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    Utah, USA

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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 ...

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

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Communicating at Mach 2

A high impact Keynote focusing on how the world’s most successful enterprises – where results truly matter — achieve peak performance creating a culture of honest and open feedback. At the conclusion of this 45-60 minute multi-media presentation, your team will walk ...

A high impact Keynote focusing on how the world’s most successful enterprises – where results truly matter — achieve peak performance creating a culture of honest and open feedback. At the conclusion of this 45-60 minute 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 you can make open feedback an integral part of your culture.

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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 ...

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 continually promote a process of continuous improvement to stay one step ahead of the competition.

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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 ...

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!

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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 ...

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.

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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...

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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About Keynote Speaker Anthony “AB” Bourke

f1Major Anthony “AB” Bourke is a highly accomplished and decorated F-16 fighter pilot who flew tactical missions in service to our country all over the world.  He has accumulated more than 3,000 hours of flight time in various high-performance aircraft and was one of the first pilots to fly an F-16 in homeland defense efforts over New York City in the aftermath of September 11th.

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. His success in the mortgage banking industry led to an opportunity with a California-based start-up where his team dramatically grew annual revenue from $500,000 to $65M in just three years.

Following these two endeavors, AB combined his love of business with his passion for tactical aviation to build Afterburner Seminars, a global training company based on the lessons he learned in the military.  While President & CEO, Afterburner grew into a best-in-class training company that was twice named one of Inc. magazine’s 500 fastest growing companies.

Currently, AB serves as CEO & Founder of Mach 2 Consulting and has shared his message of peak performance to more than 100,000 people in twelve different countries.  AB brings his tactical knowledge and business acumen to the forefront of the management training world to share how fighter pilots, and other organizations where performance truly matters, can develop a feedback system to ensure continuous improvement and peak performance. His wealth of experience and ability to connect with audiences landed AB in Inc Magazine’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference.

Testimonials

“Interactive presentations are the top educational events and AB’s was one of the best I have seen – a “10” definitely! His experience as a fighter pilot and the ability to transfer the same skills to leaders is fantastic! They came away understanding the importance of making the right split second decisions as a leader and the resulting impact on their teams. Chapters should sign AB up now for an exciting and dynamic flight lesson!”

Yvonne Warner

Chapter Administrator, Young Presidents’ Organization

“Once again, please accept my thanks for participating in the ADT National Account Sales Kickoff Meeting. As you know we tend to be a high energy group and it’s not often a speaker or a program really lights a fire under us but you did just that last week in Las Vegas. Your high energy, fact filled program resonated in a very positive way with the ADT National Account sales organization.”

Bob Dale

ADT

“Thanks again for all of your great work this past week.  I have gotten nothing but incredible positive feedback – you made quite an impression!  I can also tell you that people referred to your presentation throughout the remainder of the sessions, and people are starting to adapt the briefing and de-briefing mentality.”

Lori Fouche

CEO, Prudential Group Insurance

“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!”

Lori Fouche, CEO

Prudential Group Insurance

“Thank you for putting together such a relevant and targeted presentation for our Executive Council planning session. Your mission pre-planning and professionalism certainly contributed to the flawless execution and high audience engagement.”

Mary Ellen Bradshaw

Northrop Grumman Information Technology

“AB, we have contracted many consultants and dynamic presenters over the years, but let me say, your work, with the “mission objective” assigned, was the best I’ve ever personally experienced. While I could go on and an, let me close by simply saying “great job,” and we are looking forward to pursuing some additional special project work with you shortly, in some of our more challenging markets.”

Ralph Russo

Sara Lee

“You had every one of our 300 operators on their feet at the end of your presentation which is a testament to you and your subject matter. We look forward to having you back again in the future.”

MacGregor Read

Co-CEO, Grocery Outlet, Inc.

“I was blown away by the excellent presentation. As we are combing through the evaluations, I am not alone in saying that the experience was awesome.”

Elizabeth Dahlgren

Charles Schwab

“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.”

Tony Thompson

President, Papa John’s Food Service

“Most noticeable for the audience was the professional care and attention to detail that you put into the front end planning for the presentations and the customization to reflect our business focus and needs.”

Jim Carter

Syncrude Canada, Ltd.

“Thanks again for providing a World Class Speech at our Annual Conference. Your message was a perfect fit for our group and our theme. Most importantly the term ‘Debrief’ is the new buzzword at Russell as we continue to ‘Come Together’ and focus on always doing the right thing for our clients, our associates and our investors.”

Michael Winnick

Russell Investments

I wanted to write you to let you know how pleased we were with your participation at our 26th Annual Conference.  First, your programs were the #1-ranked item on our post-conference surveys. Our franchises noted that you gave them real, street-level tools that they can implement immediately. Specifically, your information on debriefing was a real hit that will have immediate impact on their businesses.  Your breakout session on decluttering sent these guys home focused on the real, needle-moving activities that have a true impact on their company. I truly look forward to working with you again.  Thank you again for THE BEST KEYNOTE WE’VE HAD IN OUR HISTORY.

Brandon S.

President, The Decor Group, Inc.

Truly, I enjoyed your presentation.  I might even say you are my favorite keynote speaker to date, maybe it’s the military thing, but you certainly had my attention the whole time.  Not to mention you seem to be a pretty down to earth guy…I’ve recapped your presentation about 5 times today to my staff, again you are one of my favorites!  I appreciate you addressing our industry and thank for your time.  Cheers my friend! Read More

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David B.

Security Builders Supply

Thank you so much for your time today. Sharing your story with our team and motivating everyone is….well, your current career choice because you’re amazing at it. Thank you for being so genuine today. I have launched a survey to the attendees from your keynote and so far, all 5 star ratings! Once we get a higher completion rate, I’ll happily share all comments with you. Travel safely and we will be in touch shortly.

Kelley L.

Corporate Event Manager, Lookout.com

First of all, I would like to let you know how much we enjoyed your presentation.  As you can imagine, we have seen many presentations over the years. We are to the point now that we often focus on the mechanics of the presentation rather than the meat. Yours was a far different experience for us.  Your keynote was both interesting and captivating.  It also engaged the audience which we well now is not easy to do. The presentation was great, the walk in slides with music was a perfect touch to set the stage for your keynote.

Michael R.

SenovvA, Inc.

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