Speaker

A presentation that begins on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier and explores the challenge of landing fighter jets - in the middle of the ocean. The skills and teamwork required to operate safely in this demanding environment have been refined over 100+ years.

We’ll examine the common characteristics of elite Navy teams and discover how those become a foundation for high-performance... or a strategy to develop it.

These keys to unlocking performance apply across all industries and professions. This presentation will empower every team and leader looking to optimize their performance.

Workshops

Leading with Story unpacks the importance of narrative intelligence in leadership and explores how we can improve at leading with stories.

Shaping Culture with Story explores the connection between narratives and culture. We know how important culture is, but how do we cultivate it.

Getting Results with Story focuses on achieving results in competitive environments by leveraging the power of story throughout and across your business.

Coach

For those professionals who are committed to growth and improving performance - a dedicated approach to unlocking your potential.

Sometimes the things closest to us are the hardest ones to see.

Working with a coach can uncover what’s hiding in a “blind spot”, what’s holding you back and which decisions are best aligned with your values.

Explore the terrain surrounding your challenges and opportunities. Identify the steps and actions that draw you closer to reaching your goals. Leverage the power of coaching to maximize your performance and potential.

Ted Burk

A career working with high-performance teams developed his belief in their ability to challenge and exceed expectations in every industry.

As a pilot, Ted learned about performance under pressure - whether landing on aircraft carriers or testing and developing new war-fighting tactics and capabilities. Throughout his flying career, he remained focused on knocking-down barriers to performance and creating lasting advantages.

As an advisor to senior Navy leaders in the Pentagon and around the world, Ted led a specialized team of storytellers to design and deliver narrative strategies and storytelling campaigns. In this role, he navigated the complexity and challenges of collaboration across multiple stakeholders at the highest levels of government.

Today, Ted continues to incorporate insights from his decades of studying high-performance to refine his approach to building, supporting and empowering teams and leaders.

Whether delivering a keynote address or coaching leaders and teams, Ted’s passion to inspire and develop a culture of high-performance is infectious.