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John "GUCCI" Foley      

Keynote Speaker, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Best-Selling Author & "Gratitude Guru"

Since 2015, John Foley has been recognized as one of the top 10 most in-demand speakers. John has spoken to some of the highest performing organizations in the world.

His experience as a Blue Angel allows him to provide invaluable insight into cultivating trust, leadership, and teamwork under challenging environments—something he has put to use by inspiring audiences to reach for their highest potential and sustain excellence through dynamic change.

Foley employs the intense realities of his aviation career as a metaphor to inspire—breathe life into—teams to reach for their highest potential and sustain excellence under dynamic change.

In 2011, Foley founded the Glad To Be Here® Foundation, which donates 10% of his speaking fees to charities around the world—impacting thousands globally, including sponsoring 47 children across 47 countries. It’s all part of his mission to cultivate a sense of purpose larger than self within organizations everywhere

Speech Topics


Elevating Mindset

Harness the power of gratitude to build self-accountability and strengthen team dynamics, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

Creating A Culture of Excellence

Dive into the Blue Angels’ approach to elevating belief levels to enhance performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

High Trust, High Execution

Explore how establishing deep trust and clear communication empowers individuals to perform with unmatched precision and reliability in high-stakes environments.

Inspiring Leadership

Discover the 3 elements of dynamic leadership; power of inspiration, the drive for continuous improvement, and the art of creating opportunities.

Mastering Teamwork

Master the Blue Angels’ centerpoint strategy for team alignment and decision-making, enhancing collaboration in all aspects of teamwork.

Embracing Change with Innovation

Learn from the Blue Angels how to harness adaptability and collaboration, transforming challenges into avenues for innovative growth and success.

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