Marc Koehler

Safety From the Silent Depths: Navigating the Seas of Safety in High-Stakes Environments

In Safety From the Silent Depths, Marc Koehler, former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and esteemed elite leadership expert, draws from a wealth of experiences that span from the depths of the ocean to the helm of Fortune 200 companies. Having spent 300 days per year under the ocean’s surface as the SUBSAFE Quality Assurance & Safety Officer, Marc understands the critical importance of safety, readiness, and swift decision-making in life-threatening situations where every moment counts. Through his journey, he has uncovered the essence of safety, transforming it from a mere organizational practice into a way of life.

In this gripping keynote, Marc delves into the core principles that, among other accomplishments, earned his submarine two coveted Battle E awards during his tenure in the U.S. Navy submarine force and reduced OSHA Safety incidents 34% for a Fortune 200 Aerospace and Automotive Manufacturer. He explores his unique framework, emphasizing the power of leading with purpose before process. Marc reveals the transformative impact of engaging and connecting every team member, addressing the three fundamental human needs that drive us all. With a focus on purpose­ driven leadership, Marc’s real-world, declassified stories, and research-backed insights extend beyond mere compliance, offering a profound perspective on how safety can become ingrained in the fabric of an organization and its people.

Learning Objectives:

• Purposeful Leadership: Learn how purpose-driven leaders can instill a sense of meaning and commitment, elevating safety practices from obligatory routines to passionate endeavors.
• Human Connection: Learn how fulfilling the three things humans crave needs can create a supportive environment where safety is a shared responsibility.
• Swift Decision-Making: Understand the critical role of decisive actions in mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of every team member.
• QA and PM Programs: Compelling case study of how the U.S. Submarine Force has successfully ensured the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of these extraordinary vessels.
• Transformative Safety Culture: Explore practical methods to empower employees, encouraging them to become ambassadors for safety.

The Elite Leader: The Principles to Develop You and Your Team to the Highest Level of Leadership

A transformative journey into the heart of leadership excellence, Marc Koehler’s The Elite Leader keynote offers a roadmap for personal and organizational transformation, setting you and your team on the path to the Highest Level of Leadership. Marc guides the audience through the evolution of Elite Leadership, from its origins in the military to its modern-day significance in the workplace. Marc unveils why Elite Leadership was imperative for military survival and why the ever-changing work environment now demands its application. You’ll gain insights into transforming your leadership mindset and developing the skills needed to thrive amidst disruptions. Marc’s keynote empowers you to champion a culture of shared leadership, where every team member becomes an Elite Leader, prepared to tackle challenges head-on. Equip yourself with actionable strategies to instill readiness, cultivate situational awareness, and foster critical thinking within your organization. Marc’s engaging narrative draws from real-world experiences and offers practical tools to effect meaningful cultural change.

Keynote Results:

Transform your mindset to view every team member as a leader.

Key Takeaways:

1. Historical Roots of Elite Leadership: Understand the origins of Elite Leadership in the military and uncover the compelling reasons behind its adoption for centuries, revealing its relevance in modern workplaces.
2. Transitioning to Modern Demands: Explore the parallels between historical military necessity and the current forces pushing organizations to embrace Elite Leadership as a response to dynamic market shifts.
3. Transforming Your Leadership Mindset: Learn the essential steps to reframe your approach to leadership, transcending traditional managerial roles and embracing the mindset of an Elite Leader.
4. Cultivating Shared Leadership: Discover the tools and strategies to create a culture where each team member is recognized as a leader, fostering a collaborative environment primed for success.
5. Empowering Organizational Readiness: Gain actionable insights to instill situational awareness, critical thinking, and readiness within your team, enabling them to navigate disruptions with agility and confidence.

Fast Attack Leadership: The 5 Step Framework US Nuclear Submarine Officers Use To Create World-Class Teams

In the high-stakes world of submarine warfare, leadership is not a luxury; it’s a matter of life and death. Imagine standing on a nuclear submarine’s control deck, making split-second decisions that impact the lives of 110 crew members and the fate of a $1 billion vessel. Marc Koehler unveils the extraordinary parallels between submarine command and effective business leadership he found as both a U.S. Nuclear Submarine officer and a turnaround CEO. As the world grapples with unprecedented challenges, Marc’s insights illuminate the core issues plaguing modern leadership and presents the powerful solution — Fast Attack Leadership: The 5-Step Framework US Nuclear Submarine Officers Use To Create World-Class Teams. Discover how this proven methodology can revolutionize your leadership approach and drive your teams towards 9x productivity and 3x higher retention. Cutting-edge leadership data and case studies from Marc’s leadership development and research firm Lead With Purpose, combined with the simple Fast Attack framework will empower you to retool, upskill, and rejuvenate your leadership approach and team. As the next wave of change looms, you’ll be equipped with the tools to steer through challenges with confidence and emerge stronger than ever before.

Keynote Result:

Drive results and adapt with a high-performance culture and a world-class employee experience to attract and retain the best people. Lean in confidently to the tremendous opportunities and challenges ahead, no matter a team member’s official title.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Power of the 5-Step Framework: Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the 5-Step Framework that US Nuclear Submarine Officers employ to create world-class teams. This actionable blueprint will equip them with the tools to lead confidently in the face of uncertainty and disruption.
2. Agility in Adversity: Marc’s unique background as a former submarine captain and Turnaround CEO will highlight the parallels between military command and corporate leadership. The audience will learn how to foster agility and adaptability within their teams, enabling them to thrive amidst turbulence.
3. Creating a High-Performance Culture: Through real-world examples and insights, attendees will discover how Fast Attack Leadership cultivates a high-performance culture. They’ll learn to align their teams, boost productivity, and drive results even in the most challenging circumstances.
4. Transformative Impact: The keynote will showcase the tangible results that Fast Attack Leadership can achieve. Attendees will understand how the framework can enhance team alignment by up to nine times and boost productivity by four times, translating into real-world success stories.
5. Actionable Strategies for the Future: Armed with the 5-Step Framework, the audience will leave with actionable strategies to implement immediately within their organizations. These strategies encompass fostering engagement, building

Lead With Purpose: The 3-Step Process to Communicating and Connecting Your Employees to Your Company’s Inspiring Story and Mission

Research is showing us that 95% of employees don’t how what they do connects to making a difference in the world, eroding employee engagement, productivity, and retention. In Marc Koehler’s keynote Lead With Purpose, he presents The 3-Step Process to Communicating and Connecting Employees to Your Company’s Inspiring Story. He shares his transition from the U.S. Navy to the corporate world, where he learned the intricacies of big business tools and strategies. However, his early experiences as an interim CEO revealed a startling truth: despite having complex management systems, most employees lacked a genuine connection to their company’s mission and purpose. This realization ignited Marc’s pursuit of a new approach that would create engaged, empowered, and encouraged teams: an E3 Culture powered by purpose. By using images, code words, and a clear narrative derived from the Silent Service, leaders can empower their teams to understand not only their individual roles but also their collective impact on the company’s long-term success. Consider this the new Start With Why for this generation.

Keynote Result:

Implement a brand purpose for today’s disruptive environment to boost your team’s productivity and performance.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understanding the Importance of Purpose: The audience will comprehend the critical role of purpose-driven leadership in today’s disruptive environment, recognizing how it goes beyond traditional management systems to create engaged, motivated, and high-performing teams.
2. Exploring the Fast Attack Framework: Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Fast Attack framework. They will grasp how each step contributes to fostering employee engagement and alignment.
3. Simplifying Complex Concepts: the audience will learn effective strategies to distill complex organizational concepts into simple, memorable formats. Through real-world examples and practical tips, they will discover how to communicate the company’s mission, values, and vision in ways that resonate with every team member.
4. Measuring and Addressing Disengagement: Attendees will acquire the skills to identify signs of employee disengagement, and understand its implications for productivity and performance. They will learn how to calculate the financial impact of disengagement and develop strategies to mitigate it.
5. Applying Purpose-Driven Leadership: the audience will be equipped with actionable steps to implement purpose-driven leadership within their own organizations. By examining case studies and success stories, they will leave with practical insights on leveraging the Fast Attack framework to enhance communication, build a stronger team culture, and drive tangible results.