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Philip W. Koontz
U.S. Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Motivational Speaker
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Philip W. Koontz
Biography
Phillip Koontz is a former Navy SEAL of six years who was honorably discharged in 2009. He is now a worldwide motivational speaker for business, academic, athletic and religious audiences.
Phillip offers one-of-a-kind presentations using live training videos, his operational gear and personal experience to teach others how to overcome personal and professional obstacles using the lessons he learned in his SEAL training. He also offers more customized presentations, tailored specifically to the individual audience.
Philip W. Koontz
Featured Keynote Programs
Three-dimensional Leadership
Learning to Lead in ALL Environments and Circumstances
This dynamic presentation offers a guide to leading yourself well, leading your peers, and influencing those above you and those who report to you.
Living Free and Fearless
Self-defense training for everyday scenarios
In this engaging presentation using practical tactics for today’s age, Phillip teaches situational awareness and how to protect yourself in everyday scenarios including hand-to-hand striking, using cell phones as weapons, escaping front and rear chokehold, and using tasers.
Prepared For The Unknown
3 Practical Lessons From A Navy SEAL That Will Give You Peace Of Mind
In this presentation, Phillip offers his audience three practical lessons for peace of mind while preparing for the unknown. In this interactive session, Phillip uses his tools, training, and targets as metaphors for tackling different obstacles in life.
Overcoming Adversity
A Navy SEAL’s Advice on Facing Life’s Many Challenges.
Overcoming Adversity offers participants a Navy SEAL’s advice on facing life’s many challenges. In this presentation, Phillip discusses aspects of preparation, positivism, perseverance, pack (teamwork), and progress.
Philip W. Koontz
Featured Book
The Truth Behind My Trident: Overcoming Life and Business Obstacles the Navy SEAL Way
by Philip W. Koontz
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