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Rich Diviney, a former Navy SEAL and now an influential optimist with Simon Sinek Inc, has led an exceptional career centred on maximising human potential. His dedication to achieving excellence in every endeavour has made him a sought-after figure for individuals and teams striving to reach peak performance. Drawing on over two decades of military experience, Rich has developed a proven formula for unlocking potential and delivering high-impact results. As an inspirational speaker, he combines personal stories with profound insights to captivate audiences, enabling them to understand and implement the principles of exceptional leadership and teamwork in their own lives.
Since transitioning from military service in 2016, Rich has joined forces with Simon Sinek Inc as an optimist, inspired by the belief that achieving human potential leads to not only personal success but also the ability to inspire others. His approach, deeply influenced by Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why”, adds a unique dimension to accelerating performance in individuals and organisations. Rich’s background as a Navy SEAL, coupled with his role in shaping teams under extreme pressure, makes his perspectives on purpose-driven performance particularly impactful. His keynotes offer actionable strategies for achieving and sustaining resilience, trust, and innovation.
Rich’s talks are renowned for addressing the most critical aspects of individual and team growth. He delves into topics like building trust, fostering resilience in adversity, and sustaining high performance over the long term. His expertise is sought after by businesses aiming to elevate their organisational capabilities and by leaders committed to enhancing their teams’ effectiveness. Rich not only explains how to develop vital skills and behaviours but also explores why they matter, creating a deeper understanding that leads to lasting change. His work equips teams with tools to manage stress, encourage creativity, and drive consistent improvement.
With over 20 years as a Navy officer and 13 deployments in challenging environments, Rich is no stranger to high-pressure leadership. His role in the SEAL selection process gave him unique insights into what makes great leaders and exceptional teammates. These experiences informed his creation of the first “Mind Gym” in the military, focusing on the connection between mental resilience and high performance, a theme he explores further in his acclaimed book, “The Attributes”.
Rich Diviney’s inspirational leadership and ability to engage diverse audiences make him an ideal choice for corporate events and team-building workshops. His ability to translate high-stakes lessons into actionable advice ensures he leaves a lasting impression, inspiring participants to unlock their full potential. Rich Diviney is now available for hire through the Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency.
Rich Diviney is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Wanted to follow up with you after last week’s awesome session with Rich. I received nothing but positive feedback. My team was impressed with his knowledge, preparation, the science behind Attributes, and his presentation style/great delivery. We would love to stay in touch and do this again.”
“Not your typical Navy SEAL rah, rah speaker… Rich is the combination of part neuroscientist and part professor who built and tested his theories in the most elite special forces. My team was blown away.”
“We had Rich speak at our annual franchise convention and his message surrounding grit attributes really hit home with our franchisees! His talk was inspiring, thought provoking and I loved how he incorporated the fireside chat to his talk where it allowed us to have some in depth conversations regarding specific challenges, we face in our organization around optimal performance. If you’re looking for someone to inspire your audience, give some tangible takeaways on how they can improve performance in business but also in life then Rich is the speaker you’re looking for!”
“The hour went by so quickly! Rich deftly navigated us through attributes vs. skills using storytelling and experiences. Rich was able to explain what a high-performance team looks like and how to measure it in a business setting that resonated with our audience and left them wanting for more.”
“Rich shared deep insights that will change the way your organization performs. He blew us away!”
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