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Check-6 Keynote Speakers: Combining Personal Experiences and Professional Insights

Capitalize on the distinctive backgrounds of our keynote speakers. at Check-6, our speakers combine rich personal experiences from their military careers with professional insights derived from diverse industries worldwide.

Our Keynote Topics

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Changing the Leadership Paradigm

In an age of disruptive change and unpredictable challenges, the traditional models of leadership are proving increasingly insufficient. This presentation will explore the essential shifts required to transform leadership within organizations, equipping attendees with the strategies and insights needed to cultivate a dynamic, adaptable, and purpose-driven cadre of leaders.

Fighting the War On Human Error

We are all engaged in an endless war against the pervasive enemy of human error. While people remain our most valuable resource, human error consumes other vital resources and perpetually undermines performance and efficiency. The purpose of this presentation is to share best practices and hard-won lessons from the United States Military that can help organizations across industries triumph in this ongoing battle.

How to Become a TOPGUN Organization

Drawing on the US Navy's extensive combat experience and the techniques of "Objective-Based-Planning" and "Plan-Based-Execution," which are still being taught at the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), this presentation will showcase the immediate benefits of this approach in dramatically improving operational performance, and safety.

Human Factors and Crew Resource Management

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, often the most overlooked factor in driving organizational success is not technological advancements or process optimization, but rather the human element. This presentation will explore how the insights and best practices from the aviation industry can be applied to transform organizational performance and cultivate a culture of safety, efficiency, and collaborative problem-solving.

Miracle on the Hudson – The Power of Standardization

On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a modern-day miracle as Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 people on board. This presentation will delve into the critical role that standardization played in the "Miracle on the Hudson," and how these principles can be leveraged to enhance crisis response and operational excellence in any organization.

Debriefing: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

In today's fast-paced, high-stakes business environment, the ability to learn and adapt quickly is the ultimate competitive advantage. Yet, all too often, organizations miss the critical opportunities to capture and apply the insights gained from their experiences. This presentation will explore the transformative power of the debrief, delving into the strategies and best practices that enable organizations to drive continuous improvement, foster a culture of learning, and enhance overall operational performance.

Human Factors and Commercial Aviation

As the commercial aviation industry continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and ever-increasing demand, a deep understanding of human factors has become essential to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of air travel. This presentation will explore the critical role of human factors in commercial aviation, highlighting the key insights, strategies, and best practices that are shaping the future of the industry.

Cutting-Edge Training: Exploring the Newest Innovations

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven business landscape, the traditional approaches to training and development are no longer sufficient. This presentation will explore the cutting-edge innovations transforming the world of training, showcasing how leading organizations are leveraging the latest advancements in learning science, cognitive psychology, and digital technologies to drive measurable improvements in performance, engagement, and organizational impact.

Enhancing Operational Performance with Checklists

In the high-stakes, fast-paced world of modern operations, the simple checklist has emerged as a powerful tool for driving measurable improvements in performance, safety, and reliability. This presentation will explore the science behind the checklist, delving into the cognitive and behavioral principles that underpin its effectiveness, and showcasing real-world case studies of organizations that have leveraged this powerful tool to achieve remarkable results.

Our Speakers

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Brian “Bru” Brurud

President, Check-6 Training Systems

As one of the most decorated US Naval Fighter Pilots since the Vietnam War, Brian “Bru” Brurud has extensive experience in the US Military and the private business sectors.

Vince “Bluto” Saporito

Senior Vice-President of Operations, Check-6

During his 24-year career in the Navy, Bluto flew 45 combat missions and more than 4000 hours in both the F-14 Tomcat, and the F-18 Hornet. As a TOPGUN Instructor he mentored

Yarko “J.J.” Sos

Founder/Director Check-6

As a fighter pilot in both the US Navy and US Air Force, “JJ” amassed more than 4000 flight hours in F-14s, F/A-18s and F-16 fighter jets, with 6 combat deployments. The highlight of

Daniel “Geezer” Gilkey

Director of Product Development/Client Manager

As a Naval Aviator flying the AV-8B Harrier in the United States Marine Corps, “Geezer” completed multiple combat deployments as a Mission Commander flying Close Air Support

Mike “Gooch” Gallucci

Manager of Innovation, Client Manager

During his 22-year career in the Air Force, Gooch was a Flight Director for 7 Launch and Early Orbit (LEO) missions including DSCS-III/IABS, GOES, and GPS spacecraft, and as a