Drew Moldenhauer
An International Speaker and Conference Leader
Travels from Minneapolis MN, USA
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Speaks on:
Conflict Resolution
Crisis Management
Personal Safety
Teamwork
Speaks to:
Associations & Membership Orgs
Government & Public Sector
Nonprofits & NGOs
Formats:
Breakout
Keynote
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants felt more prepared to act in threatening situations rather than freeze, gaining actionable strategies for self-protection and de-escalation.
Attendees developed a heightened awareness of their surroundings and sensory processing, improving their situational awareness in both professional and personal contexts.
Many participants gained practical tools for managing stress and breaking instinctual habits, enhancing their ability to respond effectively in high-pressure scenarios.
Attendees felt motivated and empowered to prepare themselves and their teams for active threat situations, fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.
Drew's Bio
Drew Moldenhauer is the Owner and Master Instructor of Blue Ethos Specialized Training, where he equips organizations with advanced programs in Active Threat Preparedness, De-escalation, Situational Awareness, and High-Stakes Teamwork. With over two decades of law enforcement and teaching experience, Drew blends practical expertise with academic rigor to deliver training that is both engaging and impactful. Drew is a full-time Professor of Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University in Minnesota. His academic work is complemented by his contributions to professional literature, including co-authoring the book How Smart Police Officers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety with Dr. Richard Gasaway—a resource widely used to strengthen safety practices across the field. As a keynote speaker and international trainer, Drew has addressed audiences across the United States and Canada in many diverse fields. Drew is a big advocate for mental health and is an IRONMAN.
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Drew Offers the Following Talks
High Stakes Teamwork with an emphasis on De-escalation
Master Self-De-Escalation – Learn techniques to calm yourself in high-pressure moments so you can think clearly, respond effectively, and model composure for your team.
Apply Practical De-Escalation Tools – Gain actionable strategies to de-escalate others, reduce conflict, and create safer, more collaborative environments across professional settings.
Strengthen Team Performance Under Stress – Discover how to build trust, sharpen communication, and align team strengths so your group can thrive in critical, high-stakes situations.
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45 - 90 minutes
Active Threat Preparedness
Recognize key warning signs and behavioral indicators that may signal a potential active threat or escalating act of violence.
Identify practical response options and decision making strategies to improve safety and increase survivability during a critical incident.
Apply preparedness principles to their workplace or organization in order to strengthen awareness, communication, and emergency readiness.
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30 minutes - half day