Loree Draude

I love sharing lessons from my experience as one of the first women to fly combat jets.

Travels from Cambridge MA, USA

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Authentic Leadership

Leadership Development

Personal Growth

Resilience

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Loree captivates audiences with her dynamic presentations that transform how people view fear and failure. As a former naval aviator, she weaves military wisdom into relatable stories that break down walls and connect deeply with listeners, making complex challenges suddenly manageable. Her signature acronyms and "down to earth" approach equip attendees with practical mental fitness tools that spark immediate action and lasting change. Audiences consistently leave Loree's talks feeling "empowered" and "inspired," with a refreshed perspective on life's obstacles. She skillfully guides people to focus on what they can control, turning perceived limitations into stepping stones for growth and self-discovery. Her authentic energy creates a safe space for reflection, helping professionals and transitioning military members alike embrace their inner strength and pursue goals with renewed confidence.

Key Audience Outcomes

Participants felt more confident in their ability to succeed, especially when transitioning to new phases of life or careers.
Listeners gained practical tools and strategies for managing fear, failure, and negative thought patterns, leading to improved mental fitness.
Attendees felt inspired and motivated to pursue their goals and dreams, with a renewed sense of self-awareness and inner power.

Generated by Talkadot based on 545 audience feedback

Loree's Bio

Loree "Rowdy" Draude was one of the first women to fly combat jets in the U.S. Navy, deploying twice to the Persian Gulf and accumulating over 300 carrier landings and 1600 flight hours. She began her civilian career as a management consultant with Bain & Company and spent 20 years in Silicon Valley leading teams at startups and tech companies, including Google and Meta. She authored two non-fiction books and an award-winning play that she performed off-Broadway and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Loree is currently a 2025 Fellow with Harvard University's Advanced Leadership Initiative.

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Loree Offers the Following Talks

ResilienceLeadership Development

SOAR: Overcome Fear in a Changing World and Reach New Heights

A simple framework from aviation that is useful for managing life’s challenges
Why being open to failure leads to success
How the four forces of flight apply to everyday life
Why normalizing setbacks and failures leads to stronger leaders and teams
How to embrace fear rather than fight it

Mental Fitness: Improve Performance and Increase Happiness

Understand how and why our inner critics hold us back
How one simple, 10-second exercise can change your life for the better
How we can reduce the judgments that increase negativity in our lives and instead build new mental muscles to increase the positive emotions

Personal GrowthAuthentic Leadership

Play Your Bigger Game

How to have a more positive impact within your family, your work, your community, or your organization
Understand what meaningful work means to you and how to create more of it in your life
How to take responsibility and direct your destiny

Loree's Links and Media Mentions

@loreedraude

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