Carey Lohrenz

Carey Lohrenz is a dynamic communicator with an incredible story. As the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot in the U.S. Navy, she was a pioneer in military aviation. Having flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Lohrenz is used to working in fast-moving, dynamic environments where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results.

Lohrenz is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming obstacles. Her mastery of these fundamentals can help teams triumph in high-risk, time-crunched environments. Her experience in the predominantly male environment of fighter aviation and her ability to relay the lessons learned in her career allow her to deliver insight and guidance from a credible platform.

Recognized as one of the world’s impactful keynote speakers, Lohrenz excels in both onstage and virtual formats. As a high-content keynote speaker who inspires Fearless Leadership and increased team performance, she delivers her messages to a wide array of audiences. This expertise has earned her a place among the elite in the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.

Lohrenz's ability to connect with an audience, coupled with her knowledge and experience in leading high-performing, diverse teams, has made her highly sought after as a business consultant and leadership speaker. She is also an advocate for improving performance, communication, and teamwork in healthcare environments.

Carey Lohrenz is the author of two Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestsellers: "Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck" and "Span of Control: What to Do When You Are Under Pressure, Overwhelmed, and Ready to Get What You Really Want." Beyond her speaking and writing, Lohrenz is a CEO, board member, dedicated researcher, and the mother of four. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration in Strategic Leadership.

With her dynamic approach, Lohrenz inspires individuals and organizations to refine their skills, lead amidst uncertainty, conquer adversity, thrive under pressure, and maintain a competitive edge in today’s volatile marketplace. Her insights on operational excellence and patient safety are particularly valued in the healthcare sector, where she focuses on creating a positive safety culture and reducing human error.