MIKE SARRAILLE
About Mike Sarraille
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille is a 3x bestselling author and 4x Global Top 30 leadership speaker, ranked #3 in the world by Global Gurus in 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023, and recognized as a Top Military Speaker in 2026. He is known for his work in leadership, organizational culture, the warrior mindset, and building high-performing teams. Mike served 20 years in Special Operations, including assignments with the Joint Special Operations Command, and led combat missions during the Battles of Ramadi and Sadr City.
After military service, Mike founded Talent War Group, a leadership development and executive search firm acquired in 2024. He now serves as Chief Talent Officer at Overwatch Mission Critical, where he helped scale revenue from $19M to $50M and built a high-performance culture recognized with 15 culture awards. In 2026, Overwatch earned Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Employee Well-Being, Leadership, Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation and Benefits, and Purpose and Values. Under his leadership, Glassdoor and Indeed scores increased from 3.0 to 4.9, reflecting a measurable shift in engagement and performance.
Mike is the author of The Talent War, The Everyday Warrior, and Scarlett’s Big Shot, part of the Left of Bang series for young leaders. He leads Everyday Warrior Nation, a leadership platform featured in Sports Illustrated and Men’s Journal, where he hosts a podcast and column focused on leadership and performance. He is also the host of The Unsung of Arlington on FOX Nation, now in Season 1 and Season 2, a series honoring fallen American heroes through powerful storytelling.
Mike is the founder of Legacy Expeditions, leading record-setting missions that honor fallen heroes. In January 2023, his team set four world records by skydiving onto all seven continents in under seven days. He also served as executive producer for the documentaries Drop Zone Everest and Triple 7, released in theaters nationwide. He continues to serve as an ambassador for veteran-focused nonprofits, advancing leadership through service and example.
Most importantly, he is a proud husband and father to 3 future leaders.
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Speaking Topics
Best for: Senior leaders. Emerging leaders. Organizations scaling fast.
Leadership fails when standards slip after success. Evolved Leadership shows leaders how to sustain performance through behavior, not position. This keynote delivers a clear framework leaders use to build trust, reinforce accountability, and lead through influence in complex environments.
- Lead through behavior and standards
- Create ownership without micromanagement
- Sustain excellence after wins
Best for: Executives. HR leaders. Hiring managers. Growth focused organizations.
Talent is the ultimate competitive advantage. This keynote challenges outdated hiring and development models and reframes talent as a leadership responsibility. Mike shares proven principles used by elite teams to attract, select, and develop high performers built on character, alignment, and execution.
- Shift from resumes to attributes
- Build teams aligned to culture and standards
- Protect performance through better talent decisions
Best for: Entire organizations. Sales teams. Operations. Front line leaders.
High performance starts with self-leadership. This keynote delivers a no nonsense approach to discipline, resilience, and personal ownership. Mike shows how individuals perform consistently by controlling what they can, responding better under pressure, and aligning daily actions with values.
- Stronger discipline and consistency
- Practical tools for resilience
- Ownership at every level
Best for: Leadership teams. Project teams. High risk or high consequence environments.
Elite teams win through trust, clarity, and execution. Drawing from combat operations and world record expeditions, Mike breaks down the behaviors that separate average teams from elite ones. The focus is execution under pressure when failure is not an option.
- Trust driven team behaviors
- Clear standards for execution
- Accountability without fear
Testimonials
Best Keynote I’ve seen. I’ve been to 100 industry conferences over the past decade, but that was next level.
Rob DiTota, Divisional Vice, President, AbbottWe need to compete to retain, develop, engage and inspire our people and Mike provided accessible and practical ideas for us to do that. He displayed the highest level of preparation and professionalism. It was one of the most valuable speakers we have hosted at Intel.
Noah Rabinowitz, Chief Learning Officer and VP of Human Resources, IntelMike’s message on leadership was nothing short of transformative. He spoke candidly about what it truly means to lead while recognizing that not everyone is destined for a leadership role. His ability to connect with every individual in the room made his talk both inspiring and impactful.
John Savona, Vice President Manufacturing and Labor Affairs, Ford Motor CompanyMike’s presentation was one of the best I ever witnessed. And trust me I have seen a lot of leadership presentations.
Adonia Dickson, HR Manager, Total Environmental & Power Systems, IncMike has a way of engaging the audience that I haven’t seen before. His passion comes across in his delivery and inspires you to be a better person. His speech resonates with today’s workforce. We will be bringing back Mike to speak to our team and at our events.
Larry Robinson, Chief Impact Officer, Folds of HonorWe were so honored to have Mike speak at our Sales Kickoff. Our entire company walked away inspired to strive for excellence.
Caroline Tarpey, SVP of Sales, KazooMike Sarraille is a MUST book speaker. Mike is a captivating and engaging speaker that had our leaders thinking differently. There is a reason we have brought him back and we look forward to welcoming him again.
Tiffany Baker, Principal Strategic Alliances Manager, UKGMike delivered an exceptional and inspiring talk to our organization, masterfully bringing our mindset principles to life with compelling, real-world examples. His engaging and powerful talk left a profound impact, resonating deeply with our team and igniting a renewed sense of purpose. Mike’s ability to connect and inspire has significantly elevated our organizational culture. Highly recommend Mike for any team looking to win.
Federico Muyshondt, Chief Executive Officer, BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition