MIKE SARRAILLE

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL | 3x Best-Selling Author | 3x Global Top 30 Keynote Speaker, Ranked #9 Worldwide (2025) | Leadership, Culture & High-Performance Expert | Founder of Talent War Group (Acquired 2024) | Chief Talent Officer at Overwatch Mission Critical | FOX Nation Host & Sports Illustrated Contributor | Executive Producer of Triple 7 & Drop Zone Everest | 10 Combat Deployments | Guinness World Record Holder | Advocate for Military Families

Austin, TX

ABOUT MIKE SARRAILLE

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille is a 3x best-selling author and 3x Global Top 30 keynote speaker, ranked #9 in the world in 2025, recognized as a leading authority on leadership, organizational culture, and high-performing teams. Drawing on decades of experience leading elite teams in combat and business, he empowers others to excel and reach their full potential.

Mike began his military career in 1998, enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he earned the prestigious titles of Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper. After graduating with honors from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, he commissioned into the U.S. Navy and completed the rigorous Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (BUD/S). His leadership in combat included pivotal roles during the Battle of Ramadi in 2006 and the Battle of Sadr City in 2008.

After 20 years of military service, including assignments with the elite Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and ten combat deployments, Mike transitioned to the private sector. He founded Talent War Group, a premier leadership development and executive search firm, which was successfully acquired in 2024, marking his first major business exit less than six years after retiring from the military.

In 2025, Mike became the Chief Talent Officer at Overwatch Mission Critical, a leading provider of labor to the Data Center Industry. In 2020, Mike authored The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent, a best-selling guide for business leaders to build world-class teams by applying special operations principles. His second best-seller, The Everyday Warrior: A No-Hack, Practical Approach to Life, which hit #84 of all books, provides a framework for self- leadership, helping readers build positive habits and engage in personal growth. His latest best-seller, Scarlett’s Big Shot: Turning Setbacks into Success, is part of the Left of Bang Children’s Leadership Series, teaching young readers resilience
and leadership skills.

As the driving force behind Sports Illustrated’s Everyday Warrior Nation, Mike produces a popular weekly podcast and column series focused on leadership, culture, human performance, and the warrior mindset. He has interviewed high- profile guests such as Bernie Marcus, Sammy Hagar, Terry Crews, Drew Brees, Kelly Slater, and Shaun White, alongside top performers from various fields.

Mike also hosts The Unsung of Arlington, a FOX Nation original series that honors the lives of lesser-known patriots laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Through powerful storytelling and first-hand accounts, the series pays tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who shaped the nation without seeking recognition.

Committed to honoring and supporting military families, Mike serves as an ambassador for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Folds of Honor Foundation. He also founded Legacy Expeditions, an extreme adventure company that sets records in honor of fallen heroes. In January
2023, Mike and his team set four world records by skydiving into all seven continents in under seven days. He has also served as executive producer for two documentaries, Drop Zone Everest and Triple 7, the latter released in theaters in 2024.

With an unparalleled record of leadership and a dedication to excellence, Mike Sarraille continues to inspire and serve, both on and off the battlefield.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Leadership | Organizational Culture | Talent Strategy & Acquisition | High-Performance Teams & Teambuilding | Peak Performance Under Pressure | Resilience & Discipline | Mindset & Self-Leadership | Accountability & Ownership | Execution & Operational Excellence | Change Leadership | Personal Growth

EVOLVED LEADERSHIP:

Leadership Built for Growth, Anchored in Behavior

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.

Audience takeaway

– Lead through behavior and standards

– Create ownership without micromanagement

– Sustain excellence after wins

Best for: Senior leaders. Emerging leaders. Organizations scaling fast.

THE TALENT WAR:

How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent

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.

Audience takeaway

– Shift from resumes to attributes

– Build teams aligned to culture and standards

– Protect performance through better talent decisions

Best for: Executives. HR leaders. Hiring managers. Growth focused organizations.

THE EVERYDAY WARRIOR MINDSET:

A No-Hack, Practical approach to life

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.

Audience takeaway

– Stronger discipline and consistency

– Practical tools for resilience

– Ownership at every level

Best for: Entire organizations. Sales teams. Operations. Front line leaders.

HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS:

Making the Seemingly Impossible, Possible

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.

Audience takeaway

– Trust driven team behaviors

– Clear standards for execution

– Accountability without fear

Best for: Leadership teams. Project teams. High risk or high consequence environments.

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, Abbott

“We 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, Intel

“Mike’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 Company

“Mike’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, Inc

“Mike 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 Honor

“We 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, Kazoo

“Mike 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, UKG

“Mike 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

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