Positive Thinking in Leadership: retired Navy SEAL – A 9/11 First responder
Program Titles
- Leadership Ethics & Value Alignment
- The Role of Emotional Intelligence
- Build a Team / Keep a Team: Recruitment & Retention
- Creating a Culture of Success
- Success Through Self-Knowledge
- Building Grit & Resiliency
Peter D. Berardi, Ph.D., C.D.R., U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, retired. Elevate your event with captivating speeches that dive deep into the core of effective Leadership, ethics, and value alignment—introducing Peter D. Berardi, Ph.D., a distinguished retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander who brings an unmatched wealth of insights and experience to the forefront of your occasion. His dynamic presentations empower individuals and organizations to navigate and excel in today’s dynamic and ever-evolving landscape.
9/11- Values and Teamwork in Action: Witness the power of values and teamwork in action as Peter discusses his experience and explores how to infuse flow and elevate performance within your organizational culture.
Get the Marbles Out of Your Mouth! Make a Difference with Clear and Effective Communications: Uncover the secrets to effective communication that drives impactful change and creates a lasting impression.
Leadership Ethics & Value Alignment: Embark on a journey through the vital intersection of Leadership, ethics, and value alignment. Discover how a robust ethical foundation can amplify your team’s impact and secure enduring success.
Build a Team / Keep a Team: Recruitment & Retention: Unveil innovative strategies for assembling and retaining high-performance teams. Learn how to cultivate a culture of engagement, unwavering commitment, and unparalleled loyalty.
Creating a Culture of Success: Master the art of cultivating a thriving culture that is a breeding ground for success. Delve into the essential components of a winning culture and their pivotal role in achieving organizational triumph.
Success Through Self-Knowledge: Embark on a transformative journey toward personal and professional success through self-awareness and self-discovery. Unlock insights that will help you harness your true potential for unmatched achievement.
Building Grit & Resiliency: Discover the keys to developing unwavering resilience and grit to conquer challenges and surmount setbacks. Learn how a resilient mindset can empower you to transcend boundaries and achieve greatness.
Peter D. Berardi’s Remarkable Achievements: A distinguished U.S. Navy SEAL Commander with over three decades of exceptional experience.
A 9/11 First Responder: The sole Navy SEAL present at the Pentagon and Ground Zero during the 9/11 attacks.
Extensive operational expertise in Maritime Special Operations, showcasing unmatched skills.
Holds a Ph.D. in Public Service Leadership, specializing in emotional intelligence and authentic Leadership.
Balances a robust academic background with real-world wisdom and proficiency.
Peers and colleagues acknowledge him as an influential and dependable leader.
Why Choose Peter D. Berardi: An engaging and impactful keynote speaker with a proven track record of leaving a lasting impression.
Seamlessly blends the core tenets of Navy SEAL principles with pragmatic leadership approaches.
Delivers tailored presentations that resonate deeply with diverse audiences.
It elevates teams, fosters innovation, and fuels tangible results that resonate long after the event.
Creates a culture of unwavering growth, excellence, and unity within organizations.
Book Peter D. Berardi for your upcoming event and embark on a transformative journey toward effective Leadership, empowered teams, and unparalleled success. Ignite the flames of inspiration, foster a culture of innovation, and cultivate excellence that propels your organization forward.
He developed leadership and team practices to build more cohesive and more effective organizations. A career Naval Special Warfare Officer (SEAL), he retired from the United States Navy, having deployed overseas seven times and conducting exercises and operations in over 30 countries worldwide.
He was also a 9/11 First Responder arriving on scene at 1 W.T.C., as the only Navy SEAL to have been at the Pentagon and Ground Zero on 9/11.
On 9/11/01, he worked in Crystal City, VA, when terrorists attacked the United States. When the Pentagon was hit, he ran to assist but was prevented from entering the immediate area by Secret Service personnel. When he approached the Pentagon site, he also called a friend (Firefighter) who was a member of the N.Y.F.D. I asked firefighters if I could help and was told they could use every man.
Pete told his Commanding Officer he needed to get up to N.Y. and was told to “Get up there!… we’ll take care of the paperwork!” Pete arrived at Ground Zero at approximately 1600 / 4:00 P.M. and was assigned to a six-man team. His team was the first to enter the subway path below WTC1 and also the first team into the underground garage adjacent to the West Side Highway (below WTC1).
Peter D. Berardi’s programs provide the road map to building the culture, structure, and mentality to ensure your teams can be decisive, innovative, and 100% committed to your organization’s vision. In addition, his programs help develop the Culture of Relevance and Excellence (C.O.R.E.) necessary to ensure organizational alignment and maximum effectiveness in achieving your organizational.
Based on the pillars of the Navy SEALs, Pete will enable you to transform your planning, decision-making, and teamwork while building the dedication within your teams to ensure sustainability through tough times and achieve long-term success.
Pete earned his Ph.D. in Public Service Leadership, and his doctoral dissertation is titled: Examining the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Authentic Leadership in Naval Special Warfare Leadership. “The Path: Achieving Full Potential Through Self-Knowledge.”
Pete has a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master’s degree in Defense Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Master of Military Science from the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College.
Pete serves as a Research Consultant for RAND Corporation and is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor: in the Sciences Executive Education Program.
Personal decorations and awards include:
Bronze Star, 
Two Joint Defense Meritorious Service Medals 
Five Navy Commendation Medals 
Four Navy Achievement Medals
A retired Navy SEAL Commander, a 9/11 First responder, promulgates and teaches leadership development.
Navy SEALs are always given the most challenging missions because of their consistent reliability to perform at the highest levels. This consistency is achieved through high-impact Leadership that creates the right culture, develops the required skill sets, and allows for a group of creativity that dramatically increases the probability of success. This creativity includes detailed planning that will enable them to adjust and make seamless transitions in dynamic environments.
It includes the commitment to training and development that is done so well that adversity and unknown challenges work in their favor.
Results!
-Is your organizational culture providing the dynamic and creative latitude your team needs to accelerate?
-Does your leadership behavior instill the inspiration and motivation your team wants?
-Are you developing a cohesive team that brings your organization more excellent results and achievements?
-Is your organization moving to the next level by leaving your comfort zone and finding alternative solutions, innovative paths, and products?
Peter provides the cultural leadership skills that allow your organization the freedom to expand its vision and bring results to your table. He will enable your organization to create a culture of growth, esprit de corps, and loyalty that will drive your team to more significant results.
Teamwork, Motivation, and Loyalty within your organization enable the development of Personal Leadership Skills needed for success in dynamic environments. Effective Leadership creates a culture that integrates highly developed skill sets and solid ethics to solidify team members and obtain more significant results.
Pete provides Leadership Development by combining the tried and true leadership skills developed by the Navy SEAL with academic and practical approaches that will enable your organization to develop the proper culture and skill sets to get you much more outstanding results than you are currently achieving.
Peter provides broad subject matter expertise to both the public and private sectors.
Broad operational experience in Maritime Special Operations.
Strong focus on Mission Planning, Undersea Mobility, Operational Testing, and Evaluation.
Operational experience included:
Pilot/Navigator S.D.V.
Dry Deck Shelter Officer
Riverine Warfare Mobile Training Team
Platoon Commander
Task Unit Commander
J.O.C. Chief
Various qualifications and training germane to N.S.W. Operational environment
N.A.V.S.E.A. Advanced SEAL Delivery (A.S.D.S.) Test Director
NSW/NAVSEA LNO
SSGN/SSGN Conversion
H.Q. U.S.S.O.C.O.M. Joint Mission Analysis Chief
Undersea Mobility SME USSOCOM PEO Maritime
USSOCOM SORDAC Deputy P.E.O. Maritime
Pete stands out among his peers, whose soft demeanor belies a fierce drive, a professional with experience above and beyond reproach.
“… I felt they needed a little inspiration. I turned to Pete professionally because of his proven effectiveness as a leader. The delivery of Pete’s message during our national sales kick-off meeting was on point and incredibly powerful. Numerous team members have sent me notes thanking me for having Pete. My team will reflect on Pete’s key messages about core values and trust being central to every great team and use that to overcome obstacles and ultimately deliver great results. The team left that day energized and prepared to fight for business. I highly recommend Pete for anyone looking to motivate, educate and help solidify their sales team.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Peter Berardi. Peter is a thoughtful and dedicated leader who displayed insight, wisdom, and emotional maturity to guide senior-level leaders and influence organizational decision-making. Peter is dependable in every sense of the word, displays great initiative, and embodies all the leadership qualities of the SEAL.”
(The only Navy SEAL to have been at the Pentagon and Ground Zero on 9/11.) https://youtu.be/ajDn8qLlTcE
Book Peter D. Berardi, Ph.D., CDR, U.S. Navy SEAL Commander ret. for your Event!