Keynotes & Event Speaking Engagements for High-Risk Industries

In high-risk, high-consequence industries, operational excellence is not just a goal—it’s a necessity. At HRG, we deliver powerful, transformative keynotes and event speaking engagements aimed at leaders and teams striving to improve reliability, safety, and performance in their organizations. Our talks, delivered by experts like Jeff Hedges, Bob Koonce, and Kevin Mooney, are rooted in practical insights from decades of experience in the U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarine force and leadership within high-stakes commercial environments, ensuring that every session provides actionable takeaways for immediate impact.

Why Choose HRG for Your Speaking Engagements?

Whether it’s Jeff Hedges speaking to HRO Leadership and OEMS strategies, or Bob Koonce and Kevin Mooney sharing experiences from commanding nuclear submarines to transforming major industrial operations, our speakers bring extensive leadership expertise and a deep understanding of fostering high reliability in high-stakes environments. Each keynote is tailored to your audience, focusing on leadership, operational reliability, and building a culture of excellence.

What to Expect from Our Keynotes

Our keynotes go beyond theory. Drawing from firsthand experiences with operational turnarounds, safety culture development, and leadership transformation, Jeff, Bob, and Kevin offer real-world strategies to help organizations:

• Instill a Culture of Accountability & Reliability:
  Understand how to cultivate a team mindset where safety, reliability, and adherence to process become the norm, not just a priority.

• Lead in High-Stakes Environments:
  Explore principles of decision-making under pressure, risk management, and team leadership in situations where every action counts.

• Drive Sustainable Change & Operational Excellence:
  Learn practical methodologies for implementing change and enhancing performance that have been proven in some of the world’s most high-risk environments, from shipyards to energy facilities.

Audience Impact

Each speaking engagement is designed to resonate with leadership teams, frontline supervisors, safety and operations personnel, and C-level executives in industries like energy, maritime, manufacturing, and defense. Attendees walk away equipped not only with inspiration but also actionable insights on how to reduce operational risks, improve team performance, and lead their organizations to peak reliability and performance.

Customized for Your Organization

Our speakers engage with your industry’s unique challenges, delivering talks that speak directly to your organization’s needs. Whether it’s a keynote address to kick off a safety culture initiative, an executive workshop on operational reliability, or a session aimed at instilling leadership values across your teams, Jeff, Bob, and Kevin’s content is designed to transform the way your organization operates and performs in high-risk settings.

Past Success Stories

HRG’s speakers have engaged with top-tier organizations in energy, defense, manufacturing, and beyond, delivering impactful sessions that spark meaningful change. By sharing stories from commanding nuclear submarines, leading massive operational overhauls, and consulting with major industries, Jeff, Bob, and Kevin inspire leaders to push beyond traditional boundaries and commit to a culture of extreme operational excellence.

If your organization is looking for a keynote that not only inspires but provides a practical roadmap for leading in high-risk environments, HRG’s event speakers—Jeff, Bob, and Kevin—are the ideal choice to empower your teams to achieve new heights of performance and safety. Reach out to book a session and take the first step toward transforming your organization’s approach to reliability and leadership.