Robert “Shark” Garland is a national best-selling author of “Building Resilience”, inspirational keynote speaker, and an inventor holding a U.S. Patent for aircraft cockpit design. A combat veteran fighter pilot of the United States Air Force, CEO of the Air Force Weapons School “Top Gun” program, and business entrepreneur, Robert uses his three decades of leadership and teaching to help organizations build High-Performing Teams that SOAR! Through a focus on personal performance together with a team of high-performers, Robert demonstrates how purpose in life and business align by creating a collaborative culture of trust and commitment resulting in mission success. He teaches the “HEROICS” core values of Humility, Expectation of Excellence, Respect for Authority & Personal Responsibility, Others Centeredness, Integrity, Courage, Service and how they lead to success in personal life and excellence in professional performance. He illustrates why the value of life experiences; including the ability to adapt, personal resiliency, and relationships built on trust lead to high-performing teams and business success.

Robert was one of the first pilots chosen to fly and test the new F-22 Raptor fighter jet and shares a powerful personal and professional story of survival, ejecting and walking away from the first F-22 crash. Robert’s personal style of communication connects strongly with audiences. He speaks from his heart and soul with the true intent to bless others and help them grow as a person and team member. He is a Christian man of character and a deacon at Canyon Church in Dripping Springs. His belief that sharing “Why we are here & Why it is important” is a beautiful path to personal excellence in life and high performance as a team member. Successful companies are built with successful people and when purpose, goals, and mission all align your team will SOAR! Robert and his family Amy, Haley, and Weston live in Dripping Springs, TX.