Tracy LaTourrette
Colorado’s First Lady Fighter Pilot, Executive Coach Consultant & PBS Television Host
Biography
Tracy "JackieO" LaTourrette, Colorado’s “First Lady” fighter pilot and one of the first women in the world to fly fighter aircraft, has flown missions globally as a combat mission-ready F-16 fighter pilot. She captivates audiences around the world as a high-performance speaker, executive coach, and resilience expert. Tracy graduated along with 88% men from the US Air Force Academy with a coveted appointment from President George H.W. Bush. She entered less than a decade after women commissioned--and graduated before women were even authorized to fly combat aircraft. Lieutenant Colonel LaTourrette retired after 22 years while serving as the Deputy Director of Operations at the Colorado National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Engineering, and over 3,300 combined flying hours as a pilot and AWACS Air Weapons Director. She earned countless medals and ribbons to include multiple Aerial Achievement Medals, Expert Marksman, Combat Readiness, and Top Gun / Turkey Shoot Champion. Post 9-11 “JackieO” flew direct Presidential protection missions and flew in a classified location for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tracy is a highly sought-after international speaker and executive consultant for Fortune 100 companies, associations and more. This Heartland Emmy Nominated PBS Behind the Wings television host has also been featured on Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, and Science Channel as a fighter pilot expert panelist. Tracy has spoken at Harvard Business School and has closed for a U.S. President. She customizes her speeches to any makeup and size audience, authentically connecting with her attendees on a personal level. Her interactive workshops and executive coaching are second to none. Tracy brings her Resilience expertise to Vim and Vibe's 'A Lot Like Mike'--Groundbreaking edutainment for companies looking to make important messages stick, through interactive dramatic, digestible content, delivered digitally or in person. Tracy's attitude of personal accountability, generous leadership and habits of excellence make her a no-nonsense, no-excuses speaker of choice for any group. Tracy loves to interact with her attendees face to face or virtually, and always has time for a story, an autograph or a picture. "JackieO" is known for breaking barriers, from the sound barrier to beyond. Break your own barriers to mission success and hit your targets every time when you team up with "JackieO".
Speech Topics
Blue Skies
Encourage youth to turn their big dreams into their destination with valuable tools from the cockpit. STEAM/STEM concepts easily incorporate into this inspirational youth program, developed and delivered by motivational speaker Tracy LaTourrette. Limited availability.
Breaking Barriers
What do you do when you have no one to follow-when you're first in your field, on the tip of the spear--innovating, inventing, and driving the competitive rate of change in your industry? Breaking more than just the sound barrier, motivational speaker and Colorado's First Lady Fighter Pilot inspires people to greater heights than ever considered possible, sharing lessons and laughs from the cockpit. Learn to identify which barriers are worth breaking with this inspirational keynote as you establish your business or personal flight plan for success.
Build RESILIENCE to Perform in the Storm™
Fighter Pilots are expected to execute at their peak regardless of personal struggles. Luckily, Resilience can be BUILT- Learn High Performing Habits to arm your team with personal strength to thrive in struggle. Overcome doubts, excuses & adversity to lead like a fighter pilot and perform in the storm. Combine with Tracy's partners at Vim and Vibe's 'A Lot Like Mike', for a unique workplace program to keep your leaders & teams engaged & wanting more. WIN the Mental Game.
Top Gun Leaders, Top Gun Teams
Does the real debrief happen after the boss leaves the room? Give your Top Guns this inspiring message on truly connecting with your people. Motivational speaker "JackieO" opens up about cultivating an inspirational culture of open communication, camaraderie, and trust. "Check-6" trust, or fighter pilot trust, is the highest level of mutual support between wingmen. Harness the trust and talents of your team, gain buy-in and create unstoppable inertia to grow faster and execute better than ever.
Fight'sON!™ Formula for Success
Win! Learn how to intentionally & habitually change your mental state for the win-from fear to focus, from chaos to confidence. Overcome doubts, excuses & adversity and lead like a fighter pilot. Believe in yourself and others will follow. Achieve more than you ever thought possible with this call to action, by discovering the secret to a Fight'sON!™ Formula that beats fear every time. With Tracy LaTourrette you'll find your inner fighter pilot, fire up and call Fight'sON!™ for the WIN!
High Performing Teams: VECTOR™ to Success
What does it take to fly supersonic in a single seat fighter-to pull 9 G's -or to refuel your jet at 25,000 ft? High performance is key. Align your team on a VECTOR™ to Success with Tracy's inspirational combat and business proven formula. If you have or want to build a high performing team, this is your flight plan. Anything is possible--Arm yourself with tools to inspire, align, and accelerate your performance and hit your business target every time! Put your team on a VECTOR™ to Success today!
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The typical range for Tracy LaTourrette's speaking fee is $25,000–$37,500. The low end of the fee range represents their standard virtual fee. The high end of the fee range represents their standard fee for a US-based in-person speaking engagement. Appearances which require an extended schedule of activities or international travel will possibly exceed this fee range. Speaker fees update frequently. To receive a personalized quote for Tracy LaTourrette to speak at your event, please consult with a Key Speakers advisor for up to date information and assistance.What factors influence the speaker's fee?
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