Speaking
That Inspires Excellence
Practical lessons on faith, leadership, judgment, preparation, and purpose from the courtroom, the boardroom, the military, the classroom, and life.
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Signature Presentations
Every audience is different, but each audience hears the same message: excellence is built intentionally. My presentations combine practical experience, compelling stories, and actionable principles that audiences can immediately apply in their own lives and organizations, and I invite them to put these principles into action.
Building a Life
of Excellence
Discover the principles that consistently produce success in every area of life, regardless of background or circumstance.
Preparation:
The Great Equalizer
Why preparation—not talent—is the greatest competitive advantage in business, leadership, athletics, and life.
Leadership
Through Service
Lessons from the courtroom, the boardroom, the Army, and public service on leading with integrity, humility, and purpose.
Sound Judgment
in Difficult Times
How thoughtful decision-making can produce better outcomes when the stakes are highest.
Excellence
Under Pressure
What years of litigation, military leadership, athletics, and public speaking have taught me about performing when it matters most.
Faith, Character,
and Purpose
Building a life measured not only by achievement, but by integrity, service, and lasting impact.
Speaking Experience
Throughout my career, I have spoken before judges, attorneys, business leaders, military organizations, universities, civic groups, and community organizations. Whether addressing a courtroom, a conference, or a classroom, my goal is always the same: to leave every audience better prepared, more thoughtful, and inspired to pursue excellence.
Selected Speaking Experience
Moderator, Civil Trial Practice Seminar (Panel of Hawaii Judges)
National Business Institute — Advanced Employment Law, Pretrial Litigation, Trial Practice, and Expert Witnesses
Hawaii Pacific University — Adjunct Professor, Law for Managers and Justice System
University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law — Adjunct Professor, Pretrial Litigation
Hawaii State Bar Association seminars
Army leadership and professional development presentations
National Physique Committee Hawaii seminars and judges' meetings
Community leadership and civic presentations
Ideal Audiences
Corporate Leadership Teams
Law Firms & Legal Conferences
Universities & Law Schools
Military Organizations
Government Agencies
Faith-Based Organizations
Professional Associations
Civic & Community Organizations
Why Organizations Invite Me
Every presentation has one goal: to provide audiences with practical ideas they can immediately apply in their work and personal lives.
I share lessons learned through decades of practicing law, military leadership, teaching, serving on numerous boards, public service, athletics, raising a family, and life. My presentations combine real stories, practical principles, and actionable strategies that leave audiences challenged, encouraged, and better prepared to pursue excellence.
Practical
Actionable principles audiences can apply immediately to their work and personal lives.
Authentic
Real stories from the courtroom, military, boardroom, classroom, and life that audiences can apply to their own decisions.
Engaging
Thought-provoking presentations that encourage reflection, discussion, and practical application.
Inspiring
A message centered on faith, preparation, learning from mistakes, sound judgment, and purposeful leadership that audiences can carry into their work and lives.
Book a
Speaking Engagement
Thank you for your interest. If you're planning a conference, leadership retreat, university event, military program, professional seminar, or any other event, I'd welcome the chance to learn more about your audience and discuss how I can serve them.