Caleb Campbell is a dynamic keynote speaker, coach, and mental health advocate known for his authentic and transformational message on high-capacity leadership, whole-person success, and emotional well-being.
In 2008, Caleb graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. However, Caleb's path took a unique turn. He was also selected in the 2008 NFL Draft, making him the second player to be drafted out of West Point and the first player, under a new Department of Defense policy, permitted to serve and play simultaneously. Little did he know at the time, but Caleb was about to fight his own inner battle, and it would almost cost him his life.
Now, fueled by his experiences and commitment to emotional wellness, Caleb is on a mission to inspire leaders to live and lead with authenticity and courage. With his captivating storytelling and infectious energy, Caleb shares his powerful experiences from West Point, the NFL, and beyond to help leaders strengthen resilience, sustain high performance, and, most importantly, enhance their overall well-being.
Far from offering clichéd "do better, be better" advice, Caleb skillfully guides his audience through discussions on courage, emotional intelligence, and heart-centred leadership. Caleb's mission is to continually demonstrate how facing our fears, embracing change, and staying authentic will make us stronger, even in our weakest moments.
Caleb's journey — from being the first West Point football player to be drafted into the NFL while serving in the Army, to overcoming policy changes and returning to active duty, to eventually realizing his NFL dream — demonstrates how facing fears, embracing change, and staying authentic can make us stronger, even in our weakest moments.
Are you a leader standing at the precipice of change, feeling the weight of what was and the pull of what could be? Do you sense that you and your team have outgrown your current season of life, yet find yourself hesitating to step into the unknown You're not alone.
Caleb Campbell knows this liminal space all too well—the space between the familiar and the transformative, where inner dragons like fear, doubt, and overwhelm lurk.
Caleb will introduce a framework to navigate uncertainty with confidence and agility. Gain actionable insights into heightening your awareness and discover the essential keys to accelerate transformation.
Are you feeling trapped in an endless cycle of performance, productivity, and unmet expectations? Does it feel like your current playbook, which got you this far, is suddenly failing you? Caleb Campbell understands that feeling all too well.
Learn how to foster emotional resilience in high-stress environments by shifting from a mind-centered to a heart-centered leadership approach. Caleb will guide leaders through identifying and reframing their "breaking points" as moments of growth, and offer practical tools for change management. He will also share actionable ways to build a culture that prioritizes psychological safety, encouraging emotional intelligence and increasing employee engagement.
As leaders face increasing demands and fewer resources, a crisis is inevitable—one not just of performance and productivity but of the heart. As a result, leaders everywhere find themselves tired, and more sleep doesn’t solve the problem.
It’s in this landscape of emotional and professional turmoil that Caleb Campbell’s mission takes center stage. Arming his audience with a transformative message, he unlocks the courage and authenticity needed to thrive through these unprecedented challenges. Attendees will learn how to turn stress into growth opportunities, maintain authenticity as a leader, and build trust within their teams with actionable strategies.