PERFORM ON THE X
RESILIENT LEADERS. COURAGEOUS TEAMS.
UNSTOPPABLE SUCCESS.
Former Navy SEAL Master Chief, keynote speaker, and author Stephen Drum achieved the highest enlisted rank in the SEAL Teams, a distinction earned by only the top 1.25% of the force.
As a senior leader and trusted advisor, he now inspires individuals, teams, and organizations to plan, prepare, and execute at the highest level when it matters most.
WHAT IS THE X?
In the SEAL Teams, the X is the decisive moment where pressure peaks and performance matters most.
In business, Leading on the X means staying clear, steady, and effective when your team needs it most.
Whether it is your work, family, or relationships, you may find yourself in a high-stress situation where all the pressures converge. At times like these, it is essential to show up with confidence, courage, and resilience.
MEET ANY CHALLENGE WITH COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND READINESS
Stephen Drum is a former Navy SEAL Master Chief, the highest enlisted rank in the SEAL Teams and a distinction earned by only the top 1.25% of the force. As a Master Chief, he served as a senior leader and advisor, helping guide elite teams through complex, high-pressure operations.
Today, he is a human performance expert, and author who helps leaders and teams stay composed, decisive, and aligned when pressure is high and the stakes are real.
As the co-creator of the Warrior Toughness Program implemented across the U.S. Navy, Stephen brings battle-tested tools to help organizations build resilience, strengthen execution, and perform at their best when it matters most.
Stephen shares how the same techniques used by the Navy SEALs, elite athletes, and top-performing CEOs can be applied to leading and developing high-performance teams in business.
“Steve delivered an impactful 2-hour workshop at our annual leadership conference!
Attendees loved his message on work-life balance, stress management, and employee engagement. The audience favorite was his tips on meditation and reflection, and the interactive workshop encouraged networking and sharing.”
PERFORM ON THE X IN
HIGH STAKES AND DEFINING MOMENTS.
The Problem:
Today’s organizations are operating in constant complexity.
Pressure is higher, timelines are tighter, and change is relentless. In these conditions, even strong leaders and teams can lose clarity, stall decision-making, and fall into reactive patterns that slow execution and increase burnout.
The result is a familiar cycle:
● Confusion replaces focus
● Urgency replaces discipline
● Teams fragment under strain
● Leaders become the bottleneck without realizing it
● Performance drops when it matters the most
GIVE YOUR TEAM THE “ON THE X” MINDSET
The Solution:
The competitive advantage today is not speed alone. It’s the ability to stay clear and composed when conditions are complex. Leaders who maintain steady decision-making and presence under pressure create teams that remain aligned, confident, and capable.
Imagine a team that doesn’t tighten, freeze, or fracture under strain, but instead stabilizes, adapts, and executes. Where pressure reinforces clarity instead of eroding it. Where decisions keep moving, communication stays clean, and people perform at their best when it matters most.
With Stephen’s “Perform On The X” framework, your team will learn concrete methods that will increase employee engagement and create stronger collaboration.
MEET ANY CHALLENGE WITH COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND READINESS
Life is full of challenges, and stress is a part of it.
Whether it is your work, family, or relationships, you may find yourself in a high-stress situation where all the pressures converge. At times like these, it is essential to show up with confidence, courage, and resilience. This is what Perform On The X is all about – equipping you with the tools to plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels and when it matters most.
READY TO PERFORM ON THE X IN
HIGH STAKES AND DEFINING MOMENTS?
Stephen’s dynamic keynote will inspire your team to face the most pressing life and business challenges head-on, execute with agility and flexibility, and implement effective strategies for leading through dynamic change.