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Get ready to be inspired by Dennis Mellen — a dynamic speaker, consultant and best-selling author who is redefining leadership and team culture. As a certified Mental Performance Master and an internationally recognized authority, Dennis has captivated audiences everywhere — from NBC’s The Morning Blend and ABC’s Good Morning America to the Air Force Academy, where he shared the stage with four-time Olympian Ruben Gonzales.
Dennis’s story is one of extraordinary leadership. A retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of service, he led 40 squadron pilots with precision and was honored with the Meritorious Service Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal. His 28-year career with Alaska Airlines was equally impressive, where he managed 550 pilots, 40 instructors and oversaw $100 million in equipment and training programs.
Now, as a Leadership Trainer, Dennis combines his military-style inspiration with practical strategies to help senior business leaders dramatically boost team performance, engagement and profitability. His athletic mental performance training goes hand-in-hand with the leadership training.
Off the stage, Dennis is an avid mountain biker, skier and die-hard Cubs and Mariners fan. He lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife of 40 years, Heidi. They’re the proud parents of four college-educated sons and recently welcomed their beautiful granddaughter, Valerie, into the world.
IN 1:1 COACHING, YOU WILL LEARN…
How to improve the communication between you and your team for more effective results.
How to motivate your employees to inspire hard work & dedication to your company’s goals.
How to build stronger connections that create a higher level of trust within your organization.
How to care for your team in a way that speaks to their needs & promotes individual development
Are you ready to take your team to the next level?
Connect Your Company Culture to Your Vision – Contact Dennis today for 1:1 coaching or team training.
What People Are Saying
"Dennis Mellen is an excellent speaker! He brings a great sense of humor and storytelling that is very engaging to the audience. I would highly recommend Dennis as a speaker."
Jen Loving
Speaker, Best-selling Author, Entrepreneur, Business Consultant
“Dennis and I followed each other throughout our Air Force careers. I have watched Dennis expertly lead leadership training. I heartily endorse his speaking as he combines personal anecdotes and stories to enhance his leadership principles in his presentations.”
Brian Duffy
4 Time NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut, Commander Endeavour and Discovery, Pilot Atlantis and Endeavour
"Dennis Mellen is the real deal. With decades of military and corporate experience, his Full Throttle Leadership programs and keynotes are top-notch. You can’t go wrong bringing Dennis into your company."
Matt Brauning
Founder/CEO Leadership Academy
“Wisdom, humor, transformation, and impact! All these describe Dennis as a speaker, thought leader, and agent of change. He is engaging, entertaining, and wise. I have seen Dennis speak on a number of occasions he always leaves the audience wanting more. His real world experience is perfect for leaders and organizations wanting to positively impact their teams for growth and profit. I would and DO highly recommend Dennis for your next event!!”
Louis Sharp
Business Consultant, Leadership Coach. International Speaker, Engaging Speakers Executive
"Dennis is a notable, and quite successful, junior varsity high school baseball coach. He volunteers his time during the year and spends countless hours raising money for the baseball program to help defer any yearly costs they need to cover (he has raised well over $120,000 in his tenure as a coach). His positive leadership style is contagious and his influence on the other staff coaches is evident. A wonderful person and a fantastic leader, Dennis is someone who has influenced me both personally and professionally."
Jason Schumaker
Vice President, Sales at Ultimate Kronos Group
"Dennis demonstrates a breadth of leadership experiences from his 20-year Air Force career retiring as a lieutenant colonel and as an Alaska Airlines Fleet Captain where he led 650 pilots and 40 instructors. His current keynotes and speaking provide education, inspiration, and entertainment to a variety of audiences with solid demonstrable leadership lessons immediately usable. We used the same lessons to inspire over 2000 pilots."
Thomas Kemp
Vice President Flight Operations Alaska Airlines
“I worked with Dennis for over 25 years at Alaska Airlines. Dennis brings positive energy to every speaking opportunity whether he is instructing, in a leadership position or part of a project team The times I have seen him speak he inspired his audiences using humor to keep the audience engaged. He always left us with a useful nugget, saying or metaphor we could use in our own leadership positions.”
John Hornibrook
Vice President of Flight Operations at Horizon Air
dennis@fullthrottleleadership.com
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