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.