Speakers of the 9th edition (2024)

Greg “Boss” Wooldridge, is a highly respected leader known for his ability to build high-performing teams based on communication, trust, and teamwork. Greg spent 27 years in the U.S Navy, serving as Naval Officer, Commanding Officer and Flight Leader. When he left the Navy, he had over 8,300 flight hours. Greg is the only three-time commanding officer of the U.S. Navy’s elite Blue Angels flying squadron. The Blue Angels demonstration team is viewed as the very best in the world.

Greg’s heart-driven approach proved to be a perfect match for the Blue Angels’ culture of excellence, where he successfully led three teams through times of difficult transition. Inspired by his success, Greg now shares his methods to empower individuals and teams on their journey towards high performance.
In flight candidate school, Greg learned camaraderie from his classmates, an emotion that helped elevate individual performance through team effort. Later, as commander of a carrier squadron, Greg recognized the potential of a motivated team and its ability to perform at maximum efficiency.

After being selected as the Blue Angels’ commanding officer, Greg experienced taking his dreams and beliefs to new heights. His success illustrates how any organization can redefine high performance.
Greg Wooldridge graduated from Blackburn College with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He lives with his wife in Oregon, USA. Greg loves art and antiques. He is committed to fitness and regularly working out in the gym. Greg enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and rafting, including whitewater rafting.