Adventurer, author and award-winning photographer Brian O'Malley brings a powerful, one-of-a-kind perspective to your conference.
Brian’s experience combines 20+ years of in-field emergency service along with 15 years of external business leadership development. He is trained as an executive coach through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and a facilitator in the process of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) through the Taos Institute.
Brian began in Law Enforcement at the age of 16 with an Explorer Post. He became a full time Police Cadet at 18. Obtained his Associate Degree in Police Science. On his 21st birthday he was sworn in as a police officer. Brian became a member of the SWAT Team. He trained at the FBI Academy in special tactics. Brian was one of the first Police officer/EMT’s. He was also an ancillary member of the Bomb Squad. Brian was a member of the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol, training the team in technical rescue.
Brian went on to become a Firefighter/Paramedic. He retired from the Fire Service after building a reputation as one of the country’s leaders in Heavy Rescue innovation. Brian developed new equipment, techniques and training that influenced the direction of rescue in the Fire Service.
Brian was selected as a climbing member of the American Mt. Everest West Ridge Expedition. That experienced launched a whole new career as an internationally recognized CSP, Certified Professional Speaker.
His resume as a motivational speaker and thought leader for the corporate world includes a ‘who’s who’ client list of international companies.