John Vyhlidal

John Vyhlidal is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur with a background in military service, management consulting, and executive roles at Fortune 100 companies. Vyhlidal's experience as a former military officer, consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and executive at Nike has shaped his perspective on action-based leadership and organizational transformation. He holds a bachelor's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a master's degree in management from Wilmington University.

Vyhlidal served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, where he led project teams and managed large-scale resource validation efforts. His responsibilities included leading a team of 13 analysts to validate tens of thousands of military and civilian positions, accounting for significant resources. He developed new methodologies to quantify requirements and guided his team through process changes, earning recognition for his leadership.

Following his military service, Vyhlidal transitioned to the corporate sector, working with global organizations and focusing on leadership development, operational excellence, and business transformation. His experiences at PwC emphasized the importance of service quality and purpose alignment, while his roles in Fortune 100 companies refined his skills in executing complex, global initiatives.

Vyhlidal is the founder and CEO of Unleash Epic, a company that provides small business owners with leadership development tools and strategies for operational excellence. Unleash Epic focuses on making leadership frameworks and best practices from Fortune 500 companies accessible to small businesses. Vyhlidal's approach is grounded in practical leadership skills, organizational performance, and actionable frameworks.

As a keynote speaker, Vyhlidal addresses topics such as action-based leadership, business owner freedom through proven solutions, and nurturing vision through action and empathy. His presentations and workshops emphasize the development of leadership as a skill and the application of effective strategies for organizational growth and transformation.