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Vernice Armour

4.5 out of 5
4 reviews

First African-American Female U.S. Combat Pilot & Author of "Zero to Breakthrough"

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 Vernice Armour Biography

Former combat pilot, former police officer, and world-renowned keynote speaker, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour has been featured on OPRAH, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, and others and presented to hundreds of organizations including Walmart, Bank of America, Shell, T-Mobile.

With her inspirational leadership keynotes and consulting, "FlyGirl" commands corporate and Tech-centric executive audiences across the globe, "FlyGirl"’s most requested keynotes are: A NEW Conversation, Rules of Engagement, Gutsy Moves, and Something Good’s Gonna Come Outta THIS!

Whether on stage as a keynote speaker or beyond the podium in a fully customized consulting engagement, Armour advises, facilitates, and helps navigate during these unprecedented times.

Leveraging her Get Gutsy mindset, Armour propelled herself from beat cop to combat pilot in a record-breaking three years and became America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot.

A Tennessee native and graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, "FlyGirl" holds two honorary doctorates, was a Diversity Liaison Officer to the Pentagon for Headquarters Marine Corps and is a member of the COMCAST/NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council. She has received numerous awards as a pioneering pilot, including her commanding role in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She was the Marine Corps’ first African American Female pilot, first African American woman on the Nashville Police Department’s motorcycle squad, a Camp Pendleton Female Athlete of the Year, two-time titleholder in their Strongest Warrior Competition, and a running back for the women’s professional football team, the San Diego ‘Sunfire.’

She is working on her next book, "The Gutsy Move," and her signature book, "Zero to Breakthrough" was published in 2011.

In 1993, the Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot Chair, an endowed professorship was established at Swarthmore College; and in 1998, she was the recipient of the Emily Hargroves Fisher Endowed Chair at Harvard University, which when she retired, in July of 2019, became the Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot Endowed Chair, making her the first African-American woman in Harvard’s history to have an endowed professorship named in her honor.

Armour did her undergraduate work in psychology at Swarthmore College (1962-1966) and received her doctorate in the sociology of education at Harvard in 1972.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Vernice Armour and other top speakers and celebrities.

Videos
Books
Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter

Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter

Speaking Topics

  • Zero to Breakthrough: How a Breakthrough Mentality Creates Breakthrough Results!

    The constrictions of a "Zero Mentality" cost companies lost productivity and lost revenue. When teams get stuck and unable to break through barriers, opportunities don't go away, competitors simply take advantage of them. Give your team the boost they need with Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour's seven steps from the "Zero to Breakthrough Success Plan." Armour shares her experiences as a police officer, combat pilot, and entrepreneur to illustrate what propelled her to EXCELerated results, breakthrough barriers, and create breakthrough opportunities. These steps can be harnessed and unleashed by anyone with the determination and desire to excel.

  • Cleared Hot!

    Employee engagement, customer engagement, team engagement, personal engagement. No matter what area an organization is strategically trying to improve, individuals have to be engaged and execute in order for the plan forward! The key is giving the permission to engage from the inside out. Once that happens, your organization will be CLEARED HOT! There's no secret...a solid flight plan is the key. Give your attendees a fast paced message that will show how them how to harness the power of a "Breakthrough Mentality" mindset, lead through mentorship, leverage functional and individual diversity as a strategic advantage and create breakthroughs for their teams with five simple steps.

  • Who Needs a Runway? Take Off from Where You Are!

    The bottom line is that we have to move into action from where we are! Unfortunately, many people become paralyzed in the preparation phase. Decide what you want, put your stake in the ground and execute! FlyGirl calls this making a commitment to the commitment. Give your organization the boost they need to come together as a team, understand how their objectives support the overall strategy and accomplish the mission, achieving the desired Breakthrough Results! This speech will give your attendees an invigorating perspective that reveals how to: Infuse passion in your life professionally and personally! Recognize and utilize the skills and talents of everyone around you. Lead a Zero to Breakthrough life with a "Breakthrough Mentality" as the foundation. Unleash your full potential, no matter where you are personally starting from.

  • Driving Diversity Deep into the DNA of Your Organization: One Mission, One Goal, One Team

    In this speech, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour—a former diversity officer for Headquarter Marine Corps and liaison to the Pentagon—reveals what it took to help a 200,000-personnel organization get back on track. She explains how, when you bring people together, it is normal to have differences and similarities that result in tension and complexities, but that what is key is how you manage that diversity. The leader will discover how to: Know your people and harness the power, skills, and talents of the team. Unleash the full potential of diversity to impact the bottom line. Effectively tap into the power of the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Teach everyone to be an ambassador for diversity. Create a culture that values and respects all team members: One Mission, One Goal, One Team!

News
  • Women on front lines? Of course - CNN.com

    Editor's note: Captain Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour is America's first African-American female combat pilot, having flown AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopters for ...

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    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Vernice Armour for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Vernice Armour, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Vernice Armour or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Vernice Armour?

    Booking fees for Vernice Armour, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Vernice Armour, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Vernice Armour?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Vernice Armour for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Vernice Armour for your next private or corporate function.

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Vernice Armour

4.5 out of 5
4 reviews

First African-American Female U.S. Combat Pilot & Author of "Zero to Breakthrough"

Travels From:
Atlanta, GA, USA
Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000  
Virtual Event: $20,000 - $30,000
Categories:
Astronauts, Attitude, Authors, Business Leaders, Business Speakers, Change, Christian Athletes, Current Events, Diversity Speakers, Inspirational Speakers, Leadership Speakers, Motivation, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Relationships, Science and Technology, Sports, STEM, Teamwork and Teambuilding, Virtual Speakers

Vernice Armour Biography

Former combat pilot, former police officer, and world-renowned keynote speaker, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour has been featured on OPRAH, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, and others and presented to hundreds of organizations including Walmart, Bank of America, Shell, T-Mobile.

With her inspirational leadership keynotes and consulting, "FlyGirl" commands corporate and Tech-centric executive audiences across the globe, "FlyGirl"’s most requested keynotes are: A NEW Conversation, Rules of Engagement, Gutsy Moves, and Something Good’s Gonna Come Outta THIS!

Whether on stage as a keynote speaker or beyond the podium in a fully customized consulting engagement, Armour advises, facilitates, and helps navigate during these unprecedented times.

Leveraging her Get Gutsy mindset, Armour propelled herself from beat cop to combat pilot in a record-breaking three years and became America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot.

A Tennessee native and graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, "FlyGirl" holds two honorary doctorates, was a Diversity Liaison Officer to the Pentagon for Headquarters Marine Corps and is a member of the COMCAST/NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council. She has received numerous awards as a pioneering pilot, including her commanding role in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She was the Marine Corps’ first African American Female pilot, first African American woman on the Nashville Police Department’s motorcycle squad, a Camp Pendleton Female Athlete of the Year, two-time titleholder in their Strongest Warrior Competition, and a running back for the women’s professional football team, the San Diego ‘Sunfire.’

She is working on her next book, "The Gutsy Move," and her signature book, "Zero to Breakthrough" was published in 2011.

In 1993, the Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot Chair, an endowed professorship was established at Swarthmore College; and in 1998, she was the recipient of the Emily Hargroves Fisher Endowed Chair at Harvard University, which when she retired, in July of 2019, became the Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot Endowed Chair, making her the first African-American woman in Harvard’s history to have an endowed professorship named in her honor.

Armour did her undergraduate work in psychology at Swarthmore College (1962-1966) and received her doctorate in the sociology of education at Harvard in 1972.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Vernice Armour and other top speakers and celebrities.

Vernice Armour Videos

  • Pegine TV Vernice
    Pegine TV Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour on Gutsy Leadership
    Vernice propelled herself from beat cop to combat pilot in a record-breaking three years and became the United States Marine Corps’ first African...
  • Vernice FlyGirl Armour
    Vernice FlyGirl Armour
  • Vernice
    Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, Military Speaker, Speaker Reel
    Known simply as FlyGirl, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour was America's First African American Female Combat Pilot.
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Vernice Armour Books

Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter
Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter

Speaker Lists Featuring Vernice Armour

Vernice Armour Speaking Topics

  • Zero to Breakthrough: How a Breakthrough Mentality Creates Breakthrough Results!

    The constrictions of a "Zero Mentality" cost companies lost productivity and lost revenue. When teams get stuck and unable to break through barriers, opportunities don't go away, competitors simply take advantage of them. Give your team the boost they need with Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour's seven steps from the "Zero to Breakthrough Success Plan." Armour shares her experiences as a police officer, combat pilot, and entrepreneur to illustrate what propelled her to EXCELerated results, breakthrough barriers, and create breakthrough opportunities. These steps can be harnessed and unleashed by anyone with the determination and desire to excel.

  • Cleared Hot!

    Employee engagement, customer engagement, team engagement, personal engagement. No matter what area an organization is strategically trying to improve, individuals have to be engaged and execute in order for the plan forward! The key is giving the permission to engage from the inside out. Once that happens, your organization will be CLEARED HOT! There's no secret...a solid flight plan is the key. Give your attendees a fast paced message that will show how them how to harness the power of a "Breakthrough Mentality" mindset, lead through mentorship, leverage functional and individual diversity as a strategic advantage and create breakthroughs for their teams with five simple steps.

  • Who Needs a Runway? Take Off from Where You Are!

    The bottom line is that we have to move into action from where we are! Unfortunately, many people become paralyzed in the preparation phase. Decide what you want, put your stake in the ground and execute! FlyGirl calls this making a commitment to the commitment. Give your organization the boost they need to come together as a team, understand how their objectives support the overall strategy and accomplish the mission, achieving the desired Breakthrough Results! This speech will give your attendees an invigorating perspective that reveals how to: Infuse passion in your life professionally and personally! Recognize and utilize the skills and talents of everyone around you. Lead a Zero to Breakthrough life with a "Breakthrough Mentality" as the foundation. Unleash your full potential, no matter where you are personally starting from.

  • Driving Diversity Deep into the DNA of Your Organization: One Mission, One Goal, One Team

    In this speech, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour—a former diversity officer for Headquarter Marine Corps and liaison to the Pentagon—reveals what it took to help a 200,000-personnel organization get back on track. She explains how, when you bring people together, it is normal to have differences and similarities that result in tension and complexities, but that what is key is how you manage that diversity. The leader will discover how to: Know your people and harness the power, skills, and talents of the team. Unleash the full potential of diversity to impact the bottom line. Effectively tap into the power of the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Teach everyone to be an ambassador for diversity. Create a culture that values and respects all team members: One Mission, One Goal, One Team!

FAQs on booking Vernice Armour

  • How to book Vernice Armour?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Vernice Armour for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Vernice Armour, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Vernice Armour or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Vernice Armour?

    Booking fees for Vernice Armour, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Vernice Armour, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Vernice Armour?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Vernice Armour for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Vernice Armour for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Vernice Armour or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Vernice Armour or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Vernice Armour is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Vernice Armour for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Vernice Armour generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carey Lohrenz, Daymond John, J.R. Martinez, Shawn Achor and Lisa Leslie. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Vernice Armour for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Vernice Armour Speaker Videos

  • Pegine TV Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour on Gutsy Leadership
    Pegine TV Vernice
    Vernice propelled herself from beat cop to combat pilot in a record-breaking three years and became the United States Marine Corps’ first African American female pilot and, shortly after, she was...
    Vernice FlyGirl Armour
    Vernice FlyGirl Armour
  • Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, Military Speaker, Speaker Reel
    Vernice
    Known simply as FlyGirl, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour was America's First African American Female Combat Pilot.
    Ashford University: 2011 Commencement Speaker, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
    Ashford University: 2011 Commencement Speaker, Vernice
    Ashford University was honored to have America's first African American female combat pilot, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, speak at their October 2011 commencement ceremony.

Vernice Armour Speaking Topics

  • Zero to Breakthrough: How a Breakthrough Mentality Creates Breakthrough Results!

    The constrictions of a "Zero Mentality" cost companies lost productivity and lost revenue. When teams get stuck and unable to break through barriers, opportunities don't go away, competitors simply take advantage of them. Give your team the boost they need with Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour's seven steps from the "Zero to Breakthrough Success Plan." Armour shares her experiences as a police officer, combat pilot, and entrepreneur to illustrate what propelled her to EXCELerated results, breakthrough barriers, and create breakthrough opportunities. These steps can be harnessed and unleashed by anyone with the determination and desire to excel.

  • Cleared Hot!

    Employee engagement, customer engagement, team engagement, personal engagement. No matter what area an organization is strategically trying to improve, individuals have to be engaged and execute in order for the plan forward! The key is giving the permission to engage from the inside out. Once that happens, your organization will be CLEARED HOT! There's no secret...a solid flight plan is the key. Give your attendees a fast paced message that will show how them how to harness the power of a "Breakthrough Mentality" mindset, lead through mentorship, leverage functional and individual diversity as a strategic advantage and create breakthroughs for their teams with five simple steps.

  • Who Needs a Runway? Take Off from Where You Are!

    The bottom line is that we have to move into action from where we are! Unfortunately, many people become paralyzed in the preparation phase. Decide what you want, put your stake in the ground and execute! FlyGirl calls this making a commitment to the commitment. Give your organization the boost they need to come together as a team, understand how their objectives support the overall strategy and accomplish the mission, achieving the desired Breakthrough Results! This speech will give your attendees an invigorating perspective that reveals how to: Infuse passion in your life professionally and personally! Recognize and utilize the skills and talents of everyone around you. Lead a Zero to Breakthrough life with a "Breakthrough Mentality" as the foundation. Unleash your full potential, no matter where you are personally starting from.

  • Driving Diversity Deep into the DNA of Your Organization: One Mission, One Goal, One Team

    In this speech, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour—a former diversity officer for Headquarter Marine Corps and liaison to the Pentagon—reveals what it took to help a 200,000-personnel organization get back on track. She explains how, when you bring people together, it is normal to have differences and similarities that result in tension and complexities, but that what is key is how you manage that diversity. The leader will discover how to: Know your people and harness the power, skills, and talents of the team. Unleash the full potential of diversity to impact the bottom line. Effectively tap into the power of the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Teach everyone to be an ambassador for diversity. Create a culture that values and respects all team members: One Mission, One Goal, One Team!

Vernice Armour News

  • Women on front lines? Of course - CNN.com

    Editor's note: Captain Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour is America's first African-American female combat pilot, having flown AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopters for ...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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