Leadership Development Expert & CEO at COGA; Former Naval Officer; Author of "The Leading Edges"

Fredericksburg, VA, USA
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Dr. Tommy R. Nash Biography

Dr. Tommy R. Nash, Ed.D., is a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author with a career spanning more than four decades in leadership development, organizational consulting, and executive coaching. Nash brings over 25 years of leadership experience as a Naval officer and 15 years in private industry and the federal government, applying his expertise to guide individuals, businesses, and communities in achieving their objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University, and a doctorate from Argosy University. This combination of military discipline, academic training, and business experience informs his approach to organizational leadership and leadership training.

Nash is the founder and CEO of COGA – Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions, a Virginia-based company focused on leadership consulting and professional development. The company offers programs such as "Into Your Purpose," "Team Enablement," and "Redefining Leadership." Central to Nash's methodology is the R.I.S.E. framework, which guides clients through self-alignment, integrity-driven action, innovation, and legacy building.

As an author, Nash has contributed to the field of leadership with books including "The Leading Edges: Leading From The Front, Back, Sides, And Top To Bottom" and "Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions: The Path to Superintelligence." He has also contributed to Dr. Jennifer Jones Bryant's "Step Into Leadership Greatness: Leadership Isn't Just A Title." In "Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions," Nash outlines the principles of effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of mindset and intentional development for organizational success.

Nash focuses on addressing challenges such as ineffective leadership, communication gaps, and leadership ethics within organizations. He develops workshops and interactive keynotes designed to prepare clients and organizations for advanced leadership roles. Nash's approach integrates military discipline with corporate strategy, aiming to foster purpose-driven connections and sustainable leadership practices across industries.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/17/2026.

Dr. Tommy R. Nash Speaking Topics

  • Leadership Transformation (How to Stop Managing and Start Leading: It Is Not About Where You Start but Where You Finish!)

    Many organizations experience lack of organizational leadership; specifically, effective leadership, communication, and leadership ethics. I assist my clients through guidance, mentorship, and instruction. We work together to propel clients’ lives and careers to the next level with intention and ownership. I streamline operations by driving team cohesion, cultural diversity, inclusion delivering a top-tier workforce. Nothing compares to the power of action and as an organizational leadership speaker. I am available to speak at various forums and settings. I thrive by creating innovative workshops and interactive keynotes to ensure that clients’ organizations are ready for the next level of leadership.

  • Self-reflection: Be a Leader of One Before Becoming a Leader of Many...Always Be The Best Version of Yourself…Be “Younique”

    Not only for organizational leaders but for individuals, communities, religious organizations, etc. It is all about being the best version of you. To get right down to business, you are here because you want to know about being the best version of you. What king of image do you want to convey? Are you an example to others? You never know who is looking to you as a role model. Some you know, some you don’t. You want to be “Younique”

    Self-reflection brings perspective to our lives. It helps us learn, grow, appreciate and understand. Taking the time for reflection is a bit of a lost art. Most of us, unfortunately, are living unexamined lives. Simply put, self-reflection is taking the time to think about, meditate on, evaluate, and give serious thought to your behaviors, thoughts, attitudes, motivations, and desires. The process of diving deeply into your thoughts and emotions and motivations and determining the great, “Why?” behind them.

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Dr. Tommy R. Nash Videos

June 27, 2023

June 27, 2023

Dr Tommy's Leadership Discussions

Dr Tommy's Leadership Discussions

Leadership Transformation: It Is Not About Where You Start But Certainly About Where You Finish

How to Stop Managing and Start Leading

How to Stop Managing and Start Leading

Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions

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Dr. Tommy R. Nash is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership Transformation (How to Stop Managing and Start Leading: It Is Not About Where You Start but Where You Finish!), Self-reflection: Be a Leader of One Before Becoming a Leader of Many...Always Be The Best Version of Yourself…Be “Younique”, Blueprint for Empowerment and Communication Controls the Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Tommy R. Nash for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Tommy R. Nash generally travels from Fredericksburg, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adrian Gostick, Mike Abrashoff, Sheldon Yellen, Ken Keis and René Carayol. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Tommy R. Nash for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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