Kim "KC" Campbell

Combat-Proven Fighter Pilot; Retired Senior Military Leader; Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the United States Air Force Academy; Bestselling Author

Denver, CO, USA
Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000 Virtual Event: $20,000 - $30,000 More Fee Info
Adventure, Adventure, Author, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Leadership, Military, Non-Fiction Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Resilience, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Veterans
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Kim "KC" Campbell Biography

Kim "KC" Campbell is a retired Colonel who served in the United States Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown more than 100 combat missions and made split-second life-and-death decisions with potential strategic implications. Most widely recognized for her combat experience in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Campbell received the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism when the fighter jet she was flying while supporting ground troops was hit with a surface-to-air missile. Despite catastrophic damage to the aircraft, Campbell managed to safely recover the jet and return to base, a daring feat only accomplished successfully once before.

As a senior military leader, Campbell has led hundreds of airmen both at home and abroad in deployed locations and enabled them to succeed in their missions. She has experience leading complex organizations and driving cultural change. Campbell's Air Force assignments include leadership roles as a Group Commander, responsible for over 1,000 personnel in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Most recently, Campbell served as the Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the United States Air Force Academy, shaping the next generation of leaders.

Today, Campbell brings her experience to the stage and captivates audiences with her remarkable story of courage and resilience. Known for her authentic and engaging style, whether sharing intense combat moments or unexpected stories about her family, she deeply connects with audiences and inspires them to lead with courage, build trust, and elevate performance.

Campbell is the author of the bestselling book "Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Courage" and has been featured on "CBS Evening News," ABC News, CNN, and other major media outlets. She received the inaugural Leadership Achievement Award from the United States Air Force Academy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/02/2025.

Kim "KC" Campbell Speaking Topics

  • Flying in the Face of Fear: Courageous Leadership & Teamwork to Elevate Performance

    In this gripping keynote, Kim “KC” Campbell draws from an extraordinary combat experience to reveal how courage has the power to transform both leaders and teams—whether you’re navigating everyday challenges or high-stakes situations. She will take you inside the cockpit of her fighter jet during a harrowing mission when her aircraft was struck by enemy fire. Through this life-changing—and admittedly terrifying—experience, Kim shares why courageous leadership and teamwork are essential for elevating performance.

    Leveraging her extensive experience as a fighter pilot and senior military leader, Kim unveils powerful insights into the mindset and culture that enable fighter pilots to sustain peak performance and make decisive choices under pressure. She shares the value of creating a “wingman culture”—where trust, collaboration, and mutual support are essential to fostering high-performance teams. Packed with actionable strategies from the cockpit, this keynote invites you to explore a unique perspective on leading with courage, equipping you to inspire bold action and elevate performance.

    Keynote Takeaways:

    • Stay Calm Under Pressure: Focus, prioritize, and take action when faced with challenges or adversity.
    • Be Decisive and Adaptable: Prepare, practice, and plan for uncertainty to make confident, informed decisions.
    • Embrace Humility, Approachability, Credibility: Learn how these essential qualities strengthen leadership and foster effective teamwork.
    • Create a Wingman Culture: Build a team rooted in trust, collaboration, and mutual support to drive high performance.

  • Fighter Pilot Mindset: A Flight Plan for Mission Success

    Drawing from over 20 years of experience as a fighter pilot and senior military leader, Kim “KC” Campbell will show you how to apply the same resilience, accountability, and focus on continuous improvement that fighter pilots use to achieve mission success. Kim will take you on a journey through real-life lessons from the cockpit—offering a clear “flight plan” to excel in high-stakes environments, overcome obstacles, and foster a culture of transparency and accountability within your team.

    Get ready to hear compelling stories from the cockpit of both triumphs and setbacks that will shift your perspective and prepare you to take on any challenge. Kim’s engaging storytelling will leave you inspired and equipped with practical strategies that you can apply in your personal and professional life. You’ll walk away with actionable tools to prepare for adversity, execute with precision, and debrief for growth—empowering your team to turn failures into opportunities, leverage competitive strengths, and stay agile in today’s complex, dynamic business environment.

    Keynote Takeaways:

    • Adopt a Fighter Pilot Mindset: Embrace accountability, learn from mistakes, and commit to excellence.
    • Aviate, Navigate, Communicate: Stay calm under pressure, prioritize effectively, and make confident decisions.
    • The Six-Step Flight Plan: Prepare, practice, plan, execute, evaluate, and elevate to enhance performance and achieve mission success.
    • Debrief for Growth: Leverage wins and failures to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

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Kim "KC" Campbell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Flying in the Face of Fear: Courageous Leadership & Teamwork to Elevate Performance and Fighter Pilot Mindset: A Flight Plan for Mission Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kim "KC" Campbell for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Kim "KC" Campbell generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carey Lohrenz, Martha McSally, Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.), Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour and Rob Waldo Waldman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kim "KC" Campbell for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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