Andrew D. Wittman, PhD
Dr. Andrew D. Wittman is a United States Marine Corps Infantry Combat Veteran, former Police Officer, and Federal Agent. He led security details for dignitaries Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, King Abdullah of Jordan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Sir Elton John. The U.S. State Department selected him to train Navy SEALs, Marines, Army Rangers, and Special Forces operators in high-threat diplomatic security.
A dynamic resilience keynote speaker and author, Dr. Wittman brings the unfiltered wisdom of real-world experience to every stage — blending the grit of battlefield leadership with breakthrough science in personal resilience, emotional fitness, and performance psychology. His approach transforms teams from reactive to resilient and turns pressure into a competitive advantage.
Dr. Wittman is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global organizations across industries. His client list includes Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Merrill Lynch, Meyer Corporation, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Clemson Football (National Champions), and the South Carolina Bar Association, among others. His sessions are consistently described as "transformational" (Meyer), "the best class ever attended" (Lockheed Martin), "life-changing" (Merrill Lynch), and "pivotal for everyday success" (Clemson Football).
Dr. Wittman’s expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fox News, and the BBC. He is also a sought-after keynote closer for major conferences such as NEHRA, HCI, and AAHAM, where his energy, humor, and actionable content leave audiences buzzing and empowered.
He is the author of Ground Zero Leadership: CEO of You and Seven Secrets of Resilience for Parents. Andrew’s newest release, INNER ARMOR Perpetual Resilience™️, is available now.
Son of Missionaries
Andrew is the son of missionaries to Australia, China, and the West Indies, and was brought up in the town of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps infantry and lead troops in combat operations in the Republic of Panama and Desert Storm, anti-terrorism operations in Honduras and two deployments to the Far East. As a security contractor for the State Department, Andrew has deployed to Jordan, Kosovo and completed four tours in Afghanistan.
Law Enforcement
Upon exiting military service, Andrew entered the field of law enforcement, becoming a sheriff’s deputy in his home state of South Carolina. He is the recipient of the J.P. Strom Award, which is the highest and most prestigious award given to a graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy, in recognition of being the honor graduate of his class. An accomplishment he repeated at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA while transitioning from a local to a federal commission.
Nancy Pelosi's Security
Dr. Wittman was the Special Agent in Charge of Nancy Pelosi's security detail, was Joe Lieberman's lead advance agent. He has personally protected Hillary Clinton, Tom Delay, Trent Lott, King Abdullah of Jordan, Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, Sir Elton John, as well as Fortune 20 CEOs.
As a lead instructor and subject matter expert for the State Department’s Worldwide Protective Service, he taught high-threat diplomatic security to former Navy SEALS, Marines, Rangers, and Special Forces. Andrew has also trained over 1,800 nationals from Nepal, Peru, and Uganda for anti-terrorism and security assignments in Asia, the Middle East, and other parts of the globe.
Andrew believes that the key to peak performance and building a culture of resilience lies in the hybrid combination of critical thinking and emotional intelligence. During times of pressure and stress, mindset mastery leads to high-performing teams that thrive through strong working relationships, effective communication, inspirational leadership, trust, respect, and collaboration.
Audiences connect with Andrew because of his down-to-earth approach and his infectious passion for creating a real transformation that produces tangible results. Through his motivational keynotes and leadership seminars, he applies the same science-based mental performance system that guaranteed his success in the most pressure-filled high-stakes environments. His message is simple – whether achieving peak performance in business or life, the same process ensures success: well-ordered thought produces well-ordered action.
A HIGH ENERGY MOTIVATIONAL
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
A high-energy motivational keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew Wittman, is a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and the Huff Post. He has been interviewed the Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, The BBC, and featured on Fox News, ESPN, CBS, FOX, CW, Fast Company, Business Insider, The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, Inc. Magazine, Time Magazine, Men’s Journal, The Hallmark Channel and many other media outlets.
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