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Michael J. Penney

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Public Speaker/Instructor Trainer
https://michaeljpenney.com/
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United States
Available to 
North America
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Michael J. Penney is a proven, battle tested LEADER.

https://michaeljpenney.com/

Michael is a combat veteran of Iraq & Afghanistan. He served in the United States Marine Corps infantry with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines deploying twice to Ramadi, Iraq, in 2005-2006 and 2007. Michael reenlisted during his second tour and transferred to Quantico to become a weapons instructor.

He is certified as a combat marksmanship coach, trainer and instructor trainer. He’s a formal school instructor, school trained designated marksman, small arms weapons instructor and foreign weapons instructor. Michael has trained over 50,000+ personnel in a variety of disciplines, from planning and executing operations to preparing training based on lessons learned. He is a master instructor.

In 2011 Michael transferred to Camp Pendleton and deployed on a third combat tour, this time with 1st battalion 5th Marines, leading a section of embedded advisors through Kajaki & Sangin Afghanistan.

Having served in two wars, over 8 years of service in the Corps, Michael was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Now he is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business LEADER focused on developing an infrastructure and culture of accountability inside growing organizations.

In March of 2016 he presented at TEDxRaleigh, “What’s Your IED: How to Add Value During Life’s Explosive Situations”, combining military and personal experiences in an effort to bridge the lives of veterans and civilians. This one talk has cultivated many wonderful relationships between veterans and business leaders.

Michael created the “Wear It Right” Marine Corps uniforms guide. Making life easier for Marines and Sailors still in military service. He continues to work with fellow veterans and patriots to support our military service members.

Michael is the founder and Chief Advisor at 5Paragraph.com, working with business leaders around the globe, calling upon his military and entrepreneurial experiences to assess, train, advise, and assist businesses in the implementation of the 5P Military Management Method For The Modern Workforce. Empowering leaders with an action oriented business management tool focused on business creation, growth, and long-term sustainability.

At heart, Michael is a writer and presenter.

His creative “50 Word Short Stories” ensnarl the soul. They were written for you, the free thinker and wondering spirit. You laugh hard, love hard, and keep fighting.

Michael is available for interviews, keynotes, workshops, and breakout sessions.

Hire Michael J. Penney to speak with your group about …

– Entrepreneurship / Intrapreneurship Business Leadership

– How to breed a culture of accountability

– Great LEADERS Focus On The Nouns: The right people, in the right place, with the right things – accomplish any mission.

Current position (2)

Public Speaker/Instructor Trainer

https://michaeljpenney.com/

Chief Advisor & Author

https://5paragraph.com/

Achievements (8)
Authored "5 Paragraph Business Plan" guidebook

Created, developed, and published the "5 Paragraph Business Plan; The Action-Oriented Business Management Tool For Leaders" as a founding member of 5Paragraph.com.

TEDx Raleigh Presenter

Presenter of "What's your IED, How to Add Value During Life's Explosive Situations"

Co-founder and co-host of Cigars and Sea Stories

125,000 listeners and growing. A podcast devoted to sharing stories with veterans who are adding VALUE to the world. Life through the eyes of a veteran.

Combat Marksmanship Instructor Trainer

Trained 21,000+ Marine and Naval officers and 40,000+ enlisted in rifle, pistol, foreign weapons and small arms while serving aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Routinely spoke to an audience of 300+ as per duties of an instructor trainer.

Foreign National Advisor

Special Operations Training Group: Advisor Training Cell
Trained the Afghan Uniformed Police in police tactics, appearance, professionalism, and non-combative conflict resolution
-Instructed 5,000+ foreign nationals from 10+ countries as an advisor with the U.S. Military

Combat Patrol Leader

Led the planning and supervised the execution of 1,200+ combat missions in Ramadi, Iraq, Kajaki & Sangin, Afghanistan, as a Patrol leader

Invented and Patented Product

I invented and provisionally patented my product using physical mail while serving in combat in Kajaki, Afghanistan as an embedded advisor and instructor to Afghan Uniform Police.

Brought Patented Product To Market

Led team to bringing my patented product to market.

Degrees (7)
Marine
Marine Corps Recruit Training
2004
Infantryman
School of Infantry
2004 to 2005
Marksmanship
Combat Marksmanship Instructor
2008 to 2010
Embedded Advisor
Special Operations Training Group
2011
Math
Palomar College
2012
Entrepreneurship
University of Massachusetts Boston
2012 to 2015
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
Institute of Veterans and Military Families
2014

Presentations

Presentations (1)
The Value of a Warrior

Wouldn't it be wonderful to live a life without regret, fear, or guilt?

The story of my friend and fellow Marine, Sam, is that of a warrior. He chose the path less travelled and became one of the best Marine infantrymen I've had the honor of serving with. He added VALUE to the team and our overall mission.

I challenge you, find close hearted people. Build a tribe. Add value to one another's lives through the use of your talents and strengths. Reciprocate that value to grow as a team focused toward accomplishing a mission greater than themselves.

Past talks (6)
You Are The Future That We Fought For
New Bern Entrepreneurship Center Grand Opening And Launch: Keynote
New Bern Entrepreneurship Center
2017
"Adding VALUE Through Leadership"
Wilmington Angels for Local Entrepreneurs: Military Leaders in Entrepreneurship
Wilmington, NC
2016
"Would You Invite Me Over For Dinner; The Origins of an Ethical Partnership"
Luther Hodges Business Ethics Initiative
Research Triangle Park, NC
2016
Adding Value Through Action
Better Homes And Garden Realty Group Cappers Meeting: Keynote
Garner, NC
2016
“What’s Your IED: How to Add Value During Life's Explosive Situations”
TEDx Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
2016
Change Through Service
The Blind Elephant In The Room: Panel Discussion
Wilmington, NC Blind Elephant Speak Easy
2016
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TEDx Raleigh "What's Your IED?"
TEDx Raleigh "What's Your IED?"
“What’s your IED? How to add VALUE in Explosive Situations”

Books & Articles (3)

5 Paragraph Business Plan: The Action Oriented Business Management Tool For Leaders
Amazon,
2017
IGNORE THE AWFUL TIMES, AND CONCENTRATE ON THE GOOD ONES
Flags Over Ramadi

Expertise (22)

Leadership
Business
Education
Health & Well-being
Technology
Program Development Business Being an Entrepreneur Corporate Entrepreneurship Cultural Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Education Business Planning Military Veterans military life core values Planning and Execution Strategic Execution Adaptive Leadership Athletic Leadership Authentic Leadership

Clients

Governor Luther Hodges Business Ethics Initiative, Keynote, Featured Speaker
Rotary Club, Keynote, Featured Speaker
Business Networking International, Keynote
Better Homes And Gardens Realty Group, Keynote
Veterans Associations Across North Carolina, Keynote
Veterans Art Program, Panelist
Institute of Veterans and Military Families: Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans, Keynote
Bunker Labs: Nationwide Veteran Business Accelerator, Keynote
TEDx Raleigh, Keynote
New Bern North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center, Keynote
Veteran Entrepreneurs: Franchising, Master of Ceremonies
Bunker Muster: Director of Programs, Keynote, Master of Ceremonies, Director of Business Plan Pitch Competitiion

Awards & certifications (1)

Most Outstanding Venture
Institute of Veterans and Military Families
2014
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

"His ability to translate his military leadership experience into narrative form is inspiring." -JA

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