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Michael J. Penney

Public Speaker/Instructor Trainer
Michaeljpenney.com
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United States
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North America
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Languages 
English
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Personal Details

Bio

Michael J. Penney 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. In 2011 Michael deployed on a third combat tour, this time with 1st battalion 5th Marines, leading a section of 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 and public speaker.

Michael is Co-founder of Cigars and Sea Stories, a podcast devoted to sharing stories with veterans who are adding value to the world. 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. Michael is the creator of the “5 Paragraph Business Plan” - taking the military operations order format and applying it to business. Bringing military skills, knowledge, and experienced leadership to a non-military market. He currently works as an advisor to 5paragraph.com, calling upon his military, calling upon his military experience to assess, train, advise, and assist businesses in the implementation of the 5 Paragraph Business Plan to empower leaders with an action oriented business management tool focused on business creation, growth, and long term sustainability.

He is a proud father of four, married, and resides near Raleigh, North Carolina.

Current position (3)

Public Speaker/Instructor Trainer

Michaeljpenney.com

Advisor & Author

5Paragraph.com

Co-Founder

Cigars and Sea Stories

Achievements (6)
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

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

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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