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Chandler Comerford
PrintAs a former US Navy SEAL Officer, Chandler Comerford is a consultant in the oil and gas industry and a father of three, Chandler shares this message…. Everyone is capable of more than they think. Using examples from his past to articulate his points and providing insight into the world of the US Navy SEALs, Chandler outlines three tools that will assist participants discover what they are capable of
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Testimonials for Chandler Comerford
Chandler’s presentation was straight from the soul. Virtuous, authentic and relevant to today’s leadership challenges.
Lucio Della Martina – Oil and Gas Executive / Company Director
Chandler spoke at our annual Australia-wide company gathering. My employees embraced his motivational speech and he provided our group with concepts that will assist us in a challenging business environment. Chandler was really accommodating and took the time afterwards to answer questions, socialise and inquire about how our business works. He was outstanding and I will be getting him back to speak again.
Andrew Andreou, Managing Director, Australasian Mining Services Pty Ltd
Best speaker since I have been at Hale!
Hale School Yr 12
Chandler immediately connected with his audience through his first hand accounts, honesty and passion bringing to life the physical and psychological determination required to succeed within the Navy SEAL program. Chandler’s presentation was inspiring, his question and answer session candid and personable, providing great insight to the challenges he faced and his philosophy in overcoming to succeed within ever changing environments. A passionate engaging presenter who was humble, humorous and inspiring, you have to see this guy!!
Paul Andrew, Former CEO Government and NFP Sector
Fee Range: Up to $5000
Chandler Comerford's Biography
As a former US Navy SEAL Officer, Chandler Comerford is a consultant in the oil and gas industry and a father of three, Chandler shares this message…. Everyone is capable of more than they think.
Using examples from his past to articulate his points and providing insight into the world of the US Navy SEALs, Chandler outlines three tools that will assist participants discover what they are capable of. Chandler grew up in Maine, in the North East of the United States. Originally a guitarist in a blues band, the course of Chandler’s life was changed when his drummer showed him a knife that was once owned by a Navy SEAL.
Feeling the call to service, Chandler applied and was appointed by his congressman to attend the United States Naval Academy where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Bs) in Oceanography (With Merit) in 1995.
A collegiate boxer, Chandler saw Maximum Security Prisons from the inside where he boxed inmates in preparation for the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) championships. Chandler was a three-time NCBA All-American and a National Boxing Champion.
One of 16 Naval Academy graduates selected to attend Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUD/s) / SEAL Training, Chandler graduated training with BUD/s Class 202 prior to being assigned to SEAL Team ONE in Coronado California.
Chandler spent 6 years at SEAL Team ONE deploying three times to locations throughout South East Asia and the Middle East where he was engaged in capacity building for numerous nations’ Special Forces units.
Chandler left the navy and moved to Perth in July 2001 where he has worked in the oil and gas industry as a consultant for the past 17 years and completed risk assessments for numerous Australian “Vital National Installations” during which time he obtained two Australian Innovation Patents related to the quantification of IT security risk. Since living in Australia he’s worked as a facilitator, trainer and strategic risk consultant for 17 years.
Chandler writes regularly and has been published by the Blackstone Society (Blackbird Publication) in a feature designed to assist University of Western Australia (UWA) Law Students better manage wellness issues.
Chandler has also developed and facilitated Rights of Passage (RoP) programs designed to assist young people with intellectual disabilities to recognise their strengths and develop “Team”.
With wide ranging experience in the military, as a consultant and as a father of three, Chandler offers a unique perspective on the capabilities that we all possess – delivering it in a grounded, thoughtful and engaging manner.
Speaking Topics Include
One decision can change your life – During this talk I speak about power of choice. This talk is aimed at helping participants become more aware of the choices they make, to prepare for the tough decisions that everyone eventually faces.
You are capable of more than you think – during this talk I relay three tools (Perspective, Fellowship and Commitment) which can assist the participants manage change as they transition from one phase of their life to the next.