Jeff “Bones” Bonner is The Debrief Expert™ — an international keynote speaker, former combat fighter pilot, current airline captain, and Harvard-trained performance strategist who equips elite teams to perform under pressure using The Debrief Advantage™.
Keynotes and workshops
programs for sports teams and executive leaders
Jeff "Bones" Bonner’s keynote experiences and workshops are built around The Debrief Advantage™—a powerful system designed to help sports teams and executive leaders drive clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement. At the core of this system is The Daily Debrief™, the high-performance habit that transforms insights into action.
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THE BONNER FOUNDATION
Developing Leaders Who Perform Under Pressure
The Bonner Foundation exists to develop the next generation of leaders on America’s college campuses — from student veterans to student-athletes — equipping them with the tools to perform under pressure, build resilience, and lead with accountability. Founded by Jeff “Bones” Bonner, a former combat fighter pilot and current Harvard-trained performance strategist, the Foundation combines service, leadership, and high performance into a single mission: investing in students who will make a lasting impact on their teams, campuses, and communities. Through scholarships for student veterans, leadership awards for student-athletes, and Foundation-sponsored keynotes delivered directly to college athletic programs, the Bonner Foundation introduces students to The Debrief Advantage™ — a proven system for continuous improvement, trust, and excellence under pressure. Whether helping a veteran transition into civilian leadership or inspiring a college football team to build a culture of accountability and winning habits, the Bonner Foundation believes in one simple truth: when you invest in the next generation of leaders, you create ripple effects that last a lifetime.
About Jeff "Bones" Bonner
Jeff “Bones” Bonner delivers captivating keynote experiences that equip elite sports teams and executive leaders to debrief like fighter pilots and perform like champions—through the power of The Debrief Advantage™.
Drawing on combat-tested debrief strategies, Jeff equips audiences with actionable tools that build a culture of alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement—helping elite performers in business, sports, and public service execute with clarity and consistency.
Widely known as The Debrief Expert™, Jeff is the creator of The Debrief Advantage™—a proven, high-performance system built around his five-step Daily Debrief™ model. He is also a former combat fighter pilot and squadron commander, airline captain, Harvard-trained performance strategist, and author of The Daily Debrief™. His leadership was forged in the skies over Iraq and Afghanistan and refined in the cockpit of some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. Today, as an airline captain for one of the world’s largest carriers, Jeff brings real-world insight into performance under pressure, operational safety, and elite team dynamics.
During his postgraduate studies at Harvard University, Jeff developed the five-step Daily Debrief™ model—a practical, scalable framework for building feedback-driven cultures that win. He is also the founder and executive director of The Bonner Foundation, which equips student veterans and student-athletes on college campuses across the United States with the tools to build resilience, lead with courage, and perform under pressure.
An internationally recognized speaker, Jeff “Bones” Bonner brings high energy, real-world credibility, and actionable takeaways to every audience.
Jeff helps audiences drive consistent performance under pressure—by giving them The Debrief Advantage™.
3 Steps to Lead and Win with The Debrief Advantage™
Step 1: The Discovery Call
Let's connect to discuss how we can partner to develop a custom program for your organization.
Step 2: The Keynote
A tailored keynote speech that will empower your audience to use aviation's habit of daily improvement to perform under pressure.
Step 3: The Workshop
Develop high-performing leaders and teams by building a culture of daily improvement.
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