Jeff “Bones” Bonner is The Debrief Expert™ — a 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
The Bonner Foundation is dedicated to developing the next generation of veteran leaders who embody the principle of service before self.
By supporting veterans at colleges and universities across the United States, the foundation aims to equip these student leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
The foundation believes that veteran leadership is crucial to addressing the most pressing challenges facing America today. With the support of The Bonner Foundation, these veterans are empowered to lead effectively and create a better future for all.
A portion of all proceeds from The Debrief Advantage Programs support The Bonner Foundation.
About Jeff "Bones" Bonner
Jeff “Bones” Bonner delivers captivating keynote experiences that empower leaders, teams, and athletes to achieve lasting, high-impact performance gains.
Drawing on combat-tested debrief strategies, Jeff equips audiences with actionable tools that fuel a culture of alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement—helping individuals and organizations be better tomorrow in business, sports, and life.
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 develops veteran leaders and supports mission-driven service across the United States.
An internationally recognized speaker, Jeff “Bones” Bonner brings high energy, real-world credibility, and actionable takeaways to every audience.
His message is clear: High performance isn’t a mystery. It’s a habit—and it starts with the debrief.
3 Steps to Lead and Win with the daily debrief
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 lead and win.
Step 3: The Workshop
Develop high-performing leaders and teams by building a culture of daily improvement.
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