Anthony Brock

Tony is a decorated Navy Commander (Intelligence Officer) (Retired) with multiple deployments with Navy SEALs and Special Operations to high-risk and austere environments. He’s served as Intelligence Operations Officer in Europe, Africa, the Middle-East, and as a senior Naval Attachè in Hong Kong and Macau, China.

He is a seasoned executive business leader and Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience driving mission-focused initiatives and fostering sustainable growth in profit, nonprofit, government, and international sectors with a focus in leading people, managing systems, and designing organizations to deliver leveled-up performance.

He’s supported leaders in U.S. and allied governments, U.S. Navy SEAL teams, academia, commercial business, security and law enforcement, and the health industry to deliver decisive competitive advantage under the most challenging operational environments.

Tony’s motivational talks explore Leading Change through the alignment of purpose, values, and character across our identities of Self, Team, and Mission. Through expert storytelling, he explains how to synchronize core human behavior and business organizational dynamics to unlock the path towards Personal, Team and Enterprise success. He shares his military, intelligence, and business experiences with Leaders across industries and cultures to deliver insightful perspectives on the hidden power of Vision, Mission, Business Intelligence, Strategy, and Plans — all with the singular goal of achieving next level performance in service to others.

As Executive Director of the National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute, Tony leads a team in developing nationally-recognized leadership programs that reflect the development and practical application of character values in service to others.

His expertise in strategic planning and curriculum development has enabled the launch of modular programs that engage both youth and adult learners, furthering the Griffin Institute’s mission and enhancing its impact across the U.S.

As the Founder of Anthony Brock Group, LLC, (A Certified SDVOSB), along with his wife and business partner, Susan, he leads a team of executive coaches who serve as trusted advisors to senior leaders in both public and private sectors, providing executive coaching and facilitating high-impact leadership training. Through this veteran-owned consultancy, he has partnered with many prominent organizations, to include the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

Together, their work focuses on aligning leadership development with organizational objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, and empowering teams to drive meaningful change.

Anthony’s international experience includes his role as Senior Advisor with partners abroad, where he delivered strategic consulting to U.S. and allied governments, ensuring effective leadership in complex global contexts. His background in building and managing high-performance teams, coupled with his strong public representation skills, enables him to engage diverse stakeholders and advocate for policies that support ethical, mission-driven leadership.

A dynamic communicator and dedicated community civic leader, Tony serves on the Boards of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce in Arlington, Texas and the River Legacy Foundation.

Tony has served as an advisor to the U.S. Chief of Navy Personnel; to the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence; and, as a Naval Attaché, to the U.S. Consul General, Hong Kong and Macau, China. He has served with NATO in Europe and the U.S. Special Operations and Intelligence community globally.

He has worked and lived across cultures in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle-East partnering to address challenges in leadership, strategy, organizational design, operations, personnel, train threat analysis, risk adaptation, applied data analytics, and decision-making.

Tony has earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Maryland University College; Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, University of Florida; Completed Certificates in Finance and Business Analytics, Harvard Business School Online; and is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute (FEI)’s Leadership for Democratic Society. He earned his  Executive Certification in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University and is a Professionally Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation (ICF).

Commander Brock’s military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

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