Martha McSally

Lead Yourself First with Courage. Adapt with Agility. Accelerate Growth.

Leadership today moves faster than ever. The margin for error is thinner. Markets shift overnight. AI is reshaping industries in real time. Teams are navigating uncertainty, burnout, and constant change. Most leaders know what to do. The challenge is what happens under pressure. When the stakes rise, even strong leaders hesitate. They overanalyze. They default to safe. They react instead of lead. This is a self-leadership problem. Martha McSally learned hesitation has consequences during her time leading combat missions. Later, in Congress and the Senate, the pressure looked different, but the leadership stakes were just as real. Today, she works with CEOs and leadership teams navigating that same reality: high pressure, high visibility, and no room for hesitation.

The Framework

Martha introduces the WEDGE Framework, a practical system for leading yourself first:

• Who Am I: Define who you are as a leader
• Examine: Identify patterns that show up under pressure
• Drop the Drag: Let go of what’s holding you back
• Gaze: Get clear on where you’re leading
• Execute: Take focused, aligned action

What Audiences Walk Away With

• Lead with clarity under pressure
• Make faster, better decisions
• Build trust and alignment across teams
• Navigate uncertainty without losing momentum
• Step into leadership instead of reacting

Best For

• Executive leadership teams
• C-suite and senior leaders
• Organizations navigating change or growth
• Industry conferences focused on leadership