Todd Simmons, a distinguished educator, culture influencer, international keynote speaker and accomplished business leader, is renowned for his unwavering commitment to fostering a society of courageous leaders. As the Courageous Leadership Alliance founder and chief vision officer, Simmons has dedicated his career to building a coalition of change agents who share a common vision: to empower individuals and organizations with the tools needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of leadership.

With a diverse career, Simmons is a 25-year U.S. Air Force veteran who left an indelible mark on global institutions and businesses alike. His expertise has been sought after by esteemed organizations such as NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Robert Trent Jones Golf, the Professional Golf Association, Amazon and many others. Notably, as the Air University command chief, Simmons inspired and guided 50,000 resident and 120,000 non-resident Air Force-affiliated students annually. His authentic voice in the leadership arena is characterized by a profound ability to build top-performing teams and reshape organizational culture to achieve maximum effectiveness. Simmon’s mission is to translate his extensive experience and wisdom into actionable insights that assist the leaders of tomorrow in deciphering the art of leadership.