• Former Lead Solo Pilot for the Blue Angels, exemplifying precision, trust, and teamwork at the highest level
• 9x winner of Top Ten Carrier Pilot Award
• Flew in the iconic "Top Gun" movie
• A Sloan Fellow at Stanford School of Business, bridging high-performance aviation with cutting-edge leadership principles
• Over 20 years helping more than 2,000 organizations achieve sustained excellence with the Glad To Be Here® mindset
• Founder of the Glad To Be Here® Foundation, donating 10% of his speaking fees to charities worldwide

As the lead solo pilot for the legendary Blue Angels flight team, John “Gucci” Foley exemplified the pinnacle of excellence, mastering the art of flying among the top 0.01% of U.S. military pilots.

John was named a “Top Ten Carrier Pilot” six times before leaving his mark as a Marine instructor pilot and then lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels. His expertise even extended to the silver screen where he piloted jets in the iconic film "Top Gun". With an unwavering commitment to exceptional performance, John knows firsthand what it takes to reach and sustain the highest levels of achievement, performing at a level of excellence few people have ever experienced. After completing his service in the Navy, John studied at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Naval War College, earning multiple degrees and seamlessly integrating the invaluable lessons learned from the Blue Angels into the business realm, he has become a trusted advisor to global business leaders, impacting organizations worldwide

John has captivated audiences across the globe, including at BMW, Mercedes Benz, Google, Microsoft, Intel, General Electric, Bank of America, IBM, and Coca-Cola. An innovative and visionary leader, best-selling author, master of mindset, and a catalyst for organizational growth, John delivers his awe-inspiring and transformative message to organizations around the world, inspiring individuals and teams to achieve elite performance.