Speaking is how I help others. Speaking and sharing what I have learned is how I honor all the people in my life who have helped me become who I am.
Speaking is how I pay it forward.
As the first woman to fly the F-16 in the US Air Force, I was thrown into a relatively hostile environment that I was unprepared for. It wasn’t easy, but I earned my place and the respect of my fellow fighter pilots. I couldn’t have done it without the help of all who supported me. My stories will inspire you, motivate you and give you courage. If I can do it, so can you.
Follow Your Dreams is an inspirational speech based on my challenging path from a four-year old on her first flight to the first woman F-16 pilot, respected by her peers. Key takeaways are that what looks like luck and timing usually involves a lot of hard work, that you get to decide who gets inside your head and that perseverance is essential to reaching your dreams.
Sharon, age 4, on Memorial Day. Dreams often start young -Follow them!
Pentagon Press Conference, 1993 - the beginning of my fighter pilot journey and learning the importance of debriefing.
Debrief Your Life – Live Better is about the importance of looking at pivotal events in your life, debriefing them and learning lessons to make your life better. Lessons like focusing on what you can control and how to develop your courage. Debriefing your life takes time but it will help you live your best life.
Inclusion – Everyone, All the Time incorporates my unique perspective on inclusion. I was almost always the only woman pilot in my squadron or on my base so it was often difficult to feel like part of the team. But feeling like part of the team is essential to peak performance, so how do we make our entire team feel like they belong, like they are integral to our success? It is easier than you think!
Everyone has a role in building an inclusive environment – leaders, members of the similar group and members of the diverse group. I can help you understand how to build an inclusive environment that will help your team perform at its best.
Red Flag, 1995 - Fighter squadrons thrive on common goals, common training and common responses. How can you incorporate different perspectives and maintain mission focus?
I use my life experiences as the first woman to fly the F-16 and my time as an airline Captain to form the basis of my speeches. I use stories from my life (funny, frustrating and sometimes intense) to build the takeaways from each speech.
Encouraging others to follow their dreams.
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Sharon Preszler’s Credentials-Sharon Preszler
Sharon’s delivery was incredibly inspiring to the students and her way of intertwining her own life lessons and experiences into student advising is brilliant. A dynamic speaker! I highly recommend her for speaking.
Amy VanHornDirector, Office of Career and Professional Development, Bethany College
Powerful message, entertaining stories, transparent delivery – Sharon was perfect for us.
Jim BluePresident, Alera Group
Sharon spoke to our Women’s luncheon at our Independent Insurance Agencies Conference in Chicago. Sharon got to meet some of the conference attendees at a function the night before and her story was so interesting we actually had 10 men attending the women’s luncheon. Sharon’s message of courage, perseverance and being true to yourself resonated with all the attendees. The comments I heard most frequently after her speech were “inspirational” “motivating”, “engaging” and “impressive”. I will definitely have Sharon speak at future events.
Danielle CapillaChief Compliance Officer, UBA
Sharon was the keynote speaker to our Rotary Youth Leadership Awards retreat. Her message of looking for mentors, working hard for what you want and knowing the value you bring to the world reached the entire audience, students and adults alike. Sharon was engaging and connected very well. After her speech multiple people personally thanked her for validating the importance of hard work and valuing yourself. We feel blessed to have had her share her story and her time with us.
Tammy Sabinsky Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Sharon Preszler spoke at our museum and was absolutely wonderful. She is so inspiring to listen to. People of all ages will be able to listen to her fantastic talk and use pieces of it for guidance in their own journey. I highly recommend her for your event, I guarantee you will have a wonderful experience!
Chris HenryEAA
Thank you for speaking to the LAFD women yesterday – they loved your presentation. And thank you for being so accessible and willing to adapt your presentation to this group – it made all the difference.
Liz LinPresident Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Amy VanHorn
Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, Bethany College
Sharon’s delivery was incredibly inspiring to the students and her way of intertwining her own life lessons and experiences into student advising is brilliant. A dynamic speaker! I highly recommend her for speaking.
Jim Blue
President, Alera Group
Powerful message, entertaining stories, transparent delivery – Sharon was perfect for us.
Danielle Capilla
Chief Compliance Officer, UBA
Sharon spoke to our Women’s luncheon at our Independent Insurance Agencies Conference in Chicago. Sharon got to meet some of the conference attendees at a function the night before and her story was so interesting we actually had 10 men attending the women’s luncheon. Sharon’s message of courage, perseverance and being true to yourself resonated with all the attendees. The comments I heard most frequently after her speech were “inspirational” “motivating”, “engaging” and “impressive”. I will definitely have Sharon speak at future events.
Tammy Sabinsky
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Sharon was the keynote speaker to our Rotary Youth Leadership Awards retreat. Her message of looking for mentors, working hard for what you want and knowing the value you bring to the world reached the entire audience, students and adults alike. Sharon was engaging and connected very well. After her speech multiple people personally thanked her for validating the importance of hard work and valuing yourself. We feel blessed to have had her share her story and her time with us.
Chris Henry
EAA
Sharon Preszler spoke at our museum and was absolutely wonderful. She is so inspiring to listen to. People of all ages will be able to listen to her fantastic talk and use pieces of it for guidance in their own journey. I highly recommend her for your event, I guarantee you will have a wonderful experience!
Liz Lin
President Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Thank you for speaking to the LAFD women yesterday – they loved your presentation. And thank you for being so accessible and willing to adapt your presentation to this group – it made all the difference.
