Ray Goggins
Former Special Forces Operator & Ultimate Hell Week Star
Ray Goggins, a former Irish Special Forces Operator and bestselling author, is the Chief Instructor on RTE’s "Ultimate Hell Week." With 30 years of experience in high-pressure military operations, he now mentors sports teams and businesses on High Performance, Leadership, Resilience, and Team Building, fostering a bulletproof mindset.
Irish Special Forces Operator Ray Goggins is a bestselling author, and the Chief Instructor on RTE’s hit show, “Ultimate Hell Week.” With a distinguished 30-year military career, Ray specialized in Hostage Rescue, Maritime Counter Terrorism, Combat Diving, and Intelligence Operations, gaining vast experience in high-pressure environments worldwide.
Ray’s military background includes leading and building elite teams across various geographies. His operational expertise has been instrumental in training both military personnel and civilians in resilience and high-stress decision-making. He was also heavily involved in developing physical training programs for Special Forces recruits, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness and physical endurance.
Since retiring from the Special Forces, Ray has become a sought-after consultant and speaker. He works with sports teams, businesses, and corporations, facilitating hands-on workshops in High Performance, Leadership, Resilience, and Team Building. His practical approach provides participants with skills and tools to apply in both their professional and personal lives, helping them build a bulletproof mindset.
Irish Special Forces Operator Ray is also a co-founder of “Coreskill Training,” a company that offers bespoke training programs focusing on elite performance principles tailored to the needs of various industries. His work extends to youth programs, where he mentors young people, fostering leadership and resilience from an early age.
In addition to his television role and consultancy work, Ray has authored bestselling books that delve into his experiences and the lessons learned from his time in the Special Forces. His books have received critical acclaim for their candid insights and practical advice on overcoming adversity.
Ray’s dedication to helping others achieve their best version of themselves, coupled with his extensive background in elite performance and resilience, makes him a highly respected figure in both the military and civilian spheres. He continues to inspire and empower individuals through his speaking engagements, workshops, and written works.
To book Former Irish Special Forces Operator & Ultimate Hell Week Star Ray Goggins for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com
Topics:
- Leadership: Ray focuses on developing strong leadership qualities, sharing insights from his time in the Special Forces where leadership under pressure was crucial.
- Resilience: He emphasises building mental and physical resilience, drawing on his experiences in challenging and high-stress situations.
- Teamwork: Ray highlights the importance of teamwork and how to foster a cohesive, high-performing team.
- High Performance: Strategies to achieve and maintain peak performance in both professional and personal settings.
Workshops Offered:
- Team Building Workshops: These sessions are designed to enhance team cohesion and performance, using practical exercises and real-world scenarios.
- Leadership Development Programs: Focused on cultivating leadership skills and strategies to lead effectively under pressure.
- Resilience Training: Workshops aimed at building resilience and mental toughness, helping participants handle stress and adversity more effectively.
- Motivation and Personal Development: Sessions that inspire and equip individuals to push beyond their limits and achieve their goals.
Ray Goggins’ workshops and speaking engagements are known for their practical, hands-on approach, providing attendees with actionable tools and strategies they can apply in their everyday lives.
“Ray joined to wrap up a leadership off site. We wanted a session to inspire and motivate our leaders, to reiterate the key messages on leadership and to wrap up the day in an engaging way – Ray did this brilliantly. His preparation was evident as he was able to weave the key messages throughout his presentation. His session was engaging and enjoyable – he held our leaders attention and had them laughing throughout”.
– Gilead Sciences
“We had a fantastic event with Ray. Everyone really enjoyed his keynote and the team building exercise, was definitely the highlight of the entire week. He was a pleasure to work with and very down to earth, I think all the attendees really enjoyed speaking with and learning from him.”
– PepsiCo Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
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