Judson Kauffman
From Navy SEAL Sniper to international entrepreneur, Judson Kauffman has earned the wisdom that frames his approach to finding fulfillment in life. Judson has learned the secrets of success leading teams and himself to the pinnacle of performance. He delivers deeply emotional insights that change how people invest their time. By becoming intimate with death, he has created a beautiful relationship with life and helps others do the same.
TOPICS
- Leadership
- Masculinity
- Personal Growth
- Resilience
- Mental Health
- Veteran Affairs
KEYNOTES
Getting to know
Judson Kauffman
Judson Kauffman is a visionary leader, dynamic storyteller, and passionate advocate for personal growth and fulfillment. A former Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur, Judson has founded and led companies across high-tech, defense, consumer goods, and strategic consulting. Now, as the CEO of EVRYMAN, he is at the forefront of a movement dedicated to helping men unlock their full potential through deep connection, emotional resilience, and authentic leadership.
Judson’s message resonates deeply with college audiences, addressing the critical challenges young people face today—identity, purpose, mental health, and personal fulfillment. Through raw storytelling, thought-provoking insights, and practical tools, he empowers students to navigate adversity, develop true confidence, and build meaningful relationships.
His programs explore resilience, masculinity, leadership, and personal growth, offering students a roadmap to becoming stronger, more self-aware individuals. Whether speaking to student leaders, athletes, or young people seeking direction, Judson delivers an unforgettable experience that challenges, inspires, and equips the next generation to step into their power with clarity and purpose.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
To help you promote your event with Judson, CAMPUSPEAK has created promotional templates you can use. In this folder, you will find resources for social media, a promotional poster for printing, and press photos you can use for your event.
Link to Promotional Materials.
LOGISTICAL MATERIALS
Below you will find logistical resources for the day of your event with Judson.
In-Person Event AV Needs (PDF)
Speaking Introduction (PDF)
KEYNOTES
Beyond Resilience
Resilience is the ability of a living organism to progress through adverse conditions, shocks, or stressors. It is the capacity to absorb and recover from disturbance. The skills and characteristics needed by a leader, or team, to bounce back from hardship are the same needed for teams to survive and thrive.
With the right approach, challenges can propel a team forward faster – increasing the rate of their development. But what if we could go beyond resilience to a higher level of performance?
Judson Kauffman faced many challenges throughout his years as a Navy SEAL and business entrepreneur. In this program shares how to foster personal and organizational growth by expanding the concept of failure to become more resilient. He shares psychological principles and real-world applications, to help leaders develop the skills to bounce back from hardship and move teams from surviving to thriving to flourishing.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the program, students will learn:
- Understand the concepts of robustness, resilience, and antifragility
- How to become a more resilient leader
- Strategies to transform teams by developing organizational resiliency
Men and Masculinity: The Next Generation
At a time when definitions of masculinity are often debated, Judson offers a refreshing perspective on this misunderstood concept of masculinity. He invites attendees to rediscover the attributes of courage, bravery, and resilience, all of which have historically defined masculine excellence.
This program challenges modern societal norms associated with masculinity and provides a new definition of masculinity that is focused on the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of manhood. Judson helps participants develop stronger bonds with their peers that allow them to have a greater understanding of life through deep interactive conversations and actionable insights.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the program, students will:
- How to redefine masculinity beyond what society expects of them
- Understand fully their own identity and uniqueness
- How to build meaningful male relationships that go beyond common expectations
Switched On
In today’s competitive educational landscape, the search for direction often overlooks the most crucial factor: one’s authenticity. In “Switching On” Judson Kauffman explores how aligning personal purpose with organizational objectives can transform team dynamics and drive unprecedented productivity. He helps students identify their values and external pressures that drive their decisions.
Drawing on wisdom from Socrates to modern psychologists like David Hawkins and Clare Graves, Judson reveals how deep, philosophical insights fused with contemporary theories can revolutionize personal performance. Attendees will learn practical strategies for enhancing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and stress management, empowering them to foster personal character growth and actively cultivate individual fulfillment and team success.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the program, students will learn:
- The hidden dynamics of highly effective teams,
- A three-stage process for authenticity, and
- How to enhance empathy, creativity, and organizational culture.
Anti-Bootcamp: A Philosophical Journey to Finding Purpose After Service
The transition from military to civilian life marks the beginning of a deeply personal quest for meaning and purpose. While bootcamp serves as a rite of passage into military service, veterans need their own rite of passage to find fulfillment after service. Many veterans struggle not because of PTSD or trauma, but because they’ve lost their sense of identity and purpose.
With the right approach, this transition can become more than just adaptation—it can be a transformative journey of self-discovery and renewed purpose. Drawing from experiences as a Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, and spiritual seeker, this program explores how veterans can move beyond simply surviving civilian life to thriving and flourishing by reconnecting with themselves, nature, and community.
“Anti-Bootcamp” provides a philosophical framework for veterans to create meaning after service, viewing the transition not as a loss but as an opportunity for profound growth and continued contribution to society in new ways.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the program, students will learn:
- techniques for self-exploration and reconnection with your authentic identity
- how to translate military values and skills into meaningful civilian pursuits
- to develop practices for finding purpose through connection to something larger than yourself
- strategies for creating your own rite of passage from military to civilian life
