Launch Your No Fail Trust®
Culture
with Jason O. Harris, Denver Keynote Speaker
AVAILABLE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY
Mayo Clinic
Lockheed Martin
Ford
Caterpillar
Con Edison
Abbott
National Safety Council
NRECA
Mayo Clinic
Lockheed Martin
Ford
Caterpillar
Con Edison
Abbott
National Safety Council
NRECA
The Keynote Speaker Denver Event Planners Are Looking For
If you’re searching for a keynote speaker in Denver, CO, you’re planning an event where the message has to land and stick. Denver has become one of the country’s busiest meeting destinations, with a downtown convention district, a growing aerospace and technology economy, and audiences that expect substance over hype.
Lt Col (ret) Jason O. Harris brings his No Fail Trust® framework to Denver conferences, association meetings and leadership events. Across 27+ years in uniform, 11 combat deployments and 470 combat missions, he built that framework with high-performance teams, culminating in command of a flying squadron. Today he’s an active Boeing 777 pilot and the author of No Fail Trust: The Flight Manual for Building Teams That Deliver Under Pressure (Forefront Books). Based in Colorado, Jason is a short drive from any Denver venue: no flights and no travel buyout.
A Different Kind of Keynote Speaker in Denver, CO
This isn’t a feel-good hour that fades by the next session. It’s a practical framework, built in the cockpit and tested in combat, that gives your audience a shared language for trust: Trusted Training, Trusted Processes and Trusted People. Jason teaches leaders to lead people, not boss people around.
Front Range audiences, from aerospace engineers and energy crews to healthcare teams and government leaders, respect people who’ve done the work. Jason’s stories come from the flight deck and the combat zone, and the lessons translate directly to teams that have to perform under pressure.
Why Denver Event Planners Choose Jason
- Story-driven delivery from 470 combat missions and a squadron command, not theory from a textbook.
- A framework backed by a 2024 national research study on trust and leadership.
- Every keynote tailored to your industry, your audience and your event goals.
- Free post-event tools, including bonus videos, a workbook and the 7 Skill Sets guide, that keep the message going after the event.
The Research Behind No Fail Trust®
In 2024, Jason commissioned a national research study through the Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), surveying 1,000 working Americans across industries about trust, leadership, and workplace culture. The findings back up exactly what shows up in any organization when trust breaks down:
- 88% of working Americans report higher productivity when they have a strong, established sense of trust in their leaders.
- 77% say they would leave a company if they didn't feel they could trust leadership.
- 65% research a company's culture before accepting a job — which matters directly when you're competing for skilled talent.
- 83% trust a boss or CEO more when that leader openly admits a mistake and owns it.
The full findings are published in Jason's white paper, From Trust to Transformation: The First-of-Its-Kind National Study on Elevating Culture and Performance in the Modern Workforce.
Keynotes
Keynote One
NO FAIL TRUST®
The Flight Plan To Cultivating a High-Performance Team
This transformative keynote empowers leaders and teams to deliver consistently excellent results through a culture of No Fail Trust®. Jason shares tactics, techniques, and practical tools for navigating the inevitable turbulence of life and cultivating high-flying levels of empowerment, commitment, and accountability across your organization.
- Seeing a lack of engagement and trust but unsure how to foster greater connection and collaboration
- Struggling to improve their team’s performance and productivity (or their own!)
- Needing practical strategies for navigating the ever-changing challenges of life and business
- A new understanding of the critical role trust plays in improving engagement, collaboration, and performance
- A clear framework for cultivating unparalleled trust and enabling greater empowerment, commitment, and accountability
- Practical techniques for adapting to unexpected conditions and challenges while maintaining a high level of trust
- Immediately actionable steps for improving their collaboration, productivity, and job satisfaction
Keynote Two
NO FAIL TRUST®
Aviate, Navigate, Communicate
The Seven Skill Sets for Solving Problems Before the Emergency Lights Start Flashing
Every high-performing team needs a framework for the moment something breaks, one that's built and practiced long before the crisis hits. Jason breaks down the same three-step protocol he trained on as a pilot, aviate, navigate, communicate, and the seven skill sets underneath it, using the Apollo 13 crisis as the case study: professional knowledge, situational awareness, assertiveness, decision-making, communication, leadership, and adaptability. Drawn from his book, No Fail Trust.
- Who get rattled by unexpected problems instead of moving through them calmly
- Who need a shared vocabulary for how the team handles pressure, not just individual heroics
- Who want a keynote that connects directly to a framework they can keep using after the event
- The Aviate, Navigate, Communicate framework for staying in control when something breaks
- The Seven Skill Sets that make high-trust problem-solving repeatable instead of accidental
- A clear read on which of the seven skill sets is their team's biggest gap right now
More Than a Keynote
A keynote is often the starting point, not the whole engagement. Jason also works directly with executive teams through immersion days and executive coaching.
Susan S. first heard Jason speak at the Baldrige Foundation's Quest for Excellence Conference, before she brought him in to work directly with the leadership team at the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), a past recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, ahead of her retirement after more than two decades as President/CEO. Before the workshop, Jason interviewed CORE's leadership team to understand their culture and the concerns surrounding the transition, then built a half-day session around what he learned.
"Most importantly, Jason helped our team strengthen the relationships and trust necessary to move forward together in service of CORE's mission to Save and Heal lives through donation. At a pivotal moment in our organization's history, he left our leadership team feeling motivated, connected and prepared for the future."
— Susan S., Former President/CEO, Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE)
Before every keynote, Jason talks with your leaders to learn where trust breaks down, then builds the session around your people, your language and your goals.
If your organization needs more than a single session on a stage, ask about an immersion day or an ongoing executive coaching engagement.
Serving Denver and Surrounding Areas
Jason speaks at events throughout the Denver metro area and the Front Range, including:
- Denver
- Aurora
- Lakewood
- Englewood
- Littleton
- Westminster
- Broomfield
- Boulder
- Golden
- Castle Rock
Popular venues include the Colorado Convention Center, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, and downtown hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Denver and Sheraton Denver Downtown.
Denver as a Business and Conference Destination
Denver sits at the center of a fast-growing economy that includes aerospace and defense, energy, healthcare, technology, construction and government. With a major international airport and a walkable downtown convention district, it hosts national association meetings and corporate conferences year-round, and the mountains just west of the city make it a favorite for leadership retreats.
TRUST IS A PROCESS
Not a One-Time Event
Free Post-Event Tools and Resources »
Empower your participants to continue building No Fail Trust® even after the keynote is over. Every attendee receives these practical tools and resources from Trust Keynote Speaker Jason O. Harris.
No Fail Trust® Keynote Bonus Videos
Keep No Fail Trust® fresh in your participant’s minds with this engaging video series. Part encouragement, part reminder, this free 4-video series inspires tangible action.
*CAN BE CUSTOMIZED AND WHITELABELED
No Fail Trust®
Workbook
True understanding begins with application. This free downloadable workbook is designed to facilitate real-world implementation of No Fail Trust® principles. A spiral-bound print version is also available, contact us for bulk pricing.
7 Skill Sets of
No Fail Trust®
Cultivate these 7 Skill Sets to build high-flying levels of trust with your team. Use this free guide to identify your strengths and opportunities for each skill set.
Customization
While the principles of trust don’t change, every organization applies them uniquely. Jason tailors his content to your challenges and objectives.
Engagement
Jason will arrive the day before his presentation and spend time connecting with your attendees before, during, and after the event.
Support
Need a video course, training program or recommendations on building a culture of trust? Jason and his team are here to help.
FAQ
Is Jason O. Harris available for events in Denver?
Yes. Jason is based in Colorado and speaks at conferences, association meetings, leadership retreats and corporate events in Denver and across the country, in person or virtually.
What types of Denver events does Jason speak at?
Annual conferences, association meetings, leadership summits, safety events, sales kickoffs and executive retreats.
Can the keynote be customized for our audience?
Yes. Before every engagement, Jason talks with your leaders to understand your audience, industry and goals, then builds the session around them.
What industries are the best fit in Denver?
Aerospace and defense, energy and utilities, healthcare, construction, technology and government organizations see strong results: any team where trust has to hold up under pressure.
What does it cost to book Jason for a Denver keynote?
Fees vary based on event type, format and customization. Because Jason doesn’t need to fly to Colorado events, there’s no travel buyout. Contact Jason’s team at jasonoharris.com/speaking for a quote specific to your event. His team responds within one business day.
No Fail Trust Flight Companion Guide