Executive Keynote Speaker

The Leadership Keynote
for Boards & C-Suites
Demanding Real-World Results

Move beyond motivation. Drive strategic action.

Your executive summit or board retreat demands more than an inspiring story. You need a speaker whose experience resonates with the high-stakes decisions your leaders face every day — an operator, not a narrator.

Phyllis Newhouse has served on the front lines and commanded the boardroom. 22 years of decorated U.S. Army leadership, a public-company CEO who led a $550M SPAC to the public markets, and a sitting director on NASDAQ-listed boards — she delivers battle-tested, market-proven strategy that transforms leadership teams.

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Phyllis Newhouse — Leadership Keynote Speaker
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Years Military Service
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SPAC IPO Led
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Black Woman CEO to Lead a SPAC
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Leaders Impacted
Trusted in the rooms that matter
U.S. ARMY◆ NYSE & NASDAQ◆ EY Entrepreneur Of The Year◆ XPRIZE◆ Inc. Magazine◆ ShoulderUp
Why Phyllis

Why Book Phyllis Newhouse
for Your Corporate Event?

An unmatched combination of military discipline, entrepreneurial achievement, and public board experience — for audiences that demand substance and strategic depth.

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From Military Intelligence Leader to Public Company CEO

Phyllis translates 22 years of U.S. Army intelligence and command experience into powerful, actionable frameworks for corporate leadership. Her keynotes dissect the art of making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, building resilient teams, and executing complex strategies with precision. Your leaders will learn discipline and influence from someone who has led in the most demanding environments on earth.

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The $550M SPAC IPO: A Proven Blueprint for Scaling & Exits

As the founder and CEO of Xtreme Solutions, a multi-million dollar cybersecurity firm, and the first Black female CEO to lead a SPAC to a public listing, Phyllis provides a masterclass in growth. She shares firsthand insights on strategic positioning, navigating M&A, and driving exponential growth — not from a textbook, but from her own validated success.

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Boardroom Credibility: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Asset

Sitting on the boards of Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) and Dot Ai Corp (NASDAQ: DAIC), Phyllis understands the language of governance, risk, and shareholder value. She positions cybersecurity not as a technical IT problem, but as a core strategy for growth and resilience. Her non-technical approach empowers directors to lead on cyber-risk with confidence.

The Operator's Path

From the Front Lines to the Boardroom

Most speakers have lived one chapter. Phyllis has commanded all of them — and that's the difference your audience feels the moment she takes the stage.

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Front Lines

22 years of U.S. Army intelligence & command leadership.

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Founder

Built Xtreme Solutions into a multi-million-dollar cybersecurity firm.

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Public-Company CEO

Led a $550M SPAC to the public markets — a historic first.

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Board Director

Governance seat on NASDAQ-listed public-company boards.

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Investor & Force

Backing founders and building the next generation of leaders.

Signature Keynotes

Tailored for Executive Audiences

Each keynote is customized to address your organization's specific goals, challenges, and audience. Below are the most requested foundational topics.

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Executive Leadership in the Crucible: High-Stakes Decisions, Lasting Impact

This session moves beyond management theory to explore the core of true leadership. Using lessons from her military and CEO careers, Phyllis equips leaders with frameworks to enhance their influence, navigate ambiguity, and foster a culture of decisive action and accountability.

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The Operator's Playbook: Business Strategy for Scaling, Positioning & Acquisition

Growth is a science. Phyllis deconstructs her journey from startup founder to leading a public company, offering a practical playbook for market positioning, competitive differentiation, and strategic acquisitions. A no-nonsense guide to building sustainable value and preparing for a successful exit.

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The Strategic Board: Transforming Cyber Risk into Competitive Advantage

In this non-technical keynote, Phyllis reframes cybersecurity from a cost center into a strategic enabler. She provides a clear governance framework for overseeing cyber risk, asking the right questions of the CISO, and leveraging a strong security posture to build trust.

Track Record

Unrivaled Credibility &
Proven Impact

Authority built on a foundation of verifiable, globally recognized achievements.

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Founder & CEO, Xtreme Solutions, Inc.

Multi-million dollar cybersecurity firm
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First Black Woman CEO to Lead a SPAC IPO

$550M ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp. — Listed on NYSE & NASDAQ
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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®

First woman to win in the Technology category
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Public Company Board Director

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) & Dot Ai Corp (NASDAQ: DAIC)
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Co-founder, ShoulderUp

With Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis
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Inc. Magazine & XPRIZE

Contributor & Innovation Board Member

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