Michelle "Mace" Curran

Mace Curran knows what it feels like to perform when the stakes are real because she has lived it.

As a former U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot and combat veteran, she flew in some of the most demanding environments in the world. In those moments, hesitation, fear, and misaligned teams do not just slow you down. They put lives at risk. Today, she brings those same performance principles to organizations who need their people to think clearly, act decisively, and move forward with confidence when the pressure is on.

Her high-energy keynotes do more than motivate. They equip audiences with practical tools to face fear, take smart risks, and build momentum long after the event ends. Trusted by organizations like Microsoft, Boeing, and PwC, MACE helps teams replace hesitation with action and uncertainty with confidence.

Mace is author of The Flipside. She also wrote two children’s books, Upside Down Dreams & What’s Your Callsign? They are picture books for kids with big dreams looking for a real-world heroine. Mace loves inspiring others, both young and old, to chase their dreams and achieve their true potential.