Meet Fred

Fred combines 30 years of engineering experience and 40 years of athletic passion to his keynote speaking and coaching. Fred overcame obstacles and became a champion in both his personal and professional life. 

Fred knows the value of focus, resilience, energy, and drive to represent the US in international Olympic weightlifting competition. These four attributes underpin his current book, 'What the Fred: The Four Essential traits to Have an Unstoppable Mindset.' Fred assists individuals and teams in developing these traits using his sports and technical background. 

Fred's story is one of triumph over adversity—Fred overcame learning disabilities to earn an electrical engineering degree. He contributed to cutting-edge technology projects for the military, NASA, and commercial aviation. As a certified sports hypnotist and NLP Master Practitioner, akin to Tony Robbins, Fred integrates mindset strategies that empower individuals to reach their full potential. 

While Fred may not have been the tallest, strongest, fastest, or smartest athlete and engineer, his defining characteristic is an unwavering work ethic. Fred is proof that tenacity, coupled with the right mindset, can lead to remarkable achievements. Through his keynotes and coaching sessions, Fred inspires others to embrace their challenges, harness their inner strengths, and cultivate an unstoppable mindset that propels them to success in every aspect of life.