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Building Leadership That Lasts

From leading Airmen in Iraq to guiding pros in business, Andrew Berrigan has lived the challenges of leadership. In this interactive session, he blends his 20-year Air Force career with timeless wisdom from Aristotle to show how leaders can build a foundation in themselves, find balance in their choices, and strengthen the connections that hold teams together. Through LEGO® play and discussion, attendees will discover how to create the conditions for flourishing leadership.

Participants will learn how to:

Build Leadership That Lasts
Strengthen their leadership through self-awareness, continuous learning, and personal growth
Balance serving their team with achieving the mission by finding the right middle ground
Build stronger team connections through trust, flexibility, and mutual support

About the Speaker Andrew Berrigan, Founder of Enterprising Play

I didn’t set out to become a speaker.

I spent 20 years in the Air Force, rallying teams in combat zones and briefing leaders on life-or-death decisions. I learned how to earn trust fast, communicate with clarity, and keep people focused amid uncertainty. When I hung up my uniform, it hit me: the skills that saved lives overseas could help teams thrive right here at home.

So I started Enterprising Play, and I hit the stage.

Today, I speak to audiences across the country, helping professionals rediscover their creativity, connect with each other, and get real about what it takes to build trust and momentum. My sessions are filled with laughter, insight, and unexpected, playful tools to help unlock ideas, strengthen teams, and enkindle inspiration.

Whether I’m keynoting a national conference or facilitating a workshop for a small but mighty staff, I’m there to create a shared experience people remember—and build on.