Renowned Crisis Leader + Dynamic Speaker
From the frontlines of national disasters to your team, Pete Gaynor helps leaders get ready for the unthinkable—with hands-on training, live talks, strategic advice, and a library of resources.
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Meet Pete Gaynor
Pete is one of the most experienced crisis leaders in America, having served on every level of emergency management—from local leadership in Providence, RI all the way to the White House.
As a former FEMA Administrator, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and U.S. Marine, he’s led through some of the most turbulent times in modern history.
He’s not here to theorize. He’s here to help you lead when it counts. Now, he’s equipping the next generation of leaders to do the same—with clarity, calm, and confidence.
Leadership Training for the Moments That Matter Most
Crisis doesn’t wait. Neither should you.
From hurricanes and wildfires to political unrest and global pandemics—Pete’s been at the center of it all. Now, he’s sharing the tools, strategies, and mindset required to lead. When crisis strikes—will you be ready?
Take the Online Course
Crisis-tested, real-world leadership training you can start today—on your schedule, at your pace.
Book Pete to Speak
Engage your team with firsthand insights and inspiring keynote talks that leave lasting impact.
Get Strategic Advisory Support
Focused partnership for professionals navigating growth, leadership transitions, and high-stakes moves.

Access Free Crisis Leadership Resources
Build your leadership edge with access to Pete’s exclusive articles, tools, podcast interviews, and curated reading list—all drawn from decades of real-world crisis leadership.
He has genuinely impacted how I manage and lead.
Pete has the sort of easy grasp of crisis leadership which has been forged by experience.
He has a laser like ability to dissect a problem and start to coalesce a solution and a team and once you have heard him speak it will change your thinking, approach and philosophy to crisis leadership and emergency planning.
Some people you want on your team, I’d like Pete to be leading it but if I can’t have that I will settle for mentoring. He has genuinely impacted how I manage and lead.
— LtCol Steve Johnson, SO-1 Counter CBRN Policy and Assurance, British Army
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