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Dr. Preston Rich

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The Cyber Collective
The Cyber Collective Empowering leaders, securing the future.
Preston Rich, LLC Β· dba The Cyber Collective
doc@prestonrich.com Β· 972.837.7463
🎀 DocRichSpeaks
Keynote Speaker Β· Conference Presenter Β· Corporate Trainer

A speaker who’s
lived every word
he says.

Dr. Preston Rich doesn’t read from slides. He speaks from 30+ years of leading security programs, teaching thousands of students, serving his country in two combat tours, and pioneering an entirely new discipline. When Dr. Rich takes the stage, the room leans in.

Booking At a Glance
Format Keynote Β· Panel Β· Workshop
Conference Β· Corporate Event
Duration 30 min Β· 60 min Β· 90 min
Half-Day Workshop
Delivery In-Person Β· Virtual Β· Hybrid
Audience Size 10 to 10,000+
Topics CyberLeadership Β· Security
Leadership Β· Org. Management
Availability ● Now Booking 2026
30+ Years of expertise
behind every talk
570+ Students & professionals
trained in person
5+ Industries represented
in keynote audiences
3 Signature disciplines:
Cyber Β· Leadership Β· Org. Mgmt
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USAF Veteran
Desert Storm
Signature Topics

Talks that challenge.
Stories that stick.
Ideas that change organizations.

Every talk is customized to your audience, event theme, and desired outcomes. Dr. Rich works with event organizers in advance to ensure the content lands with maximum relevance and impact. All topics available as keynotes, breakout sessions, or workshop formats.

πŸ›‘οΈ Signature Keynote Β· Topic 01

“CyberLeadership: The Discipline That Changes Everything”

The world spends billions on cybersecurity technology β€” and breaches keep happening. Why? Because we’ve been treating a leadership problem like a technology problem. In this groundbreaking keynote, Dr. Rich introduces CyberLeadership β€” the discipline he pioneered at the intersection of organizational management and cybersecurity β€” and gives audiences a completely new lens through which to see security, leadership, and organizational risk.

Drawing from his doctoral research as the first scholar to quantitatively measure the relationship between ethical leadership and organizational performance, Dr. Rich makes the case that the most important security tool your organization has isn’t in your server room. It’s in your leadership team.

Talk Details
Duration45–90 min
FormatKeynote Β· Workshop
AudienceExecutives Β· CISOs Β· Board Members Β· Conferences
DeliveryIn-Person Β· Virtual
Audience Takeaways
βœ“ A new mental model for security
βœ“ The Rich CyberLeadership Frameworkβ„’
βœ“ 3 leadership behaviors to change today
βœ“ A roadmap to CyberLeadership culture
πŸ‘‘ Keynote Β· Topic 02

“Leading From the Inside Out: The Leadership Principle That Changes Everything”

Based on Dr. Rich’s published book and pioneering doctoral research, this keynote delivers one of the most fundamental insights in leadership science: that what leaders do on the inside β€” their character, values, and ethical commitments β€” directly and measurably impacts organizational performance.

This is not a motivational speech. It’s a research-backed argument for why character-first leadership is the highest-leverage investment any organization can make β€” and a practical framework for how to develop it at every level of the organization.

Talk Details
Duration45–90 min
FormatKeynote Β· Workshop
AudienceAll Leaders Β· HR Β· Faculty Β· Management Conferences
DeliveryIn-Person Β· Virtual
Audience Takeaways
βœ“ The research behind ethical leadership ROI
βœ“ Character vs. competence in leadership
βœ“ Self-awareness as a leadership tool
βœ“ Practical inside-out leadership framework
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Keynote Β· Topic 03

“The Value of Hiring Veterans: What the Military Taught Me About Leadership That Business School Never Could”

A deeply personal and powerfully practical keynote drawn from Dr. Rich’s own journey from Staff Sergeant in Operation Desert Storm to National CISO and Ph.D. scholar. This talk makes the evidence-based case for why military veterans bring irreplaceable leadership capabilities to civilian organizations β€” and gives hiring leaders a concrete framework for recognizing, recruiting, and retaining veteran talent.

Previously delivered as a keynote for Collin County HR β€” with standing-room attendance and immediate post-talk inquiries from multiple organizations about veteran hiring initiatives.

Talk Details
Duration45–75 min
FormatKeynote Β· Panel
AudienceHR Leaders Β· C-Suite Β· Veterans Orgs Β· Corporate Events
DeliveryIn-Person Β· Virtual
Audience Takeaways
βœ“ The military leadership advantage
βœ“ Framework for veteran recruitment
βœ“ Translating military skills to business
βœ“ Building veteran-inclusive culture
πŸŽ“ Keynote Β· Topic 04 Β· Higher Education

“Using the Socratic Method to Engage Adult Learners”

Previously delivered as a keynote at Bossier Parish Community College and at the TCCTA Conference β€” this talk draws on Dr. Rich’s decade-plus experience teaching university students to present a compelling case for inquiry-based, dialogue-driven instruction as the most powerful method for engaging adult learners in both academic and corporate training environments.

Ideal for faculty conferences, educator professional development, and corporate L&D leaders who want to transform the effectiveness of their training programs.

Talk Details
Duration45–60 min
FormatKeynote Β· Workshop
AudienceFaculty Β· Educators Β· L&D Leaders Β· Academic Conferences
DeliveryIn-Person Β· Virtual
Previously Delivered At
🎀 Bossier Parish Community College
🎀 TCCTA Conference
🎀 Faculty Leaders Conference
πŸ”„ Keynote Β· Topic 05

“Transformational Leadership: Leading From the Inside Out”

Previously delivered as a keynote for TCCTA β€” this talk explores transformational leadership as both a philosophy and a practice. Dr. Rich draws on his research, his military service, and his experience leading teams across corporate, academic, and government environments to present a compelling case for why transformational leadership is not a style β€” it’s a commitment.

This talk is particularly powerful for organizations navigating significant change β€” mergers, digital transformation, culture shifts, or security program overhauls β€” where leaders need to inspire, not just manage.

Talk Details
Duration45–90 min
FormatKeynote Β· Panel
AudienceAll Leaders Β· Change Leaders Β· Conferences Β· Corporate Events
DeliveryIn-Person Β· Virtual
Previously Delivered At
🎀 TCCTA Conference
🎀 Faculty Leaders Conference
🎀 Corporate Leadership Events
Past Engagements

Organizations that have heard
Dr. Rich speak.

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Bossier Parish Community CollegeKeynote β€” “Using the Socratic Method to Engage Adult Learners”
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TCCTA ConferenceKeynote β€” “Transformational Leadership: Leading From the Inside Out”
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Faculty Leaders ConferenceKeynote β€” “Faculty Leadership: Just Do It!!”
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Collin County HRKeynote β€” “The Value of Hiring Veterans”
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Hewlett-Packard Black Employee Resource GroupGuest Speaker β€” Leadership & Professional Development
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Dallas Area Paralegals AssociationGuest Speaker β€” Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
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Bright AcademyGuest Speaker β€” Leadership Development
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Lebanon Lodge #837Guest Speaker β€” Community Leadership
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The Experience

What event organizers
say about working with Dr. Rich.

“Dr. Rich doesn’t just speak β€” he challenges the room to think differently. Our attendees were still talking about his keynote weeks later.”

Conference Director Β· Higher Education Β· Texas

“We needed someone who could speak authentically to both our security team and our executive leadership. Dr. Rich did it flawlessly.”

VP Operations Β· Financial Services Β· Dallas, TX

“The combination of military discipline, CISO credibility, and academic rigor is something you don’t find in most speakers. Dr. Rich is the real deal.”

HR Director Β· Corporate Event Β· Frisco, TX
What You Can Expect
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Pre-Event ConsultationDr. Rich connects with organizers before every engagement to understand the audience, theme, and desired outcomes β€” ensuring the talk lands with maximum relevance.
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Customized ContentEvery keynote is tailored to the specific audience β€” industry examples, relevant case studies, and language that resonates with your attendees specifically.
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Actionable TakeawaysEvery talk ends with concrete, implementable next steps. Audiences don’t just feel inspired β€” they leave with a plan.
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Post-Event AvailabilityDr. Rich stays for Q&A, networking, and book signings after every in-person engagement β€” adding value well beyond the keynote itself.
Book Dr. Rich

Your audience deserves
a speaker who’s been there.

Start with a free 30-minute consultation. Dr. Rich will learn about your event, your audience, and your goals β€” and recommend the talk or format that will make the biggest impact.

Now booking 2026 events Β· In-Person Β· Virtual Β· Hybrid
The Rich Report by Dr. Preston B. Rich Β· Founder, The Cyber Collective Β· DocRichSpeaks
booking@prestonrich.com Β· 972.837.7463 Β· Frisco, TX
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