Known simply as FlyGirl, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour went from beat cop to combat pilot in 3 years. Within a year she found herself flying over the deserts of Iraq supporting the men and women on the ground. After serving two tours overseas, she had become America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot. After returning home, she realized that many people wanted to create breakthroughs in their own lives, they just didn’t know how. From her experiences, she created a 7-step process called the Zero to Breakthrough™ Success Plan. She now travels extensively sharing this message through her keynotes, coaching and seminars. She is your battle-tested speaker and ignites audiences with a dynamic spark that can’t be extinguished. Lead your team through the execution of any plan by harnessing the power of a “Breakthrough Mentality”! From the moment she leaps into the audience, she shows attendees how to go from “Zero to Breakthrough” and create a personal flight plan utilizing her candid strategies to win on the battlefield of business and life! Upon completion of two tours in Iraq and leaving the military, Vernice leveraged her “Breakthrough Mentality” mindset and launched VAI Consulting and Training, LLC. By applying the Zero to Breakthrough™ Success Plan to her own company, Vernice produced over six-figures in revenue within the first 12 months! Her passion is helping organizations and individuals create similar results. As featured on Oprah Winfrey, CNN, Tavis Smiley, NPR and others, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour’s fresh style and presentation methods have inspired hundreds of organizations and individuals. Vernice ultimately impacts organizations and individuals with an understanding of the passion and leadership required to excel. Through her keynotes, executive and group coaching, seminars and executive retreats, Vernice conveys her message of Zero to Breakthrough™ utilizing her unique insight and life strategy: “You HAVE permission to Engage…CLEARED HOT!” An honorary Doctorate of Laws was conferred on Vernice from Chancellor University in 2010. She has also received awards as a pioneering pilot, to include her commanding role in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). She was the Marine Corps’ first African American Female pilot, first African American woman on the Nashville Police Department's motorcycle squad, Camp Pendleton's 2001 Female Athlete of the Year, two-time titleholder in Camp Pendleton's annual Strongest Warrior Competition, and a running back for the San Diego Sunfire women's professional football team. Vernice’s signature book, "Zero to Breakthrough,"™ is available for all speaking engagements. Titles Who Needs A Runway?!?! How To Take Off From Where You Are! Zero To Breakthrough™ - A Breakthrough Mentality Creates A Breakthrough Life! (Great for Employee Resource Groups, Women, Minorities and Students) Driving Diversity Deep into the DNA of Your Organization! One Mission, One Goal, One Team! (Great for senior and middle management, Diversity Council Cleared Hot! You HAVE permission to engage! Topics Military, Minority, Motivation, Performance, Success, Team Building, Attitude, Diversity, Empowerment, Women, Adversity/Challenge, Leadership Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $15,000 or more Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State VA Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.

TESTIMONIALS: “There’s no shortage of achievements. You’re awesome girl… You’re awesome!” - Oprah "Vernice, you're the first speaker we've ever had to get a rating of 5 from all attendees!" - ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership "I was so inspired, I hit the ground running with several ideas that I have been planning for months now..." - Bank of America "If you are seeking someone with the skill sets, knowledge base and personality to help bring out the best in your workforce; if you need an expert who can explain the link between diversity and the bottom line; if you want a keynote speaker who will attract attendees and hold them in their seats as they hang on every word, then Vernice Armour is a must get." - Publisher, MWIB Magazine