Master Sergeant Carter’s speaking engagements draw on a wealth of experience in both the military and civilian sectors. He has a proven track record of helping individuals and teams conquer challenges, build leadership skills, and improve personal and professional effectiveness. Whether speaking to emerging leaders, seasoned managers, or individuals seeking to improve their public speaking skills, Wade’s presentations are designed to inspire, educate, and transform. Keynote speaker Master Sergeant Carter is known for his engaging and impactful presentations.
Like so many others, I was deceived by fear. I thought I had my own fearful problems: so I stayed quiet, stayed safely out of the spotlight, and suppressed my personality, power, and authority. Even after joining the military, earning rank, and being given authority, I knew deep down: fear was running things and I had to do something.
It reached a breaking point, called upon God, and expected everything to shift.
What started as a personal journey to overcome stage fright became something much bigger. I didn’t just learn how to speak. I learned how to confront the real enemy behind my silence, hesitation, and weakened leadership: Fear. And I realized that every person who has been hiding, shrinking, or second-guessing themselves is not weak—they’ve just been listening to Fear and believing that it was their own thoughts.
That’s why I built Premier Performance Training and Development and the FDS Dojo. That’s why I wrote Freedom-Driven Speech and Spiritual Survival. Because once I got free, I couldn’t keep this to myself.
Understanding Fear: Explore how fear affects the speaker and learn the psychology behind it.
What to Do About Fear: Proven techniques to manage and reduce anxiety before speaking.
Avoiding Fear-Driven Speech©: Learn how to prevent fear from hijacking your message.
Speaking with Confidence Every Time: Master the techniques to speak confidently in any setting.
Speaking in Your Power & Authority: Identify and harness your personal strengths to speak with authority.
The Power Grab©: A unique approach to taking control of the room and leaving a lasting impact.
Transitions – The Most Important Underestimated Piece of a Presentation: Understand why seamless transitions are key to a successful presentation.
