Cliff Sosamon is an Execution Under Pressure speaker, Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, writer, and host of Tailgate Chat. His work centers on one core challenge: helping leaders and teams execute in the moments where pressure, fear, uncertainty, and hesitation cause most people to stall.

After serving six years in the United States Marine Corps, including overseas assignments supporting diplomatic security operations, Cliff transitioned into leadership roles across business, nonprofit management, operations, and veteran advocacy. Over the last two decades, he has led organizations, built businesses, spoken to audiences ranging from leadership groups to conference stages, and worked directly with veterans navigating transition, identity, and purpose after service.

In 2014, Cliff received the Congressional Veteran Commendation Award from Congressman Sam Johnson in recognition of his leadership and service within the veteran community. Those experiences became the foundation of his speaking category: Execution Under Pressure.

Through his keynote presentations and Action Under Friction (A.U.F.) method, Cliff equips audiences with practical tools to move without perfect clarity, act despite fear and hesitation, and build consistency when pressure is at its highest. His message is grounded in real-world experience rather than theory and focuses on immediate application, accountability, and decisive action.

In addition to keynote speaking, Cliff is the creator and host of Tailgate Chat, a leadership and purpose-driven platform focused on conversations around pressure, consistency, identity, leadership, and execution. Through speaking engagements, media appearances, podcast interviews, and writing, Cliff continues helping audiences strengthen their ability to execute when it matters most.