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CLOSE THE GAP! MAKE YOUR CONNECTIONS COUNT BY USING ENERGY, EMOTIONS, AND KNOWLEDGE

On Target Leading was founded by Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Bright, USMC (Ret.). Bruce has a strong desire to help and encourage people using the experiences and lessons he has learned in business, in the service, and in life. He founded On Target Leading with the goal of motivating others through coaching, training seminars, and speaking events. Prior to founding On Target Leading, Bruce spent 28 years in service with the U.S. Marine Corps. His service includes four years as a Marine Infantryman and 24 years as a Marine F/A18 Fighter Pilot. He served as Commanding Officer for VMFA-212 in Iwakuni, Japan and also logged over 3,000 flight hours, 371 carrier landings, and two combat tours in the Middle East.

DR. BRUCE BRIGHT On Target Leading

After a notable career in the U.S. Marine Corps, Bruce retired in 2007 and traded in his flight suit for a business suit. He joined the civilian workforce as Director of Business Development at a commercial real estate investment firm in Birmingham, AL. There, he earned the prestigious designation of CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) and was recognized as an expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate while being involved in over $100 million in investment transactions. Bruce quickly realized his true passion was for helping people succeed. In 2010, as a Certified Professional Coach, Bruce became the Founder and Chief Energy Officer of On Target Leading, a peak performance leadership coaching firm for business executives and their companies. In 2014, Bruce added health and wellness coaching to offer executive clients more avenues for success. Always an entrepreneur, Bruce also runs an aircraft management business. He is a big believer in life-long learning and encourages others to do the same. Dr. Bright is a Certified Myer’s-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Administrator as well as a Certified Energy Leadership Coach. In 2018, he earned his PhD. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology. And in 2022, Dr. Bright put the finishing touches on publishing his first book, 1300 Saturdays, which is a detailed illustration of how to effectively use and control your energy levels to live the life you want to live. Dr. Bright and his team are passionate about and dedicated to helping individuals and corporations Shift their energy level, Engage their lives and Lead with passion in order to Get What You Want!