





Jeremiah “JJ” Hardy is a combat veteran, leadership coach, and author of Speak Up. Show Up. Lead: A Veteran’s Story of Grit, Growth, and Leadership from the Ground Up.
After 18 years in the Army and three deployments to Iraq, JJ’s mission shifted from leading soldiers to building leaders — helping leaders at every level lead with authenticity, empathy, and accountability.
He’s the host of the Speak Up. Show Up. Lead. podcast, where he breaks down real-world leadership lessons through raw conversations and personal stories.
JJ’s work blends battle-tested experience with modern leadership mastery, empowering people to rise from struggle to strength — and lead the change their world needs.
