Meet Anthony Randall
Experience That Runs Deep
Dr. Randall’s transformational leadership is reshaping how we approach character, ethics, trust, and social impact. Anthony is a dynamic leader with a passion for serving people and teams. As the President and Founder of Vanguard XXI, he is dedicated to transforming leaders and driving organizational excellence through leadership development and executive coaching. With over 28 years of high-performance leadership experience, he has coached and trained more than 17,000 professionals across diverse sectors including the U.S. Army, Special Operations, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division 1 Athletics, and Fortune 100 and 500 companies in industries including defense, healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and logistics. Read more →
Dr. Randall’s extensive background includes serving in the U.S. Army as a Combat Arms Officer, Army Ranger, Army Chaplain, Ethics Instructor, and Sales Professional in Corporate America.His leadership journey includes 18 years as a Senior and Executive Pastor, and MLB and Law Enforcement Chaplain.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Randall brings academic theory and real world experiences together in practical application.
His ministry career includes 15 years as a U.S. Army Chaplain serving in conventioanl and Joint Special Operations units, 4 years as a Law Enforcement Chaplain, and 8 years as a Chaplain for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
As a certified executive coach, Dr. Randall holds seven coaching certifications and is an ICF Professional Credentialed Coach (PCC). His three leadership coaching courses are credentialed by the International Coaching Federation. He specializes in cross functional disciplines of character development, culture, ethics, leadership, strategy,and performance.
He has authored three books, including the international award winning best-seller Practicing Excellence: Restoring Civility, Faith, and Trusted Leadership to the Public Square.
Anthony is a graduate of the United States Military Academy (1996), a retired Lieutenant Colonel with six combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan and holds two master’s degrees (Divinity & Theology) from Denver Seminary and Emory University, and a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership from Fuller Seminary.
He is an US Army Simons Center Fellow, and the recipient of the Order of St. Maurice (Legionnaire), and Order of St. Michael Airborne (Guardian).
Anthony is a lifelong martial artist with over 30 years of experience, holding black belts in Japanese Jujitsu, Judo, and Tae Kwon Do. He actively trains as a brown belt in Brazilian Jujitsu.
He actively serves in the Boy Scouts, Rotary, and serves on boards for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Georgia Wrestling and Skull Games, a counter-human trafficking organization.
Anthony and his wife have been married 28 years and have three children, a West Point Cadet, a USAF ROTC Cadet, and High School Student.
Practicing an Excellent Life
Anthony is a lifelong martial artist with over 30 years of experience, holding black belts in Japanese Jujitsu, Judo, and Tae Kwon Do. He actively trains as a brown belt in Brazilian Jujitsu.
He actively serves in the Boy Scouts, Rotary, and serves on boards for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Georgia Wrestling and Skull Games, a counter-human trafficking
organization.
He has traveled to over 40 countries and enjoys hiking, skiing, white water rafting, SCUBA diving, and Army Football Weekends!
Inspiring with Passion, Purpose, & Precision
Whether he’s on the main stage at a national conference or facilitating a powerful weekend off-site, Anthony connects with audiences on a deeply personal level— challenging common thinking and awaking the leader's soul.
What Sets Anthony Apart
- Engaging delivery that energizes the room
- Relatable stories rooted in real-world leadership
- A compassionate and commanding presence
“Anthony doesn’t just speak—he awakens leaders.”
Guiding Multi-Generational Leaders in the Public Square
National podcasts
Regularly interviewed on leading leadership and business podcasts, offering practical frameworks for personal and organizational growth.
Executive leadership conferences
Keynote speaker at premier conferences worldwide, challenging leaders to elevate performance through intentional practice and ethical clarity.
Industry panels & breakout sessions & webinars
Invited panelist, breakout facilitator, and thought leader sharing expertise on navigating the complex cross-disciplinary leadership challenges in a VUCA world.
Anthony's meets you where your feet are.
From bustling east coast boardrooms to serene countryside retreats, Anthony is dedicated to bringing his mission-driven message to wherever your people gather. With a purposeful approach, he travels far and wide to deliver keynotes that inspire leaders to take action.
Whether it’s a corporate event, a leadership summit, or a team off-site, if you’re ready to elevate the atmosphere and ignite passion in the room, Anthony will be there to meet you.
