Dylan "DP" Porter is a leadership expert with a proven record of building trust, creating clarity, and leading teams through high-stakes environments. A retired U.S. Navy Captain and Naval Aviator, Dylan spent more than two decades commanding, instructing, and shaping the culture of high-performing organizations - from combat operations to international coalitions.
His career was forged not in titles, but in trust. As a Landing Signals Officer and flight instructor, Dylan trained and mentored hundreds of aviators, instilling discipline, resilience, and confidence. Later, as Air Boss aboard the aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), he was responsible for the safe execution of thousands of flight operations, coordinating teams under relentless pressure where mistakes were not an option. As a commanding officer, he shaped cultures built on accountability, service, and respect - places where people thrived even in the most demanding circumstances.
Today, Dylan brings that same mindset to his coaching and consulting practice. As a lead facilitator at the Navy Leadership and Ethics Center, he prepared the Navy's future commanding officers to lead with integrity, clarity, and confidence. His facilitation style is direct, authentic, and always focused on unlocking potential - not just delivering content. In his work with executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams, Dylan helps organizations align strategy with execution, build resilient cultures, and lead effectively through periods of growth, change, and crisis.
A native of Beaufort, South Carolina, Dylan earned his Bachelors from the University of Florida and holds a Masters greeting in National Security from the Naval War College. His approach to leadership is mission-driven, people-first, and grounded in hard-won experience at the highest levels of responsibility.
As a member of Resolute Leadership Group, Dylan brings his passion for building trust, shaping culture, and guiding leaders to MAKE EXCELLENCE ROUTINE.
"I recently had an outstanding coaching session with DP that left a lasting impact on both my mindset and approach to leadership. From the very beginning, the session was structured, engaging, and tailored to my unique challenges. He asked thoughtful, targeted questions that helped me gain clarity on my goals and uncover blind spots I hadn’t fully acknowledged. What stood out the most was his ability to listen deeply and offer insight without prescribing solutions. Instead, I was guided toward discovering my own path forward, which made the outcomes feel more authentic and actionable. By the end of the session, I felt more confident, focused, and empowered to lead with intention. This was more than just a professional development session—it was a turning point in how I see my role and potential. I’d highly recommend this type of coaching to anyone looking to grow personally or professionally."
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"Dylan doesn't waste words. He tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear - and that's exactly what makes him such an effective coach. He helped me see blind spots in my leadership style and gave me practical ways to earn more trust from my team. Straightforward, real, and impactful."
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"Working with Dylan felt like having a battle-tested partner in the room. He knows what it takes to lead under pressure and translate that into clear, actionable advice for the business world. His coaching gave me the confidence to make tough calls and the tools to bring my leadership team together around a shared vision."