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Former ISS Commander & speaker

Chris Hadfield

Transform leadership capabilities with Chris Hadfield, speaker and former ISS Commander. Chris works with executive teams to develop crisis management skills and high-stakes decision making, delivering space-tested leadership insights recognized worldwide.

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Chris Hadfield

Speaker Biography

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  • Commander of the International Space Station
  • Made space accessible to millions via social media
  • Renowned speaker on leadership and space exploration
Colonel Chris Hadfield, regarded as the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong, has become a global sensation. As the commander of a spaceship, he exemplifies exceptional leadership skills. With the complexity of the vehicle, the international team, and the crew's independent operations, the stakes are at their highest, including significant financial consequences and life-or-death situations. Over his impressive career spanning 25 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and 21 years with the Canadian Space Agency and NASA, he has developed and refined theories and practices in leadership that have propelled him to the top. Chris is a uniquely experienced leader who can help your team enhance their leadership abilities. He combines fundamental leadership principles with original insights, drawing from his own experiences as a top test pilot in the US Navy, NASA's Director of Operations in Russia, NASA Astronaut Chief of Space Station Operations, and as Commander of the International Space Station. Renowned for making outer space accessible to millions and instilling a sense of wonder in our collective consciousness, akin to the awe felt when humanity first set foot on the Moon, Chris continues to share the marvels of science and space travel with everyone he encounters.

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Why We Recommend Booking Chris

Chris Hadfield offers your team insights from a global leadership authority. Benefit from his unique blend of high-stakes decision-making, teamwork under pressure, and innovative problem-solving skills, all distilled from commanding the International Space Station. Elevate your team's performance with lessons from the forefront of space exploration and leadership.

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What topics does Chris Hadfield specialise in?
Chris Hadfield specialises in discussing space exploration, leadership, science communication and more.
What is Chris Hadfield's speaking style like?
Chris delivers inspiring presentations that become the highlight of any event, motivating audiences with his engaging style and unique insights drawn from his exceptional leadership and space exploration experience.
Does Chris Hadfield offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Chris Hadfield offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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