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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.
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.
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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To book Chris Hadfield, email colonel.chris.hadfield@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Chris' availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Chris Hadfield draws on first-hand experience from a 25-year military and astronaut career to ground leadership principles in high-stakes scenarios, including commanding the International Space Station.
Colonel Chris Hadfield speaks on leadership development, team building, and space science. He served as Commander of the International Space Station during a 21-year career with the Canadian Space Agency and NASA, having previously held roles as NASA's Director of Operations in Russia and NASA Astronaut Chief of Space Station Operations.
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