Chris Hadfield
Former ISS Commander | Lessons in Leadership from Space
Chris Hadfield is a Crisis Leadership speaker who has appeared at 2 events including How To Academy and TED 2014, most recently in 2023.
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Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian astronaut who served as commander of the International Space Station, becoming the first Canadian to lead a space mission. During his distinguished career with the Canadian Space Agency, he completed three spaceflights and logged nearly 4,000 hours in space, including two Space Shuttle missions and a long-duration stay aboard the ISS.
Hadfield gained international recognition not only for his technical expertise and leadership in one of the most challenging environments imaginable, but also for his ability to communicate the wonder of space exploration to audiences worldwide. His experience managing complex operations, leading international teams, and making critical decisions under extreme pressure provides unique insights into leadership, risk management, and human performance at the highest levels.
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What I learned from going blind in space
There's an astronaut saying: In space, “there is no problem so bad that you can’t make it worse.” So how do you deal with the complexity, the sheer pressure, of dealing with dangerous and scary situations? Retired colonel Chris Hadfield paints a vivid portrait of how to be prepared for the worst in space (and life) -- and it starts with walking into a spider’s web. Watch for a special space-y performance.
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| How To Academy | 2023 | 1 | |
| TED 2014 | 2014 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
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