UK: +44 20 7871 1829
    ES: +34 919032576 ES: +34 956737527 PE: +51 17071599 UK: +44 2078711829
    Promotivate-New-Logo
    Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker - Speaker - By Promotivate Speaker Agency

    Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker

    Conference Speaker Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker - By Promotivate Speaker Agency

    Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker

    Explore the inspiring journey of the Cosmic Girls Foundation founder and astronaut trainer. Discover how she empowers the next generation of women to lead in space exploration.


    Astronauts CulturalDiversity Diversity EqualityandInclusion ElitePerformance

    Europe

    Netherlands

    • Fee Range:

    • €
    • £
    • $
    • P.O.A
    To Shortlist

    Astronauts Cultural Diversity & Wellbeing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Elite Performance & Mindset Inspiring Youth Motivation Women in Leadership

    View Videos & Related Speakers

    Inquire About Booking Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker

      Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker

      Pioneering Commercial Astronaut Trainer, Peak Performance Expert & Space Psychologist

      Core Intelligence Domain: Peak Performance
      Location: The Netherlands | Languages: English, Dutch
      Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

      Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker is a trailblazing force in the commercial space industry, uniquely bridging the gap between extreme physiological endurance and corporate peak performance. As the Founder and CEO of Inner Space Training, she has engineered proprietary psychological frameworks that prepare commercial astronauts for the mental and emotional rigours of spaceflight. Drawing from her background as a NASA Highly Qualified Astronaut Candidate and a former corporate executive, Dr. Howard delivers unparalleled insights into high-stakes decision-making, resilience, and human optimisation in extreme environments.

      From Corporate Leadership to the Cosmos

      Before pioneering the field of commercial astronaut training, Dr. Howard spent over two decades as an executive and sustainability leader at Shell International. Operating globally across more than 35 countries, she navigated complex, high-risk corporate environments, driving cultural transformation, safety, and sustainable practices. Her transition from the boardroom to the astronaut centrifuge was sparked by a lifelong ambition to reach space, culminating in her selection by NASA as a Highly Qualified Astronaut Candidate.

      Her personal journey is a masterclass in resilience. After surviving a severe accident that resulted in a broken back, Dr. Howard rebuilt her physical and mental fortitude to pass the rigorous centrifuge training, proving that psychological resilience is the ultimate determinant of human capability. Today, she is slated to achieve her ultimate goal by joining a commercial space flight, a testament to her unyielding determination.

      Pioneering the “Inner Space” Methodology

      Dr. Howard is the creator of the first-ever psychological and emotional training programme designed explicitly for commercial astronauts. Her proprietary methodology, detailed in her highly acclaimed book Blast Off! Train like an astronaut for success on earth, translates the extreme psychological preparation required for space travel into actionable strategies for corporate leaders and high-performing teams.

      • NASA Recognition: Acknowledged as a Highly Qualified Astronaut Candidate, placing her in the elite tier of aerospace professionals.
      • Founder of Inner Space Training: Developed the definitive psychological framework for sub-orbital and orbital commercial spaceflight participants.
      • Media & Authority: Featured extensively on global networks including Discovery Channel, BBC, and CNN, and a highly sought-after TEDx speaker.
      • Corporate Transformation: Translated 21 years of C-suite corporate experience into high-impact peak performance strategies for global organisations.

      Strategic Speaking Domains

      Dr. Howard’s keynote presentations are highly immersive, combining neuroscience, aerospace psychology, and corporate strategy to drive profound paradigm shifts. Her core speaking themes include:

      • Blast Off to Peak Performance: Applying astronaut training techniques to achieve optimal performance, focus, and resilience in high-pressure corporate environments.
      • Overcoming Extreme Adversity: A powerful narrative on navigating setbacks, illustrated by her journey from a broken back to becoming a commercial astronaut.
      • The Overview Effect & Corporate Sustainability: How the cognitive shift experienced by astronauts looking at Earth can inspire sustainable corporate leadership, ESG initiatives, and global responsibility.
      • Diversity, Inclusion, and the Future of Space: Championing accessibility in the commercial space sector and building diverse, high-performing corporate teams.
      • Navigating Fear and Risk Management: Strategies to harness fear as a catalyst for focus rather than a paralytic, essential for executive decision-making.

      Key Takeaways

      • Unbreakable Resilience: Actionable strategies to cultivate a mindset capable of overcoming severe physical, emotional, and professional adversity.
      • High-Stakes Decision Making: Frameworks derived from aerospace psychology to maintain clarity and focus during extreme corporate pressure.
      • Human Optimisation: Tools to align psychological, physical, and emotional health for sustained executive peak performance.
      • Visionary Leadership: Inspiration to foster a culture of sustainability, inclusivity, and transformational thinking within modern organisations.
      A PSpeakers Global Intelligence Briefing
      WWW.PSPEAKERS.COM

      • "Please pass onto Dr Mindy our thanks again for her presentations last week. We had 1607 people watching over the two sessions. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive with employees particularly inspired by Mindy's own career story, her ability to remain resilient in the face of rejection and that she pitched it at just the right level energy-wise for a global audience (by this I mean that in EMEA/APAC they can find it a bit OTT with some motivational speakers). people also really enjoyed the idea that they were being trained the same way an astronaut might be and asked that she let us know if she does get the call to go to space." Thanks again. Anna Anna Tolley global internal communications leader Randstad Sourceright

        Anna Tolley, Randstad Sourceright - Amsterdam Virtual - June 2021

        • Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker "Please pass onto Dr Mindy our thanks again for her presentations last week. We had 1607 people watching over the two sessions. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive with employees particularly inspired by Mindy's own career story, her ability to remain resilient in the face of rejection and that she pitched it at just the right level energy-wise for a global audience (by this I mean that in EMEA/APAC they can find it a bit OTT with some motivational speakers). people also really enjoyed the idea that they were being trained the same way an astronaut might be and asked that she let us know if she does get the call to go to space." Thanks again. Anna Anna Tolley global internal communications leader Randstad Sourceright
        5 / 5

      • "I’ve worked with Mindy on several projects, and she is a true pleasure to work with. Mindy is professional to her fingertips & displays great work ethics. Her abilities as a facilitator is impressive, and she’s great at getting people engaged in a discussion. She’s demonstrated over and over again an inclusive behaviour, and she’s open to new/diverse ideas and this serves her well in both her day-to-day and longer term activities."

        Hilde Bygdevoll

        • Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker "I’ve worked with Mindy on several projects, and she is a true pleasure to work with. Mindy is professional to her fingertips & displays great work ethics. Her abilities as a facilitator is impressive, and she’s great at getting people engaged in a discussion. She’s demonstrated over and over again an inclusive behaviour, and she’s open to new/diverse ideas and this serves her well in both her day-to-day and longer term activities."
        5 / 5

      • “Mindy is a driven individual that persues any assignment given to her with passion and professionalism. She proactively picks up issues and is very pleasant to work with.”

        Roland van de Vijver, Engineering Consultant at Saudi Aramco

        • Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker “Mindy is a driven individual that persues any assignment given to her with passion and professionalism. She proactively picks up issues and is very pleasant to work with.”
        5 / 5

      • “Mindy is a passionate, professional advocate of sustainable development. She is great to work with, particularly her tenacity in finding solutions to challenges.”

        Stephanie Draper, Chief Executive at Bond - uniting UK international development for impact

        • Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker “Mindy is a passionate, professional advocate of sustainable development. She is great to work with, particularly her tenacity in finding solutions to challenges.”
        5 / 5

      • “Mindy is an energetic, efficient, productive and highly professional person. She brings structure and cohesion to the teams she is part of. Mindy has a strong sense of justice and is an excellent facilitator in learning/workshop settings.”

        Peter Grabau, Owner, TimmeKBC and Professional Training & Coaching Specialist

        • Dr. Mindy Howard – Keynote Speaker “Mindy is an energetic, efficient, productive and highly professional person. She brings structure and cohesion to the teams she is part of. Mindy has a strong sense of justice and is an excellent facilitator in learning/workshop settings.”
        5 / 5