Change is a global force that has brought with it unpredictability and uncertainty that has challenged many organizations. It is how organizations respond to change, how they control risk and they build capacity that determines their agility and ability to succeed. Resilient organizations are based on an environment of continuous learning and vibrant cultures where teamwork thrives. Controlling risk is critical for success in the aerospace and healthcare sectors where the lessons from data-driven decision making, speaking up, and working collaboratively benefits many other sectors. The best way to predict the future is to shape it though knowledge and embrace it with agility. Learn from the experiences of award-winning CEO, Dr. Dave Williams, who has experienced first-hand and successfully led large organizations to thrive in high-stakes environments.

Space exploration is as much a story of leadership and teamwork as it is a story of exploration and discovery. 

As the former director of the Space and Life Sciences Directorate, Dr. Dave Williams will share how NASA recovered from tragedy and adversity, and how it developed a culture of competency that continues to attract the best and brightest.

Key Takeaways:

• Leadership insights and important principles for leading in environments where outcomes are critical to success.
• The importance of speaking up and listening up in achieving organizational excellence.
• Controlling risk.
• Strategies to build resilience and peak performing teams. 

In this presentation based off his book of the same name, Dave shares the events that have defined his life. He shows us that whether we’re gravity-defying astronauts or earth-bound terrestrials, we can all live an infinite, fulfilled life by relishing the value and importance of each moment. The greatest fear that we all face is not the fear of dying, but the fear of never having lived. Each of us is greater than we believe. Together, we can exceed our limits to soar farther and higher than we ever imagined.

In today’s social media world, where flat earth, hoax lunar landing, and “Anti-Vax” theories run rampant, the importance of scientific literacy has never been more evident. Building students capacity to critically assess information is more important than ever before. The challenge for educators is doing so in a way that’s engaging for young minds. Dr. Dave Williams believes the answer can be found in enhancing the standardized curriculum with STEAM concepts.

In this presentation, Dave shares experiences from his career in outer space and underwater to create exciting connections between exploration and STEAM curriculum. This session provides an overview of different techniques and resources educators can use to energize their classroom with a focus on STEAM concepts. These techniques will help educators in their efforts to foster trust in scientific processes.

Audiences will learn:
• How to incorporate exploration science into the classroom to complement curriculum objectives.
• The best ways to access space resource material for educators.
• Techniques for delivering scientific concepts in a manner that excites the imagination of children.

Dave understands what is involved in achieving peak personal performance: endurance, persistence, and the ability to overcome obstacles. He believes success is built on a combination of effective judgment, skill, and knowledge. Dave shows you how to manage emotional energy for yourself and your team.

Dave uses his clinical research in emergency medicine, early identification of trauma patients at high risk, and his work in Medical Robotics to discuss innovative technologies that assist the development of local and remote patient care.  

Dave notes that space exploration drives innovation in healthcare: 

“Space is a driver for new technologies. Spacefaring nations of the world tend to have economies that are tied to innovation and implementation of new technologies, as opposed to economies tied to consumerism.”

Space on Earth: How Thinking Like an Astronaut Can Help Save the Planet – Really “high” tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth.

Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to conserve water, air, food, energy, and waste. These efforts have in turn lead to amazing and innovative ideas for air quality, food production, and water purification here on Earth.

With vivid, energetic illustrations, photographs, and Dr. Dave’s experiments on key topics, audiences learn about leadership in technological innovations such as waterless toilets and the world’s tallest air purification tower.

Dr. Dave Williams also offers customized presentations on environmental stewardship and more. View a full list of his presentations here.

Astronaut Dave Williams appears live from his professional home studio to your screens for your next virtual conference, meeting or webinar, to bring his experienced insights into Leadership, Risk Management, Healthcare, Inspiring by Defying Limits, and more. He’ll customize to your group, includes incredible visuals from outerspace and will engage in Q&A.

See a sampling here: Astronaut Dr Dave Williams on Resilience
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Astronaut Dave Williams virtual presentation