Leadership Lessons from Space with Shelli Brunswick

Kristen and Mike talk with Shelli Brunswick, a leader in the space industry whose career spans from the US Air Force to her current role as CEO of SB Global LLC. Shelli shares how space technology impacts our everyday lives in ways we don't even realize—from the smartphone in your pocket to the blueberries in your breakfast. She explains how leadership lessons from the space industry, particularly around risk management and innovation, can help professionals in any field. If you've ever wondered what space exploration has to do with your career or how space technology affects your daily life, this conversation will open your eyes to connections you never imagined. As Shelli puts it, "The sky is not the limit. There are no limits."

About Shelli:

Shelli Brunswick, a distinguished leader in the global space ecosystem, is renowned for her advocacy for space technology and innovation. A former U.S. Air Force Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Space Foundation, she is now the CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC. Shelli bridges the space community and the broader public, fostering collaborations that drive the industry forward. As a prolific keynote speaker and author, she engages audiences on leadership, career success, and the practical applications of space technologies. A futurist, she works with global think tanks and contributes to initiatives shaping the future space paradigm. Her support for underrepresented groups has earned her recognition, including as one of the Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Technology and recipient of two Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Highlights:

• Shelli's four-chapter career: from Air Force enlistee to space acquisition officer, Space Foundation COO, and now CEO bridging space technology with the public.
• The space industry's evolution from the Apollo era
• How space technology affects daily life
• Shelli's book combines personal reflections with practical advice for professional development.
• The space industry teaches leadership through risk management
• Space innovations solve real problems, like using the ISS to 3D print lens replacements for macular degeneration.
• Shelli's leadership philosophy: inspiration, authenticity, and gratitude.
• Space careers exist for people of all backgrounds—not just engineers and scientists.
• Advice for emerging leaders: "The sky is not the limit. There are no limits."

Learn More About Shelli:

• Book: What's Space Got To Do With It?: 10 Life Lessons For Personal Growth
• Personal Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Twitter

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