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Masterclass: Leadership in Extreme Environments
Master resilience, decision-making, and leadership under pressure
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How do astronauts, pilots, and explorers lead successfully in the world’s most extreme environments? What can business leaders learn from their strategies?
Step into the mindset of a true visionary with Nancy Vermeulen, Belgian pilot, space expert, and former Mars simulation commander. In this immersive masterclass, she shares firsthand lessons from flying in war zones, leading space missions, and overcoming personal setbacks—giving you the tools to lead with confidence, adaptability, and resilience in any high-stakes situation.
What will your learn?
✅ Building resilience – Keep yourself and your team strong through crises and change
✅ Authentic leadership – Lead with integrity while inspiring those around you
✅ Decision-making under pressure – Make the right call, even with limited information
✅ Inspiring team dynamics – Motivate your team to go beyond their limits
What makes this masterclass unique?
🌍 Real-world experience – Lessons from aviation, space exploration, and crisis leadership
🗣 Interactive & hands-on – Ask questions, engage in discussions, and apply insights
🔬 Proven strategies – Rooted in astronaut training and ISO 31000 risk management
💡 Instant impact – Practical takeaways you can apply immediately
Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Book Nancy and learn to lead like an astronaut—focused, fearless, and future-ready. 🚀
Drawing on experience from aviation, space exploration, and extreme environments, Nancy helps leaders and organizations create the mental space to lead with clarity, courage, and long-term vision in an increasingly complex world.
She holds a Master’s degree in theoretical physics and astronomy, is a former commercial pilot-instructor, served as commander of a Mars simulation in Utah, and participated in the European Space Agency’s astronaut selection process. In 2018, she founded the Space Training Academy, where she prepares private astronauts and suborbital scientists for their first spaceflight.
Nancy is a sought-after international keynote speaker and guest lecturer, having spoken at TEDx events, Deloitte University, and the European Commission, among others. She is the author of Iedereen Ruimtevaarder (Lannoo) and AEROSPACE Attitudes (Pelckmans, 2025), a book on communication, leadership, and human factors in high-stakes environments.
In addition to her speaking and advisory work, Nancy serves as an independent board member and is an active member of Rotary.
Strategic leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and former pilot who translates lessons from aerospace into powerful insights on leadership, human performance, and decision-making under pressure.
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