Kim Gina Ellis

When Kim lost her job as a research scientist with BHP Billiton at the end of 2008, she never imagined how that event would change the trajectory of her life. Fast forward 10 years and Kim is now Australia’s first Sub-orbital Lawyer & Scientist-Astronaut Candidate set to train in the USA in April 2020. Kim takes you on her journey from losing her job to retraining in law and becoming an Astronaut Candidate. In this talk, Kim demonstrates the value of asking new questions will help you navigate life changes with ease and grace.

Our planet has fully embraced the Space Age and humanity stands on the precipice of becoming a multi-planetary species. Your terrestrial business can benefit from lessons learn't from Space Technology research & development. The famous phrase, ‘Houston, we have a problem’ represents a vast history of innovation in Space Technology and Applications over the last 50 years. Kim takes you through four guiding principles, which if used in your business can launch your business towards increased profits and more satisfied customers.