Digitally Curious now both a bestselling book and a podcast all about the near-term future with practical and actionable advice from a range of global experts to help you stay ahead of the curve.
Running since 2019, the show is hosted by former IBM Global Managing Partner Andrew Grill, who has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry. His new book Digitally Curious features over 60 guests from the show.
S6 Episode 13: Fuelling Curiosity: Insights from Australia’s First Official Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg
In this episode, we speak to Australia's first official astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, about her lifelong passion for space exploration and how she pursued her dream of becoming an astronaut.
We also covered:
The importance of international experience and cultural adaptability in the astronaut selection process and training
The rigorous and diverse nature of astronaut training, including spacecraft systems, robotics, survival techniques, and more
The exciting future of space exploration, including missions to the Moon and the scientific research opportunities on the International Space Station
Advice for those interested in space-related careers, emphasizing the need for purpose-driven work and a willingness to step outside one's comfort zone
”Working in an international environment from a project basis as well as from a life basis really made me say that there's lots of different kinds of engineers, lots of ways to culturally come to solutions.”
”Being an astronaut is bigger than the space sector. It's for many kinds of researchers, as well as raising the aspirations of the public as well.”
“He is one of the most detailed and knowledgeable presenters we’ve come across in the business and tech podcast scene in the UK. Our clients are always impressed when speaking with him” – Hotwire Global
“Everyone is over the moon with how the interview panned out, and love the content” – The Hoffman Agency
“Andrew is a fantastic interviewer and if you haven’t listened to one of his podcasts, may I suggest you start with this one?” – Richard Hopkins, IBM
“Great show, Andrew Grill is amazing! You get so many valuable tips and techniques on here!” – Podcast listener
Every episode answers the question, “what’s the future of … ?” with voices and opinions that need to be heard. The show is hosted from London by leading Futurist Speaker Andrew Grill and is currently in its fifth season, running since 2019.
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