Brian Muirhead is a pioneering force in deep space exploration who transforms seemingly impossible challenges into achievable missions through innovative engineering and strategic leadership.
As Chief Architect for NASA's Mars Sample Return campaign, Brian brings over four decades of experience at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He led the development of the Mars Pathfinder mission and created the revolutionary Sky Crane landing system for the Mars Science Laboratory, achievements recognized with two NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals.
Brian helps organizations navigate uncertainty by applying space mission principles to business challenges. His approach combines rigorous risk assessment with creative problem-solving, enabling teams to make confident decisions despite constraints. By demonstrating how NASA achieves breakthrough innovations within strict parameters, Brian provides frameworks for balancing innovation with practical execution in competitive environments.
Audiences gain practical strategies for leading high-stakes projects under pressure, techniques for fostering innovation within resource constraints, and methods for building resilient teams capable of adapting to changing circumstances. Brian's presentations blend fascinating space exploration stories with immediately applicable business insights.
Book Brian to give your team the tools and inspiration needed to tackle your organization's most challenging moonshots with confidence and precision.
How can I book Brian Muirhead for my next event?
Email brian.muirhead@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Brian Muirhead. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Brian Muirhead's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email brian.muirhead@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Brian directly.
What topics does Brian Muirhead specialise in?
Brian Muirhead specialises in discussing deep space exploration, leadership, innovation and more.
What is Brian Muirhead's speaking style like?
Brian inspires with his engaging talks on leadership and innovation, drawing parallels between space exploration and business. His insights empower teams to navigate challenges and achieve remarkable results.
Does Brian Muirhead offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Brian Muirhead offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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