International Speaker

I am an international motivational speaker who inspires and transforms audiences around the globe. I am passionate about science education and communication. My experience and adventures are so compelling that they cut across cultural boundaries – bridging the gap between me and my audience.

From universities to corporate events, I can be seen and heard engaging global audiences with my powerful and provoking message of Space2inspire. My presentations are filled with revelations, personal achievements, and unique twists. I engage the audience through thoughtful interaction and meaningful discussion. What’s more important is that my system yields results.

You can also Book Me on Cameo!

Need a quick 2-minute inspirational video from me or a poetry reading? Check out my Cameo page!

Here’s what I provide:

• Inspire the audience to believe in themselves and what they can achieve.
• The audience will learn to take action, create opportunities, and develop a can-do mind shift.
• I will engage the audience. I don’t lecture or present – instead, I create an atmosphere where the audience discusses, learns, and leaves inspired.

I am an expert in:

• Leadership
• Networking – Making connections that lead to opportunity!
• Analog Astronaut Simulations & Training
• Sustainable Food Solutions
• Personal Development
• STEM Education
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Diversity in STEM

I have experience in:

• Motivational & Inspirational Leadership
• Colleges and Universities Education
• STEM Education
• Curriculum & Instruction

Examples of my work:

The Future of Education

The future of education is happening now and those who aren’t keeping up are being left behind. Is your organization ready for the 4th industrial revolution? In this keynote presentation, we will discuss how technology is changing education and what we need to do to keep up. More importantly, I will provide practical tips on how to stay relevant and to develop a flexible, futuristic mindset for the changing educational landscape.

RECOMMENDATION: A.B. PH.D., EDUCATION POLICY ADVISOR, CONFINDUSTRIA (VERIFIED @CONFINDUSTRIA.IT) 

Sian opened the States-General of Education, an event promoted by the main Italian association of entrepreneurs (Confindustria) to attract the attention of public opinion on the urgency of renewing the Italian educational system by taking as an example, the good models of other countries. We could not have chosen a better speaker to tell the value of the American educational system: not only because she has deep knowledge about it, but because she is a direct witness and a real protagonist. Her extraordinary life, her competence for analysis, and her great communicative skills literally inspired all the participants in the event (including the Secretary of the Italian Education). Sian actively participated in all the activities of the event and interacted very well with Italian and international panelists, demonstrating a very strong curiosity. I can say that Sian is as an education expert – but also at a personal level – a formidable speaker. Thanks to her, our event has reached a very high level of interest, even among the media. 

Online Learning and Accountability

How do you know your students are really doing the work in an online environment? It is a question educators have struggled with for a long time. But now, with technology, we can finally move beyond this question. Student-generated screencast videos enable educators to visually see what their students know and how they are processing their own learning. Combining this technology with open-ended questions can unleash student creativity, increase student engagement, and encourage student-centered learning. Let’s get together and talk about how we can maximize student learning and engagement in the digital world.

RECOMMENDATION: L.Y., FACULTY DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING, SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (VERIFIED @SCOTTSDALECC.EDU)

Dr. Sian Proctor has presented at Scottsdale Community College’s TechTalks event on three occasions. Her presentations are engaging and always well aligned to the theme of our event. Dr. Proctor has a strong stage presence and is relatable to a wide array of audiences from students, to teachers, to scientists, she is able to pique their interest, hold their attention and inspire them.

Leadership Lessons from Living in a Mars Simulation

Learning about yourself and the type of leader you want to be can come from many different experiences. Two profound experiences have shaped my leadership style and the way I interact with teams. The first experience was when I lived for 2 months in a survival reality TV show called The Colony on the Discovery Channel. The second came from living for 4-months in a NASA-funded Mars simulation. I would really like to share with you what I learned!

RECOMMENDATION: S.U., COORDINATOR, OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE AT ASU WEST CAMPUS (VERIFIED @ASU.EDU)

Sian has made such an impact on our program in such a short amount of time! My students, age 50+, immediately fell in love with her presentation style and personality and they cannot get enough of her classes. She is intelligent and motivational; she makes learning fun at any age. Aside from her excellent teaching skills, she is a pleasure to work with before and after the event. She responds quickly to all correspondence during the planning stages, always arrives early for class, and is prepared with informative and well-thought-out discussion topics. I will hire her again and again!

The Power To Connect: How to Create Opportunity

Do you want more career opportunities? Join Dr. Sian Proctor as she teaches you how to make connections, maximize opportunity, and inspire you to go from ordinary to extraordinary. She will take you on a journey through her amazing career and share the lessons she’s learned from being a finalist for the NASA Astronaut Program, living for 4 months in a Mars simulation, being on two reality TV shows, and much more.

RECOMMENDATION: J.C., DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, EDINBORO UNIVERSITY (VERIFIED @EDINBORO.EDU)

Sian Proctor spoke at Edinboro University in October 2017 to a sellout crowd of more than 125 students and faculty. Her talk, “The Power to Connect,” was interactive, motivational, engaging and thought-provoking. The students are still talking about how inspiring she was to them! Many geoscience students attended the event because Sian is a 1992 geosciences graduate of Edinboro University. She showed them that with determination, focus, getting out of your comfort zone and using your connections, you can achieve your dreams!

Analog Astronaut: Living in Moon and Mars Simulations

Ever wonder what it would be like to live on the Moon or Mars? In this interactive discussion, you will learn about analog astronauts, analog locations around the world, and the research needed for humans to successfully inhabit the Moon and Mars. I have lived in 3 analog sites. I lived for 4 months in the NASA-funded Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS). I lived for two weeks in the LunAres habitat in Pila, Poland, and 2-weeks in the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS). We will discuss the ins and outs of living in a ‘hab’ and what it would really be like to live on another planet.

RECOMMENDATION: M.M., AUTHOR OF THE ASTRONAUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL  (VERIFIED @SEDS.ORG)

Imagine the power of hearing up-front and intimate the true-life experience of someone who rose above thousands of candidates to the last cut-off for the opportunity of being an astronaut…and not make it…speak on the personal success of that experience, and the transformative power of all of life’s experiences. The takeaway from Sian Proctor’s story is as vital as it is far-reaching. As a scientist, accomplished academic, and highly-regarded science communicator, Dr. Sian Proctor’s story is less a tale of where she has been then it is a description of where she is going and why we should care. The fact is when it comes to pursuing our dreams-and discovering for ourselves the multi-faced value of the journey-we should all care. And upon hearing Sian Proctor speak, believe me when I say, you will care.

 

Additional People who Recommend Me!

S.H., DEAN, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT, YAVAPAI COLLEGE (VERIFIED @YC.EDU) 

• Dr. Proctor was amazing, engaging, and truly connected to middle school girls as the keynote speaker at Tech Savvy. Sian empowered the girls to go out and create opportunities for themselves in STEM careers. Sian was lively, entertaining, and a great role model for anyone aspiring to do GREAT things.

D.L., CEO CAMP STEM, CAMP STEM (VERIFIED @CAMPSTEM.ORG) 

• Sian was AMAZING! She really connected with the girls at the Invent It – Build It: Society of Women Engineers conference. Camp STEM is looking forward to booking her again.

D.M.S., SMCC BIOLOGY FACULTY, PHI THETA KAPPA ADVISOR, SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (VERIFIED @SOUTHMOUNTAINCC.EDU) 

• Sian has given several wonderful keynote speeches for Phi Theta Kappa events. Her presentations are highly interactive and always geared toward inspiring young minds to pursue their passion, to take advantage of opportunities, and to not be afraid to take on challenges.

D.R., EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, THE STEM JOURNALS (VERIFIED @PAINTITBLACKTV.COM) 

• Sian is an unbelievably engaging speaker! She has explored so much of the STEM landscape that she can speak intelligently about a huge variety of subjects and was a great asset both on-screen and off for The STEM Journals.

T.F., ENGINEERING FACULTY, GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (VERIFIED @GCCAZ.EDU) 

• Sian was a terrific speaker. She spoke at the Arizona Space Grant Symposium Banquet and talked about her experience with the NASA astronaut application and screening process. By the time she was through, everyone in the audience wanted to be an astronaut. She is very inspirational and makes you feel like you can do almost anything.

A.M., COMMUNICATION FACULTY & PTK ADVISOR, PHOENIX COLLEGE (VERIFIED @PHOENIXCOLLEGE.EDU) 

• Sian is a rock-star! Her multiple presentations at Phi Theta Kappa Region events have been instructional, interactive, and inspiring. The students and teachers love her. She has been gracious enough to hang out for pictures and autograph signings. We will keep asking her to come and speak!

I.R., CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, BIGGER BANG FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION COMPANY (VERIFIED @BIGGERBANG.TV) 

• Dr. Sian Proctor was terrific to work with on Genius by Stephen Hawking. Sian was engaging and dynamic on camera but also friendly and easy-going off camera. She’s got a great personality and her passion and energy really come through. It was a pleasure to work with her.