Norway's first astronaut
In addition to being an astronaut, Jannicke Mikkelsen is an award-winning filmmaker with an adventurous life story. She has worked on prestigious projects with NASA, Netflix and Paramount Pictures, among others. She has collaborated with icons such as Buzz Aldrin, Brian May and Sir David Attenborough. Recently, she became Norway's first astronaut in space as commander of the Fram 2 space mission.
Jannicke is an enthusiastic and charismatic communicator with a strong personal story full of contrasts. Driven by an unwavering spirit of adventure and determination, she has defied extreme adversity and great personal losses. With a willingness to take risks and challenge the boundaries of what is possible, she has reached incredible heights.
This lecture gives you
- inspiration to think big and push boundaries – How courage, adventurousness, and determination can drive us to achieve the impossible.
- innovation and technological innovation – How to think outside the box and find new solutions where others see limitations, even in the most challenging environments.
- goal setting, risk appetite and mastery – How to set ambitious goals, handle uncertainty and use adversity as a driving force.
- Leadership and collaboration under pressure – Decision-making, communication and trust in demanding and unpredictable situations.
- storytelling as an influencer – Using visual and narrative tools to engage, inspire, and change perspectives.
