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Rhea Seddon

Former Astronaut, Surgeon, Healthcare Executive

Rhea Seddon
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Astronauts, Empowerment, Government, Health, Healthcare, Influential Women, Inspirational, Medicine, Personal Growth, Science, Space, Technology, Women's Health
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Rhea Seddon Biography

Former astronaut, Rhea Seddon, M.D., is a national speaker, award-winning author, and veteran of three space shuttle flights.

A woman of many firsts, Dr. Seddon was one of only six women in a class of 100 in medical school and the first woman ever accepted to her General Surgery Residency Program. As one of the first six women accepted into the Astronaut Corps, her marriage to fellow Astronaut Capt. Robert “Hoot” Gibson produced the first astronaut couple, and the two of them produced the first official “astrotots.” She was the eighth woman accepted to the Astronaut Hall of Fame.

Besides her space career, Rhea’s life experiences have led her from surgeon to licensed private pilot, to healthcare executive, entrepreneur, business owner, author, and now public speaker. Dr. Seddon spent 19 years with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She served as a Mission Specialist on Space Shuttle flights in 1985 and 1991 and as Payload Commander in charge of all science activities on her final flight in 1993, bringing her total time in space to 30 days. After leaving NASA in 1997, Dr. Seddon was the Assistant Chief Medical Officer of the Vanderbilt Medical Group in Nashville for 11 years. There she led an initiative to improve patient safety, quality of care, and team effectiveness by the use of an aviation-based model of Crew Resource Management. She then helped to found LifeWings Partners, LLC, which teaches this concept to healthcare institutions across the United States. She speaks on topics including attitude, female motivation, healthcare, leadership, personal growth, and team building. Dr. Seddon emphasizes the importance of teamwork and how it can help achieve dreams. She shares insights on the power of planning, preparation, and recognizing opportunities. Her leadership discussions are based on her experiences across various careers, highlighting the importance of adapting leadership styles and learning from failures.

She was inducted into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame in 2005, the Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2015, and the Tennessee Women’s Hall of Fame in 2015. In 2016, she was awarded the National Football Foundation Nashville Chapter’s Fred Russell Distinguished American Award, the Independent Book Publishers Association Ben Franklin Gold Award for Best Autobiography/Memoir – "Go For Orbit", the Athena International Leadership Award, and a University of Tennessee Centennial Top 100 Alumni Award. She was the co-recipient of the Great American leadership award, presented to her and her husband Capt. Robert “Hoot” Gibson at Awakening 2017.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/25/2024.

Rhea Seddon Speaking Topics

  • Leadership

    Dr. Rhea Seddon didn’t start out to be a leader but the paths she chose required that she become one. Using examples from her multiple careers she will reveal the keys to discover the leader within you.

    She will show you the secrets of:

    What to do if you are not a born leader How to apply the 3 principles of military leadership Why “it’s the people, stupid” and understanding “the led” When failure is an option and how to learn from it Who your role models can be – the good, the bad and the ugly

  • Teamwork

    Wherever you go, whatever your life’s work, it is teamwork that will make your dream work. After a lifetime of lifetime of working with, participating in and leading diverse teams of varying sizes, constituents and goals.

    Dr. Rhea Seddon will share lessons learned about:

    Molding a group of people into a team Defining the team’s goals Choosing and developing team players Recognizing what motivates your team Dealing with “outliers” Practicing and learning from failure… and success

  • Opportunity

    So many of us fail to take advantage of the myriad opportuniites that appear in our lives. Some of us don’t see them, others are afraid to pursue them. Dr. Rhea Seddon went from small town girl to outer space and on to other amazing careers.

    Her story will inspire you to realize when opportunity knocks by understanding:

    The power of planning, preparation and being ready The wisdom of having a goal…and a back-up plan The appearance of an open door The search for a new path and why it’s never too late The value of the network of people you know The challenge of overcoming the fear of moving on

Rhea Seddon Videos

  • Linebaugh Library Presents: Rhea Seddon
    Linebaugh Library Presents: Rhea Seddon
  • Astronaut Dr. Rhea Seddon at County Historical Society
    Astronaut Dr. Rhea Seddon at County Historical Society
  • Dr. Rhea Seddon - Rats, Folks and Jellyfish: Studying Life in Space ...
    Dr. Rhea Seddon - Rats, Folks and Jellyfish: Studying Life in Space ...
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Rhea Seddon Books

  • Go For Orbit: One of America's First Women Astronauts Finds Her Space
    Go For Orbit: One of America's First Women Astronauts Finds Her Space

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Rhea Seddon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership, Teamwork and Opportunity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rhea Seddon for your event is available upon request. Rhea Seddon generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mary Ellen Weber, Sandra Magnus, Serena Auñón-Chancellor, Cady Coleman and Dr. Bonnie Dunbar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rhea Seddon for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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