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Mental Toughness in Space and on Earth

What does it take to chase a dream all the way to space?

In this episode of the Charge Forward Coaching Podcast, James Blasco sits down with former NASA astronaut Dr. Janet Kavandi, a Hall of Fame astronaut who flew three Space Shuttle missions, to discuss mental toughness in space, business, and life. Dr. Kavandi shares how a childhood dream became reality and the role persistence, preparation, adaptability, and confidence played along the way.

She explains how astronauts prepare for high-pressure situations, manage risk, and train to remain calm when things don’t go according to plan. She…

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