Susan Charlesworth is a psychologist, astronaut instructor, and founder of Launchpad, a leadership programme enabling mid-career professionals to lead with confidence, resilience and strategic impact. Drawing on 15 years training astronauts and high-performance teams, she helps individuals and organisations perform at their best under pressure. Susan is also co-founder of the RISE Together Space Alliance, an initiative enabling the UK space sector to attract, retain and advance a skilled, diverse workforce. She speaks and consults on leadership and human performance in complex, high-stakes environments.