Speaking & Workshops

Jeska Clark is a human performance specialist, expedition leader, and Project PoSSUM scientist-astronaut candidate who translates lessons from the Arctic, the Himalayas, and the edge of space into practical, engaging talks and hands-on training. She speaks to students, outdoor communities, and organizations on resilience, leadership, decision-making, and performing under pressure.

What People Are Saying

"Jeska's teaching style was fun and engaging — I can't wait to put these skills to use in the field." — Participant, Essential Field Knots Workshop, Larkspur Community Center (12 attendees)

Speaking Topics

Human Performance in Extreme & Everyday Life Resilience, adaptability, decision-making, risk psychology, and goal setting — lessons from polar expeditions and high-altitude climbing applied to daily challenges.

Team Dynamics & Communication Under Pressure Effective communication, trust-building, conflict resolution, and leadership in high-stakes environments. Built on real expedition experience and human factors research.

Resilience & Mental Toughness Developing a growth mindset, managing stress, overcoming adversity, and building mental discipline. Draws on Jeska's experience in Search and Rescue, polar training, and extreme environment science.

The Psychology of Exploration & Adventure Motivation, curiosity, embracing challenge, and finding purpose — exploring the mindset of exploration and its relevance to personal and professional growth.

Spaceflight & Human Factors As a 2022 Project PoSSUM graduate through IIAS, Jeska brings firsthand knowledge of suborbital spaceflight training, parabolic flight, and human factors research at the edge of space.

Credentials at a Glance

• Project PoSSUM Graduate, International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), 2022

• Expedition Leader, Full Circle Expeditions — Arctic, Himalayas, South America, North America

• Polar Expedition Training, Northern Canada

• Search & Rescue (SAR) trained and active volunteer

• Published researcher, Acta Astronautica (2021)

• Marine conservation fieldwork, Malaysia

Available For

Keynote speeches · Workshops & hands-on training · Panel discussions · Podcasts & media · School & student programs · Corporate team training