Lee Steinke, COO of CisLunar Industries

Ready to master change? This week, inspirational leader and a powerhouse in aerospace and energy, Lee Steinke, joins Katherine to discuss her uncommon career switch from the oil and gas sector to aerospace. Hear how, during the chaos of the pandemic, Lee seized the opportunity to pivot industries, using her geological expertise to find surprising similarities between drilling rigs and rocket launch pads. Lee also opens up about the emotional journey from being a senior executive to taking on unpaid volunteer work—and how it ultimately led her to her current roles as COO at Cislunar Industries and partner at ALARA Nova.

Hear about Lee’s transformative experience preparing for her TEDx talk and how the seven-week coaching process fine-tuned her public speaking skills and boosted her confidence. She also shares her thoughts on balancing passion with a career and why being a well-rounded generalist can be a major asset. Lee is a woman on a mission to make a real impact, and she’s got some incredible insights to share. Tune in to hear how her team is revolutionizing space by turning junk into treasure—and get a sneak peek at the exciting breakthroughs they have in store for 2025! Key points throughout include:

Making An Uncommon Industry Switch: From Oil & Gas To Aerospace
Choosing The Hard Path: Thriving On Challenge And Innovation
Rediscovering Leadership Through Humility
Starting Fresh And Embracing A Beginner Mindset
Turning Space Junk into Fuel: The Future of Orbital Salvage
Lee’s Tedx Journey: The Power Of Sharing Your Message
Executive Presence: The Balance Of Gravitas And Levitas
Embracing Repetition And Overcoming The Fear Of Public Speaking
Generalist Vs. Specialist: Choosing The Right Fit For Executive Roles
How To Become A Master Of Change

“Wanting to solve a problem for real, wanting to do a good job, wanting to be useful to others by setting as clear a direction as I can. Those are certainly some things that I try to do.” – Lee Steinke.

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Get connected with Lee Steinke:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leesteinke

Get connected with your host, Katherine Jerald:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinejerald

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