Speaking Kit
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SPEAKER INTRO
[LAST NAME PRONUNCIATION: PO - TEET ]
Lt Col Scott “Kidd” Poteet (Ret.) is not your typical astronaut. As a young kid, he struggled with intense motion sickness, fear of heights, and a less than stellar academic performance. After experiencing a serendipitous moment in college, a fire was lit from within, setting his sights on becoming a fighter pilot. Kidd served his country for 20 years. As a combat-proven warrior, USAF Thunderbird ambassador, and Fighter Weapons School graduate, Kidd set the example for others to follow.
Kidd not only excelled in his military career, he fostered his passion for endurance sports by competing in 16 Ironman triathlons to include the World Championships in Hawaii.
Most recently, Kidd fulfilled his childhood dream as an astronaut aboard Spacex’s Falcon 9 rocket on a 5-day earth orbit spaceflight called Polaris Dawn. This epic mission to space made history by setting numerous records for future generations to strive for.
Please welcome to the stage … Kidd Poteet!
Kidd Poteet's Official Bio
Lt Col Scott “Kidd” Poteet (Ret.) is not your typical astronaut.
As a young kid, Kidd struggled with intense motion sickness, fear of heights, and a less than stellar academic performance. After experiencing a serendipitous moment in college, a fire was lit from within, setting his sights on becoming a fighter pilot. Kidd served his country for 20 years. As a combat-proven warrior, USAF Thunderbird ambassador, and Fighter Weapons School graduate, Kidd set the example for others to follow. Kidd not only excelled in his military career, he fostered his passion for endurance sports by competing in 16 Ironman triathlons to include the World Championships in Hawaii.
Most recently, Kidd fulfilled his childhood dream as an astronaut aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on a 5-day earth orbit spaceflight called Polaris Dawn. This epic mission to space made history by setting numerous records for future generations to strive for. Kidd’s experiences on orbit and throughout his career led to the realization that having an attitude of humility can develop confidence, increase trust, and create a culture of respect throughout an organization.
KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION
THE UNLIKELY ASTRONAUT
Embrace your gifts: Forging a path to a new dawn
We are all born with certain strengths and weaknesses. When fully embraced, these traits can empower us to achieve greatness. However, even when we have an honest understanding of these gifts, reaching our full potential requires unwavering confidence and a willingness to make the necessary sacrifices even when the desired outcome seems unlikely. Kidd will share how he routinely took the road less traveled and forged his own path in his quest to achieve greatness and conquering challenges throughout his career. From flying combat missions over Afghanistan to reaching the highest earth orbit ever flown, Kidd’s humble background wasn’t going to stop him from pursuing his passions and reaching new heights.
APPROVED HEADSHOTS
KEYNOTE OUTCOMES
Encourage self-reflection to identify and embrace your gifts. Be inspired to forge your own journey and see how the power of humility, honesty, and authenticity can help you achieve greatness:
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Be honest in how you view your strengths & weaknesses
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Be humble in the relationships you create
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Be authentic in setting your goals
KEYNOTE AUDIENCE
All levels of an organization looking to increase self-awareness, build trust, and foster a culture of respect. These productive attributes have the potential to enrich the individual, the team, and the organization. Average keynote time - 50 minutes
