From Space Engineer to Inspirational Career Coach

Amanda Regan

Amanda Regan has not just reached for the stars; she's worked among them. As the founder of Butterfly Speaking, Coaching, and Consulting, Amanda brings over two decades of experience from her dynamic career at the European Space Agency (ESA). A distinguished Tedx speaker, Amanda holds engineering degrees from prestigious universities in the UK and USA.

A Journey Through Space and Innovation:

  • Space Agency Experience: Spent 20 years at ESA, including significant roles in the Earth Observation Future Missions Division and on international space station projects.

  • Leadership at ESA: Amanda led the Investing in Industrial Innovation (InCubed) program and was the inaugural head of the Invest Office at the ɸ-Lab in Italy, scaling the program's reach significantly.

  • Industry Impact: Spearheaded the first ESA co-funded program aimed at commercializing the Earth Observation sector, managing everything from satellite development to the creation of market-ready apps.

Transition to Coaching and Speaking: Having achieved her professional dreams, Amanda shifted her focus to helping others realize theirs. Her exit from ESA in 2022 marked the beginning of a dedicated pursuit to empower professionals through personalized coaching and transformative public speaking.

A Personal Note from Amanda: "In my time at ESA, I landed four dream jobs and now I dedicate my life to helping others do the same. It’s your turn to shine, and I’m here to guide you."

From Space Engineer to Inspirational Career Coach

Amanda Regan

Amanda Regan has not just reached for the stars; she's worked among them. As the founder of Butterfly Speaking, Coaching, and Consulting, Amanda brings over two decades of experience from her dynamic career at the European Space Agency (ESA). A distinguished Tedx speaker, Amanda holds engineering degrees from prestigious universities in the UK and USA.

A Journey Through Space and Innovation:

  • Space Agency Experience: Spent 20 years at ESA, including significant roles in the Earth Observation Future Missions Division and on international space station projects.

  • Leadership at ESA: Amanda led the Investing in Industrial Innovation (InCubed) program and was the inaugural head of the Invest Office at the ɸ-Lab in Italy, scaling the program's reach significantly.

  • Industry Impact: Spearheaded the first ESA co-funded program aimed at commercializing the Earth Observation sector, managing everything from satellite development to the creation of market-ready apps.

Transition to Coaching and Speaking: Having achieved her professional dreams, Amanda shifted her focus to helping others realize theirs. Her exit from ESA in 2022 marked the beginning of a dedicated pursuit to empower professionals through personalized coaching and transformative public speaking.

A Personal Note from Amanda: "In my time at ESA, I landed four dream jobs and now I dedicate my life to helping others do the same. It’s your turn to shine, and I’m here to guide you."

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