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Aleš Svoboda
Fighter pilot and astronaut in training sharing real-world lessons in high-stakes decision-making and performance under pressure.
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Why you should book Aleš Svoboda for your next event
- Gain rare insight into decision-making where time is limited, data is incomplete, and every choice carries real consequences.
- Learn from a lead pilot shaping the Czech F-35 integration, one of the most complex defense projects in the country.
- Discover how elite performance translates from high-speed aviation to astronaut training and space operations.
Non-binding request for Aleš Svoboda
From fighter cockpit to space training – decisions that matter
Aleš Svoboda brings audiences into environments where decisions must be made fast, with limited information and no room for hesitation. As a fighter pilot in the Czech Air Force with more than 1,600 flight hours, he operates at the sharp end of high-performance aviation. His role as a lead pilot in the Czech F-35 integration places him at the center of one of the most complex and demanding defense projects in the nation’s history. Alongside his military career, Aleš was selected from over 22,000 applicants in the European Space Agency’s 2022 astronaut selection and is now training for space operations. His talks translate these extreme experiences into practical insights on leadership, focus, and decision-making under pressure.
Aleš Svoboda
Aleš Svoboda is a fighter pilot in the Czech Air Force with more than 1,600 flight hours, operating in environments where precision, speed, and clarity are essential. His career is defined by high-performance aviation, where decisions are made in seconds and the margin for error is minimal. This experience forms the foundation of his perspective on performance, leadership, and responsibility.
Decision-making under pressure
At the core of Aleš Svoboda’s work is decision-making in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. In the cockpit, information is often incomplete, conditions can change in an instant, and the consequences of each decision are immediate and real.
He shares how to:
- Stay focused when complexity increases
- Prioritize under pressure
- Act decisively without having the full picture
- Maintain performance when stakes are high
His insights are grounded in real-world experience, offering audiences a clear understanding of how to operate effectively when it matters most.
Leading the F-35 integration
Aleš plays a key role as a lead pilot in the Czech F-35 integration, the largest and most complex defense project in the country’s history. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, adaptability, and leadership in a rapidly evolving environment.
He offers a unique perspective on working at the forefront of innovation, where new systems, high expectations, and national importance converge. His experience highlights what it takes to navigate complexity, align teams, and deliver results in demanding conditions.
From cockpit to space
In 2022, Aleš Svoboda was selected from more than 22,000 applicants in the European Space Agency’s astronaut selection. He is currently an astronaut in training, expanding his expertise from aviation into space operations.
This transition represents a shift from one extreme environment to another, where preparation, discipline, and decision-making remain critical. He shares how skills developed in aviation translate into space training, and what it takes to prepare for missions beyond Earth.
Book Aleš Svoboda for your event
Aleš Svoboda delivers engaging and thought-provoking keynotes that connect extreme experiences with everyday challenges in leadership and performance. His ability to translate complex, high-pressure scenarios into relatable lessons makes his talks relevant for a wide range of audiences.
Whether speaking to leaders, teams, or organizations facing change and uncertainty, Aleš provides practical tools and a fresh perspective on:
- Making decisions with limited information
- Performing under pressure
- Leading in complex environments
- Adapting to new challenges
Booking Aleš Svoboda means bringing a speaker who has operated where decisions truly matter—and who knows how to turn those experiences into insights that audiences can apply immediately.
Customer Reviews
5 of 5
“Meeting Aleš at IBM TechDay in Prague was a highlight of the event. His perspective on decision-making under uncertainty was one of the most memorable moments — a powerful intersection of the corporate world and fighter pilot thinking.”
Subscription & Annuity SalesIBM
5 of 5
“Aleš delivered a highly inspiring keynote on decision-making under uncertainty and the role of humans in the age of technology and AI. His talk strongly reinforced the core theme of the day — how to use innovation and technology to gain a competitive edge in business.”
CEOABRA Software
5 of 5
“Big thanks to Aleš — the feedback on his keynote was overwhelmingly positive, with strong impact across the audience.”
VP & CTOIBM
Rated 5.00/5 based on 3 customer reviews
Keynotes
Keynote by Aleš Svoboda:
EXTREME DECISION-MAKING
How to decide fast when information is incomplete and stakes are high.
High-stakes environments don’t allow for perfect information or unlimited time.
Drawing on the OODA loop (Observe–Orient–Decide–Act), this topic focuses on making fast, effective decisions under uncertainty, in constantly changing conditions.
The emphasis is on speed, adaptability, and maintaining clarity when the situation is fluid and incomplete.
Keynote by Aleš Svoboda:
FIGHTER PILOT CULTURE
Turning feedback, discipline, and mistakes into a performance advantage.
Performance is not an accident—it’s a system.
Fighter pilot culture is built on structured feedback, rigorous debriefing, and an uncompromising focus on human factors.
Errors are not hidden; they are dissected and turned into a competitive advantage. The plan–brief–fly–debrief cycle creates continuous improvement at both individual and team levels.
Keynote by Aleš Svoboda:
THE HUMAN EDGE
Why humans matter more in the age of AI and advanced technology.
As technology accelerates, the role of humans becomes more—not less—critical.
This topic explores how to integrate cutting-edge technology and AI into decision-making processes while keeping humans in the lead.
Technology speeds up the loop, but judgment, responsibility, and context remain human. AI supports. Humans lead.
Keynote by Aleš Svoboda:
MANAGING RISK
How small failures align—and how disciplined systems prevent them.
Risk cannot be eliminated—but it can be understood and managed.
Using concepts like the Swiss cheese model and operational risk management, this topic shows how small failures align into major incidents—and how disciplined systems prevent that.
The focus is on building resilience, not relying on luck.
Keynote by Aleš Svoboda:
LEADING FROM THE FRONT
Building trust, avoiding groupthink, and leading under pressure.
Leadership is not a title—it’s behavior.
Trust is the foundation of any high-performing team, and it is earned through competence, consistency, and leading by example.
This topic addresses real-world leadership challenges, including groupthink and peer pressure, and shows how strong leadership shapes team dynamics and decision quality.
