Maureen in the Media
Where Science, Story, and Self-Doubt Collide
As a former NASA propulsion research engineer (aka “rocket scientist”) and leading voice on impostor syndrome, Maureen delivers data-driven insight with candor, humor, and unexpected angles.
Invite her for a conversation that’s thoughtful, energizing, and anything but predictable.
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From NASA’s Propulsion Systems Laboratory to the professional speaking stage, Maureen Zappala challenges high achievers to conquer their impostor syndrome. A keynote speaker and author of five books, she helps professionals recognize self-doubt, reverse it, and lead with greater authority.
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From the control room of NASA in Cleveland to the bright lights of her adopted home of Las Vegas, Maureen Zappala has built an uncommon career at the intersection of science, performance, and self-doubt. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, she spent 14 years at NASA–Lewis Research Center in Cleveland conducting jet propulsion research, where she became the first woman and the youngest Facility Manager of the NASA Propulsion Systems Laboratory.
Today, Maureen is a leading voice in overcoming impostor syndrome, the silent self-doubt that steals confidence from the competent. She’s an inaugural licensed associate of the Impostor Syndrome Institute and the author of five books, including Get Your Best People to Give Their Best Effort.
While many speakers reference impostor syndrome in passing, Maureen has devoted her work to understanding it deeply—equipping high achievers and leaders to recognize self-doubt, reframe it, and rise with greater clarity and authority.
Whether speaking to STEM professionals, healthcare leaders, or women in executive roles, Maureen blends scientific credibility with candid storytelling and intellectually honest insight. Her audiences appreciate her humor, transparency, and the riveting NASA stories that make complex ideas unforgettable.
If you want to match your confidence to your competence and unleash your influence, visit www.MaureenZ.com for more info.
Here are some of the podcasts featuring Maureen
