Today Show’s Ann Curry is climbing up Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro (See more info on her journey). She’s realizing that this is no walk in the park. Curry, who turned 52 today, is doing this climb as part of the show’s ‘Ends of the Earth’ series. The goal is to make it to the summit of the 19,000-plus-foot Tanzanian mountain. If she does, she should reach it by Friday. However, many of the climbers, her included, have developed altitude sickness, which basically means a slight swelling of the brain. Because of this, they’ve had to halt their expedition in order to let their bodies adjust. We’ll keep an eye on this.

Side note: The mountain was made famous in Ernest Hemingway’s short story “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.”

On the subject…

Climbing a mountain is much like any business, there are obstacles we face daily. The question is how can we overcome them? For some the obstacle might be the economy, maybe the elevator’s broken and you now have to take the stairs (to the 15th floor), or perhaps the company needs to learn how to work as a team more efficiently–or even seeking guidance in adapting to change.

Here are some great keynote speakers that have climbed the mountains…literally.

Stacy Allison
The first American woman to climb Mount Everest.

As a professional speaker, author, and owner of a construction company, Stacy combines her business acumen with the richness of her spirit for adventure to inspire her audiences.

Author of:

• Many Mountains to Climb: Reflections on Competence, Courage, and Commitment
• Beyond the Limits: A Woman’s Triumph on Everest
  

John Amatt
John has led expeditions to remote regions of Northern Norway, Peru, Nepal, China, Greenland and has explored areas of the Arctic on six occasions, making many first ascents of previously unclimbed peaks. John applies the spirit of adventure to the challenges of daily life and coverts rapid change into an advantage.

Author of:

• Straight to the Top and Beyond: Nine Keys for Meeting the Challenge of Changing Times
• One Step Beyond: Rediscovering the Adventure Attitude
  

Carlos Buhler
Carlos is one of the most accomplished mountain climbers in the world with over thirty years of world-class mountaineering ascents on five continents. A popular speaker, he presents on goal setting, strategy development, and achievement in teams. Using dramatic photography, he examines successes and failures in harsh and unforgiving arena of high-altitude climbing.

Peter Hillary

There is nothing more inspirational than a great adventure. And the name Hillary is synonymous with adventure. Peter Hillary is a powerful and dynamic speaker who takes his audience “with him” on one of his many extraordinary experiences: summiting Mount Everest, feeding and filming a pod of sharks, or making a terrifying descent of a vast vertical rock face in a vicious storm. He ably connects these dramatic achievements to the challenges faced by individuals and teams striving for excellence in their own fields.

Author of:

• In the Ghost Country: A Lifetime Spent on the Edge

For information on booking Stacy Allison, John Amatt, Carlos Buhler, Peter Hillary, or other speakers on mountain climbing, adventure, and overcoming obstacles for your next corporate event, visit Eagles Talent Connection on the web or call us at 1-800-345-5607.

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