The Tao of Everest ~ Inspirational Leadership
9th June 2011
The Forum, Norwich
5.30pm and 7.30pm
Tickets £12.50 each
Is being in business starting to feel like there’s a mountain to climb?
Redcap Associates are pleased to introduce Ian Woodall who has reached the summit of Everest twice. And now, this inspirational speaker is in Norwich to show how his leadership and motivational skills are directly relevant to the challenges you face every day.
On the way to the top
Triumph, tragedy, storms and summits. Embark on an emotional and uplifting storytelling experience to the top of the world (…..twice!)
… As the first rays of dawn crept across the Tibetan plateau Ian Woodall stepped on to the summit of Mount Everest and into history, one of a select few to have climbed the world’s highest mountain by both its south and north sides.
During his first ascent from the south Ian’s team were trapped at 8,000 metres in the worst storm in Everest history which claimed the lives of five fellow climbers. After the trauma and tragedy of the storm Ian and his team nevertheless chose to try again, finally reaching the summit as the only ones left on the mountain.
Two years later while attempting the north side of Everest Ian stopped only a few hundred metres below the summit to try and help a dying American climber. The woman’s first words were, ‘Don’t leave me’. Yet ultimately Ian had to leave her to secure the safety of his own team.
Nine years later Ian returned to 8,600 metres on the north side of Everest to bury the woman he had been forced to leave behind. After wrapping her in the Stars & Stripes he slid her gently down the North Face to join her beloved husband lying somewhere below.
Now, using the power of emotional storytelling, Ian brings the triumphs and tragedies of climbing Mount Everest directly to his audience in a funny, poignant and inspirational story, showing how the insights gained on the mountain can enhance everyone’s Personal Inspiration and Practical Leadership skills.
For further information and to book you place contact:
Sharon at Redcap Associates
Tel: 01603 263 206
Sbetts@redcapassociates.co.uk
www.redcapassociates.co.uk