Guinness world record holder for the fastest female ascent of the Seven Summits (including Everest).

'Jo's talk was perfect for our event – motivational, inspirational and relevant to our business audience and delivered with a great sense of humour. I would thoroughly recommend Jo Gambi as you next speaker'.

Yves Frances, Managing Partner – CEO Luxembourg, Deloitte SA

TOPICS

* The 4 Peaks of success

(Passion/motivation, Preparation, Power, Perseverance...& luck!)

* Teamwork & partnerships

(Communication, conflict, honesty, integrity, encouragement & support)

* Transition - the forgotten discipline

(Managing change, maintaining wonder & curiosity)

* Goal setting and focus

(Know thyself, small steps, managing distractions/procrastination, focus on controllables).

* Overcoming adversity / Handling pressure

(Accepting reality, crisis change & opportunity, constructive internal dialogue & gratitude)

* Delivering peak performance and managing risk

(Judgment & intuition, priorities, right questions/action/timing)

ABOUT JO GAMBI

Jo Gambi has "set a string of records that takes a lot of beating and, along the way achieved one of the ultimate feats in modern day mountaineering" (The Independent). Jo holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest female ascent of the Seven Summits (the highest mountain on each continent) and she was the second British woman to climb Everest's North ridge. In 2005 Jo and her husband, Rob, became the first married couple to climb the 'Seven Summits' in record time and ski and to the Poles. Impressively they achieved this not only while Rob was in remission from his second bout of cancer but in spite of a near fatal incident while stranded high in the Himalaya.

Jo has two degrees including a first class degree in business and production management and has worked in manufacturing as well as for Marks and Spencer's in buying as a product technologist. She's also worked as a physiotherapist for UCLH (one of the UK's leading NHS trusts) and privately for the London welsh RFC as well as being a clinical Pilates instructor. In addition to this she has over a decade of experience in youth work and has worked overseas extensively on community, church and hospital based projects. Jo competes successfully in triathlons around Europe and is a keen skier. Jo is an Ambassador of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards including being a presenter at the Gold Award ceremonies at both St James' and Buckingham Palace. She is also a Patron to Adventure Plus and an Ambassador for Rock UK – charities devoted to youth development and outdoor programmes.

WHAT JO CAN DO FOR YOU:

Jo's strength lies both in her multifaceted experience and in her ability to meaningfully relate her adventures to diverse audiences. She is able to embed powerful messages while highlighting relevant parallels to the business world. Possible titles are Mind of the survivor, Passion to succeed, Walking on thin ice, Climb of your life, Holding on -Everest and beyond, Beyond the comfort zone, Made for a mission, No half measures

PUBLICATIONS:

."Holding On - A story of love and survival" launched in UK and internationally in 2006.

As a talented photographer and writer she has also contributed to the prestigious Nikon owner magazine.