Considering booking a new speaker for your motivational corporate event? You might be tired of the same old business success stories, as might your employees. But if you veer too far off that beaten path, will you see a reward from your risk?
Consider this: book an Everest climbers keynote speaker to share with your team the many things that an extreme athlete can teach a professional. What are those things? Here are just a few of the lessons you and your team stand to gain from this outside perspective:
Persistence Despite Setbacks
In the world of business, there are always setbacks. Deals that fall through, investments that do not pay off, and many other things can lead to a feeling of loss. What you do with that feeling, though, is the true mark of success or failure in a professional.
The same can be said of extreme sports athletes. No matter how experienced and talented an athlete is, setbacks are a part of the lifestyle. Moving past those setbacks and learning to get back on your feet – real or metaphorical – to get back in the game is one of the most important lessons an athlete can share with a professional.
Harnessing Fear and Embracing Risk
You may have heard the phrase “overcome your fear” many times in your life, but have you ever heard someone advise you to harness it, instead? That is exactly one of the ways that extreme sports help you build resilience – teaching you to take advantage of your fear, rather than try to change it.
Fear is natural. It is a normal and healthy response to trying new things and taking risks. Just like in extreme sports, the corporate world can present major risks, both financially and to one’s reputation and resume. Overcoming that fear is not always possible. But in embracing that fear, you experience the benefit of risk-taking. The thrill of taking on those risks – and the reward when they pay off – is something that successful entrepreneurs and extreme athletes can truly relate to each other on.
