A Seven Summiteer
Only a handful of people in the UK have completed the mammoth Seven Summits challenge – to climb the highest mountain on every continent. Nick Hollis shares the lessons and techniques he’s picked up on his expeditions and from managing extreme survival situations, to inspire other people to push their limits and achieve their own goals. Witnessing success and failure in abundance on the mountainside, his experience working with teams of all different nationalities, skill sets and ambitions have enabled him to fulfill his ambition of completing The Seven Summits and running his own adventure company.
“Nick is proof that tenacity and positivity can break down all barriers, and one of the few people who can genuinely link the lessons and challenges of big expeditions with the drives of people in high-powered business environments.”
BBC’s Steve Backshall
Lessons from the mountains
Stay alive, stay friends, summit – and do it in that order. In his seminars Nick explains how he has applied the mountain code of conduct to his life and business practice to become a successful entrepreneur. He shares unique tips and insights that will help you to come closer to your desired destination, and enjoy the journey along the way.
From Basecamp up to the summit of Everest, Nick tells the story of a 36 hour ascent with snow blindness and failing oxygen systems in the death-zone, that he is happy to be able to share with people as a lesson and an inspiration.
"A set of extreme and diverse scenarios make mountaineering an incredible learning ground for team dynamics and leadership. The lessons I’ve picked up climbing mountains like Everest are invaluable."
- Nick Hollis -
Mountaineer
The Seven Summits is only part of Nick’s ambition. He’s a fully qualified mountain leader and runs expeditions all over the globe through his own adventure company Fitways. He’s determined to have a positive impact on other people’s lives.
Athlete
Nick is a level 3 personal trainer, has a diploma in sports nutrition and has completed several world challenges including 3 Ironman Triathlons. He has an in-depth knowledge of what the body and mind require to function best in a competitive environment.
Entrepreneur
Nick hasn’t only worked with teams in the mountains through his own company; he also has 15 years experience in the corporate world working in management. He understands how minds in business work, and how to reach through to employees.
“Nick’s ability to draw upon his own experiences in the corporate world and taking on the challenge of completing the 7 summits, to deliver a speech that resonated with every member of the audience was incredible. Cleverly touching upon our inner most demons, looking at mental health and coping strategies, to achieve greater productivity, reduce anxiety and live happier lives. Nick himself the proof of what can be achieved, listening to Nick was fascinating, inspiriting and massively motivating.”
Edward Spooner
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“The content was tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of our employees. We walked away with several practical tips on improving our overall performance, and are looking forward to Nick returning. My team have already started making changes to their habits; investing in corporate wellness, no matter how big or small most definitely makes a difference.”
Tom McGibbon
The People Foundry
“Nick Hollis provides great insight from his personal experiences having achieved the Seven Summits, and his story translates perfectly into a business scenario. The talk was engaging, informative and had everyone on the edge of their seats. Nick’s real life situational leadership experiences up a mountain bring a fresh and modern take on how to get the best out of teams in high pressured situations, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Nick if you’re looking to motivate and inspire your team, taking them to another level.”
Matt Letley
RedBox
“Nick inspires everyone he meets to be the best they can be. He commands a room while making everyone in it feel good. He pushes people beyond their limits while knowing they will come back for more. He is exciting but not reckless, passionate but not extreme. He is an adventurer, a businessman, a mountaineer, an athlete and a thinker.”
Kate Kelland, Award winning Journalist – Reuters
We also run team building
Quality, specialised team building exercises can have an immediate impact on the way your team interact in the office environment. Nick runs tailored trips and expeditions through his company Fitways Adventures, which has earned a golden reputation because of its highly experienced team and now runs some of the best events in the country.
“A huge thank you goes out to you for the HP 3 Peaks Challenge. We had the most memorable time, with such a fantastic group of people, guides and drivers. Memories like that will last for a long time, as hopefully will some of the friendships that were made along the way.”
Janna Hagan
Hewlett Packard
Life is about giving
Through his experience as an expedition leader and global mountaineer, Nick has witnessed first-hand our environmental impact on the natural world. This has inspired him to place environmental responsibility and sustainability at the heart of what he does, including campaigning and fundraising for the World Land Trust.
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