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Kenton Cool

Themes
  • Attitude & Change
  • Communication & Interaction
  • Creativity/innovation
  • Environment & Responsibility
  • Growth/development
  • Leadership
Kenton Cool is a world-renowned high-altitude climber, professional mountain leader, performance coach, and captivating speaker. With an impressive 17 summits of Everest, he holds the non-Sherpa record as the most successful high-altitude mountaineer and elite IFMGA mountain guide. Kenton’s climbing expeditions have taken him to various corners of the world, where he has pioneered new routes and achieved first ascents on peaks in Alaska, Europe, and India.  

“Kenton captivated the audience with his excellent presentation and provided great insights into the client/guide relationship. His visuals were superb and I recommend him strongly to other organisations.” –St James’s Place Wealth Management

  Kenton’s extraordinary journey began with a significant setback. A climbing accident in Wales resulted in severe injuries, breaking both of his heels and legs. Doctors doubted his ability to walk, let alone climb, but Kenton’s unwavering determination led him to prove them wrong. Through sheer willpower and resilience, he not only regained his ability to walk but continued to excel in the climbing community, defying all odds.  

Most sought-after keynotes:

  • Overcoming Adversity in a Hostile Environment
  • Critical Decision-Making in the Death Zone
  • The Power of the Collective Mindset
  • Setting and Planning for Goal Success
  • Understanding and Harnessing Personal Fear
  Bold Decision Making: Known as ‘The Everest Leader,’ Kenton is the one who makes critical decisions in challenging and safety-critical situations where others might hesitate. He serves as a lifeline, fulfilling the dreams of those seeking to summit Everest. Kenton’s unparalleled safety-focused approach and collaborative ascent strategies have led to remarkable summit successes and commercial achievements for over 15 years. His unique mindset of overcoming dangerous environments translates to other operational domains, bringing far-reaching gains.  

“Kenton was superb! His talk was totally inspiring and motivating and his stories and footage of his summit trips were very impactful. He is so driven and passionate about what he does and this clearly came across to the team and they could relate to many of his examples of challenges he has overcome when he is on his trips. Absolutely brilliant and I would definitely recommend him to others!” –Lloyds Banking Group

  Beyond his climbing prowess, Kenton has the rare gift of inspiring individuals and teams to surpass their perceived limits. Whether facing life-threatening scenarios on Mount Everest or aiming for elevated success in professional environments, Kenton’s relentless motivation empowers others to achieve new levels of accomplishment. His dedication to flawless execution and boundary-pushing has earned him legendary status in the world of mountaineering and serves as an inspiration for others to conquer their own challenges.     Teemat: Overcoming Adversity in a Hostile Environment | Critical Decision-Making in the Death Zone | The Power of the Collective Mindset | Striving to Achieve your Goals | Understanding and Harnessing Personal Fear
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