Sharon Wood

Sharon Wood holds the distinction of being the first woman from North America to summit Mount Everest, itself an icon of human achievement and a powerful underlying theme for meetings and strategic planning. Sharon’s personal and poignant, gripping and funny, honest and passionately told stories parallel the challenges of striving individuals and organizations, and exemplifies teamwork and leadership. Her team was composed of motivated, passionate individuals who integrated their personal aspirations and strengths with the team’s collective potential to realize a dream that no one person could accomplish alone. Sharon’s team climbed Mount Everest by way of a new and difficult route, a smaller team, without Sherpas and with fewer resources. Their bold approach inspired exemplary character and extraordinary esprit de corps. Sharon’s authenticity, humility, humor and passion are communicated clearly because she lives her life the way she climbed the highest mountain in the world, and her story is not about extraordinary people – her story is about the extraordinary that exists in every individual and team. Twenty years of speaking to diverse audiences enables Sharon to articulate insightful parallels in performing in environments of adversity, challenge and change. Sharon wants to know your story, your audience, focus and timelines in order to design a presentation that will meet your group’s needs. To optimize this process, Sharon is available to discuss your goals before, as well as after, you book her for a presentation. Sharon complements her presentations with excellent photographic and live video footage from her climbing expedition to Everest. Read more