Stacy Allison
First American Woman to Climb Mt. Everest; Author, Beyond the Limits: A Woman's Triumph on Everest
Biography
Stacy Allison is best known as the First American woman to summit Mt. Everest. She is also president of a residential building company and she serves on the Board of Trustees of National University. Remarkably, she is also a successful author and committed mother of two. Stacy Allison brings a vast range of experiences and knowledge to her energetic and dynamic presentations. At the age of 21, Stacy began major alpine climbing in earnest and achieved rapid success. Within a year, Stacy reached the top of Alaska’s Mt. McKinley, the highest point in North America, and was part of the first successful women’s ascent of Ama Dablam, the 22,495-foot peak known as Nepal’s Matterhorn. These accomplishments provided the groundwork for much greater feats. On her first attempt on Mt Everest, Stacy did not summit. She describes the challenge: “The worst storm in forty years trapped us in a snow cave at 23,500 feet for five days. Turning back can be the most important yet difficult decision of all, particularly when there is so much pressure to succeed.” Stacy reflects, “If you see yourself as trying to beat the mountain, eventually the mountain will win. You don’t conquer mountains, you cooperate with them.” Stacy returned to Mt. Everest with the Northwest American Everest Expedition. On September 29, 1988, after twenty-nine days on the mountain, Stacy became the first American woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain at 29,028 feet. Stacy then went on to lead a successful K2 expedition, the world’s second highest mountain, one of the most difficult peaks on Earth to climb. Stacy’s experiences extend well beyond the mountains. She also owns and operates her own contracting company. She and her team of builders specialize in high-end home restoration, preserving the charm and integrity of classic old homes. In the spirit of giving back to her community, Stacy chairs the American Lung Association of Oregon’s largest fundraiser, “Reach the Summit.” Stacy’s first book, Beyond the Limits: A Woman’s Triumph on Everest, is a suspenseful, triumphant adventure story. Her second book, Many Mountains to Climb: Reflections on Competence, Courage and Commitment, is an exciting anecdotal account of climbing challenges practically applied to help you plot your way more surely to professional and personal success. Stacy’s mission is to motivate people to move beyond limitations and reach for their dreams. She challenges her audiences to lay the foundation for risk taking by accepting full responsibility for their lives. She also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing everyone’s contribution as a team member in life’s pursuits. Mountains, though seemingly a planet apart from the world of business, are a rich source of practical insights for executives, managers and individuals alike. They are high-altitude laboratories for leadership, team dynamics, risk-taking, vision, and change management. Stacy combines her mountain experience with her business knowledge to create keynotes that consistently hit the mark to inspire and provide tremendous take home value. Stacy actively volunteers and supports a number of charities, including Habitat for Humanity, American Lung Association, Medical Teams International, and more.
Speech Topics
Beyond the Limits Lessons From Everest
•Leadership •Vision •Collaboration Mt. Everest is one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth and decisions don’t get much starker. That’s why mountains, though seemingly a planet apart from the world of business, are a rich source of insights for associates, managers and executives alike. More than just symbols of upward strivings, mountains are high-altitude crucibles for leadership, team dynamics, risk-taking, vision, and change. Even though you and your associates may not experience arctic temperatures, hurricane force winds, or seemingly bottomless crevasses, you do face an increasingly competitive marketplace, a more dynamic and demanding customer base, and the challenge of consistently delivering results while balancing profitability and growth. Running a successful organization is like climbing a mountain. Just like an expedition, you must forge an inspiring vision, build an accomplished team, overcome obstacles and stay focused, to consistently be your best and stay on top. Each team member’s abilities in leadership, teamwork and motivation play critical roles in this success. Stacy combines her business acumen and her spirit for adventure to show her audiences how to thrive in their organizations through courage, leadership, vision, teamwork, risk taking, and personal accountability. Stacy’s high content, personalized, dynamic presentation will encourage and inspire you to take a visionary look at opportunities and move beyond your limits. The future will never look the same!
We Can Get There From Here - Collaboration and Teamwork, Works!
•Trust •Respect •Communication Collaboration is critical to the success of all organizations, large and small. More than an idea, collaborative teamwork is essential for your organization’s success and survival. Learn how to create a collaborative team environment that will improve the quality of life and level of performance for you, your colleagues and your organization’s bottom line.
Reaching New Heights Risk Taking
Our accountability to others and ourselves defines our character. It determines our success and our ability to adjust to the challenges, changes and risks confronting us in today's world. Stacy demonstrates how the principles involved in climbing mountains apply to our everyday lives and how all of us can tap into our abilities and climb into the future with confidence and courage.
Many Mountains to Climb
•Courage •Accountability •Discipline Our accountability to ourselves and others defines our character. It determines our success and our ability to adjust to the challenges, changes and risks confronting us in today’s world. Stacy demonstrates how the principles involved in climbing mountains apply to our everyday lives and how all of us can tap into our abilities to produce real results that have a positive impact on others and the bottom line.
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Testimonials
"“I wanted to let you know that everything went great with Stacy. She was very nice and accommodating and easy to work with. She was a terrific speaker, really hit the right marks for our theme and everyone loved her. I've gotten great feedback from everyone I've spoken to.”"
"“We had to take a moment to send a very special thank you to Stacy. Our team was absolutely blown away by her amazing story. She made her journey come to life so vividly that it almost felt like you were there on the mountain with her. She was so inspiring and we have received incredible feedback that she was the highlight of our HR Summit. Our guests were also very excited to receive her book, and were floored when they saw that it was also signed by her. That was really very generous of her to sign so many books. For someone who has accomplished so much, Stacy is incredibly down to earth and truly a pleasure. Please extend our warmest gratitude to Stacy.”"
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The typical range for Stacy Allison's speaking fee is $20,000–$21,500. The low end of the fee range represents their standard virtual fee. The high end of the fee range represents their standard fee for a US-based in-person speaking engagement. Appearances which require an extended schedule of activities or international travel will possibly exceed this fee range. Speaker fees update frequently. To receive a personalized quote for Stacy Allison to speak at your event, please consult with a Key Speakers advisor for up to date information and assistance.What factors influence the speaker's fee?
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