Businesswoman, Adventurer, Author, Motivational Speaker First American Woman to Summit Mt. Everest
Stacy has climbed the world’s most famous mountains; now she is helping organizations around the globe scale their own monumental challenges.
Keynote Speaker
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 motivate people to move beyond their limitations to reach for their dreams.
Mt. Everest
Stacy Allison is best known as the First American woman to summit Mt. Everest. At the age of 21, Stacy began major alpine climbing. Within a year, Stacy reached the top of Alaska’s Mt. McKinley, the highest point in North America. Next she 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 even greater accomplishments.
Overcoming Challenges
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. As is the case with most ‘global’ challenges, you don’t conquer mountains, you cooperate with them.”
First Woman to Summit
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.
K2
Stacy then went on to become the leader of a successful K2 expedition, the world’s second highest mountain. Three of the team of seven made it to the top. In keeping with her view of teamwork and leadership, Stacy says, “In any endeavor, leaders should inspire members of the team with a passion for success, but within the framework of team effort. One of the most crucial things to realize, feel and remember is that when one team member succeeds, the entire team succeeds.”
Affiliations
Stacy’s experiences extend well beyond the mountains. She is president of Stacy Allison General Contracting, a residential building company and she serves on the Board of Trustees of the National University System. In the spirit of giving back to her community, Stacy Chairs the American Lung Association fundraiser, Climb for Clean Air. She has worked on projects for Habitat for Humanity and also volunteers for Medical Teams International.
She is also an author and committed mother of two. In her free time, Stacy runs marathons, whitewater kayaks and mountain bikes with her two sons.
Beyond the Limits - Lessons Learned from Everest
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, It Works!
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.
Undaunted in Daunting Times
In our stark new reality, individuals and organizations must examine their situations honestly and objectively, discover opportunities and act with courage. Stacy’s experience in extreme environments gives her first hand insight on how to succeed in daunting times. Stacy will help you call on your core values to reestablish a firm foundation and to remain optimistic while you navigate turbulence and climb into the future with confidence and courage.
Many Mountains to Climb!
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.
"You held us spellbound!!"
- | Larry Eisenbach, Director of Footwear Product Design, Nike
"Your story touched the entire audience. The standing ovation is an indication of the enormous impact you had on them."
- | Filemon Lopez, Senior Vice President of Sales, Comcast
"No other speaker has ever tied his or her presentation to our community and culture as Stacy has done. Stacy went beyond motivation-she created passion. Our conference did not end-it continues in the hearts and minds of our participants."
- | Michael Goeden, BB & Six Sigma Champion, SKF USA
“The fact that you incorporated SunTrust jargon into your presentation made your message so much more relevant and inspiring to our employees. I had so many requests for more information about you, I posted a link on our corporate sales management website.”
- Sun Trust | Susan Bossert, SVP, Corporate Director Sales Management
