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Squash Falconer was the First British woman to summit Mont Blanc and paraglide from the top, having ridden there on her motorbike.  A record-breaking adventurer and speaker, she captivates corporate audiences with her daring tales – from reaching the summit of Everest to becoming the world’s highest bumboarder.  Her talks engage individuals on a personal level, leaving them empowered and ready to take on their own challenges.

Squash holds the title of highest bum boarder, earned on Cho Oyu – the 6th highest peak at 8,201m.  In 2013, she set an Elliptical bicycle distance record with a 3000-mile ElliptiGO journey and was also the European Women’s ElliptiGO Champion for three years.

Teamwork, resilience, discipline, motivation, and adaptability are key elements to her achievements.  Squash thrives in high-pressure environments, making swift decisions while excelling. Using film and TV to share her adventures Squash has self-shot many of her trips and received accolade for her work.  She was invited to co-present a motorbike journey through Mexico’s Baja California and travelled through South America on her BMW GS 800 for an extreme adventure documentary.

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Mindset Matters: Elevating Performance Beyond Limits

Embark on an extraordinary exploration of the mind’s untapped potential with Squash Falconer in “Mindset Matters.” From scaling the heights of Everest to navigating the unpredictable skies of paragliding, Squash reveals the profound impact of mindset on high-performance outcomes. Drawing on her personal experiences, Squash unravels the layers of mental fortitude, resilience, and adaptability required to conquer challenges in the world’s most extreme environments. This keynote is a journey into the psychology of peak performance, offering actionable insights for cultivating a mindset that defies limitations.

Summit Together: Unleashing the Power of Team Dynamics

Delve into the intricacies of teamwork and collaboration in “Summit Together” with Squash Falconer. As she shares captivating stories from scaling mountains and navigating complex terrains, Squash illuminates the transformative power of effective team dynamics. This keynote explores the alchemy that turns a group of individuals into a high-functioning team, united by a shared commitment to reaching the summit. From mutual support to seamless communication, Squash unveils the key principles that underpin successful teamwork in the face of formidable challenges. Discover how unity and collaboration can propel your team to unparalleled heights.

Against the Odds: Mastering Adversity, Embracing Resilience

Embark on a compelling journey through adversity, resilience, and the winds of change with Squash Falconer in “Against the Odds.” From breath-taking climbs to life-altering descents, Squash shares poignant encounters with adversity and the invaluable lessons she’s gleaned along the way. This keynote is a testament to the indomitable human spirit’s capacity to endure, adapt, and emerge stronger against all odds. Squash explores the power of resilience and provides actionable strategies for navigating change with grace and courage. “Against the Odds” is an inspiring narrative of triumph over challenges and a guide to embracing resilience in the face of life’s uncertainties.

Testimonials

You were AMAZING!!! The whole team here is still talking about you and your story made a great impact. Squash really understood the brief for this audience and more than delivered on the day. A superb story teller, she takes you on a journey to the top of Everest. She draws on her extraordinary experiences to provide very valuable insights for businesses about teamwork, trust, leadership and managing risk but most of all, what it takes to achieve the impossible. Squash takes you on an emotional journey through her amazing stories and videos which really reinforces the message that if you believe in yourself, you can achieve great things. Very powerful impact. Employees really valued your lessons on your journey as they resonated so well with possible solutions for our corporate challenges.
– Rosemary Reilly, CAO, Booking Holdings Financial Services
Squash Falconer you were bloody brilliant, thank you!
– Tom Warner, Warner’s Distillery
Squash was an absolutely fantastic addition to our corporate event. She had us all captivated with her funny, thought provoking and inspiring stories. We wanted someone to leave the audience feeling energised and motivated and she did not disappoint. I would not hesitate in recommending her for any event.
– Sarah Reid, Head of Fleet Management Passenger, Bombardier Transportationb

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