Listen "Peter Hillary on the Wisdom of Leadership and Stewardship"
Episode Synopsis
In this captivating episode of 'Wisdom of', Simon Bowen sits down with Peter Hillary, son of legendary mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary. Peter shares profound insights on leadership, stewardship, and making a lasting impact on the world.🏔️ Discover how Peter's five Everest summits and 43 Antarctic expeditions shaped his perspective on teamwork and resilience 🌍 Learn about the Hillary family's ongoing legacy of philanthropy in Nepal 🧠 Uncover the mindset required to overcome extreme challenges and drive meaningful change 🔑 Gain actionable wisdom on environmental stewardship and global responsibilityPeter's unique experiences offer valuable lessons for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving to make a difference. This conversation will challenge you to think bigger, act bolder, and leave a positive legacy for generations to come.🚀 Ready to unlock your leadership potential and drive real change? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclass #LeadershipWisdom #Stewardship #PeterHillary #SimonBowen #WisdomOf #ImpactfulLeadership #LegacyBuilding #EnvironmentalConservationHere's what you're in for:00:00 Introduction to the Wisdom Of Show00:24 Meet Peter Hillary: Son of a Legend00:40 Adventures in Antarctica and Beyond03:28 The Legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary05:43 Philanthropy and Stewardship15:01 Peter Hillary's Own Expeditions18:42 The Drive Behind Great Achievements24:14 Facing Life-Threatening Challenges30:11 The Importance of Stewardship35:43 Wisdom from the Mountains44:18 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsQuotes: "Leadership isn't about being in front; it's about empowering others to reach new heights." - Peter Hillary "True stewardship means thinking beyond your lifetime and acting for future generations." - Peter HillaryResources MentionedThe Hillary Foundation: https://thesiredmundhillaryfoundation.ca/Himalayan Trust: https://himalayantrust.org/About Peter HillaryPeter Hillary comes from one of the great families of mountaineering and has a history of world-class achievements in climbing.Like his father, the late Sir Edmund Hillary, who made the first ascent of Mt Everest with his climbing partner Tenzing Norgay in 1953, Peter has summited Everest and forged a new route to the South Pole. The names Everest and Hillary are forever linked, and will always be associated with high adventure.Peter Hillary is an accomplished mountaineer, speaker and expedition leader. He raises funds for Himalayan Foundations around the world and and is a partner in Edmund Hillary clothing www.edmundhillary.com, which produces premium heritage clothing. Connect with Peter HillaryLinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/peter-hillary-842a9024aWebsite: https://www.peterhillary.com/About Simon Bowen Simon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is quite simply that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world.However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and...
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