Ascending Through Adversity

Avalanches, killer storms and falls that very nearly went the wrong way are the raw material for Steve Bell's talk, Ascending Through Adversity. A former Mount Everest guide, Steve draws on a lifetime in the mountains to show how hard times shape people, why change can't be avoided, and how uncertainty can open up chances nobody planned for. It's storytelling first, so a conference or leadership day gets something gripping as well as a mindset to take back to work. He books as a keynote, motivational or resilience speaker. Slides are his usual approach, though he's happy to go without, and a clip-on mic suits him best because he likes to roam the stage while he talks. Adelaide-based, he travels nationwide, holds professional indemnity insurance and has a Working with Children permit.