Dave Rodney
1st Canadian to Summit Mt. Everest Twice
Dave Rodney is one of the few people in world history who has successfully summited Mt. Everest Twice (in 1999 & 2001, after overcoming a back broken in four places and a knee re-constructed four times)! Rodney is not just a climber, speaker, and writer; he has also earned three university degrees, worked in 3rd world countries, served as an educator & administrator in three countries, and built his own business.
Standing on the summit of Mount Everest twice, delivering the first Internet business/education program from Mt. Everest, and creating an entrepreneurial film venture group – Dave Rodney knows how to confront challenges and live life to the fullest! He is a dynamic and empowering motivator who shares his ‘Everest Lessons’ - refreshing insights on the secrets to scaling your own summits.
‘Sherpa Dave’ (a nickname assigned to him by the people of Nepal) has been the subject of and the videographer for six documentaries. His photography, videography and articles have been utilized around the world by such media as National Geographic, Oprah and the BBC. Rodney also takes special pride in ‘climbing with a conscience’, regularly assisting with local, national and international causes.
Rodney’s quest for serving others has inspired him to spearhead a project to climb in remote regions of the world while examining educational, business and human rights issues. He is also working on a book project that will detail his Himalayan experiences, plus a number of multi-cultural, adventure-related TV and film projects.
Translating his experiences on Mount Everest to the personal and professional journeys of life, Rodney’s powerful and entertaining keynotes renew audiences, inspiring them to summit their ‘Everyday Everests’. Utilizing video footage from the top of Everest, Rodney delivers an enthralling and genuine presentation each and every time.
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Footprints to the Future: An Inter-Cultural Legacy of Leisure and Luxury
It is common to receive awards and accolades of all sorts after successfully summiting treacherous mountains--risky endeavors that require much sacrifice and dedication. But the challenges of our daily lives are every bit as deserving of attention as these efforts (and in the long run, they are often even more taxing!). Both on the mountain and in the real world, we must examine our histories critically--if we are to evade repeating personal, social, and global errors of the past. Once we do so, we will drastically increase our opportunity to be truly happy and successful. Utilizing powerful slide images, video, music, and stories (from across the planet), David will demonstrate that the answers to the deepest questions of our lives are there for us...around our world, and within ourselves. This will provide you with the opportunity to look back, look around, and look forward...not with fear, but with satisfaction, hope, and excitement! -
Reaching New Heights Personally and Professionally orHigher Learning: An Everest Education Via the World-Wide Web
How can we program both excitement and relaxation into our jobs? After doing masters work related to the subject, David has discovered some answers that he will share with you in this session. He has incorporated mountaineering into his workplace; and will invite you along to explore some of his favourite areas around the world. This event will feature David's "Adventure Everest On-Line '97" the first international, interactive, internet, e-mail Business/Education project of its kind, which was based on, and at, the highest mountain on earth. (Simply planning the event was similar to organizing a major expedition, as the coordination of personnel and resources was an incredible logistical challenge. David will outline the history, curriculum, and system, which linked the world's highest base camp to classrooms around the globe in 1997, during his team's attempt to reach the roof of the world.)
He will also share the secrets of the strategies utilized during the communication of his own successful 1999 ascent of the mountain. Finally, David will include ideas for future projects that will stimulate the mind, as well as the body!
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Adventuring on the Outside, and on the Inside! or
Balance is critical to personal and professional success. How do we achieve this... physically, intellectually, emotional, spiritually, and socially? Dave shares his journey in these respects, utilizing experiences at some of the most beautiful, yet terrifying places in the world. He draws on the works of contemporary theorists, philosophers, (and cartoonists!); shares exclusive video footage from his successful ascent of Mt. Everest; and offers a meditative CD/Slide show finale as he guides you towards the discovery and enjoyment of your "Sacred Spaces".
After this session, you will return to your world refreshed, renewed, and re-invigorated... appreciating that your influence is much more significant than most people could ever imagine! -
Picture Your Climb: Goal Setting, Visualization, Strategies, Focus, Balance
"I can't see the forest for the trees!" "I can't get there from here...I just can't see it!" "I know I have to jump to fly, but I can't get my feet off the ground!"...
If you are struggling with achieving your full potential, this session is for you. Utilizing slides from experience on St. Vincent Island's "La Soufriere", Washington State's Mt. Rainier, Argentina's "Cerro Aconcagua", Australia's Ayer's Rock, and Nepal's "Solo-Khumbu" Region, David will share his adventures...which saw a simple prairie boy rise to new heights in every way, culminating with his successful ascent of Mt. Everest! -
Humour in the Himalayas
Expeditions are depicted as nothing less than serious endeavors; but when humans are exposed to only one-third the usual amount of oxygen, they say and do some pretty hilarious things! In this session, you will chuckle at cartoons demonstrating comedy above the clouds; hear side-splitting stories on the effects of elevation; witness crazy antics and accents at altitude; and observe outrageous outtakes rescued from the documentary editing room floor. After the jokes, wit and repartee, you will ask "are these climbers, or clowns?", and "how did they ever get to the top of the world and back?!".
After running into personal and professional walls back home, Dave rediscovered laughter-at basecamp. He learned there is a "mountain of entertainment on Everest" (perhaps as a result of having too many people too close to each other for too long!). Venture with him to the lighter side of climbing...it will be a session you'll never forget! -
Turn Your Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones: Change, Risk, Critical Decision-Making, Motivation, Dreams
When we travel towards goals that are truly worth striving for, we are often faced with a myriad of situations we will either consider problems that threaten our dreams, or challenges that will enhance our development--depending on our attitude. David believes that often "we are not granted the grandeur of the next mountain-top vista until we have first trudged through the gullet of the tumultuous valley below."
In this gripping multi-media presentation (which includes life and death accounts of rescues on the highest mountains in the world), you will appreciate why Dave maintains that with proper preparation and strategies, our pilgrimage may be easier than we might first imagine; in the words of Lao Tzu, "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!"
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Dave Rodney is best keynote speaker we have ever booked! Each of us was on the edge of our seats during his presentation: Dave's stories, slides & video brought his adventure to life in a way I might never have imagined: the impact & emotion actually made me feel as if I had been to the top of the world! Thank you, Dave, for sharing special moments in your life with us, & relating them so well to our own personal & professional "Everyday Everests."
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Dave did a great job motivating our group outlining his recent ascent of Mt. Everest. We found his presentation not only interesting, but very exhilarating. Dave used a combination of slides, video and music to share with us one of the most grueling and physically challenging experiences the body and soul can endure.
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From a corporate standpoint, all of us face trials similar to what David faced in getting up the mountain: we deal with administrative, team, and other business challenges we daily. All of us difficulties all of the time; and if we can learn from David's strategizing, we will be successful-just as David was!
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Dave is incredibly motivating. The phrase that stood out for me the most were the 'nine false summits'. I'm going to carry that with me for a long, long time: the notion that in life, in all of our journeys and all of our challenges, there are going to be false summits along the way. But even when that happens, we've got to keep on climbing and continue to go higher, wisely. From a corporate standpoint, all of us face trials similar to what David faced in ascending the mountain: we deal with administrative, team, and other business challenges daily. All of us face difficulties all of the time; and if we can learn from David's strategizing, we will be successful-just as David is!
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We’re still talking about the difference his presentation is making, and we booked him for two more presentations right after his keynote!
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Absolutely the best speech I have ever heard!
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Blockbuster hit: best speaking tour we have ever hosted…
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Dave’s one-of-a-kind personal account of overcoming life’s hurdles is of incredible assistance to others in succeeding to climb to ‘higher places’ in their own lives. Dave is dynamic and interactive, and he brings his audience as close to Mt. Everest’s challenges as they will ever come. His personal accomplishments, his ‘can do’ attitude, and his ability to enthrall an audience all add up to a stimulating wake-up call of encouragement and empowerment for those who may ever question their own abilities!
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Extraordinarily practical full-day program…deep insights into our past, present, and future.
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Dave Rodney is the "real deal": motivational, inspirational, humble and appreciative of what he has accomplished and experienced. When Dave speaks, it is not about him... it is about the "mountains" that the members of his audience are climbing at that moment. He lifts you up and helps you take the next step...and the next... and the next...!
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Impressive and inspiring; overwhelming accomplishments and achievements; but the best part is how Dave is unique in his dedication to helping others climb their ‘mountains’ in life!
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Expert on risk and common-sense problem solving!
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Incredible…best possible way to start our conference: our most successful customer event to date!
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Dave was great: his presentation was a real success! His enthusiasm really charged up our Team; and he did a super job tying the presentation to our endeavors. I certainly heard nothing but positive remarks about Dave and his presentation and speaking abilities!
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Best presentation I have ever seen! Energetic, powerful: I was captured…engaging and personal.
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Dave helps people realize their potential, and puts lives into perspective.
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Over 7000 delegates agree: ‘powerful’ and ‘superb’! Surpassed all hopes and expectations…
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Dave left us wanting to climb mountains and tackle the mountains in our lives, head on--knowing it will not be easy, but that it is worth every effort. Thank you for both the inspiration, and the practical strategies!
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Dave had everyone on the edge of their seats for the entire spellbinding hour!
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Master at articulating the keys to success; captivating; Dave is not a typical speaker who simply leaves you with a positive feeling: his practical blend of motivation with practical solutions for success (that anyone can apply to both personal and professional life) makes him one of the best keynote speakers I have ever seen!
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Extremely useful strategies for our business; put everything in perspective!
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Mesmerizing…fast paced and visually…I have never experienced such a meaningful session!
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The highlight of our session: uncanny ability to relate to each and every audience member!
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It was such a pleasure to have Dave Rodney address our conference. He was by far the best speaker we had--I've never enjoyed a speaker more…and I've seen plenty!
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