In this first episode of Building Confidence, host Amanda Hennessey is joined by mountaineer, author, and speaker Lei Wang. Amanda kicks off the episode by asking Lei how someone who's climbed the seven summits, and reached the North and South Poles thinks about confidence. What is it, and what is it not? Later, Lei discusses not being athletic as a kid (so, don't worry if you haven't hit the gym in a while - you could still climb mountains someday!), and how falling ill on the way up a mountain impacted her climb - for worse and for better. We learn what it means to write a book when just the thought of it seems more daunting than climbing Everest! And Lei shares how she traded corporate garb for clothing more true to herself when she takes the stage.  

 

You can learn more Lei and purchase her book, After the Summit, here.

And, if you’re wondering about the Seven Summits that Lei climbed, and where they are, here you go:

2003 Kilimanjaro

2005 Elbrus

2007 Mt McKinley (Denali)

2007 Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya)

2007 Vinson Massif

2008 South Pole

2008 Aconcagua

2008 North Pole

2010 Mt Everest 

 

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Building Confidence is produced by Eva Bilick.

 

Looking for a handy guide to help you with your confidence and communication? Here you go!

Your Guide to Public Speaking: Build Your Confidence: Find Your Voice, Inspire Your Audience (by your host, Amanda Hennessey)