Stacy Allison brings a vast range of experiences and knowledge to her energetic and dynamic presentations. Stacy is best known as the First American woman to summit Mt. Everest. She is also president of Stacy Allison General Contracting, a residential building company. She serves on the Board of Trustees of National University. Remarkably, she is also a successful author and committed mother of two.
At the age of 21, Stacy began major alpine climbing in earnest and achieved rapid success. Within a year, Stacy reached the top of Alaska's Mt. McKinley, the highest point in North America, and was part of the first successful women's ascent of Ama Dablam, the 22,495 foot peak known as Nepal's Matterhorn. These accomplishments provided the groundwork for much greater accomplishments.
On her first attempt on Mt Everest, Stacy did not summit. She describes the challenge: “The worst storm in forty years trapped us in a snow cave at 23,500 feet for five days. Turning back can be the most important yet difficult decision of all, particularly when there is so much pressure to succeed.” Stacy reflects, “If you see yourself as trying to beat the mountain, eventually the mountain will win. You don't conquer mountains, you cooperate with them.”
Stacy returned to Mt. Everest with the Northwest American Everest Expedition. On September 29, 1988, after twenty-nine days on the mountain, Stacy became the first American woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, the world's highest mountain at 29,028 feet. Stacy then went on to lead a successful K2 expedition, the world's second highest mountain, one of the most difficult peaks on Earth to climb.
Stacy's experiences extend well beyond the mountains. She also owns and operates Stacy Allison General Contracting. She and her team of builders specialize in high end restoration. Stacy steadfastly preserves the charm and integrity of classic old homes while achieving financial success.
In the spirit of giving back to her community, Stacy Chairs the American Lung Association of Oregon's largest fundraiser, Reach the Summit.
Stacy's first book, Beyond The Limits: A Woman's Triumph on Everest, is a suspenseful, triumphant adventure story. Her second , Many Mountains to Climb; Reflections on Competence, Courage and Commitment is an exciting anecdotal account of climbing challenges practically applied to help you plot your way more surely to professional and personal success.
Stacy's mission is to motivate people to move beyond limitations and reach for their dreams. She challenges her audiences to lay the foundation for risk taking by accepting full responsibility for their lives. She also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing everyone's contribution as a team member in life's pursuits.
Mountains, though seemingly a planet apart from the world of business, are a rich source of practical insights for executives, managers and individuals alike. They are high-altitude laboratories for leadership, team dynamics, risk-taking, vision, and change management. Stacy combines her mountain experience with her business knowledge to create keynotes that consistently hit the mark to inspire and provide tremendous take home value.
TOPICS:
• Have A Clear Vision
• Lighten Up!
• Drink Tea With Others
• Anticipate Change
• Success In Failure
• Celebrate
• Stay Focused
• Think Beyond The Top
CLIENT QUOTES
“…engaging, thought provoking and motivational. …powerful connections between climbing Mt. Everest and the challenges that we have before us…”
--Deborah Davis, Vice President, Card Services Strategic Planning, Bank of America
“You are a true inspiration to the Human Race.”
--Keith Gregg, National Sales Manager, Wachovia Securities Financial Network
“…you tied your experiences in with our ever-changing environment and sense of urgency to meet the challenges that we are facing…”
--Dawn Brehm, Vice-President Sales, NeuroScience Division, GlaxoSmithKline
“...we've had many speakers in the past, you are by far the best...you really made your experiences come alive & mirrored our own “problems". I know that everyone there was very impressed.”
--Helen Axelson, Microsoft
“…from front line managers and patient caregivers to corporate executives, from nurses to Harvard MBA's, Stacy's presentation was loaded with content and kept the rapt attention of all 900 attendees. We laughed, cried and learned!”
--Douglas Vlchek, Vice President of Training, DaVita
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST:
American Bankers Association
American Farm Bureau
Arthur Andersen
Bank of America
California Bankers Association
Century 21
Chase Manhattan Bank
Chubb Insurance
Corporate Transfer Agents Assoc.
Deloitte
Financial Women International
MBNA American Bank
Meeting Planners International
Nike, Inc.
Southwestern Bell
US Environmental Protection Agency
Western Independent Bankers Association
Wachovia
Western Securities Transfer Assoc.
Wheat First
TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS:
HAVE A CLEAR VISION
Your vision creates the guiding principles of your life. Vision guides your decisions and shapes your plan. You must clearly see where you want to go, develop a sound strategy and determine what you need to get there. Articulate a powerful vision that inspires you, your clients and family to partner with you.
LIGHTEN UP!
When a situation gets tense, laughter or quiet humor releases tension. When we can laugh at ourselves, we relax and become more creative and effective.
DRINK TEA WITH OTHERS
Sometimes we get so caught up in the busy-ness of business we don't take the time to build relationships. Relationships create opportunities and build alliances.
ANTICIPATE CHANGE
Things are changing quickly all around us. We must stay alert, constantly examine and re-examine everything we do. Learn from your setbacks as well as your successes. Your vision may stay the same, but your path to that vision might change as new opportunities and obstacles appear.
SUCCESS IN FAILURE
Failure is only a temporary situation. It allows us to learn from our mistakes and get back on vision. Giving up is what makes failure permanent.
CELEBRATE
Small successes motivate us to continue what we do day after day. Honor small successes. Remember to look back at how far you've come. Give praise where praise is due.
STAY FOCUSED
Distractions are everywhere. Focus on that which you can control and which will help propel you toward your goals.
THINK BEYOND THE TOP
The top is the most vulnerable place to be because it is so tempting to rest there. We must come back down and set new goals for ourselves. The top is a place to renew your vision, to look for new opportunities.
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TRAVELS FROM: Oregon
FEE CATEGORY: D (($15.5-$20k)
