The Institute of Internal Auditors, Northwest Metro
Chapter, invites you to meet and hear:
Ian Woodall, Accomplished Mount Everest Climber
Triumph, tragedy, storms and summits
Embark on an emotional and uplifting storytelling experience,
climbing to the top of the world (and summiting….twice)
Monday, October 24th, 2011 — 2:00 to 3:30 pm at
the McGladrey office, 20 N. Martingale, Schaumburg, Illinois
Ian Woodall has a fascinating story to tell about his experience climbing
Mount Everest, not once, but 4 times, summits from both the south and north
side of Everest. He faced not only personal challenges, but also physical and
mental obstacles of climbing the world’s highest mountain.
We will also be having a book signing afterwards for those who wish to
purchase one of Ian’s books. REGISTER NOW for only $10.00 for this
engaging and memorable event, good for 2 CPE’s.
Join us for a presentation you won’t forget!
Ian’s Story
As the first rays of dawn crept across the Tibetan plateau Ian Woodall stepped onto the summit of Mount
Everest and into history, one of a select few to have climbed the world’s highest mountain by both its south
and north sides.
During his first ascent from the south Ian’s team was trapped at 8,000 meters in the worst storm in Everest
history which claimed the lives of five fellow climbers. After the trauma and tragedy of the storm, Ian and his
team nevertheless chose to try again, finally reaching the summit as the only ones left on the mountain. Two
years later while attempting the north side of Everest, Ian stopped only a few hundred meters below the
summit to help a dying American climber. The woman’s first words were, “Don’t leave me.” Yet ultimately Ian
had to leave her to secure the safety of his own team.
The TAO of EVEREST
Now, in a totally unique and
dramatic keynote address,
Ian brings the triumphs and
tragedies of climbing the
highest mountain in the
world directly to you.
He shows how the
lessons learned on the
mountain can be applied to
enhance leadership,
problem solving, and
personal development skills.
You’ll take away-• Three key insights to
successful leadership.
• Why trust is a
leadership necessity.
• Why leadership means
recognizing the
achievements of others.
• How integrity forms the
foundation of all leadership.
Nine years later, in May 2007, Ian returned to 8,500 meters Everest to bury the woman he had been forced to
leave behind. After wrapping her in the American flag he slid her gently down the North Face to join her
husband lying somewhere below.
Now, using the power of emotional storytelling, Ian brings the triumphs and tragedies of climbing Mount
Everest directly to his audience, showing how the insights gained on the mountain can enhance the following
Personal Inspiration and Practical Leadership skills: Concentrate on Can-Do’s, Make Mandela Moments,
Invest in Integrity
Ian was born in England, but then spent twenty-two years in South Africa, before returning to the UK. Between
1996 and 2007 Ian conceived, planned and led five expeditions to Mount Everest, reaching the summit on two
occasions.
Before embarking on his Everest expeditions, Ian worked as a school teacher, a catering manager, an internal
auditor, as well as serving as an officer in the British Army. Ian lives in the Principality of Andorra, deep in the
Pyrenees Mountains on the border between France and Spain.
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