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CEO of Ershler Ventures | Author | First Couple to Climb the Seven Summits | Expert in Leadership, Motivation, & Peak Performance

Susan Ershler Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

CEO of Ershler Ventures | Author | First Couple to Climb the Seven Summits | Expert in Leadership, Motivation, & Peak Performance

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Susan Ershler
Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
SEA - Seattle, WA

Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

 

Susan Ershler Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Susan has won worldwide renown for climbing the Seven Summits—the highest mountain on every continent—while leading sales organizations at some of the nation’s largest corporations. For more than a decade, she has been inspiring professionals and executives at Fortune 500 companies to reach peak performance by striving for their personal and professional best.

Susan Ershler is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and mountain climber who has captivated audiences worldwide with her extraordinary achievements and inspiring life story. She is best known for her remarkable feat of becoming the first couple, alongside her husband Phil, to climb the Seven Summits, which includes the highest peak on each of the seven continents. This incredible journey culminated on May 16, 2002, when they reached the summit of Mount Everest, earning them widespread media attention and solidifying their place in history.In addition to her mountaineering accomplishments, Susan has had a distinguished corporate career spanning over 23 years. She has held executive positions in major corporations such as Verizon, CenturyLink, United Technologies, and FedEx, where she consistently led sales teams to exceed their goals. Her unique blend of business acumen and adventurous spirit has made her a sought-after speaker on topics such as leadership, motivation, and peak performance.Susan is also an accomplished author, having penned two influential books. "Together on Top of the World" chronicles the story of her and her husband's climbs, offering lessons on perseverance and goal-setting. Her second book, "Conquering the Seven Summits of Sales," draws parallels between the challenges of mountain climbing and the competitive world of sales, providing valuable insights for sales professionals and leaders aiming to achieve peak performance.Today, Susan continues to inspire audiences with her engaging presentations, where she shares her road-tested strategies for success. Her message, centered around the principles of projecting, preparing, and persevering, resonates with individuals and organizations striving to overcome obstacles and achieve their highest aspirations. Through her storytelling, Susan Ershler demonstrates that with determination and hard work, even the most ambitious goals are within reach.
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