What If Someone’s Life Depended on Your Next Decision | Chris Hardwick | TEDxJabavu
In a gripping and emotionally charged account, the speaker takes us on a harrowing journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, where a teammate’s life hung in the balance. Through near-death experiences, leadership under pressure, and the power of purpose, he explores how critical thinking, resilience, and team unity can lead us through life’s toughest climbs. From leading Team Sabah through physical extremes to honoring promises and legacies, the talk weaves together adventure, mortality, and personal growth. At its core, it's about choosing life—again and again—through deliberate, courageous decisions. The speaker’s mission? To scale 1,000 summits through his adventure company, challenging others to grow through adversity and elevate their thinking. Chris Hardwick - Adventurepreneur, is an executive business coach, speaker, and global leadership strategist helping CEOs, founders, and teams navigate uncertainty with clarity and courage.With 30+ years of business experience, he has led $3.5B in infrastructure projects and scaled six companies to $50M+.Today, he empowers owners and leaders to build innovative purpose-driven businesses with adventurous cultures to break mental roadblocks, overcome fear and take bold calculated risks.Chris is also the founder of the Adventure Club 1000 that takes adventure seeking entrepreneurs on trips around the world. A former rally car driver and downhill mountain biking champion, soccer coach and lifelong learner and adventurer.Chris brings his “Adventurepreneur” mindset to life through peer groups, immersive corporate retreats, and one-on-one coaching. Whether scaling mountains or businesses, Chris helps leaders think critically, lead boldly, and thrive beyond limits.“Go Get It” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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