KEYNOTES THAT EQUIP TEAMS TO PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE

Dr. Jon Kedrowski delivers high-impact keynotes and lessons from the summits grounded in real-world expedition experience and decision-making in extreme environments.

EVEREST READY MINDSET - HEADLINING KEYNOTE

In high-stakes environments, success depends on how teams make decisions when conditions are uncertain.

Drawing from expeditions on Everest and K2, Dr. Jon Kedrowski introduces the "Everest Ready framework"—a system for managing risk, maintaining focus, and sustaining performance under pressure.
In this one hour interactive Keynote, we will not only be climbing Mount Everest together, but also your team will cover how to:

  • Make better decisions with incomplete information

  • Set BIG GOALS and implement a plan

  • Align teams in rapidly changing conditions

  • Sustain performance without burnout

ADDITIONAL KEYNOTES

Weathering Storms & Staying Prepared

In fast-changing environments, teams rarely have perfect information, yet important decisions still need to be made.

Drawing on decades of high-altitude expeditions and experience navigating extreme conditions, Dr. Jon Kedrowski shares practical frameworks for adapting quickly, managing risk, and maintaining performance when conditions shift unexpectedly.

Your team will cover how to:

  • Adapt plans and priorities in rapidly changing environments

  • Learn how to navigate the crevasses in business and life

  • Make confident decisions with incomplete information

  • Reframe setbacks as inputs for better long-term outcomes

  • Maintain focus and momentum under pressure

Dr. Jon Kedrowski crosses a crevasse in the dark in one of his high-altitude expeditions.
Dr. Jon Kedrowski crosses a crevasse in the dark in one of his high-altitude expeditions.

GOAL-SETTING WORKSHOPS & TEAM SESSIONS

For organizations seeking deeper engagement, Dr. Kedrowski offers interactive workshops that translate keynote concepts into practical application for teams.

Your team will cover how to:

  • Apply decision-making frameworks to real business challenges

  • Learn how to set BIG GOALS

  • Build alignment across teams with a plan

  • Develop actionable strategies for performance execution

Dr. Jon Kedrowski wearing his summit suit, delivering 'The Everest Ready Mindset' keynote to Gong AI.

LEADERSHIP & CONNECTION EXPERIENCES

Select organizations partner with Dr. Kedrowski for curated outdoor experiences (connection walks/hikes) designed to strengthen leadership, trust, and team cohesion in challenging environments.

Dr. Jon Kedrowski facilitating a connection hike to improve team alignment.

BRING THE EVEREST READY FRAMEWORK TO YOUR TEAM

Book Dr. Jon

Please inquire about including Dr. Jon's Books into any Keynote Speech or Event Package.

Cover of Dr. Jon Kedrowski's Colorado Mountain Club Guidebook featuring a mountain landscape with rocky peaks, a small lake, and green slopes.
Cover of Dr. Jon Kedrowski and Chris Tomer's book Sleeping on the Summits