In a decade of top-class mountaineering success across four continents, Amy's expeditions have taken her from the Atlas Mountains to the Himalayas, from Alaska to the Annapurnas. In 2007 she reached the summit of Everest-amazingly, only weeks after undergoing major surgery. In 2009, a year that saw no summiteers on K2, Amy returned from an experience she describes as "haunting, tragic and exceptionally difficult on every level".

A warm, witty and engaging woman operating in a tough, male-oriented environment, Amy's managerial background in the corporate world combined with her experience in meeting extreme challenges uniquely qualifies her to connect with both corporate and non-corporate audiences.

Amy draws on her experiences in the mountains to show how the qualities needed in surviving life-or-death situations apply equally to overcoming major challenges in day-to-day life. Her humour and directness in recounting adventures that tested her to the physical and psychological limits leaves her audiences spellbound, stunned-and laughing. Amy challenges entrenched and negative thought processes and opens minds to new possibilities. She inspires and empowers people, from company chairmen to schoolchildren, to bring out the very best that is within them and make real changes in their lives.

Amy will work with you to tailor her talks to meet your specific needs. Clients have included all three armed services, companies, banks, educational establishments and charities, and Amy's audiences have ranged from members of the SAS, corporate managing directors and board members to teenagers.