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From Peaks to Boardrooms: Leadership Lessons from the Edge with Lei Wang
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In this inspiring episode of the BOLT Podcast, host Todd Bertsch interviews Lei Wang, a leadership developer, executive advisor, and the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam—climbing the highest peak on every continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles. Lei shares her incredible journey from a corporate career in finance and technology to extreme adventure, highlighting the power of curiosity, resilience, and strategic goal-setting.
Key Takeaways:
- Bold Beginnings: Lei set her Everest goal simply to improve her health but discovered a passion for extreme challenges.
- Mindset Shift: She emphasizes preventing burnout before it happens and thinking ahead strategically.
- Strategic Roadmap: Lei created an Excel-based plan to train for the Grand Slam, breaking it into achievable steps.
- Overcoming Failure: After failing her first summit attempt, she adapted, trained harder, and returned stronger.
- Leadership Lessons from Adventure: Expedition teams require trust, adaptability, and collaboration—just like corporate teams.
- Coaching High-Performing Leaders: She now helps executives develop resilience, strategic thinking, and team alignment.
- Biggest Takeaway: Instead of saying “I can’t,” ask “How can I?”—embrace challenges with a growth mindset.
Lei’s mission is to inspire millions through her coaching and speaking, proving that bold goals are possible with the right mindset and strategy.
Lei Wang's Bio
Lei Wang is a leadership developer, executive advisor, and keynote speaker who blends deep corporate expertise with transformative lessons from extreme adventure. A self-described “corporate nerd turned explorer,” she became the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam—climbing the highest peak on each continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles. She brings a unique perspective on resilience, ambition, and achieving bold outcomes in dynamic environments.
With a background in technology and finance, Lei offers proven strategies and actionable insights rooted in real-world success. Her inspiring stories, spanning from the boardroom to the world’s harshest environments, captivate and energize audiences. She has partnered with global organizations like Intel, Google, HSBC, and the Wharton School to develop exceptional leaders and build engaged, collaborative, and innovative teams that consistently achieve outstanding results.
Watch this video to learn more about Lei: https://youtu.be/UbfbCokB_tE
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Chapters
1. From Peaks to Boardrooms: Leadership Lessons from the Edge with Lei Wang (00:00:00)
2. What is the Explorer’s Grand Slam? (00:02:27)
3. The Bold Decision to Climb Everest (00:04:18)
4. The Power of Curiosity and a “Why Not?” Mindset (00:06:53)
5. Six Years of Training: Staying Motivated Through a Long-Term Goal (00:10:30)
6. Overcoming Roadblocks and Failures (00:15:00)
7. No Regrets: Gratitude and Growth Through Challenge (00:19:20)
8. Embracing the Journey, Not Just the Goal (00:24:15)
9. The Power of Teamwork in High-Stakes Environments (00:27:00)
10. Common Leadership Challenges in Corporate Settings (00:30:42)
11. Turning Big Goals Into Real Results (00:35:00)
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