As a resilience expert, Jim Davidson shares uplifting messages that inspire audiences to overcome adversity and to reach their summits in work and life. Jim has spoken for prominent companies such as 3M, Wells Fargo, UPS, Verizon, OppenheimerFunds, Capital One, Nokia, KIA Motors, and hundreds more. Jim's newest book, The Next Everest: Surviving the Mountain's Deadliest Day and Finding the Resilience to Climb Again publishes April 20, 2021 in North America (st. Martin's Press), with four international editions to follow.
His virtual keynotes and workshops share compelling stories from his 39 years of climbing adventures and he distills lessons that build more resilient organizations and audiences. Your event will be energized by his gripping presentations and your audience will learn how to increase their resilience.
Jim summitted Mt. Everest in 2017 after previously surviving earthquakes and avalanches on Everest in 2015. His intense stories and lessons were closely covered by CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, Smithsonian Channel and other news agencies. From this, he shares lessons on personal resilience, resilient teamwork & resileint leadership.
Also, Jim once barely survived when a hidden snow bridge collapsed and dropped him into an 80-foot deep glacial crevasse on Mount Rainer. Forced to climb alone up an iverhanging ice wall, Jim shares pwerful lessons about personal resilience.
He co-authored a New York Times bestselling adventure memoir called The Ledge: An Inspirational Story of Friendship and Survival. Jim's book also won the National Outdoor Book Award (Outdoor Literature) and was selected one of the Best Books of The Year by Amazon. His amazing survival story was also featured in the international hit TV show I Shouldn't Be Alive (Discovery Channel/Animal Planet). Jim also worked 20 years as a consulting geologist and scientific trainer for major corporations, governments and training institutes.
As a resilience expert, Jim Davidson shares uplifting messages that inspire audiences to overcome adversity and to reach their summits in work and life. Jim has spoken for prominent companies such as 3M, Wells Fargo, UPS, Verizon, OppenheimerFunds, Capital One, Nokia, KIA Motors, and hundreds more. Jim's newest book, The Next Everest: Surviving the Mountain's Deadliest Day and Finding the Resilience to Climb Again publishes April 20, 2021 in North America (st. Martin's Press), with four international editions to follow.
His virtual keynotes and workshops share compelling stories from his 39 years of climbing adventures and he distills lessons that build more resilient organizations and audiences. Your event will be energized by his gripping presentations and your audience will learn how to increase their resilience.
Jim summitted Mt. Everest in 2017 after previously surviving earthquakes and avalanches on Everest in 2015. His intense stories and lessons were closely covered by CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, Smithsonian Channel and other news agencies. From this, he shares lessons on personal resilience, resilient teamwork & resileint leadership.
Also, Jim once barely survived when a hidden snow bridge collapsed and dropped him into an 80-foot deep glacial crevasse on Mount Rainer. Forced to climb alone up an iverhanging ice wall, Jim shares pwerful lessons about personal resilience.
He co-authored a New York Times bestselling adventure memoir called The Ledge: An Inspirational Story of Friendship and Survival. Jim's book also won the National Outdoor Book Award (Outdoor Literature) and was selected one of the Best Books of The Year by Amazon. His amazing survival story was also featured in the international hit TV show I Shouldn't Be Alive (Discovery Channel/Animal Planet). Jim also worked 20 years as a consulting geologist and scientific trainer for major corporations, governments and training institutes.
Everest Resilience
In this unique presentation, Jim shows his first-hand videos and he reveals gripping stories of enduring earthquakes, avalanches and uncertainty. Topics include:
Rally Your Resilience – Reach Your Summits in Work & Life
Buried alive inside a glacier. Trapped alone 80 feet down inside a dark crevasse, with no rescuers coming. Jim Davidson barely survived after a snowbridge suddenly collapsed beneath his feet, dropping Jim and his partner deep inside a hidden glacial crevasse. Somehow, he had to climb up an overhanging ice wall of the crevasse before time ran out.
How does someone face tremendous challenge? How can you overcome adversity?
When you experience Jim's compelling, inspirational...
Resilient Leadership & Engaged Teamwork
High-altitude expeditions and rescues face rapidly changing conditions, limited resources and uncertain team dynamics - just like today's fast-paced business world. By examining some exhilarating mountain rescues that Jim and his teammates did in Colorado and Alaska, Jim facilitates a unique, interactive leadership presentation on:
- Developing resilient leadership skills
- Promoting engaged teamwork
- Adapting to change while reaching your goals
VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Change, Challenge and Uncertainty
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University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors
On-Site
B.T., President & CEO, University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors
Verified @umec.comI wanted to thank you again for the positive impact of your presentation. It was spot on and it tied in perfectly with our business meeting agenda and discussions. We are so thankful for your help and message. I'm still getting great feedback from our folks, many have said that they think you're the best keynote speaker we've ever had.
University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc.
On-Site
B.D.T., President/ CEO, University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors, Inc.
Verified @umec.comThis is the second time we have had Jim as a keynote speaker. Jim's Resilience keynote tied right into the emphasis we wanted as a take away from our meeting. Jim's ability to assimilate and shape the keynote to our business and provide methods/tools to help each of us moving forward was remarkable. We are grateful to Jim for providing both an inspirational message but more importantly, specific ideas and process that we can begin using immediately to improve ourselves and our business.
Carbon County Higher Education Center
On-Site
P.P., Student Services Coordinator, Carbon County Higher Education Center
Verified @cchec.orgAfter Jim Davidson spoke at our event, a participant later said to me, "The best speaker I've heard was at your conference. Jim had the most relevance to advising than all of the speakers I've heard." Jim was very easy to work with, he was very organized, and made a lasting impression on the participants. We have since used his book, The Ledge, in our local literacy program; the students are on the edge of their seats while reading it.
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association Inc.
On-Site
M.P., Education Program Advisor, Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association Inc.
Verified @tristategt.orgThank you so much for speaking at the Communications Conference! I received rave reviews from the audience and appreciate how you motivated everyone to reach for new heights. Most of all, you made me look good - thank you!
Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association
On-Site
C.W., Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association
Verified @rmiia.orgJim Davidson's keynote presentation and incredible personal stories of resiliency set the tone for our entire three-day National State Insurance Trade Association Conference. Our group of insurance association and company executives are in the business of dealing with adversity and Jim used his compelling life lessons to inspire our attendees to reach for new personal and professional heights. We all regularly hear from motivational speakers, but the feedback we received on Jim's presentation was that it uniquely resonated because it was about taking real risks and surviving in the face of impossible odds.
Eventually
On-Site
J.L.L., Project Coordinator, Eventually
Verified @eventually.dkJim was very quick on the uptake during our pre-event meetings and showed from the beginning an understanding for the client's strategic focus for the conference. From their main values and cue words, Jim connected his experiences with the purpose of the event. Inspiring, educational and very value-creating presentation!
H2 Manufacturing Solutions
On-Site
H.H., CEO, H2 Manufacturing Solutions
Verified @faustson.comWorking with Jim was so great! His collaborative approach to making his theme relative to our trade show and audience made for a great presentation and energy that resonated throughout the entire trade show. Rarely do you see every audience member so engaged and captivated by a speaker!
Canyon Bakehouse
On-Site
C.P., Vice President Human Resources, Canyon Bakehouse
Verified @canyonbakehouse.comThe Resilient Teamwork and Resilient Leadership workshop with Jim was well above expectations! The team found his message engaging and the connections he made through his message and the exercises were very appropriate given the state of our business and hurdles we are working through today. It was very timely.



















