Anja Blacha is the first German woman to climb K2 and the youngest German to complete the Seven Summits. She also made history as the first woman to ski solo and unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole. Anja discovered her love for the outdoors in her early twenties. She quickly progressed in mountaineering, climbing the highest peaks on each continent within three years of her first expedition. She later tackled Broad Peak and K2 without bottled oxygen and ventured into polar travel, crossing the Greenlandic icecap and embarking on her solo journey to the South Pole.
Anja has achieved a 100% success rate on her expeditions. In 2018, Zeit Campus featured her as one of "18 for 18," recognising young individuals making an impact in Germany. The University of London honoured her as Sportswoman of the Year in 2012 for her achievements in fencing. Anja's expeditions have garnered significant media attention, which she has leveraged to inspire others to pursue their ambitions, challenging stereotypes.
As a motivational speaker, she has presented at corporate, academic, and public events, sharing insights from her experiences. Her talks delve into the mindset of an expeditioner and the beauty of extraordinary landscapes. Anja's stories highlight themes of courage, determination, and resilience, emphasising teamwork, risk management, and the pursuit of challenging goals. She encourages audiences to push limits and reach new heights.
In this session, Anja Blacha, record-setting adventurer and explorer, shares her remarkable journey from corporate life to the world’s most extreme environments. Drawing from her experiences climbing the Seven Summits and skiing solo to the South Pole, Anja reveals the mindset needed to navigate the unknown, manage risk, and face uncertainty with resilience. Learn from her stories of overcoming adversity and pushing beyond perceived limits to achieve extraordinary goals, both in the wilderness and in everyday life.
Join Anja Blacha, as she shares her insights on setting and achieving ambitious goals. From climbing the world's highest peaks to a solo ski journey to the South Pole, Anja's experiences offer powerful lessons in perseverance, strategic planning, and mental toughness. Discover how to break down seemingly impossible objectives, stay motivated through adversity, and push past boundaries to realize your potential, whether in the mountains or in your daily pursuits.
In this keynote, Anja Blacha explores the dynamics of self-management and teamwork in extreme conditions. Drawing from her solo and team expeditions, including her ascent of K2 and journey across Antarctica, Anja offers insights into balancing individual resilience with effective collaboration. Learn how to harness your strengths, support others, and maintain focus and motivation under pressure to achieve shared goals, whether in the wilderness or in the workplace.
