Bonita Norris is the youngest person to reach both the summit of Mount Everest and the North Pole. She has climbed several 8,000m peaks, including Everest (8,849m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Manaslu (8,163m), and has attempted to be the first British woman to summit K2 (8,611m).
In just two years, Bonita progressed from having no climbing experience to becoming the youngest British woman to climb Everest. She later became the youngest person to reach the summit of Everest and the North Pole, a record she still holds. Her achievements in the adventure world earned her a nomination for Cosmopolitan’s Woman of the Year Award in 2011.
Before her climbing successes, Bonita faced mental health challenges. The lessons learned during her recovery shaped the mindset that enabled her to tackle the world’s highest peaks. Her record-breaking climbs were just the beginning; she has participated in eight expeditions, including those to Manaslu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and K2.
Bonita is now a professional speaker, trusted by major corporations, and balances her speaking career with motherhood, raising two young children. Her keynote speech, "Mountains of the Mind," motivates teams to achieve challenging goals by sharing lessons on teamwork, courage, resilience, and mindset.
In 2024, Bonita was awarded Best Speaker Storyteller at The Speaker Awards, a recognition of her ability to combine powerful storytelling with impactful core messages.
Want to book Bonita Norris for your next event?
Email bonita.norris@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Bonita Norris directly.
What topics does Bonita Norris specialise in?
Bonita Norris specialises in talking about mountaineering, mental resilience, courage and more.
What is Bonita Norris's speaking style like?
Bonita captivates audiences with her engaging storytelling, sharing relatable life lessons from her extraordinary adventures. Her talks inspire resilience and teamwork, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Bonita Norris offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Bonita Norris offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Book Bonita Norris to inspire your team with her extraordinary journey from novice climber to record-breaking adventurer. Her keynote, ‘Mountains of the Mind’, delivers powerful insights on resilience, teamwork, and mindset, motivating your audience to conquer their own challenges and achieve seemingly impossible goals.
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