Jeff Evans
Keynote Speaker: World Class Adventurer & Mountaineer; Author of "Climbing Through Storms" and "MountainVision"
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Jeff Evans Biography
Jeff Evans has over 25 years of global experience as a world-class mountaineer, guide, and emergency medic. This extensive background has equipped him with profound insights into servant leadership, handling adversity, teamwork, communication, and trust, which he integrates into his keynote and breakout sessions. Evans has reached tens of thousands of audience members through his speaking engagements, impacting their approach to roles within their work and family environments. He emphasizes the importance of these skills not only in professional settings but also in personal life, inspiring audiences to adopt what he calls an "Expeditionary Mindset."
In his presentations, Evans draws upon his rich tapestry of experiences. He uses real-life stories, vivid images, and thrilling video from his adventures around the globe to extract impactful themes that resonate with every audience member. His ability to weave these elements into memorable, humorous, thought-provoking, and paradigm-shifting keynotes is what makes him a sought-after speaker. These experiences include guiding blind climber Erik Weihenmayer on challenging climbs such as the summit of Mt. Everest, and securing a 2nd place finish on ABC’s adventure series, "Expedition Impossible." Additionally, while filming "Everest Air" for the Travel Channel, Evans served as the chief medic and team leader for the highest helicopter-based Search and Rescue team in the world on the flanks of Mt Everest.
Evans also brings experience from his role as the co-founder and Expedition Leader for the No Barriers Warriors program, which assists injured U.S. veterans. His leadership extended to high-intensity situations as a team lead and chief medic during multiple high-stake missions, including rescue operations on Mt. Everest and trauma care in Mosul, Iraq. These roles have further honed his abilities in crisis management and resilience.
He is the author of "Climbing Through Storms: Managing Adversity in a VUCA World" and "MountainVision: Lessons Beyond the Summit." His adventures and insights are also featured in award-winning documentaries such as "Farther Than the Eye Can See," "Blindsight," and "High Ground."
Evans earned his undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, and his Masters as a Physician Assistant at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He currently resides in Evergreen, Colorado, with his wife Merry Beth, son Jace, and dog Roka. As an influential speaker, Jeff Evans continues to inspire and guide individuals and teams, encouraging them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential through shared experiences and collective effort.
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The cornerstone of Jeff's message, servant leadership, is paramount for success in our personal and professional lives. An organization/team is challenged to foster an atmosphere of trust, communication and teamwork without embracing the mindset of a servant leader. Jeff points out that we are all “guides” in some fashion, and the importance of leading from a place that is centered around fostering the success of others first, prior to considering our own personal summits or agendas. Nurturing the members of our teams (colleagues, clients or family) in order to help them identify their models of success and selecting the route up the mountain that optimizes their particular skillsets. Jeff describes the selfless attitude of his Sherpa partners as well as his role as the chief medic in Everest Air to convey the true nature of a Servant Leader.
Whether you are roped up in the mountains or roped up in a business initiative, you will win together or lose together. Either way, your fate is inextricably connected to those on your team. To promote positive rope team health, each member of the team should be constantly assessing, in real time, how they can contribute to the overall team dynamic. Jeff stresses that we are all connected by a rope…and in some cases, now a virtual rope. So undoubtedly it is more critical than ever to be paying attention to the “tension of the rope” that we’re all connected to and nurturing the concept of The Collective Power of One that the rope creates. Jeff has lead countless rope teams throughout his career and one thing always rings true...the collective power of one that comes from aligning with teammates can propel us forward. It simply requires our attention.
Jeff has honed his communication skills guiding his blind adventure partner Erik on mountains, rock faces and races all over the world for over 25 years. This partnership has been successful only because the two men have placed the highest level of trust in each other…where every step, jump and move matter. Jeff uses many of the situations he has encountered while guiding Erik across challenging terrain to illustrate the power and effectiveness of a "High Comms, High Trust" team.
Adversity is a part of any journey or objective. How we manifest our reaction to that adversity is what differentiates us as effective leaders and teammates and has the potential to strengthen the team or tear it apart. By using the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex Ambiguous) as a learning framework, Jeff reflects back on the numerous events that have threatened to derail the final objective and identifies the tools necessary to optimize our efforts in the face of adversity. Jeff’s new book, Climbing Through Storms: Managing Adversity in a VUCA World is a great tool in support of this theme.
The Expeditionary Mindset is based on applying the optic of the mountain guide as we operate in our team settings. The guide is always willing to adjust the route up the mountain so that it’s congruent with the set of variables and conditions that are presented to the team. A guide understands the value in unpacking our backpacks and inventorying the tools and equipment in order to confirm that we have all the appropriate tools for the job, and then making adjustments as necessary. The guide is always considering how the team is acclimatizing as they move up the mountain. For the terms of this conversational topic, we discuss how the team should always be diligent on how we ascend the mountain, giving our “bodies” our “teams” the time necessary to climb the mountain in a healthy way. Occasionally that means we have to listen to the signs, pump the breaks a bit and recalibrate. This mindset also teaches us to manage the storms that circle around us…assessing forecasts and determining when and how we will move from camp to camp in a safe and efficient way.
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How much does it cost to book Jeff Evans for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jeff Evans, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jeff Evans are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeff Evans, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Jeff Evans speak about?
Jeff Evans is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Adventure, Personal Growth, Communication, Overcoming Adversity, Change Management, Peak Performance and Leadership.
Where does Jeff Evans travel from?
Jeff Evans generally travels from Evergreen, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jeff Evans?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeff Evans for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jeff Evans for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jeff Evans or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Jeff Evans is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Adventure Speakers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeff Evans for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jeff Evans generally travels from Evergreen, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rob Waldo Waldman, Jeff Salz and Chad Hymas. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeff Evans for an upcoming event.
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Jeff Evans Speaking Topics
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Servant Leadership
The cornerstone of Jeff's message, servant leadership, is paramount for success in our personal and professional lives. An organization/team is challenged to foster an atmosphere of trust, communication and teamwork without embracing the mindset of a servant leader. Jeff points out that we are all “guides” in some fashion, and the importance of leading from a place that is centered around fostering the success of others first, prior to considering our own personal summits or agendas. Nurturing the members of our teams (colleagues, clients or family) in order to help them identify their models of success and selecting the route up the mountain that optimizes their particular skillsets. Jeff describes the selfless attitude of his Sherpa partners as well as his role as the chief medic in Everest Air to convey the true nature of a Servant Leader.
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Developing & Honing Solid Teamwork
Whether you are roped up in the mountains or roped up in a business initiative, you will win together or lose together. Either way, your fate is inextricably connected to those on your team. To promote positive rope team health, each member of the team should be constantly assessing, in real time, how they can contribute to the overall team dynamic. Jeff stresses that we are all connected by a rope…and in some cases, now a virtual rope. So undoubtedly it is more critical than ever to be paying attention to the “tension of the rope” that we’re all connected to and nurturing the concept of The Collective Power of One that the rope creates. Jeff has lead countless rope teams throughout his career and one thing always rings true...the collective power of one that comes from aligning with teammates can propel us forward. It simply requires our attention.
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Cultivating Honest & Transparent Communication & Trust
Jeff has honed his communication skills guiding his blind adventure partner Erik on mountains, rock faces and races all over the world for over 25 years. This partnership has been successful only because the two men have placed the highest level of trust in each other…where every step, jump and move matter. Jeff uses many of the situations he has encountered while guiding Erik across challenging terrain to illustrate the power and effectiveness of a "High Comms, High Trust" team.
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Managing Adversity
Adversity is a part of any journey or objective. How we manifest our reaction to that adversity is what differentiates us as effective leaders and teammates and has the potential to strengthen the team or tear it apart. By using the VUCA acronym (Volatile Uncertain Complex Ambiguous) as a learning framework, Jeff reflects back on the numerous events that have threatened to derail the final objective and identifies the tools necessary to optimize our efforts in the face of adversity. Jeff’s new book, Climbing Through Storms: Managing Adversity in a VUCA World is a great tool in support of this theme.
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Learning & Adopting an Expeditionary Mindset
The Expeditionary Mindset is based on applying the optic of the mountain guide as we operate in our team settings. The guide is always willing to adjust the route up the mountain so that it’s congruent with the set of variables and conditions that are presented to the team. A guide understands the value in unpacking our backpacks and inventorying the tools and equipment in order to confirm that we have all the appropriate tools for the job, and then making adjustments as necessary. The guide is always considering how the team is acclimatizing as they move up the mountain. For the terms of this conversational topic, we discuss how the team should always be diligent on how we ascend the mountain, giving our “bodies” our “teams” the time necessary to climb the mountain in a healthy way. Occasionally that means we have to listen to the signs, pump the breaks a bit and recalibrate. This mindset also teaches us to manage the storms that circle around us…assessing forecasts and determining when and how we will move from camp to camp in a safe and efficient way.
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How do I book Jeff Evans to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jeff Evans for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jeff Evans, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jeff Evans or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jeff Evans for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jeff Evans, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jeff Evans are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeff Evans, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jeff Evans speak about?
Jeff Evans is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Adventure, Personal Growth, Communication, Overcoming Adversity, Change Management, Peak Performance and Leadership. -
Where does Jeff Evans travel from?
Jeff Evans generally travels from Evergreen, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jeff Evans?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeff Evans for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jeff Evans for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jeff Evans or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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