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Gary Guller
Inspirational & motivational Mt. Everest Speaker
Gary Guller is a record-setting mountaineer, author, and professional motivational speaker who has spent over a decade delivering impactful keynotes to top corporations around the world. His remarkable journey from overcoming physical challenges to achieving monumental feats in the most extreme environments has made him a trusted figure in the world of inspirational speaking.
In 2003, Gary led the largest cross-disability group ever to reach Mt. Everest Base Camp at 17,500 feet. That same year, he made history by becoming the first person with one arm to summit Mt. Everest. His achievement didn’t stop there; the following year, Gary led an expedition to the summit of Mt. Cho Oyu, the world’s sixth-highest mountain, located in Tibet.
In 2010, Gary completed the Marathon des Sables in Morocco, a grueling 153-mile (250 km) endurance race across the Sahara Desert—often referred to as “The hardest stage race in the world” by CNN. His story was captured in the award-winning documentary, Team Everest: A Himalayan Journey, which highlighted his incredible journey and his quest for resilience.
Gary’s motivational speaking style is engaging, dynamic, and deeply inspiring. He has been trusted by the world’s top corporations, as well as the U.S. Army and Navy, to deliver powerful messages on leadership, teamwork, determination, and integrity. His speaking style connects on a personal level, inspiring audiences to push past their fears, set ambitious goals, and maximize their potential, both in business and in life.
As a speaker, Gary's real-life stories and vivid imagery make his presentations unforgettable. Whether speaking to a boardroom of executives or a crowd of thousands, his down-to-earth style and ability to connect with audiences make him one of the most sought-after motivational speakers worldwide. Gary continues to share his leadership development expertise with some of the largest companies and prestigious business schools in the United States.
TOPICS
Make Others Greater: leadership & Teamwork (motivational)
Overcoming Obstacles that stand in the way of Possibilities (Inspirational)
Inclusion. Commitment. Success (Diversity)
BOOKS
“Make Others Greater” from mt. Everest to the boardroom
Team Everest: a Himalayan journey (documentary)

PAST CLIENTS
IBM
Microsoft
Exxon
Raytheon
US NAVY
FBI
SAP
Goldman Sachs
Toyota
Phillips
AMERICAN EXPRESS
HP
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