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Helga Hengge is an inspiring and accomplished motivational speaker, renowned for her powerful storytelling and exceptional life experiences. Drawing on her unique journey from the world of fashion to the peaks of the world’s highest mountains, she brings a fresh and compelling perspective to corporate audiences. Helga is frequently invited to speak at international conferences and business events for her ability to translate the determination, resilience, and strategic thinking required in mountaineering into lessons that resonate with professionals across industries.
Helga began her career in the fashion world, working as a Fashion Editor at Vogue. Despite early success at Condé Nast, she sought greater purpose and intellectual challenge, which led her to study Philosophy, Marketing, and Film at New York University in 1996. Her curiosity about the world and passion for storytelling eventually took her beyond the glossy pages of fashion magazines and into the wild terrains of mountaineering. It was this bold career shift that laid the foundation for her remarkable adventures and eventual success as a speaker and author.
Helga made history as the first German woman to climb Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits – the highest peaks on each continent. Her bestselling book “Mount Everest – Only the Sky Above” captures the essence of her expedition and has inspired thousands. Alongside her writing, Helga has delivered captivating keynotes across the globe, combining vivid imagery and personal experience to explore themes such as perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and overcoming adversity. Her talks are both emotionally stirring and practically relevant, offering a rare mix of adventure and insight.
Companies hire Helga not only for her extraordinary achievements but also for her ability to connect those experiences to the challenges faced in the business world. With energy, depth, and authenticity, she helps audiences reflect on their goals, navigate uncertainty, and develop the courage to reach their own “summits.”
Helga Hengge is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“You have given my team and me a more than impressive experience. You managed to create an emotional density with your presentation that made it possible to truly feel the challenges of your ascent. The management messages regarding teamwork – persistence – small steps leading to success – and what happens when too many ‘heroes’ are strutting around were impressive.”
“Your speech received extremely high ratings in our event assessment, which shows that all the participants really enjoyed it and found it very inspirational. You were the highlight of the entire day! We look forward to welcoming you at our future events.”
“This was an incredibly impressive speech! You have such radiance and bestowed our team with a lot of inspiration for the upcoming challenges!”
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