Special Series Episode 53: Climbing Everest - Unpacking Our Podcast Journey with Adventurer Rob Lilwall

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Welcome to the final episode of our special series, co-hosted by Melanie Staunton of Communicate! In this episode, we welcome adventurer Rob Lilwall who helps us unpack our podcast journey; our version of climbing Everest!
About Our Guest
Keynote speaker and facilitator Rob Lilwall has been empowering individuals and teams across the globe with his riveting speeches and workshops for over a decade.

He was a high school teacher, who ventured into the unexplored paths of the world, journeying over 50,000 km. From the frozen tundra of Siberia to the thick jungles of Papua New Guinea, the high passes of Afghanistan to the brutal deserts of China. His expeditions have earned him two National Geographic TV series and international acclaim for his two books, available in five languages.
Renowned worldwide, Rob's speeches have enlightened and motivated countless individuals, with former clients including Nike, adidas, Standard Chartered, Citi, UBS, HSBC, Microsoft and many more!
In this episode we ask:

• What are good questions to ask yourself before taking on any new adventure?
• What lessons have you learned from your adventures that you think would be helpful takeaways for anyone wanting to push themselves outside of their comfort zone?
• Rob mentions taking the time to invest in ourselves, which can be hard for small business owners to do, can you share why this is so important?
• Is there anything we can do to stay motivated, when feeling fatigued or burnt out during a new challenge/adventure?

As ever, let us know if you participate in any of our challenges and what your key learning takeaways were.
Thank you for tuning in to this special episode, and let’s get ready to debrief our version of climbing Everest!
Timestamps

[00:02:17] Climbing our own Everest
[00:05:04] Taking on a new challenge
[00:06:12] A critical reflection question before taking on any adventure
[00:12:04] The bravest thing you can do sometimes is..?
[00:13:25] Benefits of stepping out of your comfort zones
[00:19:07] Investing in your own development & adopting a growth mindset
[00:24:40] When to outsource
[00:27:35] Tips for managing podcast burnout
[00:31:50] Refining your priorities for clarity, focus & action
[00:36:43] Lisa and Melanie's final challenge!
Books by Rob Lilwall

• “Cycling Home From Siberia” https://www.amazon.com/Cycling-Home-Siberia-Rob-Lilwall-ebook/dp/B0043VD5YA?ref_=ast_author_mpb
• “Walking Home From Mongolia” https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Home-Mongolia-Million-Through/dp/1444745301/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=lilwall&qid=1580460423&sr=8-6
• “Walking Home The Taklamakan” https://roblilwall.com/en-hk/tv-books/walking-the-taklamakan-book/

Connect with Rob
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roblilwall/
Website: https://roblilwall.com/en-hk/
Contact: [email protected]
Connect with Lisa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasing/
Connect with Melanie
LinkedIn:

https://www.sixcomms.org/