First Woman to Climb the World’s Second-Highest Summits | Jenn Drummond

Built to Finish

Jenn Drummond, a world record holder for being the first female to climb the second-highest summits on each of the seven continents, including K2. Jenn is also an international speaker, author of 'Break Proof,' host of the 'Seek Your Summit' podcast, and the founder of Clearwater Wealth Management.

She shares her experiences of surviving a near-fatal car accident, which reshaped her perspective on fear and personal limitations, prompting her pursuit of monumental goals. Jenn discusses key moments like dealing with illness during her K2 ascent, the challenges and triumphs of her four-year journey to climb the second seven summits, and her entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, she offers advice on resilience, both in mountaineering and business, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing people over peaks, and talks about blending family life with her ambitious goals.

Takeaways:

• Resilience is Key: Resilience is essential for achieving goals and overcoming obstacles in both life and business. Building and practicing resilience helps navigate challenges and reach desired outcomes.
• Break Down Large Goals: Breaking down big goals into smaller, manageable parts creates a sense of accomplishment and helps maintain motivation throughout the journey.
• People Over Peaks: Prioritizing people and relationships over personal achievements leads to deeper connections and more sustainable success, especially in business and leadership.
• Embrace Mistakes: Mistakes are inevitable and can be costly, but how you respond makes all the difference. Offering grace and support builds trust and strengthens team resilience.
• Continuous Preparation: Thorough preparation can ease anxiety and boost confidence. Whether in personal endeavors or professional tasks, careful planning leads to better performance.
• Set Audacious Goals: Setting bold, ambitious goals can inspire commitment and drive. Aiming high opens the door to extraordinary accomplishments.
• Find Your 'Why': Having a clear and powerful personal motivator provides the energy and purpose needed to pursue and overcome significant challenges.

Quote of the Show:

• “People over peaks. Make you you’re taking care of your people and not putting the summit ahead of them.”

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/
• Personal Website: https://www.jenndrummond.com/
• Company Website: https://clearwaterwealthmgt.com/
• Book Link: https://a.co/d/bHsUw51
• Podcast: https://www.jenndrummond.com/podcast-page

Ways to Tune In:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ghmiiaRwVtQ9kqqqvmVQY
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-to-finish/id1781753842
• Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/665cacbf-79ed-4745-8856-1d8465943c65
• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/built-to-finish-5907037
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/TQ0dCqsQZF0