About this episode

Ketul Patel shares leadership lessons learned from his trek to Everest Base Camp, emphasizing the importance of pacing and reflection in leadership.

In this episode, Ketul Patel shares the surprising leadership lessons he brought back from a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp. He connects the physical and mental challenges of high-altitude trekking with the demands of leading complex business. It’s a grounding reminder that the best leaders don't just push through – they pace, reflect, and lead from a place of deliberate calm.

People in this episode

Host: Céline Williams

Guest: Ketul Patel

Topics covered

• leadership
• high-altitude trekking
• business challenges
• mental resilience
• self-reflection

Keywords

• leadership lessons
• Everest
• high-altitude trekking
• business leadership
• mental challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Everest, Everest Base Camp

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