David Lim is a mountaineer and leadership expert who led the first successful Singapore Mt Everest Expedition in 1998, transforming his experiences into practical insights for organizational success and personal resilience.
As founder of Everest Motivation Team, Inc., David has guided over 70 mountain ascents worldwide. His remarkable comeback from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which left him paralyzed, to resume climbing demonstrates his extraordinary determination. David serves as an adjunct lecturer at INSEAD Business School and has authored bestselling books including "Mountain to Climb" and "How Leaders Lead."
David helps organizations navigate complex challenges by translating mountaineering principles into business strategies. His approach combines crisis management techniques developed in extreme environments with team cohesion methods that foster resilience during organizational change. His leadership framework emphasizes adaptability and decisive action when facing uncertainty—skills particularly valuable in today's volatile business landscape.
Audiences gain practical tools for building high-performing teams under pressure, strategies for personal resilience during setbacks, and actionable frameworks for decision-making in ambiguous situations. David's presentations blend compelling adventure narratives with applicable business insights.
Book David to inspire your team with authentic leadership lessons forged on the world's highest peaks and proven in corporate environments.
How can I book David Lim for my next event?
Email david.lim@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for David Lim available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about David Lim's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting David directly.
What topics does David Lim specialise in?
David Lim specialises in discussing mountaineering, leadership development, overcoming adversity and more.
What is David Lim's speaking style like?
David inspires with his remarkable resilience and leadership, sharing powerful insights from his mountaineering experiences. His engaging style motivates audiences to embrace challenges and cultivate teamwork effectively.
Does David Lim offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, David Lim offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.