Emily Harrington is one of the world's most accomplished professional climbers, combining elite competition success with groundbreaking outdoor achievements including the first female free climb of El Capitan's Golden Gate route in under 24 hours.
As a five-time US National Champion and second-place finisher at the IFSC World Championships, Emily has successfully transitioned from competition climbing to pioneering expeditions. Her remarkable accomplishments include summiting Mount Everest, setting a speed record on Cho Oyu with a complete ski descent, and becoming only the fourth woman to free climb El Capitan in a day.
Emily transforms extreme climbing experiences into practical business insights, helping organizations navigate challenges through lessons in resilience and strategic risk-taking. Her presentations demonstrate how calculated risk assessment, adaptability, and perseverance directly translate to breakthrough performance in professional environments facing uncertainty or significant change.
Audiences leave Emily's talks with concrete strategies for reframing failure as essential feedback, practical approaches to breaking seemingly impossible goals into manageable steps, and techniques for maintaining focus under pressure. Her authentic storytelling resonates with diverse groups from TED stages to corporate boardrooms.
Book Emily to inspire your team with real-world lessons from someone who consistently pushes boundaries while balancing elite performance with purposeful living.
How can I book Emily Harrington for my next event?
Email emily.harrington@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 Emily Harrington available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Emily Harrington'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 Emily directly.
What topics does Emily Harrington specialise in?
Emily Harrington specialises in discussing climbing, resilience, strategic risk-taking and more.
What is Emily Harrington's speaking style like?
Emily’s delivery is authentic, passionate, and relatable. She inspires audiences through heartfelt storytelling, blending vulnerability and strength, and tailors her message to connect with diverse groups and client needs.
Does Emily Harrington offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Emily Harrington offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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