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Dierdre Wolownick - Speaker

Dierdre Wolownick | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Dierdre Wolownick

Discover the courage to scale new heights and embrace life's challenges with Dierdre Wolownick, speaker, climber, professor, and motivational expert.
Dierdre Wolownick | PepTalk Expert Speaker
High Performance
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Dierdre Wolownick
Discover the courage to scale new heights and embrace life's challenges with Dierdre Wolownick, speaker, climber, professor, and motivational expert.
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Dierdre Wolownick | Speaker Biography

About Dierdre Wolownick

Oldest woman to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan
Author of Success in 7 Steps and The Sharp End of Life
Selected as a “Leading Woman to Watch in 2025” by Karen Sands
Dierdre Wolownick is a remarkable figure whose life story inspires audiences worldwide. As the mother of renowned solo climber Alex Honnold, Dierdre has carved out her unique path in climbing and beyond. She became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite, which required immense courage, stamina, and determination. Her 3,000-foot ascent is a testament to the truth that age is no barrier to achieving extraordinary goals.

Beyond her climbing achievements, Dierdre is a professor, orchestra conductor, marathon runner, and author. Her fluency in English, Italian, French, and Spanish has enabled her to connect with diverse audiences across the globe. As a motivational speaker, she has delivered talks at numerous prestigious events, including keynote addresses at the Presentation Summit in San Diego and the Kinecta Credit Union Annual Conference. Her ability to engage audiences in multiple languages highlights her versatility and depth as a communicator.

Dierdre's journey is not just about physical accomplishments but also about overcoming personal challenges and redefining what is possible at any stage of life. Her story has been captured in the documentary "Climbing Into Life," which has garnered multiple awards, including Best Feature Documentary. Additionally, she is featured in a Canadian documentary about senior rock climbers, further cementing her status as an inspiring figure in the climbing community.

In her latest book, Success in 7 Steps, Dierdre reveals the proven method she used to achieve her many accomplishments, offering readers a simple-to-follow, step-by-step roadmap for turning their goals into reality.

Dierdre’s multi-faceted career and her ability to inspire others through her experiences make her a captivating speaker. Her message resonates with anyone who has ever faced a daunting challenge or dreamed about a goal that seems impossible. She illustrates the courage, perseverance, and the right approach that make the impossible achievable.

Using her unique perspective that encourages audiences to pursue their own dreams regardless of age or circumstance, Dierdre offers a simple method that will set them on the course toward their goal — the same one she used to become a record-holding rock climber, an orchestra founder and conductor, a publisher, a marathoner, and so many other achievements. With this method, you can make any dream an accomplishment.

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What topics does Dierdre Wolownick specialise in?  

Dierdre Wolownick specialises in talking about fostering courage, facing challenges, achieving goals and more.

What is Dierdre Wolownick's speaking style like?  

Dierdre inspires with her remarkable journey, blending personal challenges and achievements. Her engaging talks motivate audiences to pursue dreams, proving that age is no barrier to extraordinary accomplishments. __

Does Dierdre Wolownick offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Dierdre Wolownick offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Dierdre Wolownick?

Join Dierdre Wolownick, the oldest woman to climb El Capitan, for transformative insights into overcoming challenges. As a linguist, professor, conductor, and motivational speaker, Dierdre provides expertise that empowers teams and businesses to achieve new heights.
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