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Caroline George

 Pioneering Mountaineer | Leadership Expert | Resilience Advocate | Diversity promoter â€‹

"Caroline’s depth of experience is matched only by her humility and humanity. Her stories and insights not only inspire but equip audiences to take bold steps in their own lives. Despite her incredible achievements, she is grounded, wise, and profoundly impactful—a true maverick spirit."

- Tracey Duke -

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Profile

Caroline George is a trailblazer. As one of only around 2% of female mountain guides globally, Caroline has defied expectations, pushing the boundaries of exploration and leadership in some of the most extreme environments on Earth.

 

Her journey spans first ascents in Antarctica, the Canadian Rockies, and Ethiopia, as well as conquering iconic peaks like the North Face of the Eiger and the Grandes Jorasses.

 

Beyond her extraordinary achievements, Caroline brings profound lessons on resilience, decision-making, and navigating change, drawn from a life at the intersection of risk and reward managing the seemingly impossible. 

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Caroline’s career is also defined by her pioneering work to create opportunities for women in leadership. As the guide for the first all-female Swiss Alpine Club expedition to Kyrgyzstan, she proved that when women are given space to lead, they excel.

 

Her compelling story is not just about summits climbed but the transformative power of courage, connection, and community.

Highlights

  • Trailblazer in Mountaineering: First ascents of challenging ice, rock, and mixed routes in Antarctica, Norway, Iceland, Ethiopia and the Canadian Rockies.

  • Climbing Icon: Conquered six North Faces in the Alps, including multiple ascents of the Eiger and Grandes Jorasses north faces.

  • Leadership Pioneer: Guided the Swiss Alpine Club’s first all-female expedition team, leading a groundbreaking trip to Kyrgyzstan. Coordinator and guide for the Peakchallenge, a project created  by Switzerland Tourism to promote women in the outdoors. Both projects proved 100% success and accident free. 

  • Expert Witness: Former President of the Expert Witness Group for Mountain Accidents and current status as expert witness, advising on safety and liability in high-risk environments.

  • Crisis Manager: Navigated personal and professional crises with grace, including the tragic loss of her husband, while advocating for vulnerability and resilience by the learning from the lessons to avoid further accidents. 

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Key Themes

Resilience in the Face of Crisis: Lessons from the mountains and life on how to keep moving forward when the unthinkable happens.

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Leadership Under Pressure: The art of decision-making, building trust, and balancing risk with preparation.

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Navigating Change: How to transition through life’s inevitable shifts with clarity, purpose, and confidence.

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Creating Inclusive Cultures: Breaking barriers and building diverse, resilient teams that thrive on vulnerability and trust.

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Connection and Community: The transformative power of gratitude and openness in building meaningful relationships.

Signature Talks

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  • Anchored in Change: Tools for Navigating Life’s Transitions

  • The Summit of Leadership: Decisions, Risks, and Trust

  • Resilience in Action: The Power of Small Steps in Big Challenges

  • Breaking the Ice: Building Inclusive Cultures that Thrive on Vulnerability

  • Crisis, Change, and the Search for Joy

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Caroline’s speaking style is deeply authentic and emotionally resonant, blending captivating storytelling with actionable insights.

 

Whether addressing corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, or individuals seeking personal growth, she inspires her audiences to push beyond their limits, embrace vulnerability, and find their own path to success.

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Caroline George
Quick Look

 

Represented by: Tracey Duke​

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Location: Verbier, Switzerland

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Who: Caroline George is a world-renowned mountain guide, climber, and leader, known for pioneering first ascents across six continents and guiding in extreme environments. With a background in law, she blends unparalleled expertise with powerful lessons on resilience, decision-making, and trust. Caroline inspires audiences with her wisdom, courage, and human-centered leadership.

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Available for: Motivational Talks. Panel Discussions. Q&A Sessions. Ambassador Partnerships.

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Popular With: Elite Sports Teams. Universities. Leadership Teams. Corporates. Military

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