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Charlie Wittmack
World-class Adventurer, World-Tri Athlete, Attorney, Speaker
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Trial-lawyer/adventurer Charlie Wittmack is a man on the move. His most recent feat: In May 2011, he summited Mt. Everest, for the SECOND time, an accomplishment that's generating international press coverage.
During his first attempt, in 2003, he survived a remarkable ascent of Mount Everest after spending days without food or water, yet still stood atop the world.
As if that's not enough, Charlie has set out to complete what he calls The World Tri. In this Intercontinental Triathalon, he will cross 13 countries while encountering the most treacherous conditions imaginable. The expedition begins with a 275-mile swim down the River Thames in England to the icy North Atlantic Sea and across the English Channel to France. From France, the expedition continues with a 9000-mile bicycle ride across Europe and Asia, passing over many of the world’s most rugged and remote mountain ranges, and crossing hundreds of miles of barren sand desert, before climbing over the Himalaya to the Indian Ocean and Calcutta. The triathlon concludes with a super-ultra 950-mile run from sea level at the Bay of Bengal, up into the Himalaya, to the top of the world and the summit of Mount Everest.
Charlie has been training and preparing for this expedition for more than 15 years. He's supported during the expedition by his wife Cate, who will be leading an educational initiative throughout the expedition and a global health program in Nepal. The Wittmacks will be travelling with their young son James, and award-winning journalists Andy Stoll and Brian Triplett.
And in 2008 alone...mostly at sea level : ) --
- Feb: experienced the birth of his first child.
- April: awarded a major victory in a contentious jury trial.
- June: won first place in the ultra-marathon ocean race, the Annual Swim Around Key West, beyond anything he had achieved in the past.
- August: the "ultimate test"-with the eyes of the world upon him, Wittmack attempted one of the most difficult and dangerous swims on the planet - crossing the English Channel. After surviving seven hours of swimming in frigid 63-degree water and covering a distance of more than 15 miles, Wittmack was pulled from the sea, hypothermic, unconscious, and close to death. As Wittmack recovered over the day's that followed, stories of his swim crossed the globe; from the International Herald Tribune, to CNN, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, Sports Illustrated, Outside Online, and beyond.
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Charlie Wittmack, speaker, lawyer, adventuer, dad, husband:
Charlie Wittmack is a renowned adventurer, storyteller and trial lawyer whose remarkable endeavors have been featured in media outlets across the globe. With the help of his partner Catherine (M.A. Organizational Psychology) Charlie works with organizations across the United States to enhance training programs and maximize employee potential.
Whether your organization is overcoming the effects of the current economy, launching a new sales or training program, developing team effectiveness, or celebrating a significant achievement, Charlie will customize his presentation to dovetail into your organizational development plan in a uniquely inspirational and memorable package.
World-Class Adventurer
On May 22, 2003, Charlie joined one of the most exclusive clubs in the world as he climbed to the highest point on earth, the summit of Mount Everest. This achievement was the culmination of a seven-year project that took Charlie and his team on more than a dozen major expeditions to five continents to climb many of the world's most difficult and dangerous peaks.
The final ascent on Everest came after battling two months of the worst weather in the recorded history of the mountain, two failed summit attempts, a severe case of snow blindness, a day without supplemental oxygen, and three days of climbing without food or water.
In addition to standing atop peaks in the Andes, Alps, Africa, Alaska and Himalaya, Charlie has participated in an incredible variety of adventures across the world, including trekking across East Africa with the Masaii, sailing the Indian Ocean in a handmade boat, and bicycling the United States.
During Charlie's incredible multimedia presentations, you'll hear stories of the people who have inspired him along the way, and how they taught him to overcome fear and embrace adventure on the mountain and in life.
Storyteller and Speaker
Charlie is a member of the National Speakers Association and the International Federation For Professional Speakers. He is certified to provide continuing education lectures to Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Professional Nurses, Attorneys and Project Managers.
Practicing Attorney and Trial Lawyer
In addition to being a professional speaker and adventurer, Wittmack works full-time as a trial attorney for the Davis Brown Law Firm, one of the "world's leading independent law firms" and a member of Lex Mundi. He serves clients ranging from single-member start-ups to Fortune 1000 firms, primarily in cases involving complex litigation. Wittmack draws on his experiences as a practicing attorney in customizing his presentations to a wide-variety of clients.
Client Feedback
"The best we've ever had!" - Wendy's Corporation, High School Heisman Award
"Customization was incredible - the best I've ever seen it done. Charlie listened to the CEO in the morning, and integrated our CEO's message completely into his closing session." - Hy-Vee Foods, General Merchandise Annual Meeting
"His presentation was so well customized - it was as if he was one of us." - Wells Fargo Finance, First Quarter Conference
Keynote "Very insightful...so many thought provoking ideas...the best ever!" - Lennox Corporation
"Awe-striking...truly engaging...amazing!" - ITA Group, Annual Meeting Keynote and ongoing elements during a year-long training Program
"Tremendous...outstanding...inspiring...entertaining!" - Large Association of Banks
"One of the few speakers who I still receive comments about more than a year after the event!" - Iowa Health Physicians
"Highly recommended...dynamic and memorable...one of the best additions to our annual convention." - Large Association of Grocers
Certified Continuing Education Provider
Charlie has been approved to provide continuing education seminars for the following professional designations: (i) medical doctor; (ii) nurse practitioners (iii) registered nurse; (iv) licensed practicing nurse; and (v) certified project manager. Please contact us to determine if we can meet the continuing education requirements of your professional organization.
Professional Memberships
National Speakers Association
American Alpine Club
American Bar Association
Travels from: Iowa
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