What Audiences Say
More than 60 leaders, managers and professionals have put their experience of Leadership Lessons from Everest in writing. Here are some of them.
From the Boardroom
“Your speech on leadership inspired us all. Your unique perspective, drawing from your experiences on Everest, truly captivated us and filled us with energy and motivation. We now believe that we can achieve our company dreams and personal goals more than ever.”
Omar Alwi, Regional VP (Oman, Qatar, Yemen, North Africa), American Express
“I have found you to be a very passionate person and persistent in what you are doing… An extraordinary teaching method using an image such as Mount Everest. From the Base Camp to the Summit and what lies in every stage. I will always remember you and the lesson you shared.”
Sheikha Al Harthy, CEO, Rose Garden Trading
“Mohamed Isa was the keynote speaker at GGI Middle East & Africa Regional Conference in Abu Dhabi, where he inspired over 40 professionals from over 15 countries… His contribution was entertaining and well-prepared, as proved by the spontaneous rounds of applause received by the audience.”
Marco Izzo, COO, GGI Geneva Group International, Switzerland
“I loved your EVEREST keynote. It was warm, wonderful and full of wisdom.”
Mohamed Shukri, CEO, Y-Access Training Solutions
“I took many courses in leadership, most of them in days, but your session was only one day and better than all the ones I took before. Its beauty is linking theory with practice.”
Anas Bin Ghaith, GIS Program Manager, Saudi Authority for Data & AI
“Attending Mohamed Isa’s keynote speech, ‘Leadership Lessons from Everest,’ was a truly transformative experience. His insights, drawn from climbing Everest’s challenges and triumphs, were inspiring and practical. Mohamed’s ability to connect these lessons to real-world leadership scenarios was exceptional.”
Mohamed Alhaddad, Head of Marketing, Bahrain Credit
“He is an engaging speaker and managed to hold his audience’s attention throughout the entire duration of his presentation. He also shared several valuable life lessons without appearing to lecture or preach to the listeners.”
Nyaz Ali, Partner, Morison Muscat
“You delivered key messages on leadership skills and leadership lessons from your journey to Everest. You presented confidently and with a great sense of humor.”
Jaafar Al Qubaiti, Partner, KPMG
“You were electrifying. Keep inspiring!”
Rajendra Varma, Head of ORIC, HSBC
They Came Back for More
“I attended a shorter version of the Leadership Lessons from Everest and immediately made a note to invite Mr. Isa to our Company event if I ever get the chance. When the chance came, this was the first name I thought of, even though my previous experience was more than a year ago.”
Mohamed Faraz, Accounts and Screening Officer, Shariyah Review Bureau
“It was a great opportunity to meet Mohamed Isa, whose charisma and wide experience inspired us in many areas. This was an excellent choice and exactly the type of speaker that we needed.”
Husain Al Gabbat, Shift Leader, IKEA
“I gave a strong recommendation about you to one of the ministries in Saudi Arabia. They will contact you because, frankly, what you presented to us in SDAIA is necessary and should be offered in all regions of Saudi Arabia.”
Anas Bin Ghaith, GIS Program Manager, Saudi Authority for Data & AI
“Mohammed was generous with his time spent with the attendees, having conversations with them, clarifying points with them, and not showing a hurry, which was highly appreciated.”
Girish Kumar, General Manager, Advanced International Business Group
The Question That Stays With Them
“The entire session and even after that when I returned home, I could not help but think about the title and its layers. I confess that this question, ‘What is your Everest?’ made me reflect on my fears, inhibitions, choices, and journey in life… Who knows, by then, I will know what my Everest is!”
Sreya Chakraborty, Teacher
“It was a world-class speech and very inspirational. I am really working now to find my own Mount Everest.”
Salim Al Riyami, Business Development Manager, Nama Holding
“An amazing and inspiring speech where I learned the importance of focusing on the end goal, the value of resilience within the team, and the importance of maintaining composure when the plan isn’t going well.”
Mubarak Nass, Infrastructure Team Leader, Zain
“Initially, I thought you would tell your story about how you went up, the challenges, etc., but you connected us with great learning lessons.”
Mohammed Pasha, Senior Structural Engineer, F&M ME Engineering Consultancy
“His stories will remain forever as the best examples of how to learn from life’s experiences.”
Omran Khayami, Board Member & Business Advisor
How He Holds a Room
“What an excellent and interactive session this was! There were loads of learning coupled with humor. It was a masterclass in delivering a speech built on personal stories while providing inspiration throughout. It also closed off with a bang, keeping a high tempo throughout.”
Jameel Shakeel, Communications & Social Responsibility Manager, Sohar Aluminum
“Not only was his talk entertaining and inspiring but relevant and informative too. He has that rare ability of being able to engage with a diverse audience on a personal level.”
Graeme Saggers, Tax Director, Nolands South Africa
“Thank you for an inspiring session. The energy was contagious, the connection was tremendous, and the impact was outstanding. By the end of your address, I was more determined and confident in my capabilities.”
Chandana Singh, Senior Specialist Insurance, OQ
“The speech was lucid, with enough graphics, pictures, and a sense of humor. The audience was glued to their seats in anticipation of what came next.”
Girish Kumar, General Manager, Advanced International Business Group
“Through powerful storytelling and real-life experiences, he took us on a journey filled with leadership lessons, personal growth, and resilience… It was a truly remarkable session that we will stay with for a long time.”
Jahangir Khan, Evacuation Drills Trainer, Ministry of Interior
“He was brilliant. He had a good story to open the conference with and got the audience completely engaged and inspired.”
Dina Haikel, General Manager, Capital Club, Bahrain
In a Few Words
“Inspiring, captivating, and takes you places.”
Mahmood Abduljalil, Senior Manager, KPMG
“Light with entertainment but heavy with wisdom.”
Bushra Asif, Legal Trainer & Lawyer
“An unforgettable speech that captivated and inspired everyone.”
Rahul Sharma, Lead Data Scientist, Tabreed
“Excellent speech with an excellent connection between leadership and Everest.”
Fida Al Balushi, Banker, Sohar International Bank
“We learned, we laughed, and we virtually traveled to the Himalayas!”
Soni Budhia
“Very inspiring and memorable speech… There were many takeaways.”
Arunkumar Balasubramani, Manager, Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel
