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13. OBERBAYERISCHES WISSENSFORUM

FREITAG, 29. MÄRZ 2019KUKO KULTUR & KONGRESSZENTRUM ROSENHEIM

Vortragsanfragen unter:Speakers Excellence Alpine GmbHAnsprechpartner: Alexander SchunglTel: +49 (0)711 75 85 84 81Fax: +49 (0)8031 80 91 33 11Email: alpine@speakers-excellence.deInternet: www.speakers-excellence.de

BENEDIKT BÖHMExtreme mountaineer and managing director of a global market leader

WIRTSCHAFT & FINANZEN

SKI MOUNTAINEERING BACKGROUNDBöhm not only climbs 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen or outside aid; he in fact does so extremely fast, using what is called “speed style.” With this uncompromising, speed-oriented style of taking on the highest peaks, the focus is on the clock in order to limit the risk of too much time spent in the “death zone.” Böhm climbs fast and light without much of any kind of pack in one non-stop push directly from the foot of the mountain to the summit, and then back again on skis. This is done inside of a self-defi ned space of time (for example, 17 hours up and down Gasherbrum II and its 8,035 meters, or 23.5 hours for Manaslu, which with 8,163 meters is the eighth-highest mountain on the planet). This kind of speed ascent is a radical deviation from high-altitude mountaineering where this type of expedition would normally take 3 to 5 days. It demands absolute precision and preparation to the nth degree to conquer such a monster in such a short period of time. A part of this is an unbelievable training load and massive discipline. But it also demands the creativity to develop new technology, the courage to think a little differently, and also the readiness to take action.

HIS PRESENTATIONSBenedikt Böhm’s presentations are fi lled with breath-taking images and short video clips with rare footage of the highest summits of the world. The audience quickly notices that Böhm is no maniac extreme athlete. Indeed, he manages his expeditions as well as his company responsibly since his success relies on painstaking and conscientious planning. In his presentations, he answers questions such as: How do I prepare for a quixotic goal such as climbing an 8,000-meter mountain without supplemental oxygen in such a short time? How do I create an inner momentum in order to accomplish a seemingly impossible task? How do I calculate the risks involved? What kind of role does speed play in minimi-zing risks, or too does patience and fl exibility play in large projects such as these?

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BENEDIKT BÖHM

Extreme mountaineer and managing director of a global market leader

Benedikt Böhm is international managing director of ski touring brand Dynafi t. Since its emergence from bankruptcy in 2003, the brand has developed into a global market leader.

In his other life, Benedikt Böhm is an extreme mountaineer and speaker. In his thrilling talks, he manages with fi nesse to develop ties between the world of extreme mountaineering with its so-called “death zone” and the business world. Böhm is most certainly no world-weary, fate-tempting risk-taker. Both in sports and in his business life, he meticulously plans ambitious goals and works rigorously and passionately on implementation. Böhm studied in both the United States and England; however, what proved to be most valuable to his management career was his zeal for pushing the limits in the mountains, to be an adventurer on the edge.

How do you handle yourself in exceptional situations? What role do fear and courage play? How do you conquer fear along the path to a large goal? What is essential along the way and what is not and therefore can be skipped? Why does innovation to Böhm mean, in particular, “lightness,” albeit not only when it comes to mountaineering, but also in business and even in his personal life? What is demanded in order to break new trails and to manage change successfully? And how do you find your way back to your original mindset after massive setbacks? Böhm is not a solo mountaineer. He thus also describes the unique nature of working with a team in the “death zone,” as well as the immense pressure on yourself as well as on the team that is a part of management. Again and again as no other can, Böhm illustrates for his listeners the connection with the world of extremes found in the world of business.

He is also available to discuss individual customer requests.

“Benedikt Böhm was for many participants the real highlight at our event for top executives. His authenticity had everybody spellbound. In particular the analogies between sport and business were perfect for conveying the substance to participants.Of course, it was also a pure pleasure to see how he had transformed our content and especially to work with him in development.” Daniel VonierVice President Top Executive Management, Deutsche Telekom AG

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VIDEOS AND PRESS MATERIAL ABOUT BENEDIKT BÖHM

Short video feature about Benedikt Böhmhttps://vimeo.com/221237320

Short video in partnership with Microsoft. From businessman to extreme athlete: A good look https://youtu.be/j6bIjldEMh0

Short video, in partnership with Mercedeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kulJbQvxvl0

Short video, in partnership with Polartec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tevfq8nTExQ

TEDx presentation without a tie to business (English)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mFYHkdGgkI&feature=youtu.be

Presentation excerpt at Expedia with 1,000 employees (English)https://youtu.be/U8eUKdsQJ-M

Presentation excerpt (German)https://youtu.be/NcAdXbPjz2U

From Sea to Summit: In one self-powered push (14 hours, 30 minutes), from the lowest point to the highest point in the Middle East (Caspian Sea to the summit of Mount Damavand) (English)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu5mASd-CF8&t=50s

Short video: speed ascent from sea to summit up Mount Etna, Sicily’s highest peak (German)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Q4d3lsKKo&t=5s

Talk show with host Markus Lanz (German)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYT7_aU__X0&feature=youtu.be

Talk show on German TV station NDR (German)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBfiW_B6xwg

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/sports/after-avalanche-record-climb-is-bittersweet.html?ref=global

Backcountry magazinehttp://www.devononeil.com/Stories/Backcountry%20Bohm.pdfhttps://backcountrymagazine.com/stories/dynafits-posterboy/

Ski magazinehttps://www.skimag.com/athletes/truth-about-ski-mountaineers

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COMMENTS ABOUT BENEDIKT BÖHM’S PRESENTATIONS

“Your enthralling talk really enriched our conference and showed in an impressive manner all that somebody can accomplish with the right gear, the right training and, of course, the right personal mindset. The presentation is still being talked about among all the associates, and it didn’t fail to have an effect. Last but not least, thanks to your commitment, we received excellent feedback from all participants about the conference.”Peter Schwarzenbauer, member, board of directors, BMW AG, MINI, BMW Motorcycles, Rolls Royce, after-sales BMW Group

“The presentation was authentic, inspiring and captivating for every last minute. Many thanks for some very personal insights into your world of adventuring on the edge -- not only from an athletic standpoint but also in business. The comments about your presentation as a part of our International Sales Forum were just as overwhelming as your presentation itself.”Steffen Winkler, CSO Business Unit Automation and Electrification Solutions bei BOSCH REXROTH AG

“The talk was for me very educational since I recognized many parallels to my profession from expeditions. Sports and business do indeed have something in common.”Dr. Hermann Jörissen, board member, Allianz Industry Insurance

„It was fantastic to have you on, your story matches perfectly, you touched on my key points and everyone was highly impressed as you might have figured from the standing ovation! Many many thanks again for joining us.“ Ait Voncke, Vice President Expedia, Europe, Middle East, Africa

“You really hit the mark with your presentation. There was nothing but positive response, well, actually more like totally enthusiastic. Your authentic manner, the way you spoke to the audience and had everybody spellbound with your fascinating images and accom-panying audio really impressed everybody. In addition, the connection between sport, imagination and the world of business was outstandingly successful. Again and again in our meetings now quotes from your presentation are cited.”Daniel Wessinghage, Channel Sales Leader, Avaya GmbH & Co. KG Stuttgart

“All participants were totally enthused and were carried along on your first summit of an eight-thousander. I have never heard such an equally perfect presentation -- Your authentic enthusiasm is phenomenal! Certainly an unforgettable experience.”Nikolaus Breitenberger, Allianz SE

“Our expectations were high. And your spot-on remarks, and your breath-taking observa-tions fulfilled them completely. The audience hanging on your words, the applause and of course also the following discussions and conversations in small groups are all the best proof.“Thomas Schmitz-van de Bergh, Manager, Customer Service Center, Sparkasse Financial Group

“You have really inspired us with your presentation, and have clearly hit right to the heart of the big overlap between the mountain world and the business world. Based on your presentation, topics such as communication, decision-making and speed can be discussed anew with a totally fresh perspective. Many thanks for that!”Frank Hasselmann, Head of Gas & More / Linde AG

Find out more athttp://www.benediktboehm.de/vortraege/mehr%20speed/

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BENEDIKT BÖHM“IN THE FACE OF MANASLU”

SEE THE BOOK HERE

On Sept. 23, 2012, one of the most massive accidents on an eight-thousander happened. At the crack of dawn an enormous avalanche on Manaslu buried forty people. Benedikt Böhm, who was planning a speed summit ascent, was also there. His camp was just barely missed by the masses of snow. Together with other friends, he started the search for survivors.

The ski mountaineer and business manager speaks frankly now about the tragedy and why only a few days later he still completed his climb of Manaslu in record time. In retrospect, he takes a look at his personal development and the trend of extreme sports. And, he discusses why the summit is not always the biggest accomplishment.

Speed is his brand symbol. Benedikt Böhm succeeds in doing in less than 24 hours what experienced mountaineers normally need days to do -- climbing the highest summits in the world. His maxim: Quickly up and then with bold descents on skis over sheer terrain often with more than 50 degrees of vertical to keep the time in the “death zone” as short as possible. This was the way he wanted to climb 8,163-meter Manaslu in Nepal in Fall 2012 as an avalanche ripped away with it several mountaineers right next to his camp. Böhm processes the tragic event and the following summit success in his book. He also sheds light in the process on the crucial moments of his mountaineering career: From his conquest of the first eight-thousander -- Gasherbrum II -- to a dramatic fight for survival on Broad Peak to his first expedition to Manaslu five years before the tragedy. He writes about difficult decisions, solitary successes, as well as friendship and rivalry on the mountain. Plus, he portrays how expeditions, family and a career can be compatible.

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