BEYOND THE SUMMIT….
Julie Lewis is the founder of Mountain High. She is a sought after Inspirational Speaker, Adventure Retreat and Challenge Leader, NLP Master Practitioner and Coach as well as Author.
She has spent 20 years in the Health, Well Being and Fitness Industry, including 10 years in the luxury 5 Star Hotel Industry in the UK and Middle East and 3 years lecturing at a college of further education.
In 2003 Julie set up Mountain High in Dubai, offering adventure challenges and personal development programmes for women. In 2010 Julie spent a year in Hong Kong with her husband Calin , where she set up Mountain High Asia.
Mountain High offers a diverse range of challenges, retreats and personal development programmes for women that engage the mind, body and spirit.
Whether it’s a mountain trek or climb, kayaking, dog sledding, workshop, week-end retreat, or multi-activity challenge, Mountain High’s personal development programmes offer women a unique opportunity to leave their comfort zone and give them the confidence and courage to make changes in their lives.
Through her work, Julie has made a difference to the lives of many. Her pioneering projects focus on empowering women to take charge of their health and well-being, and “get into action”. Her work led her to be nominated for The Emirates Woman of the Year in 2005, and in 2010 she was nominated for the International Women’s Business Group Achievement Award. Two of her challenges have enjoyed Royal Patronage: HRH Queen Rania of Jordan and HRH Princess Haya of the UAE.
Most of Julie’s projects have a humanitarian or health-related theme to them. The key health issues they have addressed to date include osteoporosis, breast & prostate cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Julie is linked to schools and orphanage projects in Sri Lanka and Africa, and is involved with the Breast Cancer Foundation, the Cristina Noble Children’s Foundation and Because I am A Girl – a global campaign to provide education and vocational training for young girls in 48 countries.
Originally from the UK, Julie climbed her first mountain at the age of 40 and, in September 2010, joined her husband Calin on an expedition to Cho Oyu, an 8,201m peak in Tibet (the 6th highest mountain in the world) to raise awareness for breast and prostate cancer.
Julie has led, trained and managed multi-national teams of women & men on adventure challenges, expeditions and climbs to Borneo, Nepal, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kerala, South Africa, Morocco, The Arctic, Oman, Penang, Tibet, Goa, the UAE, and Peru. Julie has summitted on the highest peaks and trekked world-famous trails in several countries:
- Mt Kinabalu (4095m) – Malaysian Sabah
- Mt Toubkal (4065m) – Morocco
- Mt Kilimanjaro (5985m) – Tanzania
- Mt Damavand (5692m) – Iran
- Island Peak (6189m) – Nepal
- Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar – Nepal
- Annapurna Circuit – Nepal
- Inca Trail – Peru
- Cho Oyu (8201m) – Tibet (reached 7000m)
Julie has infectious energy, passion and enthusiasm for her work. She is an authentic presenter with a strong personal interest in unlocking people’s true potential. She has made several television appearances, enjoys wide media coverage, and has been a regular guest on several radio programmes in the UAE, as well as writing for various lifestyle and travel magazines.
Book Julie as your next speaker when you want to inspire and empower your team to be the best they can be and maximise their full potential. Her workshops on personal mastery are interactive, engaging and fun. Participants are inspired and empowered to improve their health, change their mindset , set goals to get results and GO BEYOND THE SUMMIT.
Julie has worked with a number of key organizations. Join the ever-growing list of clients and see the difference Julie makes in just one session.
Some of her clients are: HSBC; Canon; AmCham; IBWG; Bank of New York Mellon; ILCM; Go Sports Fitness First; Paul Hastings; AXA; Dubai Duty Free; KLM; Land Rover; 3M; Dubai TV; ARN Radio, The Biz -Group.
Julie offers tailor-made workshops and keynote speeches with content to suit your specific needs. Her inspirational talks and video footage are based on her personal experiences and the adventures of women from around the world achieving the extraordinary!
