John has spoken before a range of groups, including financial institutions, non-profit organisations, global IT executives, and advertising agencies. His presentations take you on a personal journey that began when he was a young Minnesotan boy who was drawn to the mountains and ended when he became a renowned climber and filmmaker. He shares the many hard-earned lessons he's gained negotiating the world's most difficult climbs and the tales of other experienced explorers while drawing on his own magnificent photography and film work.