Hernán Leal is a renowned Chilean entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and mountaineer who has summited Mount Everest twice. His life story inspired the animated short film *The Boy and the Mountain*, nominated for an Oscar and awarded over 100 international accolades. Known for his adventurous spirit and positive outlook, Leal has built a career that spans both business and mountaineering, inspiring thousands worldwide with his resilience and passion. He is the founder and president of FastCo, a multinational Chilean company with a presence in four Latin American countries. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Hernán has also overcome a respiratory disability, completing the *Seven Summits* challenge—scaling the highest peak on each continent.
Born in Osorno, a city far from Chile’s capital, Hernán Leal built his career from the ground up, overcoming geographical and personal obstacles. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Catholic University of Valparaíso and began his career as an executive for multinational companies like Hoechst in Chile and Hussman in South America. In 2001, he founded FastCo, which now operates in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico and employs around 2,000 people.
Ten years ago, Leal discovered his passion for mountaineering and embarked on the *Seven Summits* challenge in 2012. After five years of training and climbing, Hernán reached iconic peaks such as Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Everest, and Mount Vinson in Antarctica, completing the challenge in 2018 and becoming the seventh Chilean to achieve it. His book, *The Mountains We Carry Inside* (2018), is a guide to his three-step methodology for achieving meaningful goals. Currently, Leal leads the *Dream Route Expedition*, a project supported by Chile’s Ministry of Education, which brings his “Dream Big” message to remote communities across Chile.
Hernán Leal’s conferences are dynamic and motivational, designed to inspire people to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams. With a friendly and positive style, Hernán shares life lessons drawn from his experiences as an entrepreneur and mountaineer, teaching audiences to face challenges, connect with supportive people, and maintain passion throughout their journey. His talks are known for their authenticity and the powerful way he turns his life lessons into practical, deep insights that leave a lasting impact on participants.
Inspired by his book, this talk presents Hernán’s three-step model for achieving dreams, based on his experiences in mountaineering and business. This motivational approach is ideal for those looking to overcome obstacles and reach ambitious goals.
Hernán shares his life philosophy and details of his *Dream Route Expedition* project, which delivers messages of hope and resilience to communities across Chile. This talk encourages the audience to identify their own goals and create a concrete plan to achieve them.
Drawing from his experiences overcoming physical limitations in mountaineering, Hernán demonstrates how to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. This talk is perfect for teams and leaders who aim to strengthen resilience and maintain a positive outlook when facing adversity.
If you’re looking for an inspiring talk on personal growth, leadership, and achieving dreams, you can book Hernán Leal through Thinking Heads. As a motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Hernán provides a unique perspective on facing personal and professional challenges with passion and determination. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and secure his participation at your next event.
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