Motivational keynote speaker and team building for companies
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First Central American woman to summit Everest. Keynotes, team building and leadership programs for companies in Latin America, the United States and Europe.
THE BEST ORGANIZATIONS TRUST US
Why companies choose Andrea
2010
First Central American woman to summit Everest
7 + 2
The Seven Summits and both Poles: the first Latin American person to do it
TEDx
TEDx talk in Guatemala
Sin límites
Her book, about goals that look impossible
She has given keynotes and experiences in
- Guatemala
- El Salvador
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Peru
- Paraguay
- United States
- Greece
In English or Spanish · in person or virtual
Reach your summit with Andrea Cardona
A record for Latin America
In 2012 Andrea Cardona became the first person in LATAM to climb the highest mountain on each continent and ski to the north and south poles.
She now works with the best organizations in LATAM to inspire and bring out the best in their teams.
Inspiring radical change in people.
You too can conquer your Everest
We all have the ability to do extraordinary feats but that requires mental training first. The good news is that we all have what it takes to develop it and thus achieve our goals. Andrea shares simple and effective tools to apply on a daily basis.
Read more about KEYNOTES→
Teams prepared for the summit.
No one reaches the summit alone. The greatest goals can only be achieved as a team. Team Building by Andrea Cardona makes your team live the importance of the common goal and the important role that each one plays to achieve it.
Read more about TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOPS→
Cumbre 360: a whole year to reach the summit
Keynotes, team buildings, workshops, coaching for leaders and the Un Paso Más app for twelve months, measured at the start and the close. An event inspires for a week; a year changes habits.
Discover Cumbre 360→More ways to work with Andrea
Andrea at TEDx
Watch Andrea on stage
Her talk at TEDx Guatemala City Women (in Spanish), in 16 minutes. The best way to see how Andrea speaks before you bring her to your event.
How we work
1
You tell us the challenge
The goal, the team, the date and the country. A short call to understand what your company needs.
2
We design the experience
A keynote, a team building or a year-round program, built around your company's goal and values.
3
We live it and measure it
Andrea and her team of coaches deliver it, and your company receives a report with conclusions and recommendations.
“All you have to do to get to the top, is to take one more step…”
Andrea Cardona
HIGHLIGHTING VOICES
Conversations with Andrea Cardona
From El Bulli to Transforming Guatemala | Mirciny Moliviatis
The Chef Who Turned Down International Fame for the Love of Guatemala
How to heal the body and mind | Dr. Arianne Meza
Radical acceptance. Not resignation, but a conscious decision not to fight reality.
From Ballerina to CEO: How to Break Glass Ceilings | Melanie Leiva Saprissa
Respect is something we all have to earn, regardless of the position we hold.
How to overcome divorce and use it for self-improvement | Anita Aldana
From marketing manager to coach: how she left the corporate world and forged her own path.
15 years on television, and becoming a mother | Verónica de León Regil
The television presenter shares her silent struggle with fertility treatments.
Andrea Cardona's app
Un Paso Más: Andrea's method, every day
What Andrea learned on the mountain, in an app: short routines, team challenges and a rope team that cheers each other on every day. Free for individuals, and for companies as a workplace health program.
- Climbs: guided exercise routines, active breaks and breathing
- Team expeditions toward real summits, like Atitlán or Pacaya
- The rope team: the team cheers and recognizes each other every day
Testimonials
“It was a privilege to be able to live this experience of meeting in person a human being with such qualities of perseverance and dedication. My most sincere congratulations!”
Odalis Guzmán
Gerente General, Quality Hotel Santo Domingo
Frequently asked questions
Who is Andrea Cardona?
Andrea Cardona is a Guatemalan mountaineer and keynote speaker. In 2010 she became the first Central American woman to summit Everest, and in 2012 the first Latin American person to complete the Explorers Grand Slam: the highest mountain on every continent plus the North and South Poles. Today she gives keynotes, team buildings and leadership programs for companies.
What does she offer companies?
Motivational keynotes (women's leadership, kick-off, resilience, sales and more), team building on Guatemala's volcanoes, leadership retreats for executive teams and Cumbre 360, a year-round program with coaching and the Un Paso Más app.
Which countries does she work in?
Andrea lives in Guatemala and has worked across Central America, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, the United States and Greece, in person or virtually.
Which languages does she speak in?
Spanish or English, depending on the audience.
How long is a keynote?
One hour, usually. An experiential activity, a Q&A or a signing of her book «Sin límites» can be added.
How do I book Andrea Cardona?
Fill in the quote form with the date, country, event size and goal. Andrea's team will reply with a proposal.
Ready to take the next step?
Tell us about your company's challenges. We will design an experience to empower your team to reach the top.