{"id":1240,"date":"2024-05-14T12:23:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T12:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efm-developer.co.za\/leedenhond\/?page_id=1240"},"modified":"2024-07-08T14:02:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:02:54","slug":"be-inspired","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/efm-developer.co.za\/leedenhond\/be-inspired\/","title":{"rendered":"BE INSPIRED"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInspirational speaker, adventurer, athlete, entrepreneur, 2015 South African Businesswoman of the Year award-winner, and undeniable optimist, Lee den Hond is living proof that when purpose is bigger than challenge, nothing is impossible.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In November 2019, Lee will once again put her mind, body and perseverance to the test as she prepares for the 160km Everest Trail Run \u2013 a route widely considered to be one of the highest altitude races in the world.<\/p>

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A businesswoman, an adventurer and an achiever at all things she sets her mind too, Lee is an incredible woman who uses her knowledge, life and business experiences to motivate, challenge and inspire those around her.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lee was inspirational, engaging and dynamic. Our entire senior leadership team was fired up about transforming our business after spending time with Lee.
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You cannot fail to be enthused by Lee, whose unassuming manner belies a steely determination that has led to truly incredible achievements. Lee is proof that obstacles can be overcome however insurmountable they may seem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Inspirational speaker, adventurer, athlete, entrepreneur, 2015 South African Businesswoman of the Year award-winner, and undeniable optimist, Lee den Hond is living proof that when purpose is bigger than challenge, nothing is impossible.\u201cNever give up. Quitting is not an option. When you thing it is not going to get harder, think again. It is.\u201d MAKE A BOOKING Summit of Mount Everest Third South African woman to summit Mount Everest 2013 6 Full Ironman Completion of 6 full Ironman events. 3.86km swim, a 180.25km bicycle ride and a 42km marathon 2007 \u2013 2019 Field of Dreams What started as a personal adventure, evolved into a significant goal to raise the funds which have now built a children\u2019s centre called the Field of Dreams 2013 Marathon des Sables Completion of the world\u2019s \u201ctoughest race\u201d. A six-day, 251km ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. In the Sahara Desert. 2017 2013 2007 \u2013 2019 2013 2017 INSPIRING TALKS Drawing on her life-changing experiences, challenges, journeys, and lessons learned along the way, Lee is an engaging, powerful speaker who inspires business owners, self-starters and teams to achieve and maintain success through a combination of vision, stamina and passion, proving what a difference purpose can make to success.Her inspiring talk, Be Inspired, has gained critical acclaim, highlighting the ability to overcome challenges in the pursuit of goals. Her ability to relate to her audience and link strategy execution and the obstacles of running a business to the difficulties faced on the summit of Everest and the brutal trails of the Sahara desert make Lee a highly in-demand motivational speaker. MAKE A BOOKING In November 2019, Lee will once again put her mind, body and perseverance to the test as she prepares for the 160km Everest Trail Run \u2013 a route widely considered to be one of the highest altitude races in the world. For Lee den Hond, this challenge is one she will relish with the same determination and passion that she has achieved with every other challenge. TESTIMONIALS “ A businesswoman, an adventurer and an achiever at all things she sets her mind too, Lee is an incredible woman who uses her knowledge, life and business experiences to motivate, challenge and inspire those around her. HEIDI NELSON Managing Director \u2013 Publicis “ Lee was inspirational, engaging and dynamic. Our entire senior leadership team was fired up about transforming our business after spending time with Lee.She provided practical insights that we began applying right away. TIM CONDON President & CEO \u2013 AAA Mountain West Group “ You cannot fail to be enthused by Lee, whose unassuming manner belies a steely determination that has led to truly incredible achievements. Lee is proof that obstacles can be overcome however insurmountable they may seem. 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