Jules Lewis
Jules Lewis | |
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| Born | Julie Miles Lewis 1962 |
| Occupation | Writer, motivational speaker, adventurer |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Genre | Personal Leadership |
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Julie Miles Lewis (born 1962) is a British motivational speaker, author, personal leadership specialist and founder of Mountain High.
Early life and education
[edit]Lewis was born in Yorkshire, England and received a BSc in Sports Science from Sheffield Hallam University. She is a certified NLP Master and coach,[1] Mindfulness facilitator, Certified Stress Management instructor and is currently in practice with the Institute of Zen Leadership.
Career
[edit]Lewis spent 18 years in the Health, Fitness and Sports management industry before, in 2003, establishing Mountain High, an organization offering unique signature expeditions which allow participants to explore the planet and challenge their physical and mental capabilities.[2][3] She has trained and led multi-national teams of men and women on more than 50 expeditions to over 20 countries to include the Arctic and Antarctica. Jules has climbed 19 high-altitude mountains, reaching a personal best height of 7000m on Cho Oyu in Tibet.[4][5]
Lewis 2003, Jules has facilitated expeditions to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer in the United Arab Emirates.[6] In 2012, she took the first and only team of breast cancer survivors from the U.A.E. to Antarctica for an 11-day multi-activity challenge.[7][8][9][10][11]
Lewis's debut book, Moving Mountains: Discover the Mountain in You, was published by Panoma Press in May, 2016.[12] ISBN 978-1784520892
References
[edit]- ^ "Intrepid explorer encouraging women to aim high, change their lives for the better". 7days. Retrieved 27 February 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Radisson Hotels supports UAE-based Mountain High". Hotelier Middle East. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ "Harness your mind to healing effect". The National. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Healthy Living the Expat Way, Part II: Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit". Global Living Magazine. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Climb your way to fulfillment". Time Out Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ "Breast cancer: The women saving lives". Gulf News. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Faces of Breast Cancer". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Motivational speakers at the Women's Peak Performance Summit offer their top tips for success". The National. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Start the year by getting together to plan positive changes for all the family". The National. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Women's Leadership Network Launches First Mentorship Program". The Gazelle. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "Personal leadership specialist Jules Lewis on the Peak Performance Summit". Time Out Abu Dhabi. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
- ^ "All about moving mountains". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.