Chris shares the compelling story of her history-making quest in Antarctica with her husband. Two parents with careers and family responsibilities prove that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things when they reach the South Pole after traveling 570 miles over 48 days. Learn valuable lessons for how you can breakthrough to possible.

Chris’ resume of accomplishing hard goals is extensive—reaching the South Pole in Antarctica, summiting Denali in Alaska, running 100-mile races up and down mountain trials, growing a successful business, and writing a riveting book. This talk inspires audiences with engaging examples and stories, and empowers them with a toolbox of simple practices to help accomplish hard goals.

Research shows what Chris has demonstrated throughout her life—that hard work and grit are key drivers of success. How do you activate your inner grit? And how do you sustain it over the long haul? In this talk, Chris shares compelling research, engaging personal stories, and best practices for unleashing your grit as a superpower for success.