What if your dream was to climb Mount Everest? At 50, Werner Berger decided that is exactly what he would do with his life. And from that moment on, Werner climbed 7 peaks on 7 continents including Mount Everest, Mount McKinley, Mount Elbrus, Mount Kilimanjaro and Vinson Massif in Antarctica.

This is a heartwarming episode as Werner shares his journey of climbing 7 peaks, his friends and family thinking he was crazy, forming Global Ascent with his wife, Heshie Segal, who handles the inner work and mindset of the guest climbers, as they prepare to lead a 90-person ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro at age 90 in July 2027!!!

Werner has a contagious joy that you'll see in this interview.

ABOUT WERNER BERGER:

Werner Berger is a Guinness World Record–holding mountaineer, international speaker, best-selling author, and corporate leadership consultant.

As co-creator of The Global Ascent and author of Unstoppable from Within, and Greed vs. Integrity, he inspires people to conquer inner and outer summits alike.

Having climbed the world’s highest peaks in his 70s and now preparing for Mt. Kilimanjaro at 90, Werner embodies ageless vitality and authentic leadership.

His life’s mission is to help humanity awaken to its innate brilliance, courage, and capacity to lead with purpose - reminding us that true ascent begins within.

HOST OF AWAKENED NATION™: Brad Szollose