Reston, VA - March 5 - Every climb requires a unique approach, whether it's up the face of Everest, the corporate ladder or into a position of market leadership. Keynote speaker Alison Levine will demonstrate that the skills that keep you alive in the wilderness are equally important to survival in the working world. Ms. Levine will address General Assembly on Thursday, April 19 at 10:00 am in the Wells Fargo Theater at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
In her presentation "Oxygen Not Included™" she focuses on the parallels between staying alive on the world's most dangerous peaks and succeeding in a fast-paced business world and offers a unique perspective on the topics of leadership, teamwork, innovation and dealing with a changing environment.
In 2002, Levine was recognized for her track record of leadership and success in the mountains when she was invited to serve as the team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, a history-making climb that would put her heart and her spirit to the test.
Surprisingly, Levine was born with a life-threatening heart condition that precluded most demanding physical activities. But 13 years after her initial diagnosis, she had surgery that changed her life - and climbing stairs soon gave way to climbing mountains, a passion that Levine continued to pursue despite her initial health setbacks.
Levine has made numerous appearances on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, Fox, ABC News, CBS' Evening News, and other national programs. Her story has been the subject of articles in Oprah Magazine, National Geographic, Lifetime Magazine, Sports Illustrated Woman, Outside and other publications. To learn more about Ms. Levine, please visit www.audiologynow.org/media/pressreleases/levine.htm
AudiologyNOW! -- an experience in knowledge, science and technology -- is the premier annual event of, by and for audiologists. AudiologyNOW! 2007, April 18-21 in Denver, CO will be comprised of exciting Learning Labs, Featured Sessions, Symposia, Exhibitor courses, Focus and Discussion Groups, Research Pods, Poster Presentations and a Student Research Forum. For more information, please visit www.audiologyNOW.org
The American Academy of Audiology is the world's largest professional organization of, by and for audiologists. With an active membership of more than 10,000 audiologists, the Academy promotes quality hearing and balance care by advancing the profession of audiology through leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness and support of research. To learn more about the audiology profession and how audiologists are helping the 31 million Americans who have hearing loss, please visit the Academy's website at www.audiology.org
