Jo entered the Guinness World Records for the fastest female ascent of the Seven Summits. Jo also is the second British woman to ever climb Everests North Ridge. In 2005 Jo Gambi and her husband, Rob, became the first couple to both climb the Seven Summits and ski to the North and South Poles. Jo was also the first female and Rob the first Australian to achieve this. Remarkably they unwittingly achieved these records not only while Rob was in remission from his second bout of cancer, but also in spite of facing death along the way, while stranded high in the Himalaya.
With nothing more than Rob and Jos characteristic passion and determination, they also succeeded in completing the Seven Summits in record time.
Jos book Holding On a story of love and survival was successfully launched in the UK and internationally in 2006 with substantial media interest, and Jo is now in demand for speaking both at home and abroad. As a talented and keen photographer, Jo has captured images from some of the most remote and wild places around the globe and in addition to contributing to the prestigious Nikon Owner Magazine, she is currently working on her second, photographic book.
At an early age Jos passion for the outdoors developed on family holidays where sailing, camping and hiking were the norm. Although Jo competed successfully throughout her school years in numerous athletics disciplines, she excelled in her academic studies too, going on to be awarded the highest grade and a first class honours degree in Business Management and Clothing, as well as a Diploma in Biblical Studies. After this Jo was accepted on the acclaimed graduate management programme at Marks and Spencer which led to her career as a Product Technologist in the mens and womens wear buying teams.
Jos university summer vacations saw her passion for travel and adventure develop as she worked overseas extensively in Kenya, Romania, Bolivia, US, Greece and Malaysia. With roles varying from sailing instructor and lifeguard to community, hospital and church based projects. In 1997, Jos career changed direction as she wanted to pursue a profession more dedicated towards helping people something she had always enjoyed throughout her ten years of church youth work. After gaining a degree in Physiotherapy she worked at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), one of the countrys leading NHS trusts as well as working privately for the London Welsh Rugby Club and teaching Clinical Pilates.
Jos warm, gregarious personality combined with her dynamic and engaging speaking style enable her to inspire, challenge and motivate any audiences. She not only brings fascinating insights as a result of her experiences, but her reflections both as a female and a wife are also unique.
Whilst Jos achievements may seem out of reach for most people, audiences are often delighted and relieved to discover she is from a very ordinary background without any of the potential advantages of a privileged upbringing or education. By tenaciously overcoming personal obstacles, Jo has discovered that so many of lifes answers are within reach of us all. Jo loves the opportunity speaking brings her to inspire people to be the best they can be, maintain perspective, and passionately pursue their dreams.
Jo now lives in west London with her husband Rob, who is now an MD for UBS Global Asset Management.
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Jos talk was excellent and inspiring. It dealt honestly with confronting very difficult situations, and how setting clear goals allied with determination, teamwork and a passion to succeed can make al the difference. The conference delegates were able to take these messages and see the relevance for them Phillip Hewtson Director of Finance Supply & Capability, AstraZeneca
Jo is a natural communicator; her talk was inspiring and fascinating. It was also beautifully illustrated by first class visuals. Jo captivated the audience and left them wanting more Charlotte Hindle Wanderlust Career Break
Thank you so much for your talk. The audience was mesmerized. It was not only the subject but also the quality of presentation. You should take up public speaking as a career. Robert Thomas Master of The Worshipful Company of Actuaries
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