Sofie Lenaerts

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Sofie Lenaerts

Who is Sofie Lenaerts?

My passion for adventurous sports began when I was 18, with parachuting, diving and motorbike riding. This later extended to rock climbing, paragliding and mountain climbing all over the world. 
I was the third Belgian woman to climb Mount Everest, but I also did solo climbs to 7000 m, paraglided from Mont Blanc and finished after 10 years as the first woman from the Benelux countries to have climbed the Seven Summits (highest mountain on each continent)

I began my professional career in what was then the Rijkswacht (Gendarmerie) and I was one of the first “zwaantjes” (Flemish nickname given to the motorbike police) of the Federal Police. In addition, I became an expert, lecturer and national chair in the complex matter of the securing of loads until, in early 2019, I took on the full-time job of creating and presenting the Flemish road safety campaign ‘Kijk Uit’ (Look Out).

By being confronted with difficult, sometimes life-threatening situations, both professionally as a police officer and as a sports athlete, you learn to deal with uncertainties and the hard decisions that have to be made. 
 

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    Peak Team Performance

    You don’t reach the top on your own. Mountains can be moved only through teamwork, honest communication, the right mindset and perseverance. Leading means being on the front line and supporting your people when you go through a storm. Discover how an expedition leader sometimes faces difficult choices and what he or she does to keep spirits high when things go wrong.

    Sofie Lenaerts is convinced that success is irrelevant if you’re only doing it for yourself. It’s what you do for others that is truly valuable. That’s why I want to motivate people to push the boundaries and make dreams come true, even if they think it’s impossible. 
    Believe it; Everthing you need to succeed, is inside you!
     

    Positive Mountain Mindset

    Everyone is seeking satisfaction in his or her personal and/or professional life, but if the balance between work and pleasure is lost, it can put everything at risk… How do we deal with uncertainties, and can we use a positive mindset to achieve our goals?

    Climbing mountains proved to be very instructive for Sofie Lenaerts. It gave her another perspective on issues such as “How do we get the best out of ourselves and motivate others to develop and grow?” The answer is sometimes very simple, but the application of mental focus and a positive mindset is just as complex as the course of an expedition. The mountains act as a metaphor for the social pressure that we experience and the personal and professional challenges that we seek. 
     

    Explore Enjoy Evolve

    What makes us human? We want to discover, know, experience and venture into the world. Why do we climb mountains? Because we wish to conquer, push the boundaries and challenge ourselves. During these lectures, we delve into the world of the mountains and we discover not only beautiful nature but also the diversity in culture!

    Peak your Performance

    As an athlete, you are naturally interested in how you can improve your performance and it can be interesting to discover how athletes from other disciplines achieve their goals. How do I optimise my preparations as a non-professional athlete with a busy job, and how do I convert setbacks into new opportunities? Discover what the mountains can teach you …

It was great! Thanks for the positivity, good luck! We're interested and intrigued for more! Thankful for this fantastic and inspiring presentation!

BASF Management Assistants Day

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As a police inspector, Sofie Lenaerts is not only the face of KIJK UIT but is above all a mountain climber and adventurer. She was the first woman from the Benelux countries to climb the Seven Summits, or the highest mountain on each continent. With great passion, therefore, for the Himalayas and the high mountains in general, but also the urge to seek out adventure and the power of nature. An inspiring lady and an absolute must. 

Alex Agnew en Andries Beckers

Hosts podcast 'Welcome to the AA'