From PA to Global Explorer

One of APA’s great friends, Rona Cant, has contacted us to say thanks for acknowledging Katie Walter’s ground-breaking achievements. But I thought I would introduce Rona first:

Rona describes herself as ‘a normal woman who has done extra-ordinary things’ - she has sailed the 'wrong way' round the world, trekked with bears and cougars, and opened a 'thought to be impossible' dog-sled trail inside the Arctic Circle to the northernmost tip of Europe, yet she could be your next door neighbour! She has changed her life at a time when most people are slowing down to become an adventurer and the knowledge she has gained from her diverse adventures have qualified her to know what works and what doesn't work in the challenging business environment of today.

Of Katie, she said:

‘What a great achievement for Katie Walker. It takes grit and determination in those sort of conditions to achieve this goal. Most of the hard work is done before the expedition leaves home in the training and preparation and it is getting out there every day, day after day no matter what the weather, and doing the work that helps you achieve your goal. It is the focus that you need when others are out enjoying themselves or are inside in the warm where the true work is done. We experienced - 35ºC in a ground-storm on The Nordkapp Expedition (dog-sledding) and it’s tough you cannot get away from it. Congratulations Katie, you will go far with your determination!’

Rona is a friend to APA; she started out as a PA herself before becoming a single mum and global explorer. I know Rona as ‘an extremely impressive speaker, business mentor and human being – you couldn’t wish for a better motivator for your team building events or away day in 2010. She challenges herself to achieve more and she will challenge you as well.’

And again I say ‘most impressively, Rona was a PA, it supports my belief that PAs are exceptional people!’

Gareth, APA

Contact: rona@rontcant.com or see her website at http://www.ronacant.com/