Ep. 143: Ang Zangbu Sherpa, how to pursue your dream against all odds?

In this episode of Leaders Talk, Ang Zangbu Sherpa – born near Everest, raised on a farm, later a pilot, and now an adventure tour organizer– shares his story with Karsten.He grew up in a Himalayan village at 2,300 meters, where the nearest school was a three-hour walk uphill at 4,000 meters.Today he organizes hiking and adventure tours through Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet, and is planning to cross the Himalayas by motorcycle. A story about curiosity, resilience, and the refusal to let circumstances define your limits.Topics in this episode:·      Growing up near Everest (02:20)·      Adventure tours today (04:20)·      What does "Sherpa" actually mean? (11:15)·       Life in a Himalayan village 70 years ago (13:30)·      How Ang Zangbu followed his dream to become a pilot (22:50)·      Move to Germany (31:10)·      Pieces of advice for a life of adventure (39:00)Further Links: https://www.instagram.com/sherpa_az/What are your thoughts? Share your reflectionsin the comments. If you have suggestions for inspiring guests for Leaders Talk, feel free to write to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.Guest: Ang Zangbu Sherpa Host: Karsten DrathProduction & Editing: Hannah Jandl & Konradin Schuchter Research & Preparation: Antonia Kaiser