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The Power of Friendship in Modern Organisations

My meeting with Sherpa Mingma David in Kathmandu recently inspired my crystal clear understanding that leadership development training is very much like climbing Mount Everest.

Having a guide in the form of a Sherpa is well understood to be the safest and wisest way of tackling a significant ascent. 

In the same way engaging with a leadership development coach is the safest and wisest way of navigating a significant ascent that is both challenging and enjoyable.

CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER

Dr Danny McGuigan believes leadership isn’t built in isolation – it’s forged through real conversations, shared experiences, and learning in action.

In these discussions, he connects with clients, industry experts, and conference speakers and attendees who are shaping their organisations and pushing boundaries.

These fascinating talks dive into empowering dependable, trustworthy leaders, the power of friendship in leadership, and how experiential learning turns knowledge into action.

Emily Tsang joined me for a brilliant conversation full of insight, curiosity, and sharp questions.
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A raw, real conversation with Bernard Harris about friendship, boundaries, and what it means to truly connect – in life, work, and leadership.
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Danny supports organisations across Europe to develop their leaders.

Kathmandu February 2025.  Dr Danny McGuigan is with other World Fellows of The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Foundation in the gardens of the British Embassy.

Rabindra Jung Lamichhane and Sangita Shrestha at The Dwarika’s Hotel

A REAL SHERPA: MINGMA DAVID

While visiting a friend and client in Kathmandu, I was privileged to meet a real Sherpa – Mingma David.

I was deeply moved by his quiet strength, intimate knowledge of the mountains, and the genuine care he showed for those he guided.

Sherpas like Mingma often risk their lives in brutal conditions, spending days at extreme altitudes – sometimes over 8,000 metres – to rescue others.

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A CHAT WITH MINGMA DAVID

Mingma has summited Everest eight times and climbed 34 different 1,000-metre peaks.

When I asked what he’s learned from all that experience, he didn’t talk about strength or success – he talked about humility. 

“Nature is always bigger than us,” he told me. “No matter how many times you summit, you’re still learning.”

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RED PANDA CONSERVATION

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MOUNTAINTOP MOMENTS

That photo at the top of the page? I took it recently while flying around Mount Everest – one of the most inspirational experiences of my life.

It reminds me of what I do with clients. I don’t climb the mountain for them. I don’t even stand at the top with them. But I do help them get there.

That mountaintop moment – when it all clicks, when they see just how far they’ve come – it’s theirs. And it’s just as impressive. 

THE MAGIC OF THE DWARIKA'S HOTEL

Staying at The Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu was an unforgettable experience.

The magic of The Dwarika’s Hotel transformed the stay in ways that are hard to describe.

The heart and soul of Dwarika’s is enshrined in Sangita Shrestha, whose family have created one of the most exceptional hotels in the world.

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