We were delighted to welcome Rachel, who is a professional extreme skier.

She showed us some extraordinary video clips of her skiing – awe-inspiring images in incredibly beautiful, remote landscapes in the Andes, Chile and in Whistler, Canada, jumping off cliffs and down gullies in deep powder snow. Rachel shared her love of this adrenaline-filled sport and talked about the intense training, carefully calibrated diet and total commitment required to succeed and stay alive. She emphasised the need to know your worth, particularly when negotiating contracts. There were some insightful questions at the end and Rachel gave very helpful advice about what to do in the case of concussion. Very many thanks to Rachel for an inspirational talk.