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Ketul Patel, co‑founder of OMIIA Consulting, is the author of A Journey of Elevation: Lessons for Business Transformation from Everest Base Camp, scheduled for publication in January 2026.
The book combines accounts of trekking to Everest Base Camp with sections that apply those experiences to business and organisational change.
The narrative alternates between descriptions of the walking – the route, altitude, and endurance required on the trek, and then uses these experiences to draw parallels with leadership, planning, and resilience in a corporate setting. The intention is to illustrate how challenges faced in outdoor environments can be translated into lessons for business transformation.
Patel’s professional background includes senior roles in retail and consumer products, with experience at Michael Kors, ...
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