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Testimonials Corporate: "We have received FABULOUS responses on your presentation. People have said you were the best speaker we've ever had-I agree!" "I wanted to personally thank you for your participation at Integration World 2007. I have been running this program for 6 years and I have heard nothing but incredible compliments and praise for your speech. Your story is so incredibly inspirational and we were so impressed on how you incorporated meaningful messages into your presentation that seemed to work perfectly for our audience and industry. There were many attendees that came up to me to let me know you were the best speaker they have ever heard in their life." "We couldn't have asked for a better inaugural keynote speaker. We were very, very happy with the message and obviously very moved by what Erik has accomplished in his life. I must have heard 500 times (once for each attendee) how much Erik's message meant to them." "I have talked to hundreds of people about the meeting. From every one of them I have heard consistent rave reviews. Erik's message touched 850 hearts that day, and his life story will be remembered forever. The consistent feedback from everyone with whom I've spoken is that Erik made this the best meeting they have ever been to. Erik has an uncanny ability to connect with his audience in a powerful, yet humble way. His message was universally applicable to everyone present, and was delivered with a wonderful combination of entertainment and emotion. He absolutely captivated the audience." "Thank you again for coming to spend time with us. Your impact at Google has been significant. On a personal note, your message on climbing with people that want to get to the top together caused me to re-organize some of the major aspects on my team at Google. So everyone is angry with you. Just kidding, they are in a much better place and as a team we accomplished a lot more than we thought we could." "I just wanted to let you know how fabulous Erik was at our Prudential Fox & Roach conference yesterday. He is the ONLY speaker to get a standing ovation (and our sales associates are a tough group to get their undivided attention.) They loved Erik. The comments were so positive! We had 2 other speakers on Tuesday & Wednesday, and the group was not really looking forward to another speech. But boy, did Erik reach everyone. They laughed, gasped & cried and just hung on every word. He is SO GOOD. They were so glad they didn't blow the last day off & go home early. They were really in awe of his accomplishments and how well he handles himself and relates one on one with the group. I saw many of our group waiting in line to speak to him & have their pictures taken with him. He is one super young man!" "Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation you gave to our Wells Fargo group. Everyone was talking about it for the rest of the conference. Your talk really was the highlight of our conference. It is my understanding that several people may be contacting you to come speak to several other audiences for Wells. Your message and story are truly inspiring to everyone around you." "Many thanks for speaking at Merrill Lynch's Global Markets and Investment Banking offsite in Jamaica. Your talk was a huge hit with everyone, and I know that they all walked away with much to think about and much to be thankful for. You were totally inspirational and threaded the themes that you and I talked about beautifully into your own experiences. People found a great deal of relevance in what you said and certainly are forced to think a bit more laterally. I have asked our Marketing and Communications team to keep in touch with you, as I am certain that we could use your help in several other areas of the firm." "Thanks again for spending such generous time with us and more importantly unselfishly sharing your own successes for the benefits of many others. You indeed touched many people last Friday and I'm certainly grateful that we got a chance to spend so much time together. You've shown more than ever that there is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no insurmountable barrier except our own inherent weakness of purpose. The reactions from all participants are overwhelmingly positive and this enrichment will undoubtedly translate into an even stronger organization." "In my time here at Cisco, the only speaker coming close to your evaluation scores is John Chambers, the Chair and CEO of Cisco." "Erik was OUTSTANDING!! Our audience absolutely loved him and many went out of their way to tell us he was the BEST speaker they've ever heard. Several attendees (including a few senior leaders) were brought to tears by his motivational talk and EVERYONE was taking notes and paying close attention. The efforts he went to to learn about our business and incorporate our goals/objectives seamlessly into his presentation really paid off. Truly, we can't say enough about him." "Your presentation was not only the highlight of our three-day agenda, but also an incredibly powerful experience for each of us on a personal level. You gave us a unique gift that will resonate and endure for the rest of our lives. For that we are profoundly grateful. The lessons we draw from your story reinforce the culture of teamwork, excellence and shared purpose that we call the Bank of America Spirit." "I received more positive feedback about Erik Weihenmayer than any speaker we've ever had." "To grow our company this next year, we have adopted a motto of "just do it", and Erik is our poster boy. We are all so blessed to have met him. He has changed lives here in Texas." "Erik Weihenmayer is one of those unique human beings who has the ability to touch everyone personally and inspire all of us to tap the power which lies within. He is a speaker who can transform an event into an unforgettable experience." "As we continue on our expedition, we will be alert to opportunities to invite you back to recharge our batteries and remind us once again of the rewards that courage, faith, and hard work can bring." "This was one of the most inspiring presentations I've ever attended. It gave me things to think about regarding my professional life and family life as well. What great messages - live life according to your vision and make adversity an asset along the way." "I've been told repeatedly by my seasoned executives that Erik was the best speaker they've ever heard. Years of business experience often creates cynicism. Erik blew through their facades and touched their hearts." "Erik's ability to deliver a compelling and focused corporate message is unsurpassed. His capacity to relate his personal experiences to the world of business, especially in such appropriate areas as teamwork, dealing with adversity, and turning challenges into opportunities, is truly inspirational. He captures and enthralls his audience through an unbeatable combination of integrity, determination, altruism, and humor. The value Erik brings goes far beyond professional boundaries; he delivers an indelible personal message to everyone." "Erik was tremendous! I received rave reviews from the attendees. Erik was well prepared and was able to relate his experiences and challenges to our business and personal challenges. I quickly scanned the meeting evaluation forms and everyone rated Erik's presentation a five out of five." "FYI, you will be receiving calls from a number of our client CEO's who saw Erik present yesterday requesting his participation at their own company functions." "Your speech was motivational, inspirational, and touched the audience deeply!!! The way your talk relaxes the audience about your blindness, introduces humor very timely, provides the facts about your Everest adventure, and ties to Teamwork and Dedication in achieving a goal, made for an EXTRAORDINARY presentation. Many in the audience have told us (Board of Directors) directly of how incredibly outstanding your presentation was! The feedback on the talk via the conference survey is the HIGHEST in the 12- year history of 7X24!" "I would like to express my sincere gratitude, to you, your family and your friends for your contributions to the APEC CEO Summit 2004. Your continued victory in life is a testament to the courageous way that you live. I am confident that all of the influential world and business leaders that listened to you speak on Friday left the venue not only impressed by your personal achievements and accolades, but also with a new perspective. The speech that you delivered was very appropriate and revealing for an event of this magnitude. You are believable, credible and an exceptionally eloquent speaker. I also thank you for your wonderful sense of humor." "It was special having you as the resource at Regency's senior officer retreat. You were a true inspiration to the team. All agreed that you were by far and away our best speaker ever. What made your story even more meaningful to Brooke & me was the opportunity to spend quality time with such a fine human being. You not only climb the highest mountains, but more importantly live the highest values." "Your impact at our meeting was, in a word, unforgettable. The buzz started the moment you left the stage, and has not stopped. Many attendees have called your presentation the most inspirational speech they have ever heard. On a personal level, you have provided me with "words to live by." "Erik, you move, inspire, and change people. As we all wrap up another year, what better time to step into a new year with a new vision. As I watched the group walking out of the presentation, eager to meet you and shake your hand, I could see their eyes. Nearly every person there was beaming, with eyes tinged with moisture. I think that we all now have a new appreciation for what a person can do. Hopefully that will affect not only how we move forward and deal with life's challenges, but how we view others around us. I think that we all just got our best Christmas present ever, even if it was a little bit early." "We were all riveted by Erik Weihenmayer's compelling talk this morning; so much so, that when we returned to the classroom, the girls and I agreed that from now until Thanksgiving Break, we are casting Macbeth aside in favor of Touch the Top of the World! They are to read the Introduction this weekend and we will have an initial discussion on Monday using the questions and thoughts in the curriculum guide. I put the famous Browning quotation on the board : "A man's reach should exceed his grasp" and we talked about what REACH means, particularly in terms of how Erik imbued his speech with it. He did such a marvelous job of applying it to his listeners. There were so many of us entranced by his words. I have heard so many speakers in my day, and while some have actually been worth the price of admission, none has matched the depth and soul and charm of Erik. It was the most awe-inspiring hour I have spent. I can't wait to see the impression that will be made on my students by their reading of Erik's book." "Erik, I went to your talk on Saturday night in Loma Linda. I have been to many inspirational speeches, and conferences, and I must say that your hour and a half talk was the most riviting, hilarious, and awe inspiring speech I have ever heard." "Erik's presentation last evening was absolutely the best and most inspirational NCTM Opening Session I have heard in my many years of attending the organization's conferences. Attendees have stopped me today to say how much they were moved by Erik's comments." "This was the best day in the history of Roxbury Latin." "I cannot tell you how many faculty and parents came up to me in the days following your visit to thank me for having you speak to their children. You were the topic of conversation at dozens of dinner tables in Beaufort! Yours is a tremendous story. Your accomplishments alone command respect and interest; the fact that you are blind only makes your story more compelling." "I cannot find the words to describe my gratitude to you and respect for you. Nor can I begin to explain the extraordinary ways you and your message impacted and inspired everyone in your audience, and that is especially true of the students. About halfway through your comments, it occurred to me that I should take notes. Sitting there unprepared, I at least had a pen and a small piece of paper that I completely filled with ideas that have already become part of my professional lexicon as a character educator. Your life is a lesson in everything we strive to teach at The Principia: spiritual growth, attitude, effort, self-discipline and selflessness. You demonstrate what an individual can accomplish when he or she pushes through the self- and society-imposed limits of what is possible." "In Arizona, we have had the privilege to watch Erik's development as both a teacher and as a motivational speaker. He goes beyond the boundaries of excellence in both fields. His charisma and talent are unsurpassed in the field of education. His ability to take all listeners to the "summit" touched both the hearts and minds of over 800 people." "Just a short note to let you know that Erik "blew away" the whole community of Episcopal High School!!! Rob Hershey, our headmaster, said to me that Erik was a "rare gift" to our students; and our legendary senior master of 39 years, Ed Rice (math teacher, football coach, A.D., and track coach) sent Rob an e-mail telling him that, in all his 42 years in education, Erik was the most inspiring speaker he has ever heard at The High School." "Words escape me. I would never be able to describe the atmosphere here in Richmond as a result of your visit with us. Your words were inspiration to hundreds and your spirit and your heart will live with us for a very long time. You have made a difference in the lives of hundreds of young boys and their parents. We will forever be indebted to you for your gift to our school and our community." "The only word that comes to my mind when I think of you is...Wow! What an amazing, incredible, brave, spiritual person you are! Your achievements tip the scales...a solid champion in every sense of the word! You are a wonderful example of what an individual with faith and commitment can achieve and a fantastic witness for positive Christianity!" "I do not know of another speaker who better connects with young minds to over come their human limitations than Erik. He needs to keep giving his message of "hope", "promise," and "achievement" to as many as possible."
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