Speaking Event Testimonials
Lisa J. Winston, Program Development Consultant - Peak Exposure
"Just wanted to let you know that OIA Rendezvous attendees ranked you and your presentation #1 √ best of the conference...and the only speaker to receive a standing ovation!! Thanks for sharing such a heart-warming, humorous and often times, emotional walk through your life."
Will Manzer, President and CEO - Eastern Mountain Sports
"Your presentation at Rendezvous may have been the best mix of comedy, heart, inspiration and courage I have ever heard. I was moved beyond my emotional threshold and given a life lesson I hadn’t counted on. I thank you for that."
Angela Myers, Senior Vice President - FUSION Performance Marketing
"Erik, I am so glad that your speaking at our event has led to many other opportunities. I think your message is an incredibly powerful one that everyone can relate to. And your delivery is funny, emotional and very entertaining. I wish that at some point everyone could hear you speak."
Tim Armstrong, VP North American Sales - Google
"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."
Head of Training – Cisco
"In my time here at Cisco, the only speaker coming close to your evaluation scores is John Chambers, the Chair and CEO of Cisco."
Glenn T. Majeski, Director of Internal Communications - Quest Diagnostics
"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."
Mark D. Howell, Executive Vice President & Division Manager - Wells Fargo
"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."
Paul Polman, President of Western Europe - Procter and Gamble
"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."
Helen Garner, Corporate Communications & Event Planning - Macy's South
"We have received FABULOUS responses on your presentation. People have said you were the best speaker we've ever had-I agree!"
Angela Schmidt Shimé, Director, Events Marketing - Software AG
"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."
Marcy McDougall, VP, Communications - GE Commercial Equipment Financing
"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."
Andronico Luksic, Chairman - APEC CEO Summit 2004
"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."
Scott Coons, President + Chief Executive Officer - Perceptive Software, Inc.
"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."
Avram Goldman, President, COO - Coldwell Banker Northern California
"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."
Connie Hawkinson, Manager Corporate Communications - The Toro Company
"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."
Bill D'Amico - Computer Associates
"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."
Dallin A. Larsen, Founder and President, MonaVie
"You should know the enormous impact you had on our attendees. Your heart and story fit the MonaVie culture like hand and glove. I couldn’t have been more pleased with your message as well as your heart and delivery."
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