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Everyone here
at Chase de Vere is still talking about your speech and how moved
they were by it. It was amazing how you just held the entire audience
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"Bear Gryll's talk stands out as the highlight of the conference - so sincere, so amazing, an inspiration to us all in all parts of our lives... an ordinary person with that big bit 'extra', as he would say!
Accenture
"You had a profound impact on all of us privileged to hear your story..."
CEO of Servier Plc
"Your presentation clearly revealed just how much of the real challenge lies with conquering personal fears and having the courage to make the right judgments in exceptionally difficult circumstances. It is a very moving and human story."
Accenture
"It was extremely interesting and very poignant, so many things that the lay person is not aware of in achieving such amazing goals. Our guests found it fascinating and made reference to it time and time again during conversations yesterday."
Morgan Stanley
"I have spoken to many people who were there and they were all hugely impressed by your story and also the passion that you showed in telling it. I myself was absolutely fascinated, but unfortunately have spent the time since worrying about how dull my life is..."
Ernst & Young
"He was really effective on the night, spoke about the strength od a well functioning team and the ability to achieve what seems to be impossible dreams with motivation, clarity of objectives and support. He went down really well with our key leaders and managers (125) who were without exception mesmerised so I can recommend him for similar conferences."
BAE Systems
"Thanks very much again for a great after dinner speech - I have already had very positive feedback from so many at RBS this morning. Everyone 'loved' you!"
RBS
"Bear was awesome thank you so much!! Very very well received by the audience I have to say - just perfect. Please pass on our thanks to him."
International SOS
"What a privilege to share some of those immensely moving moments you went through on Everest - your personality, the emotion, and that key message of always giving that little bit extra, will stay with us all for a very long time. Thank you Bear."
J Walker CEO Daimler Chrysler Finance
"Bear, you were brilliant today and the place was buzzing after you
left. As I am half way through your book I was so pleased
to meet you and had immense admiration for how understated and humble
you were. Thanks once again."
St. James Place Group
"I have never had such a positive reaction to a guest speaker
before, the team were simply enthralled…an inspiration to all
who listened! Somehow you still managed to make the
challenges we face in our jobs relevant on a personal
level to yours”.
COCA COLA ENTERPRISES
"Bear was exceptionally well received by the audience;
we thought he scored 10 out of 10”
BP INTERNATIONAL
“Bear has a wonderful way of conveying his passion and excitement
of the life threatening adventures he’s been on in a highly personal
and compelling way – the ripples he has sent out across our business
has been terrific. His delivery and content for our conference was excellent”.
W H SMITH LTD
“Your talk went down extremely well with all of our audience,
I received special thank you letters from the Chief Executives saying
that your speech was the most entertaining we have had to date. One of
the best speakers we’ve had in years”
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS
“Our thanks for your professional and inspirational contribution
to our lunch, the combination of your particular style and breathtaking
video was entirely appropriate and hit all the right notes”.
THE INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS
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"You were
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say, it is all about that little bit extra- and what you said was
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“All our senior Partners had great things to say about Bear,
he was a fantastic speaker”.
UBS WARBURG
“Bear was marvelous, his presentation was unique and we all appreciated his great sense of humour."
AXA INSURANCE
“Bear was awesome thank you so much!! Very very well received by the audience I have to say – just perfect. Please pass on our thanks to him."
International SOS
“Your fascinating presentation was truly amazing, especially
for someone so young. Without exception we were all absorbed, it has had
a positive impact across our company”.
MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHRISTIE & CO
“I have seen a number of presentations on the climbing of
Everest over the years, but I can honestly say this is the first time
that I have got a real sense of what it means and feels like to attempt
the climb and to succeed. Your presentation is delightful and inspiring”.
DAVIS LANGDON & EVEREST
“For someone so young he is extremely natural at public speaking
and really has a way with audiences.
THE INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY
“Thank you for such an interesting presentation it was most
successful, which is not easy with 300 participants from 49 countries
at one annual meeting.”
UNION DES FOIRES INTERNATIONALE
“The audience of business people were enthralled by his talk
and unanimous in their praise for his presentation. He cleverly linked
his own experience to business life and made us more aware of the need
for teamwork and mutual support. In all my years with the Chamber I have
not attended a talk where praise was so unanimous”.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
“Splendid presentation, we were all spellbound and stunned”
DAVIS LANGDON & EVEREST
“Your talk was gripping, I think everyone in the lecture
theatre caught the atmosphere and shared your jubilation of reaching the
top, after all the set backs. Stunning presentation and an excellent video”.
ETON COLLEGE
“Thank you so much for speaking at our annual conference,
it was a privilege to hear you speak. The delegates were inspired and
captured listening to the remarkable experiences of your epic journey.
You deserved the standing ovation, congratulations.”
NSA LIMITED
“Considering this was a very skeptical group of fifteen year
olds from inner city London he did a grand job – they even asked
questions afterwards”
HABERDASHERS’ ASKES’S HATCHAM COLLEGE
“One of the best speakers we’ve ever heard”.
HML MANAGEMENT
“Thank you for your stunning performance on Meals in Minutes
with Ainsley Herriot, we were all in fits of laughter, you are truly a
gifted performer”.
ASSISTANT PRODUCER, BAZAL MIDLANDS
“This was the second time I have heard Bear and he was just
as inspirational as when I first heard him. A fantastic insight into following
a dream. I have no hesitation in giving him 8 out of 8 for content and
delivery”.
THE ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES CONFERENCE
“We really enjoyed working with you, you were a natural and
highly entertaining”.
ASSISTANT PRODUCER, EXPLORERS JOURNAL
“Thank you for your excellent contribution to the most successful
exhibition yet, the Celebrity Theatre provided a real highlight and you
were are real hit with the general public”.
DAILY TELEGRAPH DESTINATIONS
“We have had a lot of professional speakers over the years
but you really outshone them all. The audience absolutely loved you”.
THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
“A totally absorbing lecture with excellent visual support.
Our Vice-Chairman and many others feel very lucky to have heard you speak”.
THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
“Your talk to our Manchester office can only be described
as exceptional – your words devastating and the visuals out of this
world”.
D.L.E CHARTERED QUANTITY SURVEYORS
“He was the by far the best speaker we have ever had at our
lectures, truly inspirational to both pupils and masters”.
THE DRAGON SCHOOL
“He was the best speaker we’ve had by far, a real star.
I only wish that we had booked him to speak for longer. He made every
delegate feel that he knew them personally and joined in with our team
games with such enthusiasm. I would thoroughly recommend him to anybody
– true star quality”.
XMA
“He gauged his audience so well even referring to the charities
we were supporting. He was simply wonderful and so humble – we all
loved it”.
CALDERDALE & KIRKLEES TRAINING AND ENTERPRISE COUNCIL
LTD
“Thank you for your contribution to our company day, your
speech hit just the right note and was the subject of much talk and admiration.
Your story was truly inspirational and has definitely left us all feeling
as is we could reach for the stars!”
JUNIPER TRADING
“It is rare to hear such a heroic story and with such vulnerability”.
MARKETING EXECUTIVE, BERKELEY SCOTT GROUP
“Thank you for your great presentation in Hong Kong, not
a single person left the auditorium which must be a first for one of these
international gatherings”.
CHAIRMAN, MONTGOMERY EXHIBITIONS LTD
“Absolutely brilliant. I have never heard such a great talk.
The whole room was captivated. He scored ‘excellent’ throughout
our feedback forms. A truly unique speaker, perfect for our Leading Edge
Convention..
THE INSTITUTE OF GROCERY DISTRIBUTION
“Bear was inspirational, despite suffering from flu he was
professional and gave a 10 out of 10 performance on both content and delivery”.
SENIOR PARTNER CONFERENCE, LOVELLS, BRUSSELLS
'Bear provided the Coca-Cola Enterprises team with an inspirational
presentation which had the whole audience on the edge of their chairs.
In an audience of 350 people you could have heard a pin drop as they all
listened spellbound to the story of his great adventure!. An incredible
achievement delivered in a moving and emotional way. Extraordinary!'
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, COCA- COLA ENTERPRISES
“Your excellent presentation at our conference has proved
to be one of the most memorable events of that day and ahs marked a milestone
in the future history of our organisation, I have no hesitation in recommending
yourself in connection with similar events to other organisations. I think
it important to inform you of how complimentary people were about your
presentation and it’s subject matter in particular.”
NATIONAL SALES & MARKETING MANAGER, HELLMAN SYSTEMS
“Your keynote address in Greece was, once again, absolutely
excellent and I even saw a couple of people in the audience wipe away
a tear or two! It was a memorable speech and I certainly think that many
of the delegates will have left Loutraki thinking about some of your messages.
BRITISH AIRWAYS
“What an inspiring hour and I know that I was not the only
one uplifted. I didn’t feel an hour was enough to do justice to
your extraordinary achievements to date; we’d love to learn more
from you another day.”
CEO, BERKELEY-SCOTT GROUP PLC
"The entire team were enthralled throughout Bear’s talk, an
exceptional tale which left us very motivated as a team . Highly recommended!”
LEVER FABERGE GROUP
