"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

"You were the 'talk of the town' last night. Truly inspirational. And as you say, it is all about that little bit extra- and what you said was truly 'extra'ordinary. Thank you."
Abbey National

“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”
David 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, Bazil 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 Convenient Stores Conference

“We really enjoyed working with you, you were a natural and highly entertaining”. Assitant 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, Berkley 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, Brussels

'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.
Bristish Aitways

“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