Previous Client Testimonials"Some of you may already be familiar with "the blind climber who summited Everest" (Erik Weihenmayer) or "the guy who led the blind climber up Everest" (Jeff Evans) but in fact, Jeff, is so much more than a world-renowned mountain climber, he is a natural leader who has brought his story to life on stage, and it's a story from which we can all learn. Because of Jeff's own leadership and courage, I believe he is the fundamental reason that Erik has made it up mountains all over the world. Jeff's story to audiences across the globe about leadership, teamwork and the importance of who you "rope up" with for a project, a cause or a summit is an inspiring and spellbinding presentation. I was fortunate to find Jeff when I was given less than two weeks to plan an event for our team and he hit the ground running right along side me to provide a presentation that would resonate with our team. Be assured that Jeff doesn't just come in and tell HIS story, in the days leading up to our meeting, he took the time to learn OUR story and how his lessons to the summit could parallel to the corporate, challenging economic, customer service world. You can imagine the tough audience he had to get in front of and at the end of his remarks, Jeff received a standing ovation - an anomaly from this seemingly hard-bitten bunch of tech experts. I'd encourage any team to consider Jeff for an upcoming event or team building activity. It struck me while working with Jeff, don't we all feel sometimes that we, or the company/executives we support, are leading the blind? I just think that Jeff has certainly helped our team, and perhaps he can help yours as well." "I was skeptical the first time I heard Jeff speak. Working at ESPN I am a bit jaded. I am used to big name coaches or former athletes speaking at our conferences. I can tell you Jeff beats all of them hands down. I have heard Jeff speak twice over the past year and can't wait to hear him again. The progression of his journey up the mountain is expertly linked to characteristics we should exhibit in life and the workplace. Life and death situations on the face of the rocks he has ascended, are translated into situations you and I face every day at work and in life. The magnitude of what he has accomplished validates his theories. I have yet to hear a speaker that has moved me as much as Jeff. He has a compelling story and the ability to supplant core management principles throughout the discussion. I have learned something new each time I attend one of his sessions. Jeff's motivational/management session should be a must add to your conference. This was the first management presentation I have seen that is cell phone and PDA proof." Phil Lalonde "I have had the good fortune of hearing Jeff Evans speak on three occasions. I’ve personally observed Jeff captivate and hold the attention of audiences of varying sizes and backgrounds. Whether it is nine executives in the intimate environment of a small meeting room or 150 sales people in the large expanse of an auditorium, Jeff’s ability to connect with his audience is uncanny. Jeff translates his own lessons with an approach and demeanor so genuine the audience immediately feels a connection and begins applying Jeff’s wisdom to their own situation. If you are looking for a speaker who motivates an audience and gets them thinking about the importance of setting goals, training and preparation, being flexible in a changing environments, learning from failure, celebrating success, and the power of team-work, then I highly recommend Jeff Evans as your next speaker." David Karl "As the closing speaker of our national business conference, Jeff was incredible. His compelling story of teamwork, commitment, sacrifice and the 'power of one' working toward the common goal of guiding the first blind man to summit Mt Everest, was riveting. He left our entire management team energized and eager to take on the challenges that come our way." Rick Kiester "I found Jeff when I was looking for a speaker who could effectively use climbing imagery to help drive home the importance of continuously striving to improve upon past successes. We had just ended a banner year and we wanted our General Managers to leave our annual meeting feeling energized to tackle the next “peak”. When Jeff and I first spoke it was clear to me that he understood the powerful imagery of climbing Everest and how that related back to our organization and the path we are on. He showed flexibility in his speaking topics and most of all, an openness to adding a “Canadian Flavor” to the speech. There was some hesitancy to book an American speaker to close a Canadian company’s event, however Jeff took the time to learn about our culture and products, to refer to Provinces and not states, to meters and not miles. One of the highlights for the French speaking General Managers is when Jeff said “thank you for tolerating my American accent”, in near perfect French. He captivated the group from that point on. The best way to summarize how the group of over 200 felt after the speech is when our Executive Vice President came up to thank Jeff. He joked that he really had to use the washroom during the speech, however was so captivated by the stories Jeff was telling and did not want to miss a moment so managed to hold on for the entire hour!" Dessalen Wood "We recently brought in Jeff Evans to energize and inspire our Information Services team. We had recently launched a major systems upgrade project code-named "Project Everest -- Reaching New Heights". Jeff was the perfect speaker to address our team. Jeff Evans is a great story teller with a great story to tell. I highly recommend him!" George Spanos "Jeff: just wanted to drop you a short note to thank you for your engaging talk and presentation last week. Your down to earth delivery and fun approach made the message all the more applicable and re-ignited my inspiration to be a leader. As I think you put it, it is not the placard on the door, business card or title, but your actions and how you interact with people that measures us. Thanks for everything. You truly inspired me." John Vassallo “Jeff brought his themes of teamwork and leadership from the mountainside right into our organization in such a seamless way.” "I was impressed with Jeff from the start. What impressed me during our first contact was that before he committed to the event, he wanted to learn more about who we were, what we stood for, and what message we wanted to convey at our event. He wanted to make sure that he would be able to provide an excellent keynote and that it would meet the needs of our program. I appreciated his honesty and his quest to ensure our event was a success. Jeff took the time to get to know more about our program and who we were. He was interested in our history, our background, our function and our purpose. Not only did he take the time to consult with me on numerous occasions, he even made the time to consult with my team. One would never know the busy schedule he’s challenged with, given the quality consultations he provided. The consultations were instrumental in the successful delivery of his keynote. Jeff was able to tailor his presentation and found numerous ways to connect with our audience. Jeff held our audience captive from start to finish. His descriptive anecdotes, peppered with his sense of humor and his ability to tie his keynote back to our graduates led to the perfect keynote address. Not surprisingly, at the end of his keynote, he received a much deserved standing ovation. Our graduation event was praised by all and Jeff was very instrumental in its success. I would highly recommend him as a keynote speaker to other organizations." Lilly Cisneros, MSW "I wanted to take a moment to reiterate my appreciation for your message during our STAR Rally. We have heard nothing but amazing feedback from our STARS, especially regarding you. They aren’t just impressed with your stories but also how well you absorbed information about our property and were able to weave that into your message. I know that I was definitely impressed with the same. As you were talking, it didn’t feel like you had just “joined” the Texan, but in fact you had been with us for years. Thank you, again, for your support and truly motivating our STARS to go Beyond the SUMMiT! I look forward to finding an opportunity to work with you again in the future." Mindy Clark "Jeff did a fantastic job of tying Channel Bio’s core values, i.e. trust, integrity, quality, straight talk and having fun, into his successful strategy of mountaineering. Jeff’s message was enthusiastic, confident, inspiring and universally well liked by the more than 500 attendees at our most recent Channel Bio kickoff sales meeting." "We have never had a speaker so highly rated; therefore congratulations are in order to Jeff Evans for completely impressing our members. Jeff's story radiates adventure and excitement all the while relating it back to the issues we are all facing, most importantly, how to overcome the obstacles ahead. If he can lead a blind man up Everest -with even the most accomplished climbers expressing their doubts, the inspiration to accomplish the unimaginable is invigorating! Thank you for adding the wow factor to our Miami General Meeting!" “Jeffs presentation was wonderfully inspiring and sincere.” Jeff Evans is a dynamic speaker with a keen ability to connect to his audience. As the featured guest speaker at our recent all-employee event, Jeff researched our business and presented an outstanding depth of knowledge regarding our people and our culture. Jeff listened to the vision and message we desired to convey and carefully crafted a custom message that left a lasting impression with our employees. Jeff was able to connect with our employees on a human-level while driving a message that left both a professional and personal impact on all in attendance. Jeff's energetic and captivating style, combined with his unique experience and perspective, created a compelling message that left our employees ready to go above and beyond to not only reach their goals but exceed them. Tamara Gurley "I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed visiting your website and hearing your story! It inspired me to not only purchase and read the book myself, but it also helped me in building out my 2010 strategic vision for my business unit – as we seek to raise our game and “strive to the summit”. I am hopeful (and expecting) that my leadership team enjoys your book and message as much as I did." John Cameron “Jeff Evans is a smart and witty storyteller. Jeff easily customizes his presentation to meet the unique interests of his audience. Both times I have booked Jeff as a Keynote Speaker, his presentation has resulted in standing ovations. As someone who works with a lot of different speakers, I appreciate Jeff’s professionalism as a speaker and how simple it is to work with him. No fluff. No strings. No unusual demands. Just a professional who knows his stuff and strives to connect with his audience.” Karen Main "Jeff's stories are real and pertain to every aspect of life. It has been a few months since I was given the opportunity to attend a leadership summit at which Jeff was speaking. The experience has changed my life forever. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't use what Jeff taught me that day. Thank you Jeff for delivering a message that hit home and inspired me to go for it." "The MountainVision themes were right on with where we are as a company right now...so many of Jeff's stories and metaphors rang true for us. The best part was how Jeff made the messages so engaging. Truly the best speaker we have had in our many years of meetings." “Stunning message to go with stunning images.” "Wow, the event was a great, HUGE success. Your piece was without fail the highlight. I lost track of how many people came up to me individually, in person, to thank me for inviting you and your presentation. It was a wonderful hit! Thank you. Your talk was inspiring, funny, heartfelt, moving... what else can I say? People really felt a connection and I'm positive every single person will have moments over the next few year(s) when they think back to that... 'If Jeff can lead a blind man up Everest... well hell, I can..... ' All a good wake up call and a good boost for our people as we maneuver through these rough times." “Jeff was the best speaker any of us can remember.” “Spectacular….still buzzing about Jeff’s message.” "Jeff shared with a Japanese audience his themes of vision, preparation, commitment, teambuilding; showing the audience the patience and courage it took while facing fear and adversity during the climb; and celebration of victory with teamwork, support and individual sacrifice – all presented in a most convincing and inspiring way, that undoubtedly contribute to each one’s life. I would like to thank you once again, and hope you will carry on demonstrating your unique story to as many people as possible, so that people are encouraged to live their life no matter what happens." "I had some doubts regarding booking a motivational speaker for our international audience of delegates from more than 20 countries as it's often hard to strike the right balance and keep everyone on board, and besides, I'm English and we don't "do" motivation. But from the moment Jeff started his talk, he captured the attention of the group and took us with him on his adventures, entertaining, engaging and educating us all the way without lecturing or moralizing at any time. He got rave reviews from everyone who attended and we will definitely repeat this at future events. Only problem now is to find someone to follow Jeff's stellar performance!" Lucie Kenny “I have had Jeff present for us at multiple events and each time he captures the audience. He has an incredible knack for reading the group and customizing the program as he goes. His leadership experiences have given him great insight into assessing people and helping them become a team in the most difficult of situations. I would highly recommend Jeff for any presentation as well as having him guide any trip. He is worth it!” "Jeff Evans is the consummate speaker! It has been weeks since our Annual Meeting and I am still receiving feedback on the impact he had on our Managing Partners and staff. Jeff masterfully told his story combining lots of humor and humility while weaving pertinent key points to our specific group throughout the presentation. Jeff inspired this audience to stretch their personal boundaries and reach for a higher goal. Participants stayed motivated throughout the weekend, many stating they created action items that they were anxious to implement upon their return home. It is hard to put a price tag on his message and the subsequent results we are experiencing in his wake. It is my observation that 'MountainVision' is not just the name of Jeff's presentation. 'MountainVision' is the essence of Jeff Evans and it is what he graciously shares for those who are privileged to hear him speak." "Jeff is an extraordinary speaker, with a message that would appeal to any group. I would not hesitate for a moment to ask him to return for another speaking engagement. My group was completely blown away by his approach, subject matter, and visuals. I have asked many speakers to talk before my association over the years, but none have made such a strong impression as Jeff. It was a treat for me to look out over the room that night and see people literally hanging on his every word. One of my coworkers mentioned that he could have heard a pin drop the room was so hushed. One of the things best liked by our members about his approach was the easy way that he makes his points – leadership, goal setting, teamwork – and moves on. There is no need for him to belabor or hammer those messages home, because the story illustrates them so well that it isn’t necessary. It was a most refreshing change from other speakers who seem to think volume and repetition are the keys to making an impression." "Jeff's animated storytelling encompasses all that one might experience while enduring such a feat as climbing Mount Everest. For 60 minutes we were captivated by tales of triumph, pain, determination, fear, and teamwork. The images are stunning - a perfect compliment to the dialogue, which touches one's emotions. What an inspiration!" |
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