“Neal you have received our highest ratings ever for a keynote speaker, and this covers hundreds of events over more than a decade. Before you, we had never had a single standing ovation, yet I can't remember a time that you did not get one! You also go out of your way to spend time with attendees afterwards. You have a magical way of inspiring people.
We couldn't have made a better choice for our thirty conferences this year."
Jack Mortimer
Government Technology magazine

Neal Petersen spoke at the Million Dollar Round Table in June 2008 and captivated the audience with his life changing story. His use of humor and timing highlighted his presentation. A good speaker keeps the audience listening. A great speaker holds the attention until the message is heard. Neal was invited to the MDRT because he promised to deliver a great speech. He kept his promise.
Corry Collins, CLU, CHFC, RHU, CFP
MDRT 2008 Committee Co-Chair

"Neal has been a friend of mine for 10 years. Every time I hear him speak I am moved by his life experiences and the challenges he has faced. Any corporation or organisation looking for motivation should have no reservation in hiring Neal as his presentation is worth more than money can buy. It has changed my life and I have no doubt that he changes the lives of anyone he comes into contact with."
Jane Correia - Correia Construction, Bermuda

"Neal has a very gripping and exciting tale to tell, and does so with enthusiasm and candor. As a result, he does a terrific job of motivating the audience to achieve great things in their life. Neal is definitely worth seeing."
Jerry Callahan

I would like to thank you once again for the inspiring and motivating presentation during Innoventure 2008. In over 30 years in industry, hearing dozens of motivational, academic, and informational speakers (many of them noted sports or media celebrities), I am hard pressed to name one that I was more impressed with or appreciated more. The connection with the audience, with salient and pertinent comments directly related to the conference, was superior. I am sure I am not alone in telling you that your story and the related message will have a lasting impact on my life.
Fred Crowe
Crowe and Associates

On behalf of Genentech, we want to thank you for delivering a very motivational, passionate, phenomenal keynote message. It was my personal pleasure to work directly with you from preparation through your final keynote delivery. Thank you for customizing your keynote messages to parallel with our business opportunities and challenges.
Amanda Battle, Genentech

It was an absolute pleasure to have met you personally. We thank you so very much for your incredible presentation - and for taking the time to customize information within your keynote for Sun.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you on future projects.
Vicki McGurn

Leslie Benway IBM - Worldwide Events writes:
It is rare that I am asked by my senior management at IBM to immediately hire a keynote speaker when he is barely off the stage to give another keynote speech the following week - but that is in fact what happened with you Neal.
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Senior Manager, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. attending National Governors Association meeting August 2006 writes
"I'm a lobbyist and I've been going to legislative/government type conferences for about 15 years. You are the best motivational speaker I have ever heard. What you had to say can apply to everyone, both professionally and personally. I was just delighted to meet you and I hope our paths cross again at another conference - and hopefully one of my company meetings. Thank you."

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"Neal's presentation was absolutely outstanding both from a content perspective & his ability to relate numerous inspirational messages to our conference themes."
Harry Raduege
Deloitte & Touche

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"Your extraordinary story of perseverance, courage, and determination captivated the audience. It was both thought provoking and inspirational. We have received extremely positive feedback from our staff and guests. Your presentation surpassed all our expectations."
Camille Hoover
Dept. of Health and Human Services

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Nick Gavalas - Mass Mutual
My friend, you are one electifying speaker!
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Sherman College feedback via Eagles Talent
"Neal was fantastic! Our attendees.... said he was the best keynote speaker they had heard.....The evaluations received consistently rated Neal with the highest marks on the scale. Thank you for recommending Neal. He was certainly a hit!"

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Paul Ginsburg - Mass Mutual
Thank you for the sharing the most enjoyable and truly inspirational speeches I have heard - and after being in the business world for over 35 years I have heard many. I have heard extremely positive feedback from many of our agents and staff members- When we receive the Platinum award, your comments this morning will have played a part.

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"I was impressed with Neal's ability to link his experiences with the IT industry, a sign that he put a lot of effort into the presentation."
Shelly Person
Government Management Information Sciences

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Bill Williamson, Health Management Resources, Inc.
“Neal presented his amazing story that captured everyone’s attention. His simple message of No Barriers – Just Solutions is now a guiding theme for our company.”

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Susan Ditzel, ERA Franchise Systems
“Your presentation, “No Barriers", at our Beyond Excellence Conference in Bermuda was a highlight of the program. You started the upward momentum at our opening general session.”

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