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August 20, 2005

Andy has a presence like no other speaker I've heard. He has a way of relating with his audience on an intimate level - like we've all been friends for years! All the students loved hearing him speak on the topic at hand and his comic relief was really needed.

Andy spoke to our group for more than an hour but it only felt like ten minutes! He goes between speaking and activities so that the audience feels like he's not talking at them, but rather having a conversation with them. He's great! That's all that I can say!
We'll definitely invite him back again!

Natasha De Gouveia, Sponsorship and Conference Weekend Coordinator
Terry Fox Team 2005-2006, University of Western Ontario


September 10, 2005

I am a first year student at Queens...and I saw you speak this orientation week here. Wow ... I wanted to honestly let you know that your speech was a life changing event that I will never forget. You are very talented and WOW did I ever relate to a lot of the things that you talked about. Thank you so much for giving me such an amazing memory for my frosh week.

Nicole Northwood, first year student 2005-’06, Queens University, Kingston, ON

January 30, 2005

I would strongly recommend Andy's presentation to anyone who is looking to provide some motivation for their staff or organization. His use of humor and audience participation keeps students interested in his speech while he delivers an important message about caring. He tells personal stories that the audience can relate to. Most importantly, Andy presents in a style that suggests he wants to help us, instead of the "I am going to save the world and am going to tell you how you can too" approach that many of us have seen.

Greg Connell, Graduate Hall Director-Jennings Hall Residence, University of Florida

September 12, 2005

I did a survey of all the redshirts (our Orientation Week volunteers) at the end of the whole week. So many of them listed Andy as their favorite part! The UNB Orientation Program will always have Andy back to speak to our Orientation leaders. He embodies in his 2 hour speech everything that we are trying to get across to our volunteers and more. He is funny, articulate, intelligent, down to earth and approachable. Expect to leave his presentations with a new outlook; you'll never go back to being a wallflower!

Jessica Stutt, BA III, Student Union Orientation Chair '05, Univ. of New Brunswick

November 2, 2004

I have reviewed all the evaluation forms for last September and the Peer Mentor's truly loved your presentation! I have personally benefited as well and have begun chatting more extensively with individuals and students. (From small talk to smart talk, just like you said!).

Judy MacKinnon, Counsellor, Peer Mentor Coordinator, Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.

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