Jamie's candor, warmth and humor generated a feeling of optimism; the stories he told were truly compelling and easily segued into the off site's main theme of positive and pro-active leadership and teamwork. Most significantly, he successfully motivated the group. I would professionally bring him back without hesitation to any group that would want to experience a speaker of his caliber. I personally recommend him to anyone that wants to be inspired to climb to the highest goal.
John Hayes,
Executive VP, American Express

"Jamie possesses a unique gift, one which allows him to not only communicate in such a way that he literally owns the audience while he is on stage but more importantly, he is capable of touching one's mind, heart and soul. He allows everyone in the audience to feel as if he were speaking solely to him/her."
Frank Santelli,
Investors Group

"Jamie was the most impressive speaker I have EVER heard in my long career. He touched the soul where few ever have the compassion or courage to intrude upon. It is a rare gift indeed when one can make others laugh, cry and pause for reflection, within a matter of seconds. To grasp, no matter how briefly, the true values and priorities one should strive to attain. And yet, at the same time, he was/is so very real. Just a young man climbing his mountain."
Jacqueline VonDrehle,
AP Biotech

Jamie was outstanding. He set the mood and tone for the second day. He was the highlight of the conference. People continue to talk about his discussion, the way he presented it and the many messages he left behind. The number of people in line for his autograph was instant feedback on the impression he made on us all.
Fred Sherriff,
VP, Kraft Foods

Once people heard Jamie speak and learned about the challenges he faced during his successful summit, as well as the two previous attempts, it gave them hope and encouragement that the challenges facing them at present are not insurmountable. Evidenced by the numerous emails we received, his presentation made everyone feel as if they actually took the steps with him on the journey to the summit of Mt. Everest.
Eileen Glowacki,
Pfizer, Inc.

It is very rare that a speaker can captivate an entire audience when it is comprised of people from various business disciplines, a range of titles and tenure and diverse backgrounds. Jamie did just that! I don't believe anyone could have captured the essence and spirit of our meeting theme, "Ignite Passion" as he did. He successfully ignited the passion in all of us and on many levels.
Ed Ventimiglia,
Marketing Director, American Express Publishing Corp.

This is the first time in 20 years that we have brought back a motivational speaker and that 'old adage' of not repeating is certainly not accurate in Jamie's case. Both our first time listeners and our repeats rated his presentation at the top of the scale on the survey. His unique style really kept the audience focused on the Empty Quarter adventures. Jamie's ability to weave our products as well as other B&L traits personalized the presentation further and brought certain aspects home to each individual.
Joseph Colfer,
Direct Trade Relations, Bausch & Lomb

Audiences are transfixed with attention as he moves smoothly around stage, literally swinging and kicking at the challenges he has faced, occasionally resting on his knees in sincere reverence to the great power of the natural world and human spirit. . . What we see is Jamie passionate, kinetic and constantly moving forward.
InterNET Services Corp.

The purpose of the meeting was to inspire our very successful team to take it even 'higher' in 2001. Jamie's articulation of the everyday challenges we all face - and the extraordinary ones we are all capable of meeting - set the perfect tone for our entire two-day program. Jamie also perfectly dramatized the authentic, exhilarating adventure - core to the Men's Journal experience - by transporting the team with him to the summit of Everest.
Robert Gregory,
Publisher, Men's Journal