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It is amazing to see the effect Glen has on the students he speaks to. For many they feel that they are being made to listen to yet another speaker and they appear disinterested. Yet each time I have heard Glen it is fascinating to watch the change in attitude – the laughter, and the leaning in to catch every word. He has the rare ability to make teenagers really listen, often for extended periods of time, and to take aboard what they have heard.

I just wanted to write to you and let you know how much your motivational talk changed my life and healed me 5 years ago now. At the time I was in a place where I could not see light at the end of the tunnel, but at the same time couldn’t help looking back on the Glen Gerreyn seminar. You taught me essential skills on how to survive situations where you almost feel like you don’t know your place in the world. I had lost my sense of belonging however I stayed strong. I was truly inspired by your own personal story. I wasn’t going to let depression ruin my life. I am now 20 years old and now consider myself a happy individual. Thank-you for your encouraging talk.

I have seen many speakers work with students but none have held the students attention like Glen, his story is real and raw yet he delivered it with humour and honesty. The students were enthralled by Glen’s obvious love of speaking and inspiring ideas which have clearly struck a chord with our students. There is no doubt in my mind that our students will remember Glen’s visit and his thoughtful observations for many years to come. Rarely has an hour passed so quickly.

Thanks a lot for your talk. It was a really encouraging message and your story is a true inspiration to us guys. From my mates’ feedback so far it looks like they are planning on changing their lifestyles, addictions and priorities. Thanks again.

You came to my school today and you are a real inspiration. Your story brought tears to my eyes and let me see hope in my life. I’ve been hiding in the darkness too long and developed depression, I had suicidal thoughts that almost took action, but you have given me the strength to get up and go and see the light.Thank you Glen, you have saved my life!

I thought I’d let you know I’m currently sitting in a cafe and taking some time out to write about everything I learnt on from your seminar a few days ago – I’m thinking about my purpose, my goals, what I want to achieve, and how I am going to do it. Thank you so much for your words and inspiration, I now have the knowledge and self belief that I can figure out how I am going to impact this world for the better! Thanks again.

As a dad with three boys I want to thank you for this presentation. In 12 years of playing professional football we have heard a ton of motivational speakers. Nothing was as meaningful as this.

It was unbelievable how much of what you were saying related to me and the way I am today, you highlighted things I am not happy with and would like to change. Thanks so much.

You have made me rethink my choices on alcohol and drugs. Without your help, alcohol would have become a pattern. So yes, I really do want to thank you.

Recently you spoke to a group of students at my daughters school; she is in year 11 and struggling with commitment to study and school. I have never seen her so motivated as she was after she listened to Glen speak she talked about it endlessly.

I never thought that anything would be able to repair my relationship with my Dad. It was a chance to open up and tell him the times I missed mucking around with him. I realised that he cared for me and loved me and that would continue to grow. I learnt that both fathers and daughters have to put the effort into the relationship and that a fathers love for his daughter is unconditional.

Thank you so much for our Day of Hope. I have had so much positive feedback from Year 10 girls. Something came alive in both students and staff on Tuesday and it was a refreshing and positive day for us all. I heard comments about inspiration, motivation, goals, dreams, not giving up, fresh starts and direction. What a fantastic boost into the future. All students should be part of this kind of program, I don’t think they will forget this day. I won’t..

There is no word in the Dictionary that suitably sums up Glen’s presentation at our school last month !!!!!! “Totally unbelievable” does not even seem to come close. He is brilliant.

Glen had our year 12’s in the palm of his hand. Presentation, excellent. Content, invaluable.

I am just writing this e-mail to let you know how inspirational the ‘Day of Hope’ seminar was. I was lucky enough to hear the seminar when I was in year ten, four years ago whilst at a resilience camp. Everything that was discussed helped me to see life in a new perspective. I am now 19 years of age, completed the HSC and am now fulfilling ‘my dream’ of becoming a primary school teacher.

Today’s seminar has really changed my life. It has made me realise many things; the most important is changing my lifestyle right away. What you said today hit all the bases. Everything you said has impacted me and completely changed my mindset on things. Today was hands down the greatest seminar I have ever been too and has set the bar very high for future seminars.

First of all I wanted to say how much I enjoyed listening to you speak today and how inspired you have made me to alter my bad habits and blossom into a respectable young man. I must admit I did not come to the seminar today expecting much but I left with an experience that I am positive has changed my life forever. If I grow up to be half the man you are I will be satisfied to say the least.

Thankyou so much for today. I think a lot of lights were turned on in peoples eyes. It was amazing to see the difference 5 hours can make!

I was so excited to hear you talk at my school. I’ve never been so motivated and excited to actually get home and start my homework like I was today. I think that today was the most worthwhile money my school has ever spent. We’ve had renovations done in classrooms, had outside areas rebuilt, we’ve had the bathrooms re-done, along with the canteen, we’ve bought new computers for the computer rooms, but none of them have been as helpful and worthwhile as your talk.

I don’t know how to thank you, I really don’t. You came to our school and never before have I been so inspired by a person, from all the TV shows I have seen all the talks I have had not once have actually felt so motivated to actually want to get up and pursue all my dreams. Every morning I wake up now and feel so much better about myself thanks to you. I’m exercising again and feeling better about myself already!! I really didn’t expect a change in me so quickly but really all my thanks are going to you, I wake up now full of energy and eager to go to school or do whatever I have planned. You are truly an amazing person, and your story really touched me and inspired me. I really wish more speakers were like you full of enthusiasm and someone with such a great heart I really don’t know how to thank you I really appreciate you coming to speak to us I’m feeling better about myself each day.

I’m sure you get this all the time but you really have a gift for what you do. You have a way of capturing everyone in the room and keeping them interested for the duration of your presentation. I was completely taken by what you said. You had my undivided attention for every second, which coming from a girl with a maximum attention span for five minutes, is really saying something. The intergration of your own personal experience, with that of other people who have achieved phenomenal things, was really mind blowing. The amount of research and work you put into the seminar was truly evident. I want to thank you for coming to Monte and I plead with you to never give up what you do!

I really would like to complement your speech, your approach towards life and your attitude towards hope…Thank you very much.

You spoke at my school at the start of the year. Your motivation has helped me achieve something I never thought I would…I was expected by myself, parents and teachers to only get a UAI of 80 ….well guess what? The motivation you gave me helped to prove them wrong. I got a UAI of 93 woohoo!!!!….thanks glen your advice was a real help this year. Thanks mate.

I loved your talk to us the other day. Wow! You always inspire me to do so much more with myself. I am not the best and studying or time management, but from that one little session, you have already helped me. I’m aiming higher, doing more work and have started a study plan. All of your stories make life and goals feel so much more achievable.

You came to our camp and I found your talk to be the best 5 hour seminar I’ve ever been to. Most seminars I loose concentration after about 10 mins, but yours I didn’t lose concentration once. The talk I found was extremely motivational and I believe it has changed my life already. I just wanted to let you no that you are an inspiration and well done!

Just a thank you email for the seminar you gave today. I admired Glen’s energy, motivation and enthusiasm and – just wanted to let you know that last year Glen dared us to skip whenever we were mad. I did this after a very aggravating argument with one of my brothers, and I have never laughed at myself so much in my life. It mad me smile and my “bad mood” was gone almost instantly and I still do it. The positive ways of thinking you shared with us are so effective and can change anything. All one needs to do is smile and things start to look better. So thank you for your encouragement and wonderful advice. It is something I wont forget.

Glen, Thank you so much for the seminar you held for us! I really have never been so inspired in my life. And while I was at the camp I really could feel myself change. I became a more confident and positive person. What you have told us has stuck in my head and I know it won’t be going anywhere. Every time I think of something negative it automatically changes into a thought, then something positive. I can tell my life will be changed from now on, and I thank you SO SO much!

I am currently a year 11 student in Strathfield. Today we had a study skill day which was performed by your organisation. I was blown away with the knowledge and education that I learnt today, and wanted to personally congratulate you on the great job and services that you provided.

I just wanted to thank you for teaching me how to believe in myself and to set goals. The afternoon after your seminar I put your theory’s straight to work. After school I went to a softball match. In the bus on the way there I said to my team-mates “if you believe you can do it, you will achieve it, just keep your mind on your goal”. When I said that I wasn’t actually listening to what I was saying until afterward when I thought to myself… “that guy really hit me with that concept”. Well I hope you are happy to know that our ‘usual average’ team not only won the game but we won by 19 points!!! Then again, after the game, I went straight to a dance lesson. We were taught the moves and then the music was put on. Just before we were about to start I closed my eyes, I thought to myself “I can do anything I set my mind to, I am GREAT” I pictured myself doing the moves with style, not forgetting one step. I opened my eyes and straight away, I was dancing with my head up high, each movement had power, I felt as if I was the best dancer in the world. I USED YOUR TECHNIQUES, AND THEY WORKED!!! Thank you again for a great day. You helped me so much! Before each task that I find difficult, or I believe I did not do previously with my full potential, I will just look inside and find it. I now know…. Each day I am going to be MAGNIFICENT.

I just wanted to send you out a huge thank you for coming to my school, and opening my eyes to what I couldn’t see before. Your presentation was nothing like I expected – it was fun and interesting. Our grade never listens to guest speakers – ever! but I looked around while you were talking, and I’ve never seen our grade so quiet for two hours. We were all engrossed in your story and message that you shared with us. It was amazing – we were walking out and people were crying, people were laughing. It was like this huge weight had been taken off our shoulders, and we could really start to enjoy what we had.

A few weeks ago you came to our school for the motivational training lesson. The things that you spoke about have stuck in my head and have been inspiring me ever since.

I had the big unrealistic 93 (ATAR) on my wall all year long…and this unrealistic 93 turned into a realistic 94.1 – thank you Glen.

Glen! Your talk was outstanding! I spent tonight reading through the feedback forms and you moved a lot of people. Words like ‘life changing’, ‘OMG’ and ‘get him back’ were peppered though each sheet. You have a gift and your message and mission is changing lives.

You made everything matter. I don’t know how you did it. Every single girl, I’m sure, was captivated by you today, even the ones who think they’re too good for workshops. You have a gift. I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s kind of like I’ve been in this room all my life, and people have been slipping me notes of advice under this locked door, that I read, but then throw out. Today it was like you came, and bashed down the door and said it all to my face. I’ve never felt like this before in my life. You really have changed me. You’re not like other motivational speakers. You put so much of yourself on the line. I don’t even know what to say! Just thank you, thank you, thank you.