Corporate Feedback
“I just want to say a huge thank you for your wonderful event today, it was truly inspiring and I enjoyed every minute. We have had by far the best feedback from this session compared to any of the events we have organised over the last 18 months!”
Claire Ellis
GFX & GLM Global Trade Services, Deutsche Bank AG“Miles’ speech was a success, no doubt about that, at our Marrakesh Global Leadership Conference. He was the focus of all discussions at the restaurant that same day, and I am personally delighted to have met such a person… He is the kind that you never forget, and once again not only because of what he accomplishes. What else can I say Miles, you are the best!”
Matthieu Campion
TomTom Automotive, France“Many warm thanks for your presentation at the Global Established Products
Summit at J&J earlier today. I cannot sufficiently tell you how appreciated your presentation was with the attendees! It set a good tone, demanding in a positive way, for the rest of our meeting.”Elisabeth Svanberg MD, PhD
Vice President, Head of Established Products, Johnson & Johnson, New Jersey“I would like to thank you again for the outstanding speech you delivered during our Sanofi Intercontinental Region Leadership Kick off meeting here in Paris. People were delighted!
At the end of the conference we ran a small satisfaction survey and you scored very highly.”Alain Denizet
HR Vice-President, Sanofi Intercontinental Region, France“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your presentation during our Genzyme Intercontinental Leadership conference in Rome. It was my pleasure and my privilege not only in meeting up with you in person, but also by getting an opportunity to listen to you once again after Mumbai. The ninety minutes of your session were definitely the highlight of the conference!”
Anil Raina
Country Head, India & South Asia, Genzyme - a Sanofi Company“I do hope my words go some way to convey the effect and lasting impression you have had on all of us not just as the Qatar Airways team but personally as individuals too.
The genuine warmth, interest and care that you took with us was just so wonderful, you really took the time to understand our challenges and gave us not just pie in the sky words about reaching goals but actual, tangible actions of how we should tackle our obstacles…all backed up by awe-inspiring examples of how you personally put them into practice and made things happen! Absolutely fantastic.”Gretchen Moore
Regional Marketing Manager, North, South & Western Europe Qatar Airways“Your appearance on my national Panorama TV show this night was spectacular and breath-taking. Viewers keep on sending regards, appreciations and standing ovation. You are miraculous! Thanks again for talking to me, such meetings are once in a lifetime.”
Boyko Vassilev
BNT, Panorama, Bulgaria“Your input to the AB Sciex European Sales Conference in Nice was perfect – exactly the right way to send the delegates off after a busy couple of days and you definitely hit home on the “Think Bigger, Go Further, Beyond Limits” theme.
I think the spontaneous meeting in the bar for that welcome cold beer was testament to their happiness at the end of a very successful event!”Ken Carter
Client Services Director, Activate Event Management Ltd“We have been receiving feedback all day today from many of the 500 Ernst & Young clients, friends and guests of your event – such lovely feedback. All of them really impressed, inspired and thankful they had the chance to have met you.
THANK YOU Miles, it was amazing!”Elena Litova
Marketing Manager, Brand, Marketing & Communications, Ernst & Young, Bulgaria“Your session scored the highest number of excellents across the whole conference which is fantastic, and I wanted to share that with you. Your name also came up time and time again in the free time where delegates were asked what the highlight of the day was. As you can tell, your speech was very well received – you were the star of the show!”
Debbie Nicholas
Support Manager, Group Chief Executive's Office, Connect Group PLC“I have to say that Miles was brilliant and an absolute inspiration to our audience, his balance of speaking and media was just right, using his adventure challenges in our Airbus business context really well. Miles had the desired effect I was looking for which was to wake people up from their day to day issues and pessimism and really start to think of things differently! Our CEO Bernhard was particularly taken by Miles and his speech; the three of us spent a few hours having a bite to eat together and a few glasses of wine into the evening, and it was a pleasure!!! Miles was a triumph!”
Jamie Ritchie
Head of Marketing, Airbus Geo-Intelligence, France“I have recently returned from the Advantage Conference in Sorrento and feel compelled to write to you to thank-you for such an interesting and inspirational speech. It was very funny and, along with everyone else, made me roar with laughter but it was also very moving and reduced me to tears several times. You are the most remarkable man I have ever had the privilege to listen to.”
Sue Curtis
Branch Manager, Dawson & Sanderson Ltd“I sent Miles a personal ‘thank-you’ this morning to express how deeply his speech and message touched me and the rest of the Cisco Systems delegates at our Niagara Falls annual conference. Miles’ message of ‘teamwork’, ‘growing ourselves’, ‘expanding one’s circle’ and his inspiring and riveting real life stories kept the entire audience pinned to their chairs for the entire 90+ minutes. Miles is a gifted inspirational speaker. His wisdom and insight has certainly touched each of us…. I had nothing but extremely positive comments about our esteemed guest speaker.”
Rose Kearns
Project Manager, Cisco Systems, Canada“Miles, I want to thank you for both of your incredibly moving and inspiring presentations to GSK. On both occasions you created such a positive impact, not only on myself but also on my colleagues – if only you could have heard the buzz in my workspace yesterday after your talk! Please don’t underestimate what a profound and inspirational impact you have made on both my life and those of my colleagues.”
Jane Dixon
OTC Consumer & Market Insight, GlaxoSmithKline“Miles is not only a global adventurer, he is also an entertaining presenter whose inspirational messages register with any culture. His witty stories, images and achievements captivated our group of Japanese employees, staff and customers, and they went away with renewed energy, motivation, and courage to tackle our business challenges as an effective team.”
Richard Thornley
Regional Director - Japan, Rolls-Royce International“I have worked in the travel industry for over 20 years and have had the opportunity of listening to many different people but no one has ever reduced me or a whole audience to tears like you did. You deserved your standing ovation.”
Sue Copper
National Sales Manager, Seligo“A very powerful keynote presentation that could not have been more persuasively communicated. Your style of presentation was both engaging and very funny. It was pitched just right…”
Jim Poole
Managing Director (CFS), EDF Energy“Thank you for your excellent presentation at our Rolls-Royce global supply chain conference in Berlin this week. The feedback from the suppliers and the delegates was simply fantastic. Your message was right on the spot in terms of where we all are as an Industry and I know the inspiration you gave to everyone will result in an improved level of performance.”
Paul Carter
Rolls-Royce Operations Director, Aerospace Purchasing“Miles is possibly the most refreshing and uplifting speaker I have ever heard. With a disability that would keep most of us staying at home, Miles goes out and conquers challenges which would be beyond the imagination of all but the smallest minority. His attitude to life is so positive that his audience can feel it; (…) it is not possible to listen to Miles without feeling uplifted.”
Tony Gordon
Past President, Million Dollar Round Table“Miles has achieved more in his lifetime than a dozen others put together. His courage and sheer determination to succeed are inspirational. Any business striving for success should hear his message.”
Ray Bradbury
Qatar British Business Forum, BAE Systems“Your presentation to our global conference at The Hague was outstanding! In the space of an hour our hardened financial and IT auditors found themselves energised and inspired by your dynamic presentation. Your ability to not just overcome but actively embrace the challenges that life has to offer touched an audience not easily impressed!”
Andrew Street
Global Manager, Financial Audit, Shell International Limited“What can I say! I was reduced to tears and made to feel very humble by this gentleman. I have attended a lot of functions with guest speakers; not one has taken a group of people on such a roller-coaster of emotions. [I felt] very motivated to change things not only professionally but personally as well. A truly inspirational man!”
Peter O’Neill
Partner, Ernst & Young LLP“Miles is an extraordinary speaker. Our event was for sales and service directors, who go to a lot of networking events and have extremely high standards. Miles had them belly laughing one minute, then almost in tears the next…”
Chris Robinson
Sales & Marketing Manager, Blue Sky Consulting“I was particularly impressed by the effort that Miles went to prior to the talk to really understand what we were trying to achieve and how he could tailor his talk to meet our needs. The motivational talk from Miles was rated as the most popular speech at conference. Miles Hilton-Barber is an exceptional presenter; he held the audience captivated and left them feeling inspired and empowered to set new and challenging goals.
The talk was well balanced using humour to get across key points but then challenging the audience to really challenge their own belief system and the limitations they place on themselves.
I have used many motivational speakers in the last 10 years and can honestly say that Miles came across as the most genuine presenter. A gentle man with a powerful message. I would definitely recommend him without hesitation.”Richard Jones
Sales & Account Operations Manager, Pfizer UK Ltd“ We have worked with Miles on a number of events – the team find his vision, ambition and desire to push out the barriers, truly inspirational – it is rare in feedback for any speaker to score so highly and to have such an impact on any event.”
Steve Pateman
Director, Corporate Banking, Royal Bank of Scotland“Miles was sensational as the opening speaker at the 3-day Million Dollar Round Table conference in California and his presentation skills to some 9,000 delegates from 80 countries was captivating. BRAVO !”
Guy Baker
BTA Group“I can’t even imagine the difficulties of travelling in polar regions without being able to see things. I once was semi-blind in the Arctic and everything became doubly problematic. Total blindness would have been nightmarish. My admiration for Miles is enormous.”
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
“Hearing Miles speak is truly inspirational. He is living proof of the old adage “there’s no such word as can’t”. This amazing man is an unparalleled force for motivation and I have every possible respect for his talents as a speaker as well as his incredible personal courage.”
Lord David Puttnam
Enigma Productions (Chariots of Fire)“Miles’ attempt to be the first blind person to walk to the South Pole is an extreme act of courage, and I have nothing but awesome admiration for his bravery and determination.”
Michael Palin
“If you have never had the privilege of hearing Miles Hilton-Barber speak then you are in for a rare treat. Miles exudes confidence, electrifying his audience with his escapades, whilst challenging them to attain new heights of excellence and all with a humility and sincerity that compels his audience to beg for more. His courage, self-motivation and humour make him an absolute delight and I for one could listen to him over and over again. A truly motivational experience not to be missed.”
Gary J Prior
Vice-President Europe, Philips Domestic Appliances“Miles Hilton-Barber offers a truly inspirational insight into his amazing adventures. He demonstrates, in his presentation, the energy that has driven him to achieve so much. In listening to Miles you are forced to consider the limits you have set on yourself, and to search your mind and soul as to what you could potentially achieve.”
Brian J Robinson
Manager Strategic Sourcing, Global Rolls-Royce Corporation“Miles is extraordinary. I have travelled all over the world and been through physical hardship with many companions but working beside him was remarkable. In crossing the 200-km stony Qatar Desert without support he never really flagged and he only fell twice – less often than I did! Frankly, his blindness was my eye opener and he gives a great talk.”
Dr Mike Stroud OBE
(World record holder for 1,350 mile/97 day unsupported Antarctic crossing with Sir Ranulph Fiennes)“We don’t normally attend the plenary sessions, but to miss out on Miles Hilton-Barber’s talk would have been a disaster. It was one of the most inspirational, hilariously funny, and seriously motivating speeches I have heard. If I had been attending a religious meeting I would have left as a convert…”
Heather Westgate
Managing Director, TDA Advertising Agency“I have never seen anyone get a standing ovation at a European Venture Capital conference before. Miles was outstanding at our Stockholm conference…”
Patrick Sheehan
Chairman, EVCA Venture Capital Platform“Miles was outstanding. He inspired, made us laugh and even brought a tear to people’s eyes. Our group is hard to impress yet he got a standing ovation.”
Michael Cullins
Partner, Deloitte & Touche