Speaker Reviews

"... a highly recommended public speaker who will inspire and entertain... His delightful presentation, full of thought provoking and humorous observations and comments is an inspiring and highly recommended experience...." -  Rick Sneeuwjagt President Rotary Club of Mill Point 

"...Thanks sincerely for your presentation... I found the presentation very uplifting and I’m also a firm believer in taking opportunities as they arise, especially if it takes you out of your comfort zone. Your energetic delivery style is ideally suited as Rotary guest speaker, and we all found your “donations in kind” project fascinating. Thanks again Chris, and I hope we see more of you..." - Rob Webster, President Rotary Club of Willetton

"...Thank you for presenting to us, it was an interesting presentation and I know the club enjoyed hearing from you. It was certainly an interesting and inspiring presentation, and I believe it has tickled the travel bug in some of our members..." - Matt Bruyninckx, President Booragoon Rotary Club 

"...Chris is a wonderful speaker! Very interesting, entertaining, and funny!..." - Raia King, Author and Marketing Consultant.

"...A thoroughly entertaining presentation and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to other clubs and organisations..." - Alan Ramsay, Program Convenor, Rotary Club of Como

"...Just to let you know how much I enjoyed your presentation... Everyone enjoyed your presentation, your foresight in rescuing all that bedding was amazing. You put your thoughts into action which was greatly admired..." - Linda Morrell. Rotary Club of Cooroy

"...Thanks for your wonderful presentation last night. Very inspirational..."  Gordon Downing, Rotary Club of Nambour.

"...Your entertaining and thought-provoking presentation at our U3A Sunshine Coast Lecture was much appreciated by the audience. All of the feedback was positive, and as mentioned to you, there's always something to take away from sessions. For me and two of the audience who travel your information about the international app was particularly useful. The way in which you handled the mine waste management was greatly admired. I hope you will continue to assist us with further sessions to our other groups..."  - Lyn Lovell, U3A Sunshine Coast Lecture Program Coordinator

"...One of the best talks we've had at the club - and I'm looking forward to reading your book..." - Kirsty Stark, Rotary Club of Magill Sunrise

"...Chris, thank you for your presentation last night. I spent a lot of time thinking about what you did in your gap year. It took a lot of courage and fortitude. I congratulate you on doing what a lot of us could never do, so well done. Your presentation was excellent and you had all of the members completely rapt. Keep up the great work of letting us know what can be if we make the right decisions..." - Ian Pittaway, President Rotary Club of Attadale

"...You spoke in a very entertaining way about your intrepid travels. I know that all present were intrigued by what you accomplished... Combining this with co-ordinating such a tremendous project was absolutely outstanding. I would thoroughly recommend you as a Speaker..." - Jeremy Foster, Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay

"..I was contemplating & had actually brushed off the thought of travelling on round the world ticket for 3 mths as fear/ uncertainty/excitement all overwhelmed me. Your inspiring talk has rekindled my interest. Thank you for sharing & inspiring..." - Christine T

"...Chris was extremely interesting. A Fascinating story of courage and adventure. What was most valuable were the really valuable tips for travel, his acceptance of life experience in difficult times, getting out of the comfort zone and overcoming fear..." - Marita Gardener
Community Services Officer, City of Nedlands

"...We hosted Chris at our library and his talk was very well attended with audience members buzzing on the way out. Chris’s story is inspiring and is certainly one to hear. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to find out more about being brave and living in the moment..." - Lorraine Horsley, AH Bracks Library, Melville.

"...Chris Herrmann is a most interesting and entertaining speaker. His presentation is most professional, witty, educational and illustrated with beautiful photos. I can highly recommend Chris as an exceptional speaker. He has also written a most interesting and entertaining book about his adventures during his Senior Gap Year..." - Jenny Higgins, Rossmoyne Ladies Probus Club