"Gary's enthusiasm radiates and opens the room. His candid approach allows people to relate to his life story and come away with insight into what is real and what is perceived. This presentation motivated and renewed our advocacy staff.
— Michele Mudgett, Protection & Advocacy, Inc., Sacramento, CA

"Your ability to connect with the audience is awesome. You have that special quality of making each of us feel that you are talking to us individually, and move so easily from the serious to the humorous. You remind us gently about life's ups and downs. And those few words of inspiration at the end, using the juggling balls to make your points, were mesmerizing."
— Cathy Parsa, American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses

“Thanks for making our California tour such a success. Your story is very powerful, but it’s the way you help us see that we all have the ability to persevere in the face of challenges that really resonated for people. No wonder they gave you a standing ovation!”
– Sharon Beckley, Gentiva Rehab Without Walls

"You are an amazing individual and a fabulous speaker. You shared very valuable personal insight perfectly balanced with information so that even the 'experts' learned a great amount from you! Thank you for the gift of your inspiring and sensitizing presentation."
— Michelle Camicia, MS, RN, CRRN,
Assoc. of Rehabilitation Nurses, Northern California

“The reviews are in: all raves. "Best talk we've ever had" is a common theme. Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us a talk that was both entertaining and provocative.”
– Dr. Ron Cohen, Acorda Therapeutics

“My heartfelt thanks to you for your appearance at our spinal cord conference. People have been particularly warm in their praise about your contributions. I hope that my trustees now believe that it is worthwhile investing in good overseas speakers.”
— Dr. Alan Clarke, Director, Burwood Spinal Unit,
Christchurch, New Zealand