Testimonials

What audiences are saying. . .

 
“Stephen Hopson’s presentation skills are amazing. Although he has never heard a sound in his life, he articulates clearly and with warmth his unparalleled accomplishments in overcoming adversity, and becoming the world’s first deaf instrument rated pilot.”

Howard Putnam,
former CEO of Southwest Airlines
Author of “The Winds of Turbulence”

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“You did a terrific job speaking to the aviators – I really enjoyed. You are an inspiration and your future audiences will benefit.”

Mark Sanborn,
Best-selling author of “The Fred Factor”


 

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Ray Hexamer, CEO
First Communications

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"Your presentation was exactly what we needed... The feedback afterward was exceptional.  I am so glad that I followed my instincts when I happened across your website.  We have faculty meetings yearly and plan to contact you for another event sometime in the future, if you are interested.   I really liked the way you tied our mission and goals into your message.  It made a real impact on our staff."

Gina Cuffari, MA, VP/Director
University of Phoenix, Ohio Campuses

“You captured the attention and hearts of every single audience member. The warmth that the students have expressed for you since the program seems to be a mix of admiration of you and appreciation for how empowered you made them feel. I read over 400 evaluations of your presentation and again and again people wrote how thankful they were to have heard your speak. I feel fortunate for the first year students that were able to begin their college career with your message in their minds.”

Evonne Noble, Program Manager
Boston University

"There are motivational speakers. Pump you up, get you jazzed, and all that razzmatazz. Then, a day or two later, the energy fades. So, it’s with such incredible pleasure that I tell you about a from-the-gut, from-the-heart motivational speaker we had the other day at InfoSource Learning. And, where the energy has only been growing since the presentation we heard. He writes and speaks (from the heart, and from experience) about overcoming adversity. His particular talk to us at InfoSource was on accepting yourself. The guy just flat out blew me away. He’s funny, poignant, and meaningful . . . and he’s lived it . . . the accepting-yourself and overcoming-adversity part. If you’re involved with an organization that might need a keynote speaker, I simply cannot recommend Stephen enough."

Michael Werner, CEO
InfoSource Learning

“I really enjoyed your story about overcoming odds and reaching for your dreams. Your message of not allowing others to limit your goals or tell you something is impossible is powerful and relevant for all of us as we pursue our hopes and ambitions. I enjoyed learning more about flying and listening to your personal stories—my favorite being about the bully and the “exploding hearing aid.” I laughed just as hard when I told that story to the people I work with as I did when you told it!”

Randall S. White, Professor
University of Akron

“Extremely interesting presentation – very worthwhile! I enjoyed the humor.”

Madeline Sunnucks, Student
Ohio Northern University

“Stephen Hopson is an amazing speaker. He teaches audiences how to HEAR. What’s so unusual about that? Well, Stephen’s deaf. Yet, he does indeed teach thousands how to HEAR. If you currently don’t have a passion which requires your unique abilities…if you’re not actively exploring possibilities to live your passion…if you’re not acting on the impressions that come from doing this…and if you’re not remembering lessons learned every day and those who helped you along the way…if you’re not doing this: You don’t know how to HEAR! Not a problem. Stephen Hopson can teach you to HEAR in a very unusual way - if you’ll let him.

Tony Brigmon, Former Goodwill Ambassador
Southwest Airlines

"I thank you for the inspiring remarks as keynote speaker... Your message was relevant to our workforce given the recent changes that the agency has undergone. Your remarks were timely and important.

Marcus J. Boyle, Deputy Director for Human Development
National Imagery and Mapping Agency

"I received numerous positive comments from the attendees about your presentation. They very much enjoyed hearing about your flying experiences and were especially impressed by your dynamic speaking style. You had them laughing and at the same time in awe of your accomplishments, your optimistic and go for it attitude and your courage.”

Rebecca Duggan, Michigan Chapter Chair
Michigan Chapter Ninety-Nines, International Women’s Pilots Organization

“I can’t express to you my appreciation for your outstanding presentation at our worldwide heartwarmers.com Conference in beautiful Niagara on the Lake. The crowd loved it and you are to be commended for both your expertise and enthusiasm in delivering your powerful message of hope and inspiration to all. The setting was perfect, the topic was perfect and you were perfect!

Lee Simonson, Founder/Publisher
www.Heartwarmers.com

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