One of the main things that I took away that day was how important adapting to your surroundings was for you. 5 days after hearing your speech, I had a knock on my front door to be advised by the police that my Mum had died suddenly whilst driving home from work.
I know this sounds ridiculous, but with hindsight, I can’t help but think that your speech somehow helped to prepare me for what lied ahead.
I suppose I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience and advice, and for helping me to adapt to my new surroundings.
I can honestly say that never before have I known nearly everybody listening to an after dinner/lunch talk be so attentive, hanging on to every word, or so deeply moved by what they were hearing. Equally, I have never before been contacted afterwards by so many who have wanted to express their admiration for and gratitude to a speaker. Your talk was not only inspirational but enjoyable, and we all thought you judged it just right in respect of you theme, its length, and its balance with the more humorous bits.
I am left with the lasting impression of John Peters, who will remain in my memory as one of the most incredible & emotional speakers I have ever experienced the honour of hearing.
Walker User Group
I know you have read the evaluations from my colleagues and seen how positive they all were, but I wanted to tell you myself that the things you said really touched me personally. It is not very often that I meet people whose words are so moving and who have such an impact on the way I view my work and my life.
Headmistress
John Peters speech was amazing and incredibly inspirational! Please continue to invite guest speakers from outside education – it is amazing to hear about how John overcame the odds.
When you got up to speak, I really wasn’t sure what to expect, I was quite young during the Gulf war (now 26) so I suppose wasn’t that aware of who you were or indeed, what happened to you. By the time you left the stage, I was totally amazed by your experience and in awe of your courage.
Adecco
The audience was absolutely captivated by him and absorbed every single word that he delivered. John truly is a hero in every sense of the word and the feedback that we have received from our guests is off the scale! At an awards ceremony where we celebrated qualities such as bravery, courage and pride, it was absolutely fitting to welcome a man like John whose own courage, bravery and pride, mirrored that of some of the honorable guests we hosted.
Pride of Breckland Award Ceremony