Testimonials


Alistair speaks with a rare passion and flare that both engages and inspires.   Audiences are touched by his joyous enthusiasm and motivated by his message.  He is a person of exceptional quality and a blessing to observe.  If you have an opportunity to hear him speak, do so!  You will be the better for it.

Robert Killen – Founder of Apex.  Finalist 2007 World Championship of Public Speaking

Even when you're in a large auditorium, Alistair seems to be talking to you personally.  With his quick wit and polished confidence he captures everyone's attention with a message that always seems to resonate with his audience.  He is an inspiratiion to all.

David Rosell - President Rosell Finacial Group, President City Club of Bend, Past President of the Bend Chamber of Commerce

Al has woven a rich lifetime of professional and personal experiences and shaped them into a variety of inspirational and motivational stories that leave you spellbound and with renewed energy to reach for the stars.  I highly recommend Al as a consumate speaker, coach, mentor and business leader.

Jim Lee, Executive Director of CORIL and Principal with InvitExcellence

 Our team performs many presentations to our clients both in person and over the phone.  Although we pride ourselves on our abilities, having an expert, objective assessment of our presentation techniques was very valuable.  The intricacies and nuances of effective presentations and public speaking are skills that can be continually fine tuned.  Alistair was unquestionably able to help facilitate this for our team.  His charming personality kept us enamored to each suggestion and concept that he shared.  We sincerely appreciate his time and services and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get that extra edge.  We look forward to working with him again in the future.

Colin Morrison, Director of Client Services, NAVIS

With his unique African upbringing and a lifetime of travel and adventure, Al offers his audiences material that is entertaining, enlightening and inspirational. His eloquent delivery and unique perspective make for a thought provoking and motivational presentation that is sure to leave his audience wanting more.

John Wells – Executive Producer ER, West Wing and Southland

 

You will be hard pressed to find a more energetic and dynamic speaker than Alistair Paterson.  Not only is he a great role model and mentor for inspiring speakers, but he is an outstanding coach who is more than willing to go the extra mile to provide constructive feedback and expert knowledge to his peers.  He speaks eloquently with passion and grace and is a great leader.  As a professional speaker and coach, I give Alistair my highest recommendation in any endeavor he wishes to pursue.

Monica S. Wheeler - Abundant Life Coaching


I attend numerous meetings and listen to countless speakers during the course of a year.  As a professional speaker, Al stands head and shoulders above the crowd.

Gary Hooser – Hawaii State Senator


Al demonstrates a natural ability in speech making and possesses all the right stuff – a commanding presence, a warm but powerful tone of voice, and an articulate and obvious control of the language.

David Jenkins – Singer, Composer – Pablo Cruise

I was very excited when Alistair agreed to give a presentation to our Rotary Club.   He has a fascinating background and a wonderful sense of humor that he artfully blends with his message to keep his audience fully engaged.  His words, stories and demeanor are uplifting and you can’t help but smile when listening to him.  I can’t imagine his audience ever feeling disappointed.  I highly recommend Alistair for motivating and inspiring groups.

Mari Latimer – President – Rotary Club of Bend High Desert