"Josh was without a doubt the greatest speaker we've ever had."
Andrew Reece
Maryland 4-H Teen Council

"He is a must for your next meeting!"
Vinnie Tracey
President, RE/MAX International

"Josh's message of persistence and optimism is life changing. He will inspire even the most cynical audience!"
Sarah Canepa Bang
CEO, Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc.

"Best speaker I've ever heard!"
Michelle Foley
Conference Director, National Post-Secondary Agricultural Student Organization

"Josh received, and deserved, two standing ovations!"
Val Durrant
Director, Corporate Development, Children's Miracle Network

"More than 7,000 people heard Josh speak at our annual management conference. A miracle himself, Josh inspired us to make the most of our own lives."
Mary Sammons
CEO, Rite Aid

"The best presentation I have ever seen during my 14 years in middle schools."
Nancy Miller
Assistant Principal, Beverley Manor Middle School

"Josh is just the best and we are all still talking about the impact he had on each of us!"
Pat Smith
CEO, Unitus Credit Union

"The other day I overheard one of my agents use a direct quote from the speech to a prospective client on the phone! I give Josh my highest recommendation."
Betsey Merritt
Founder and Broker in Charge, Betsey’s Real Estate

"Josh's presentation was one of, if not the best, closing keynote ever given at our Educational Leaders Fall Conference."
Dr. Doug Johnson
Executive Director, North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders

"We have run these camps for many years and have heard many speakers, and I can not give a stronger recommendation for someone."
Ray Manna
Director, Power Camp

"Bringing Josh to our school was the single best decision made this year to help influence student decision making."
Ed Cassidy
Principal, Windy Hill Middle School

"Josh is by far the best motivational assembly we have had."
Susan Blackwell
Senior Class Sponsor, First Flight High School

"I received over twenty emails from my teachers thanking me for bringing Josh to our school."
Sherryl Loya
Principal, Farmwell Station Middle School

"I've literally been to around fifteen of these type of leadership conventions, and I have to say there has never been a speaker, that I have seen, who has showed they care or have connected more with the crowd then you have."
Cameron Knutson
President, North Dakota Student Association of Student Councils

"I have never seen our school principal so enthusiastic about a speaker. She has been in the education system for over 30 years and can be a tough sell."
Diana Smith
President, Dozier Middle School PTA

"I have been involved with DECA for over 15 years and I have to say that your speech was the best that I have seen."
Richard Totten
National President, Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) 1998-99

"Students and advisors rated Josh's speech as the best part of the entire conference."
Ida Fryhover
Oklahoma DECA Advisor

"We have gotten so much feedback from the kids and staff that this was the best assembly in Ranch View Middle School's history."
Maria Peters
Wellness Coordinator, Ranch View Middle School

"Parents called and said that for the first time ever their high school kids came home told them about an assembly they had! They're still talking about him today."
Kevin Baumgarn
Superintendent, Starkweather/Munich Public Schools

"You really were a hit!"
Shirlee Kyle
Assistant Executive Director, DECA

"I was told it was our best assembly ever. Josh is genuine and high energy."
Art Sathoff
Principal, Pekin High School

"Josh was the best speaker we have ever had for our Parent/Student Fair." Bonnie Benson
Four Winds School,Ft. Totten, ND

"Truly phenomenal."
Edith H. Eidson, Ed. D.
Principal, Green Run High School

"The positive feedback and comments from teachers has been awesome. He made the in-service day a memorable experience."
Lois Myran
Director, Roughrider Education Services Program RESP

"I am still receiving messages from the conference participants about how awesome the keynote presenter was."
Kevin Reisenauer
Conference Coordinator, ND Dept of Career and Tech Education

"I have gotten rave reviews from the students and teachers! We really hit a home run with you!"
Angie Link
Cultural Arts Chair, James Madison Middle School

"You started the conference with a BANG! I could have listened to you for another hour!"
Amy Hornbacher
North Dakota Healthcare Financial Management Association

"The energy generated by his visit to Yorktown continues to have a positive impact on our school climate."
Suzanne Evans
Social and Emotional Learning Steering Committee Chair, Yorktown High School

"After school, I heard a couple of students singing his song and repeating his message, 'Life is Tough, Life is Beautiful'...from what I gather, he has been the best motivational speaker hired!"
Marilyn Rybak
PTSA President, Huntingtown High School

"Josh's positive energy is contagious...his message really resonated with our student audience. In fact, there was standing room only at the event."
Dr. Terri Goldstein, Director
GO Project for students with disabilities, Long Beach City College

"His presentation was entertaining and engaging while being an inspiration to the audience."
James Hiett
Senior Director of Distribution Center Operations, Wal-Mart

"My seven year old can’t stop talking about him!"
Dawne LeKang
Cultural Arts Chair, Brookfield Elementary School

"I highly recommend Josh as a keynote speaker/workshop presenter."
Janet Young
Coordinator, Northwest Iowa Leadership Conference

"Josh Sundquist is a great young speaker who relates well to audiences of all ages."
Les Anderson
Executive Director, NDASC/NHS

"Everyone loved it!"
Chrissy Ward
Cultural Events Planner, Nichols College

"Josh speaks the kids’ language. He has a way of getting a point across without them knowing it and feeling like they’re getting preached at. Our students are still talking about him!"
Lance Luitjens
Principal, Kiowa School

"A favorite among our students."
Peggy Brandon
Guidance Counselor, Pleasant Plains High School

"Josh Sundquist was the 'grand finale' keynote speaker for our annual professional development conference for school administrators....Everyone in attendance was captivated by this young man and his engaging personality!!"
Christie Johnson
Executive Director, School Administrators of South Dakota

"I have received an enormous amount of positive feedback regarding Josh and the impact that his presentation had."
Shane Thomas M.S.
Manager Body-for-LIFE Challenge, Abbott

" During the speech I went from laughing to crying several times. I have seldom been so entertained by a message that I could relate to. "
Randy Collins
President Elect, American Association of School Administrators

"Josh inspires, informs, and entertains. His message resonates with any group, from young students to senior administrators."
Dave Courter
National Association of College Auxiliary Services - East Region

"An awesome speaker."
Jean Farrar
President, Newport News, VA Council of PTA's

"Tonight I had a parent meeting for project prom and every single parent walked into the meeting with such wonderful things to say about your performance."
Lauren Feinberg
Student Assistance Counselor, Clearview Regional School District

"The vibe in our halls after a morning of Josh is practically visible. Our students love Josh Sundquist!"
Cynthia Cromwell
First Flight High School

"Your program has such a powerful message to the youth of today it would be a big mistake on my part not to have you return."
Ric Gauriloff
Principal, Mercer Middle School

"Josh is an inspiration. Each of us can take a lesson from his faith and persevering spirit."
George Allen
US Senator and former Governor of Virginia

"In education, we always talk about 'actively engaging' our students. That’s what Josh did with our entire student body and teachers. The students and staff talked about the assembly for several days afterwards."
Sharon Eisenberg
Principal, Franklin Middle School

"Josh is in touch with the 'here and now' of the lives of today's kids. The students were intensely engaged."
Owen Stockdill
Elementary Principal, Mandan Public Schools

"He is a fighter and believer in the message that there is something good in everything that happens. I highly recommend bringing Josh to your school."
Dave Wheeler
Principal, Larimore High School

"His presentation offers hope and real-life answers for real-life problems. I give it a score of 10!"
Mary Veilleux
PTO, Johnson-Williams Middle School

"Incredible presentation that held the audience captive."
Alan Clark
Event Coordinator for the Elwin United Methodist Church

"He provided a meaningful message for our students in a way that both made them laugh and made them truly think about the choices they have in their own lives."
Colleen Monahan
SCA Co-Sponsor, Heritage High School

"Josh is the real deal! We had him come speak at our weekend youth retreat and he hit a homerun. He has the unique ability to capture the attention of teenagers and adults by telling outrageously funny stories from his life."
Chris Hough
Youth Pastor, New Hope Church

"Josh successfully connected with all of our students. Students were impacted by his message of overcoming obstacles and his positive attitude."
Jack Maus
superintendent, Grafton Public Schools

"Thanks for providing such a positive message to our student body this afternoon. You had their attention from beginning to end."
David Beckman
Principal, Park River Public School

"He made a lasting impression on both the teachers and students, and we hope to welcome him to our school again soon."
Anna Thomas
Teacher, Manteo High School

"I would recommend Josh for your next event."
Marcia K. Strickland
GCSA/CTI State Coordinator

"Josh is able to reach students on their level."
Irene Reynolds
Principal, Harrisonburg High School

"Josh’s message of resiliency laced with humor keeps the attention of listeners, young and old."
Sandra Schilke
Asst Coordinator, Williston Area Teacher Center

"You helped me realize that if you set your mind to something and plan it carefully there is nothing that can hold you back."
Steven, 8th Grade

"He does this with amazing physicality and humor. Really astounding presenter and he totally engaged the audiences...all of us!"
Elizabeth McLean
PTSA Board Member, Huntingtown High School

"You did a wonderful job of relating your experiences with the students in a way that they could understand."
Betty Shenk
School Counselor, Plains Elementary School

"Your presenation captured our students' attention from the beginning to the end."
Pat Murphy
Principal, Washington Irving Middle School

"Josh Sundquist was amazing! "
Aimee Holleb
Principal, Mark Twain Middle School

"Our kids are still talking about Josh Sundquist. His message was truly powerful!"
Penny Myers
Principal, Francis Scott Key Middle School

"Josh really connected with the kids as evidenced by the crowd of students that gathered around him after the assembly--he was interesting and entertaining and brought a great message."
Julia Boberick
Gildersleeve Middle School PTA

"My students were truly awed by Josh's actions and personal message to them."
Barbara Conley
Teacher, Midlothian, VA

"You were a hit! The kids really liked you and learned from you as well!"
Ann Berger
Cultural Arts Chair, Thomas Johnson Middle School PTA

"The assembly tugged at all of our emotions; from our fears to our joys! Thank you on behalf of everyone here at Malden High School."
Dana Brown
Principal, Malden High School

"The students were actually spellbound during this assembly."
Joseph Dudash
Principal, Elkton Middle School

"We had students going out of their way saying it was the best assembly they'd seen."
Fred Babbitt
Principal, J. Frank Hillyard Middle School