Testimonials
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"It amazes me how Chris Gray grabs every student’s attention right from the start. He has the ability to make each student feel like he is speaking directly to them as an individual. He provides them hope to overcome their own obstacles by sharing his journey through childhood and experiences as a wrestler, both the good and bad. The kids can relate to every word! They see that he cares! This is the third school I have had him speak at, that shows how valuable I believe his message to be. When I have parents telling me days after how their child keeps talking about the stories and messages Chris shared, you know the impact is real!"
- Principal P.E. Mc Gibbon, LKDSB, Sarnia, Ontario |
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“Chris Gray has been the favourite keynote speaker at our youth conference for several years. He quickly captivates his audience with the stories and experiences he shares. Throughout his presentation, Chris encourages students to set goals, follow their dreams, and persevere when life throws curve balls. His humour, passion, and enthusiasm enable him to easily connect to the students he's working with. We look forward to having Chris back again next year!”
- Teacher East Elgin Secondary School, Aylmer, Ontario |
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"Students and staff alike were motivated to dream big by Chris' passionate stories of perseverance. Humorous, heartfelt and honest, Chris captures kids' attention immediately, keeps their attention throughout, and leaves them energized with a sense of hope and curiosity for their future. I can't recommend Chris enough as a speaker for your school or community group."
- President Kiwanis Club of Peterborough |
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"The words and messages in Chris’s presentation will resonate with everyone at your event regardless of age, gender or station in life. The audience will be feeling better and have an improved positive outlook after hearing Chris speak."
- President Kinsmen Club of Canada |
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"Humble, real, relatable! Chris is definitely not a cliche speaker. He has lived what he is telling you.
A student commented: 'He's just like us!'" - Teacher/Advisor L.P. Miller Comprehensive School, Nipawin, Saskatchewan "My students liked how engaging he was; everyone was listening, paying attention and authentically enjoyed listening to him. They thought his message was simple and made sense. They really liked him! I loved how the younger students, who might’ve been completely disinterested with anyone else, were listening, entertained and couldn’t wait to meet him and get a picture with him after the presentation!" - Teacher L.P. Miller Comprehensive School, Nipawin, Saskatchewan |
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“Chris is a dynamic and energetic speaker who connects with his audience through personal storytelling. His message of 'dream big' and 'put in the work' and 'don’t be afraid to try something new' was perfect for our students!”
- Teacher SDCI, Strathroy, Ontario |
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“Inspirational”, “funny”, “down to earth”, “cool” , were some of the adjectives used by the students to describe Chris after his presentation at our school. He is a very humble, gracious and giving person. From the moment he spoke, the students were engaged. Through his beautiful storytelling, he was able to reach all students with his message of dreaming big and not letting your circumstances or people tell you otherwise.
The biggest undercurrent to this message was about perseverance and the importance of putting in the hard work to find that success. Students left the presentation full of renewal and hope for the future, knowing that a guy like Chris was able to put in the hard work and succeed. They were able to see themselves in Chris and maybe some of the obstacles that they may be facing. Some of our at-risk students walked out of the presentation in awe of his message, and it was amazing to hear as a staff how excited they were for his successes. - Teacher, Southside P.S. Woodstock, Ontario |
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“Chris did an amazing job presenting at our annual Youth Wellness Conference. He has tremendous presentation skills…very polished with a lot of energy. He was able to hold the students attention through the 1-hour session through a series of entertaining stories with very important underlying messages.
He focused on following your dreams, while understanding that hard work is the driving factor in realizing those dreams. He emphasized that challenges will be part of the journey and how you respond to those challenges will be a determining factor in whether you ultimately succeed. From an organizer's perspective, he was extremely easy to work with…really appreciated getting to know him and would definitely plan to bring him back to our event down the road. I would definitely recommend Chris for any youth conference." - Kiwanis Club Youth Services Co-Chair, Swift Current, Saskatchewan |
“I’ve listened to tonnes of inspirational speeches, but Chris' was the first one to really spark something in me. It really made me feel like I can do it…my dream is possible. Thank you Chris!”
- Student
Penhold, Alberta, Canada
“Chris' presentation changed something in me. I’ve always wanted to be an actor, but never thought it was possible because of the small town I’m from. After hearing Chris' story, I know it’s possible. It’s changed me. Now I know I can do it…because he did it.”
- Student
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
- Student
Penhold, Alberta, Canada
“Chris' presentation changed something in me. I’ve always wanted to be an actor, but never thought it was possible because of the small town I’m from. After hearing Chris' story, I know it’s possible. It’s changed me. Now I know I can do it…because he did it.”
- Student
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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"Chris' message was excellent and the students loved him! He engaged everyone with humour and his amazing storytelling skills. I highly recommend him for any school community."
- Principal Sparta Public School, Sparta, Ontario |
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"Chris was one of the most impactful speakers I’ve heard! His ability to quickly connect with the students, hold their attention, and keep them engaged for the entire hour was most impressive. His message of going for a goal, working hard to get it, and helping others along the way is one our students will not forget! Chris is a ‘must-see’ for any student, but made a particularly strong impression on our young men."
- Teacher Saint André Bessette Catholic Highschool, London, ON |
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“Wow. Chris is a very kind person. He was very interactive. I cried so many times through his speech and his breakout sessions. By far the best speaker I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. Afterward, I had a visit with him and I can vouch to say he is a very real, down to earth person who practices what he preaches.”
- Student - Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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Chris is also a recommended speaker with the Canadian Student Leadership Association. Their mission statement is "To support and encourage student leadership in Canada." His bio with CSLA can be found HERE.
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