"She was great! The students really enjoyed her 'story' and I was impressed by how well she made it relevant to them and their future choices. We would love to have her back next year."

"Bonita's speech was extremely inspiring to the girls at the school. They still discuss the speech weeks later. We have discussed the speech in assembly and PSHE lessons regarding 'growth mindset'. She brought a series of images to support the speech and this was helpful in helping to understand the challenges she faced. Extremely well prepared, yet approachable to the group of 15 year olds she spoke to."

“What an incredible talk. Staff and children alike were captivated from start to finish. Conversations were rife afterwards of new challenges that people have set and how they will take their first steps towards them. Bonita has inspired us to believe more in ourselves and trust our inner instinct. One pupil wrote 'the way Bonita described that she would carefully take one step at a time was so interesting. It was amazing to have a person come into school and talk to us about all the mountains they have climbed. If you are looking for a speaker who can inspire your pupils to reach their personal targets, you need not look any further. Thanks Bonita for a wonderful speech.”

"Bonita’s visit exceeded all of our expectations. She was warm and friendly with an incredible story to tell. I can honestly say that everyone at our school who was part of this event was touched by Bonita and her incredible journey."

"I just wanted to let you know how inspiring Bonita Norris was to my daughter. When the evening was over she expressed a desire to climb Mount Snowdon as a family so on Easter Sunday that is exactly what we did. Although, she found it quite challenging we were all very proud of her and how she coped with it all. I just wanted to say that the awards ceremonies are a wonderful thing for the children at The Streetly Academy and as a parent I am very proud of my daughter. Thank you again for having inspirational people at the awards"

"Thank you so much for your talk at our awards ceremony this evening. I have received a number of mails already complimenting you on an inspirational talk. Parents, staff and students warmed to your honesty and were amazed by what you have achieved at such a relatively young age."

"I just wanted to endorse Carol's email to you. I sat through your presentation and thoroughly enjoyed it. I spoke today to so many colleagues who also really enjoyed it. You provided the students with so many apt stories, humorous anecdotes that I am sure they will always remember and most importantly, with tips for motivation. You are truly an inspiration!"

"It was a brilliant presentation and so inspirational for our students. It has really raised their ambitions... It was also totally inspirational for me personally- I've decided I'm going to raise my game as well!"

"Just wanted to say a great big thank you for being a fantastic speaker for our Achiever Awards last night! All the feedback has been about how inspirational your speech was and how impressive and real you were as a speaker. Perfect start to the event and one of the best speakers we have had so far at our Award ceremony. We would love to welcome you back to the college so we’ll keep in touch if that’s ok."

"The children were delighted to receive their prizes from you – you did a great job, thank you! So many people, staff and parents alike, have commented on your wonderful speech and your amazing achievements. We were confident that your story would appeal to our varied audience and I really do think you were an inspiration to the children (and parents) on the day – thank you."

"Just wanted to thank you for joining us today at our awards ceremony. The students (and staff) were mesmerised by your talk today, it was truly inspirational. Universally staff and students said you are the best speaker we have ever had!"

"Bonita delivered a truly inspiring talk. Our international and well-travelled student cohort were captivated from the outset by her down to earth demeanour and the honesty and simplicity of her transformative experience. Her message was clear and resonated throughout the audience and I think nearly everyone, teachers included, left the room emboldened to start a challenge or adventure of their own."

"It was a unanimous response that Bonita was one of, if not the, best speakers in leaving memory. Parents, pupils, staff and governors were, without exception incredibly complementary about Bonita's passion for her subject, the warmth with which she delivered her message and the general buzz she brought to proceedings. I have put together more speech days than I care to remember and Bonita's knowledge and professionalism were quite simply superb. I can recommend Bonita without any reservation to any school who wishes to have someone to help bring their year to a memorable close."

"We were really pleased with our booking. Bonita was highly engaging and inspirational – particularly to our Year 13 students. Students and staff found her relatable and humorous. While her story was extraordinary, she was able to take key lessons from it that our students could apply to their own lives. We would love to invite Bonita in again – especially as she is from the area and spoke of places familiar to our students."