References

"Absolutely outstanding, an unbelievable and inspiring story..."<more>

- George Osborne, General Manager Training and Community Services, BEST Community Development

"His use of visual imagery, humour, quotations and details of his own experiences helped students understand resilience in the face of adversity" <more>

- Dr. Lou Harms, Senior Lecturer, University of Melbourne

"Dean's own experience of extreme adversity is harrowing, but his engaging charm and determined path to recovery held each audience very impressively…"<more>

- Keith McCallum, Student Services Leader, Ballarat Secondary College

"The group found the presentation dynamic. I would strongly recommend that business groups allow Dean the opportunity to present." <more>

- Darren Lee, National Products Manager, Macquarrie Corporation

"An incredibly moving experience and a graphic and honest account of what can happen in our lives and the importance of how we deal with what comes our way…"<more>

- Robyn Pattinson, Principal, Boort Secondary College

"Dean's presentation has a profound impact upon an audience - his story is quite unique - his ability to deal with this trauma and move beyond it only to suffer a second crippling affliction is deeply moving" <more>

- Peter Hutchins, Head of Arts Faculty, St. Patrick's College

"The presentation was heart-felt and had everyone's undivided attention during the whole presentation - something which is very rare!"

- Derek Lipka, General Manager, Air Radiators Pty. Ltd.