Climb On! Success Strategies from an Everest Mountaineer Report
Audience Feedback on Nov 6, 2025
Attendee Responses
209
99% found this session valuable
96% would hear this speaker again
Attendees found this session
Inspiring
97%
Relevant
96%
Actionable
96%
Engaging
96%
Summary: Life-Changing Journey: Students Call John Beede's Talk "The Most Inspiring Session Ever"
John Beede delivered an extraordinary presentation that captivated everyone from start to finish. His storytelling was so vivid that "the way he speaks it's like you're there yourself." Students were deeply moved, with one declaring it "the most inspiring session I've ever seen" and another calling it "the best presentation I have ever seen in the 11 years I have lived." John's unique ability to make leadership lessons both engaging and fun left the audience motivated to set their own goals.
Presentation Outcomes Achieved:
Create a list of 100 personal goals to pursue in your future
You don't have to fear challenges - you can conquer them
How attendees describe this talk
This session was insanely inspiring, because I’ve heard stories like John’s but none were told the same way in which he did. John described the progression of his journey in a truly inspiring way, and made it very interactive and intriguing.
Angela P
It was inspirational, and motivated me in a time where i was ready to give up all that i have earned because it was to much, to different from what i was used to and im glad that i was able to attend this conference!
Khlo’e Lumpkin
An inspiring message about how I need to persevere through challenges in order to reach my goals and be a good leader. It was an amazing message that I would definitely recommend.
Eli Small
This experience and session was absolutely amazing, his thoughts and experiences were so inspiring and positive!!
Yuri Park
This was the best presentation I have ever seen in the 11 years I have lived
Attendee
It was actually really funny and entertaining unlike most speakers.
Grace
John had great energy throughout his whole presentation and engagement with the audience. What I really liked was he gave real life lessons and values from his own experiences. Overall it was great to meet and talk to him. I would recommend to a friend if he ever comes back or we get to see him.
Mahika Panda
I would say that John’s advice is applicable to almost any situation you may find yourself in in life! He’s great at connecting ideas and themes and I found myself engaged throughout the entire presentation.
Saniya Harley
As someone who dreams to travel all around the world to see the amazing Earth we live in, I was truly inspired by John’s dedication. I cannot wait to pursue my future endeavors using his points for success.
Daizey Keller
Feedback for John and the event
The entire presentation was great. I could tell the students were very engaged and inspired. Thank you!
Attendee
Thank you for sharing your story! It really helped put in perspective what the lesson was about.
Lucy
Not only did he teach us valuable lessons, he also made it engaging and fun.
Ryan Watkins
I think what you’re doing is a very great thing for all kids/adults
Sara Pranjkic
John did a great job. Appreciation to the organization and John.
Mahika Panda
If I want to be motivated to do something, always trust urself
hrisha shah
I’m not sure if it kept the older High school students engaged
Jennifer
it was an amazing speech and it influenced my life
Kavya Shah
We are thankful for the opportunity to be here.
Quamid Green
Warren County Schools