Spencer West

"Spencer is pure light. I've seen audiences young and old light up as a reflection of the lessons and perspectives he offers."

- Gregory Abplanalp, Co-founder, Wesley Smiles Coalition

"We already knew he would be a great speaker, but our expectations were exceeded. Personally, it was also just really an honour to have the opportunity to meet Spencer. Everyone enjoyed and everyone was inspired- goal achieved."

- Rebecca Woods-Baum, Outreach Co-ordinator, Jewish National Fund of Canada

"Honestly…you are the “coolest?person I know…Your are impressive, funny, inspiring, kind, unique, and simply put…just totally awesome. Youth touched people in so many ways the other night and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. So thanks for responding to Craig’s call to come to Kamloops, you helped make the show."

- Shalen Curle, Kamloops Investors Group

"Things went really well with Spencer. We were really happy with his presentation and his inclusion of JNF support in it. We already knew he would be a great speaker, but our expectations were exceeded. Personally, it was also just really an honour to have the opportunity to meet Spencer. Everyone enjoyed and everyone was inspired- goal achieved."

- Rebecca Woods-Baum, Outreach/Program Co-ordinator, Jewish National Fund of Canada - Toronto Region

"Spencer´s ability to connect with our audience of school children and business executives was outstanding. His energy and positive attitude was infectious and really energized everyone. What a great event, we were so pleased to have Spencer apart of it."

- Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair

"Thank you so much for making the our CEO Award nominee breakfast such a special celebration. Your personal story touched everyone and your call to action at the end was perfect! It was exactly the message we wanted to convey to our people - to support their colleagues in their volunteerism. I´ve received so much positive feedback following the breakfast; everyone loved meeting you and many have commented that now they feel even more compelled to continue with their volunteer work. Your enthusiasm is infectious! Thank you so much for sharing your time and your experiences with us."

- Tania Carnegie, MBA, CA, National Director of Community Leadership, KPMG Canada

"When I approached Spencer I was scared he might not understand my excitement...but he welcomed me with open arms and as I sat in the front row tears streamed down my face while I through the whole presentation. I finally felt as though someone understood exactly what I was saying. I have always been a leader, but on Friday I learnt what it meant to be bigger than myself. I learnt that others know what I feel, what it feels like to be inspired and so I finally believe the voice in the back of my head. I can change the world."

- Chelsea Wybrow, Student

"When I approached Spencer I was scared he might not understand my excitement...but he welcomed me with open arms and as I sat in the front row tears streamed down my face while I through the whole presentation. I finally felt as though someone understood exactly what I was saying. I have always been a leader, but on Friday I learnt what it meant to be bigger than myself. I learnt that others know what I feel, what it feels like to be inspired and so I finally believe the voice in the back of my head. I can change the world."

- Chelsea Wybrow, Student

"You were absolutely outstanding today! As I was thanking you I said "you were better than I expected". I want to assure you that I had pretty high expectations because I’ve been moved by your words in the past...and today you exceeded my expectations."

- Kimberlea Jones-Galley, Transitions Conference Chairperson