Buzz on the Street

DYNAMIC!

“We hire hundreds of speakers for conferences and events during the year. You were a delightful surprise in that you delivered beyond our expectations, which is a rare experience! You did an amazing job as a keynote speaker at this event. It is never easy to capture an audience’s attention at a large open concept consumer show full of hundreds of women. In fact it takes a bit of a miracle worker!”

Cass Bayley,
Bayley Group

“I don’t ever remember a guest speaker scoring this well. Not only that, but you were the highest rated presentation for the day. Your grace and wit struck a cord with the group. They appreciated your message of hope and humour in order to deal with life’s unexpected twists and turns; no matter how big or small.”

Wayne Andrews,
Union Gas Limited

“There were NO negative comments about your presentation. Of the 177 forms received, 169 rated you a 4, (the highest rating) and 8 rated you a 3. Comments received: “You really helped me move forward ... Empowering ... Exactly what I needed ... highly motivational ... have her back ... OMG, My sides hurt!”

Ingrid Pedersen,
Ontario Ministry of Transportation

“Susan Minns is Canada's answer to Loretta LaRoche. Sue showed us that laughter can help manage stress in the workplace and at home and improve morale. She has an ability make people laugh while at the same time imparting an important lesson about attitude.”

Linda Kent,
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Library

“I highly recommend Susan as a speaker who will delight your audiences. People feel as though they’ve been sitting in her living room as she chats about her experiences, which are all unbelievably funny, and more importantly valuable teaching tools for life lessons. I guarantee absolutely that you will be delighted you hired her. My only problem is that I have to calculate how often I can invite her to speak. If it were up to me – she would be booked for every conference.”

Dianne Vail
Women’s Directory & Conferences

“In the feedback we have received since the meeting, it seems that Sue had the audience captivated and we heard excellent feedback about what a compelling message she has for an audience. Her message, delivered with humour, deals with resilience of the human fabric. Sue is wheelchair bound but “runs” with the best in the presenter category!”

Valerie Sloby
PC Healthcare Communications Inc.

RESULTS ORIENTED!

“Sue brings into perspective what is important in life with humor and vitality. I would strongly recommend her to any group, large or small, that faces organizational change and wants to get things rolling on a positive note. Every professional speaker can fill and hour but what you want is a speaker who leaves them with a message they will think about in the car on the way home.”

Pierre R. Alvarez,
Vice President,
Corporate Relations

Nexen Inc. Calgary, AB

“People are still talking about you a week after the event. Participants heard your message in a humourous, real life kind of way - there is no better way to deliver a message about how to beat adversity and remind us that each of us has the ability to do what we can to turn things around.”

Lynda Monik,
Sandwich Community Health Centre Inc.

“We were completely overwhelmed with the positive response from the attendees after Sue Minns spoke. Ms. Minns received a standing ovation that day (never before been done at our conference over the past 14 years!).She is a professional, highly talented and truly, one-of-a-kind..”

LHSC/Cerner Vision Centre

“I could not have picked a better speaker to motivate the audience. The evaluations spoke for themselves. Delegates were asked to rate the speakers 1 to 5(being the best) Sue got 6's and 10's......”

Ann Stokes,
City of Hamilton, Career Development Centre

“Having you speak on the last day was perfect. I loved that you gave people (and me) options for dealing with life’s challenges - you did not just say to buck up. Also I appreciated that you were honest enough to speak about the bad times too. Saying "think positive" to a person diagnosed is just not enough.”

Conference attendee
Saskatchewan Cancer Society Conference

“Alberta Pharmacist Conference evaluations:

"This was an innovative approach to opening up a pharmaceutical conference."

"This speaker was a “joy” to listen to and placed some “humanism” in our scientific-based world."

"What a positive speech! Lots to take home and adjust life accordingly."

"Great presenter. Very appropriate message for everyone. A great way to start the morning.
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“You can’t always choose what happens to you but you can always choose what it does to you.” Minns doesn’t trivialize tragedy. Rather, she encourages her listeners to turn to humour to help cope with life’s catastrophes.”

London Free Press

“Sue was the perfect blend of wit and inspiration at our client lunch conference. Our guests felt Sue taught them so much about themselves; you always have to be able to laugh at life, no matter what it hands you. BOB gives her two really big thumbs up for creating such good clean fun on a Wednesday afternoon.”

Ann LaRocque,
1023 BOB FM

“You have reminded us, why it is we’re doing what we’ve set out to do. A well deserved standing ovation!”

Interprofessional Healthcare Students’ Association

“Your talk was fantastic! I know you made an impact. “LIFE HAPPENS - ROLL WITH IT” was repeated a few times the next day and always accompanied with a smile and a laugh.”

Charlotte Sikatori,
Medical Education Network Rural Regional
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
The University of Western Ontario

“Absolutely incredible, the best of the day.”
“Great speaker & inspiring. Good way to end the day”
“Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!”
“Was the best keynote. Should've been the first one today - motivational is a good way to start.”
“My favourite part of the day - wonderful.”

Evaluation comments
Project Management Institute - Annual Symposium

“Your humour and positive attitude throughout your many life challenges encouraged our staff to see that our attitude towards work and personal challenges is the key to success and personal happiness.”

Leslie Peat, Professional Development Coordinator,
London Children’s Connection

“Today’s challenges and pressures can be overwhelming for the strongest of people. Sue Minns is a voice that deserves to be heard and taken seriously. She confirms to people in a gentle and humorous way to open your heart wider. Her presentation is done with humour, is honestly insightful and scripturally sound. A person only needs to listen with an open heart to feel the encouragement she offers from her own life experiences.”

June McDougall, Pastor of Women’s Ministries,
Grace Community Church, London, Ontario

“Approximately one hundred people were in attendance and all agreed that the highlight of the evening was our guest speaker, Susan Minns. Susan provided us with a motivational talk, and even to this day our staff still refer to her anecdotes, personal experiences and observations. Susan shared it all with us in such a humourous and inspiring manner.”

Linda Grainger, Program Coordinator,
London Children’s Connection

“I just wanted to thank you again for a fantastic keynote address on Friday. I had so much positive feedback from all different participants. Really and truly everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. One of the OT society board members told me on Sat that he was staying at the hotel and had gone for a swim. There were some kids playing on the slide and he was thinking about things you had said and remembered about trying to do at least one fun thing each day. So he went down the slide and had a blast.”

Rhysa Leyshon,
Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

“You gave an amazing address to the Fanshawe College community. They were literally sitting on the edge of their seats hanging off your every word. I’m amazed nobody killed themselves laughing. I still have people coming up and thanking me for having suggested you to speak. This message was waiting in my mailbox this morning … ‘It was great fun wasn’t it! Fun day! I really enjoyed Sue Minns, she has left me undeniably changed in a very positive way!’ Hope to work with you again very soon!”

Deb Bomans, Career Services,
Fanshawe College

ENCORE! ENCORE!

“Thanks again for a great evening. Everyone and I mean everyone loved you... We got 160 reviews back and every comment was glowing. They definately want you back! You can naturally assume how happy I am therefor to get a list of your presentations. Can’t wait to work with you again.”

Anne Marie Couglin,
London Bridge Children’s Centres

“Sue was just the spring tonic our staff needed! They described her as refreshing, dynamic, and inspiring. She shares her approach to life’s little annoyances and big obstacles with grace and wit - just what the doctor ordered for our winter weary souls! Please come back again Sue!”

Helena Wood, MSW Social Worker,
Thames Valley Children’s Centre

“Your last presentation at TVCC was so helpful, enjoyable and practical. When you do such a great job you end up being asked back again.”

Jan Evans,
Regional Youth En Route Program

“I was so impressed with her presentation that I contacted her to see if she sells any tapes or videos of her presentation.”

Jean Fordyce,
Local President, Local 109

“Susan has amazing courage of the human heart and spirit.” “Susan shared lots of laughter, inspiration and motivation.” “Let's have Susan Minns every year at our staff appreciation.”

Comments from London Children’s Connection workshop evaluations

“You made quite an impression when you visited our staff during Social Work Week! Your talk was very well received and helped to boost moral and optimism! On behalf of the Centre, we would like to invite you back for another performance.”

Dr. Michelle Gilpin,
Thames Valley Children’s Centre

“Sue had us in stitches with her poignant stories. Yet beyond the laughter, there were valuable messages. Sue was exactly what we needed with her humour and reminders to 'roll with it'. We encourage others to enjoy her wonderful style, and we look forward to having her join us again in the near future."”

Gillian Nichol , Manager, Organization Effectiveness
Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences

“Our unit is under a lot of stress right now and I am going to go out and buy a pair of moustache glasses. Listening to Sue was a great way to end the conference.”

“Absolutely FABULOUS! Very motivational and a great speaker! I will be forwarding Sue's name to my Director for future seminars we hold.”

“Next time I have to use the washroom first and bring a box of tissues with me” was the most common statement I heard from people. Just hilarious, motivating and inspiring - wouldn't change a thing. I bought two DVD's and am thinking of how I can get her to come to our ministry. I have already told friends and family about her.””

Ontario Government REACH conference evaluations

SHE CRACKS ME UP!

“We have been hearing over and over again that this year’s conference was the best ever, and I know that so much of that has to do with you being our keynote speaker!Your message is exactly what our conference needed to bring ALL of the day’s messages together. Many people left the conference that day with sore sides from laughing so hard, and people were talking about you for days afterward - you were an absolute HIT! I can think of no better way the day could have closed, than with your keynote address. The feedback from each and every participant was overwhelmingly positive.””

Heather Wood,
Ontario Government REACH conference

“Just when I thought the fun-factor couldn't be topped, on Sunday morning, our closing speaker Susan Minns took to the stage & had everyone laughing in the aisles. I know that I certainly haven't laughed until my sides ached in a very long time. Our conference participants left with wide grins on their faces & joy in their hearts.”

Krista Epp,
Living with Cancer Conference 2010, Canadian Cancer Society

“Sue Minns Rocks! The feedback was unanimous. Sue is truly a gifted speaker, with the ability to invoke belly laughter while inspiring heartfelt, thought provoking reflection. In terms of arranging the logistics with Sue, she is calm, organized, professional and fun to deal with. Sue practices what she preaches and her authenticity shines through!”

Leeson Clifton,
Wellness Consultant for The Corporation of the Town of Whitby

“How can you tell a black bear from a grizzly bear? Ask one of the twenty members who attended our January 28 dinner meeting and were entertained and informed by Susan Minns, our guest speaker. I could not think of a better way to spend a cold, snowy January evening than to listen to Susan describe her life as a cancer survivor and living with MS. We learned such helpful tips as: when you are admitted to the hospital, always bring a water pistol with you; if you need extra large high heels check out Ms Susie’s website. As you can tell, we laughed a lot and learned a lot about life listening to Susan.”

President Jackie,
Optimist Club of Stoney Ridge-London

“As a member of Toastmasters for more than twenty years, I have learned to recognize and value the type of speeches that result from thorough preparation of content and skilled delivery. Sue never fails to intrigue and entertain us because she takes time to thoroughly prepare before speaking. Sue Minns demonstrates both a willingness to dedicate herself to completing thorough research for all presentations and to developing audience friendly delivery styles. Sue connects with her audiences. She shows a consistent capacity to evoke tears of laughter and chords of empathy by choosing themes that are relevant and interesting for all ages.”

Pauline Duncan-Thrasher DTM,
Member of the Board of Directors,
Southwestern Chapter of
the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers

“Very motivational speaker. Extremely funny - I haven’t laughed till I cried for awhile.” “She was a great speaker! She needs to come back next year. I laughed, I cried.”

Comments from E.C.E. Winter Recharge evaluation forms

INSPIRATIONAL!

“You can book a football giant, a best selling author or a famous name, but believe me, this lady in the red high heels will make you the star if you hire her. After the event people were still laughing as they thanked me for booking her. Hilarious with a message we can all use. What a fantastic surprise for all of us.”

Andre Reda
Youth For Christ

“We had Sue Minns with us this past May for our annual women’s banquet. Over 240 women who were in attendance enjoyed her humour, her life stories, positive attitude and scriptural encouragement. When the night was over, many women commented that they could have listened to her for “another hour.” Many of our women felt comfortable to invite a large number of visitors. It was a great night and I would highly recommend Sue as a featured speaker for any event!”

Director of Women’s Ministries,
West Highland Baptist Church

“Susan Minns shared her story with over 300 women at our annual ‘Ladies Break Away’. She brought laughter, light and inspiration to our very speacial program. All who heard her were richly blessed.”

Zion West United Church Women

“Awesome. Everyone should hear her. So inspirational. Bring her back. ”

Ontario Early Years Centre

“Sue Minns is a great communicator who has a huge heart and openly shares from it. We had Sue share with both our Junior and Senior High students this past year and all in attendance were abundantly informed and entertained by her open, honest and warm message.”

Tim Roddick Junior High Pastor,
North Park Community Church

“I just wanted to thank-you for your excellent presentation yesterday at our meeting. I have heard so many wonderful, positive comments from our staff on how much they enjoyed you. God has certainly blessed you with a wonderful outlook and sense of humour. I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to hear your story and I hope our paths will cross again.”

Kelly Kurki, Director of Retail and Operations,
London Goodwill Industries

“Susan Minns is a humorist, a motivational speaker, and an all around wonderful person. Sharing her thoughts with an audience or one on one, Susan, despite major setbacks in her life, inspires all present with a level of optimism and love of life rarely seen.”

Bob Such, Chairperson,
C.A.W. Local 1520 Retired Workers

“Your presentation was very practical and down to earth. Inspiring and thought provoking.You clearly demonstrated God’s presence in your life.”

Mary Deweerd,
Christian Reformed Church, Drayton, Ont.

“Although I had been several years in my journey back towards God, never had I heard such an enlightening, inspiring and entertaining speaker.”

J. Gladu,
Glen Cairn Baptist Church, Ladies Bible Study

“Your words of choice and courage are an inspiration. I know they hit close to home for many who are enduring thir own personal tragedies. My wife and I had a great laugh last night.”

Jerry Colwell
Human Resource Professionals of London & District

“Under the question ‘What did you like best about this forum?’ it seems most of the answers were the same. That answer was ‘Susan Minns’. Many of those in the room on Saturday afternoon had mentioned to me throughout the rest of the weekend how much they enjoyed your humour, your personality and your outlook on life. Your message to the group was just superb and we could not have ended the conference on a better note.”

Dennis Minor, 2004 Leadership Chair, District A-1,
The International Association of Lions Clubs

“Just a short note to say how wonderful it was to hear you on Wednesday at the Convention Centre. Laughter is indeed the best medicine for all our circumstances. I feel so blessed to have been present on Wed. Thank you.”

Andrea Pipe, Community Relations Coordinator,
Mad Science Of London