Companies Testimonial

We were thrilled to have Aaron speak at our all-company event, the “Wellness Wave.” Aaron’s story of perseverance, grit, and overcoming adversity deeply resonated with our team. His ability to connect through humor, authenticity, and vulnerability made his keynote not only incredibly inspiring, but also highly engaging and memorable.
What stood out most was how thoughtfully Aaron tailored his message to reflect our business goals and the realities of being a scrappy, fast-moving startup. His themes of grit, resilience, and finding another way when faced with obstacles were perfectly aligned with the mindset we’re working to build across our team.
He was a true professional, a passionate speaker, and someone we’d absolutely recommend to any company looking to energize and inspire their people.

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It was such a pleasure to host Aaron Golub to speak to CoBank’s
Ability Employee Resource Group. His real-world examples
resonated with the audience and inspired many of the participants
to make changes in the way they manage their teams. Aaron was
such a success that we’ve already booked him to speak at a
conference to some of CoBank’s customers.

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Aaron Golub’s presentation at Disability:IN Minnesota’s annual
celebration for International Day of Persons with Disabilities was
inspiring and impactful. His story of resilience and inclusion
motivated us all to embrace challenges and foster a more inclusive
world. A few key messages included ‘It creates an awkward
situation when we assume, not when we ask’ and ‘Asking for help is
a strength, not a weakness.’ We are incredibly grateful for Aaron’s
contribution to our celebration and powerful message.

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Aaron’s impactful presentation at Kellanova to our BERG
employees and global team members inspired our attendees with
insights on overcoming adversity, determination, and seeking
support, empowering them to strive for their highest potential!

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Aaron hosted an incredible Disability Pride event for us where he spoke
about his experiences viewing his disability as a strength. Aaron’s
accomplishments and perspectives – as captain of a division 1 football
team and as a business owner – influenced in large part by his disability
experience sent a powerful message to our colleagues that disability and
success are not incompatible. Aaron is a dynamic speaker and left a
great impression on our colleague resource group and enterprise.

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Aaron was a wealth of knowledge in leadership, overcoming adversity and
allyship for those with disabilities. We all walked away being greatly
impacted by his story and his presence.

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Aaron Golub delivered an incredibly impactful presentation to our
organization. His message of resilience, determination, and embracing
challenges resonated deeply with our team. Aaron’s story is both
inspiring and empowering, reminding us all that success is achievable
with the right mindset and effort. We left feeling motivated to tackle our
own challenges with renewed purpose and optimism.

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On behalf of myself, Jen, and our Employee Resource Groups, thank
you for delivering an informative, educational, and inspirational
message yesterday. I will certainly keep going back to how you said
that things happen for us, rather than to us. Thanks for that!

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Thank you for coming out to spend time with us and share your
remarkable story! Couldn’t agree with you more on the impact of our
Enable group, which is just one of many such employee resource groups
we have at PepsiCo to promote inclusion and bring our people together
around passionate shared interests.

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We could not be more pleased with our choice of Aaron Golub as
guest speaker for the 2023 AAASP ASPIRE Awards in Atlanta. His
message of, “persisting despite every challenge,” was perfect, heartfelt and well received by all. As an organization serving young
athletes with physical disabilities through sport, our alliance with the
Georgia High School Association and the Georgia Department of
Education opens doors, previously closed. But we know that our
athletes must also become self-advocating. They must take stock of
their talents and abilities and know how to share those with others in
a confident, inspiring, non-confrontational way. Aaron’s message
demonstrated that challenges and doubts will come, but they can be
overcome with a positive attitude, self-examination, self-adjustment
and a belief in ourselves that become obvious and infectious to
others. Thank you, Aaron. You are a great additional to any team – on
and off the field.

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Aaron's story is powerful and inspiring. The level of resilience he displayed
has had an impact on our employees both personally and professionally.
Everyone could benefit from hearing how he has overcome obstacles to
achieve their goals.

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We had the opportunity to have Aaron speak to over 300 of our
probation staff across the state of Colorado. He had a tremendous
message about resiliency and perseverance that connected with all who
listened. We couldn’t have been more thankful to have him speak for us.
He was engaging, insightful, and highly motivational. Aaron would
make a great speaker for your event. We highly recommend him.

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Aaron captivated our audience with his tales of triumph over
adversity. Not only was he entertaining, but his lessons on leadership
and gratitude strategies for achieving peak performance provided
immense value. We were enthralled by his personal story, and the
habits he implemented to achieve success in the face of challenges.
Without a doubt, we all gained invaluable insights from his examples.
I highly recommend Aaron to anyone seeking their true potential via an
inspirational narrative.

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Thank you for a wonderful keynote presentation on July 23rd! I
appreciate your flexibility with the tech issues – it’s always an
adventure with virtual sessions from multiple locations!
Your presentation was received with overwhelmingly positive feedback.
I am so pleased to share some of the comments we received:
Thank you so much Aaron for your inspiring message on resilience.
Very profound message, thank you for sharing your journey with us,
Aaron!
Your keynote is resonating with me personally and professionally.
Thank you for being so honest and share(sic) what’s worked with
you and it’s ok to fail
So impactful…LOVED it all today!
It was a pleasure to have you speak for our BMO employee community.
I look forward to future engagements!

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Aaron is a genuine, authentic and inspiring speaker. We invited Aaron
to speak to our diverseAbilities BRG in recognition of National
Disability Employment Awareness Month. Aaron's story and engaging
conversation affirmed that adversity creates creative problem-solving
skills and shows how we can work and think differently to make success
in ourselves and our teams. Our BRG members felt seen and inspired to
continue our mission to celebrate diverse abilities, people &
perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment for Kohl’s associates,
customers & communities.

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On behalf of the entire ABLE Leadership team, I would like to extend our
heartfelt gratitude for your inspiring and motivating presentation during
ABLE’s Signature Event. Your words resonated deeply with all participants,
and the positive feedback we have received from attendees has been
overwhelming.
I wanted to share a message that was sent to us in the group chat by one of
the participants:
“What an inspiring and motivating story. In 2024, my nine-year-old son, an
avid baseball player, had a heart transplant and below knee amputation as
a result of cardiac arrest. After spending nine months in the hospital, he
received his heart. Upon discharge on July 22, the hospital staff covered all
the things he could not do. When they finished, he replied, “not yet.” They
asked what he meant. And he said those are all things he can’t do “yet.”
Thank you for sharing your journey. This week, not even three months after
being discharged, he rejoined his baseball team on the field. I will share your
experience with him.”
Sharing your time and story with us has already made a significant impact to
our Business Resource Group and the contribution has provided a renewed
sense of motivation and purpose for ABLE as we plan ahead for 2025.
“Aaron Golub was the keynote speaker at the annual Signature Event for our
Business Resource Group. Aaron's insights and personal anecdotes
resonated deeply with all attendees, leaving all with a renewed sense of
empowerment and determination. The overwhelming positive response from
attendees is a testament to the impact of Aaron and his strong public
speaking skills. His ability to connect with the audience and convey his
message in an engaging and heartfelt manner truly set this presentation
apart. I would highly recommend Aaron Golub to anyone looking to inspire
and motivate their team.”

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Thanks so much for visiting PCG yesterday for our HR meeting. I think the
hybrid format worked very well. I was pleased that the group did
participate, and we had dialogue around how to be a better working
team.I appreciated your questioning to draw out that conversation.

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Thank you for your partnership on yesterday's event – the office is still
buzzing from your inspiring keynote!

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Aaron's talk on Thinking Differently About Disabilities was truly
transformative. Through his engaging and relatable presentation style, he
delivered compelling insights that resonated deeply with our employees.
His ability to connect and communicate complex ideas with clarity and
authenticity makes him an exceptional speaker. I wholeheartedly
recommend Aaron for any speaking engagement – his powerful message
and masterful delivery will leave a lasting impact on your audience.

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Thank you again for delivering an authentic, insightful and impactful
session today – I thought it went very well and you received very positive
feedback in the chat. I think we all left with tips and tools to help us
“think differently”!

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We definitely enjoyed the training this week and it was so great to meet
both of you in-person.

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Thanks again for joining us, we've received a lot of great feedback
about your session! I've attached some of the responses in case
you'd like to use them as testimonials.

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Thanks so much again, Aaron! I think it is safe to say that was a success.
So many thank yous and impressions from the team.

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Aaron Golub is a gifted speaker. He is patient, responsive, and
understands how to connect with any type of audience. Those who invite
him to give a talk will gain a new perspective of ability, motivation and
what it takes to be successful. I can’t recommend Aaron enough and I
would gladly have him back to talk with our community again!

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In all my years of playing in the NFL and coaching thereafter, I have met
very few men who have the courage and confidence that Aaron Golub
possesses. When Aaron first came to train with me to prepare for his NFL
Pro Day, my first impression was: ‘Here’s a very athletic football player
who possesses a strong work ethic, has mastered his skill, and operates
through his training in a normal fashion.’ When he shared with me his
legally blind status, and then allowed me to wear his goggles that
replicate the very limited, blurred vision he has, I was shocked, and
thoroughly impressed at all he has accomplished and continues to
accomplish with a substantial vision challenge. I know whatever Aaron
sets his mind on, he will accomplish! He has already and will continue to
beat the odds.

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Aaron has a great story of perseverance and hard work that led
to his successful career. All of us at MCB are grateful that he
shared his journey to inspire other young people who are blind
and visually impaired to seek employment. We celebrate Aaron’s
achievements and hope to work with him again soon!

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I just wanted to say thank you SO very much for your amazing presentation
today, I have received such amazing feedback from our team. Everyone
found it so inspiring.
I wanted to share a few comments with you that were in the chat:
Thank you, Aaron. I lost my right-field vision at 26. While I would not have
wished for it, I understand I wouldn’t be the person I am today without
having overcome the challenges it created. There is so much value is
working through difficulties.
Thank you, great talk and made me consider doing some things differently!
Aaron! Super inspiring! Your strength is admirable, encouraging and
hopeful. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story.

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Today’s annual board retreat was both inspiring and energizing.
We kicked off the day with a powerful keynote from Aaron Golub—
the first legally blind athlete to play in a Division I football game.
His story of grit, determination, and resilience (with a great sense
of humor, too!) set the tone for a day full of thoughtful planning
and collaboration. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

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Thank you so much for speaking at our Charlottesville SHRM event.
Your speech was the perfect way to end our conference on a high
inspirational note. I have received feedback from many of our guests
that found your struggles and words heartening during a difficult
time in all of our lives. I wish you all the future success and hope that
we can work together again in the future.

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Thank you so much for your speech today. It was truly moving. This will
help our court and attorneys in so many ways. Thank you.

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Aaron is an intense and driven motivational speaker. He did an
excellent job presenting to our group. Relevant, honest, ambitious, and
forward thinking. If your team is underperforming they need to hear
Aaron’s message.

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Aaron is an amazing speaker; our company and team greatly
benefited from the guest speaking Q&A he did with us. Not only did he
tell us his inspirational story, but he also provided great wisdom and
insight to many questions we had on leadership, setting and achieving
your goals and overcoming obstacles. We were super impressed and
plan to have Aaron back next year to do more team activities with our
company. I would recommend Aaron to any company looking for a
speaker or consulting with regards to DE&I and leadership
development.

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Our employees were truly impacted by the power of Aaron's story.
The feedback has been universally positive, with several people
citing personal situations which they feel will benefit greatly from
having heard Aaron's inspirational experiences.

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I just want to say Thank You and express just how impressed I am
with your story this morning; truly inspiring! Your commitment to
continuous self-improvement and amazing persistence resonates
with every concept you cover.

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Thank you for an amazing presentation yesterday. Our employees
continue to share their gratitude for such an insightful session.

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! wanted you to know how impacttul you were to me. Sharing your
perspective can then help anyone who reads the book so | wanted to
give you credit with your name. | really appreciate you taking the
time to speak to our school. You helped me process the role of
coaching better and | then reminded myself of what you said about
that we are part of a community and the bigger picture. You changed
my life for the better. You are so inspiring. Thank you again! | wish
you the absolute best.

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The message that Aaron shared with our students through his personal
story was truly inspiring. Students walked away with the message that
they can do hard things and to persevere when faced with struggle.
Through struggle comes the most personal growth and Aaron's story
exemplifies this lesson.

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“Aaron's message to the SUNY Geneseo Cross Country team was
both motivational and powerful. His presentation to the team via a
Zoom meeting during the Covid- 19 pandemic could not have come
at a better time with how to deal with and overcome adversity. His
story is incredible and offered words to live by to set these young
student-athletes on a path of success, no matter what stands in their
way. If there is an opportunity to hear Aaron speak, jump on board!

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! wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me at the
Michigan Undergraduate Consulting Conference yesterday. | really
enjoyed our conversation about taking an initiative to learn from people M
and opportunities around me in order to grow as a person.

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MICHIGAN

| also appreciated your advice about going into a startup in order to
gain the most skills to set you up for success. Thank you again, | look
forward to staying connected!

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Thank you so much for your talk at MUCC this past Friday. | thought

your story was very powertul, and | really like the concept "think

differently" that you kept talking about. | tried to schedule a Coffee

M Chat with you that day but someone took my spot while | was filling
out the form. | would love to keep in touch and possibly chat for a

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MICHIGAN few minutes when you have the chance. Thank you again!

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The Sth Grade classes at Violet Avenue School would like to say a big
“Thank You” to Mr. Golub for visiting our school. We enjoyed hearing
your life story (so far) and we learned so much about perseverance
and overcoming obstacles. Thank you, again, for your visit.

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Aaron Golub came to our school this fall and delivered an inspirational
message in an assembly for our 3rd through Sth graders. He shared his
life story and challenges that he faced with his vision impairment. Our
students were completely engaged and listened intently as Aaron talked
about the power of perseverance. It was great!

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Aaron. I've heard tons of positive things from everyone about your
Om c visit the previous week.

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We thoroughly enjoyed your presentations and student engagement.
| will be sure to keep you as a resource should we like to have you
come back to campus or if any inquiries on resources come my way.

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Hi Aaron, Hope you made it back ok. Thank you for speaking
to our students yesterday. We had amazing positive feedback!

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| wanted to thank you for coming to campus to talk and for working
with Athlete to Athlete. Although | wish we had more people
experience your story, I've had several of those who came say they had
an amazing time. | hope we're able to have you again in the future!

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First, thank you for doing such a phenomenal job working with our
students. I've heard such wonderful feedback on your event.

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He’s just a really strong minded, tough kid, and he’s really
good at his craft. You take for granted what he
accomplished, because he makes it all look so easy.

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Holding 450 high schoolers rapt for a full hour is a difficult task for even
the most engaging speakers, but Mr. Golub's presentation did just
that. Students were enthralled by his message of resilience and
leadership, and student groups and employees found the following
conversations and workshops with him equally captivating.

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Mr. Golub’s story of perseverance, initiative, and leadership
was relevant to every one of our Middle Schoolers. As he
reminded us, we all face unique adversities, and what
matters most is how we respond to them.

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We were fortunate to have Aaron address our entire school community.
His message of resiliency, setting goals and establishing a plan to
achieve one's goals, and expressing to our students that the path to
success is different for everyone resonated with our entire school
community. Our students were engaged during Aaron's presentation .
and the impact of his visit has been felt on campus since he left. Aaron o
was also kind enough to have lunch with our student leaders as well as Westminster
our coaches. | would highly recommend Aaron to any school who is Schoo!
looking for a speaker who will connect with their school on so many levels.

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Having Aaron on campus was an amazing and transformative experience
for our student-athletes. The feedback we received from student-athletes
who attended was among the best | have ever received for a campus
speaker in my career. Aaron’s presentation is engaging and interactive,
and his story of perseverance and overcoming adversity was extremely
important for our student-athletes to hear. How Aaron interweaves the
topics of leadership and inclusivity make his presentation even more
powertul and impactful. We are looking forward to having Aaron on
campus again in the future, and | highly recommend to any athletic
department or organization that they consider bringing in Aaron in to speak

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I wanted to reach out to say thank you for today. Your ability to craft your amazing story in language that is accessible and motivating for a middle school audience is truly inspiring. We are a stronger community after your presentation today and I am very grateful for that

Thank you for coming and sharing your story with us. As students were leaving on Friday, I heard many positive comments about the presentation. Thank you again for helping us make a difference in the live of the kids. 

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Thanks again for everything on Tuesday, we’ve gotten some great feedback so far! 

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Thank you for visiting Holmdel High School last week, to spread your impactful message. I regret not being able to connect with you, however please know that I received many positive reports. Thank you for that!

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As head of our school, I can confidently say that Aaron Golub's recent visit left an indelible mark on our community. His powerful story as a legally blind athlete resonated deeply with both students and faculty. Aaron emphasized that challenges are not just obstacles but opportunities for growth, inspiring us to transform our struggles into valuable lessons. His words motivated us all to embrace adversity as a catalyst for becoming better individuals. We are grateful for his impactful visit and the lasting inspiration he provided

Aaron. I’ve heard tons of positive things from everyone about your visit the previous week.

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Aaron, we’ve all been talking about how great you and your presentation were for our kids (and us, faculty and staff). You are an incredible role model & you have figured out how to hone your message exactly to what kids need and want to hear. We are so grateful for the time and your carefully crafted message today.

Thank you so much for a great talk with the kids today. We had many positive comments and they really learned a lot.  Safe travels and keep up the great work

Thank you again for today!! It was so great meeting you. Your story is an amazing source of inspiration. In fact, I had a group of seniors stop and see me at the end of the day to thank me for bringing you to IKE. They said you were “the best speaker they’ve seen in the three years” they’ve been in the building and the message “is something that will really stick with me as I move into this next chapter of life

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Hope you made it back ok. Thank you for speaking to our students yesterday. We had amazing positive feedback!"

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Thank you again for being here! I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to connect with Compton College. Unfortunately, I was pulled away at 10am and was unable to return to connect with you before your departure (as I indicated to your counterpart). However, I did not want to miss the opportunity to thank you once again for who you are, what you do, and for sharing your story with Compton College.

The session was amazing! Thank you so much again. This was a great session- I have a disability (neurodivergent) and I related to Aaron and the other attendees greatly. It is so difficult to navigate life, whether personal or business, when on the exterior you 'look' fine, but on the inside, it is a totally different story. I enjoyed seeing and hearing other people's stories and experiences. This world is so diverse and although we are progressive as a society and country, I believe this work and education needs to continue to be done and shared. It's incredibly important work- I am so glad I was able to attend!

I learned something new and appreciated the engagement from the speakers and others on the call to make it an enriching experience. Thank you.

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Thank you for spending your day with us on Friday. I do believe my students enjoyed your message, and I feel it fits in with what we are trying to do with our Freshman. Freshmen are always a work in progress. Your message is a launching point for some of the other lessons we will teach throughout the year. Thank you again! Your time, energy, and message were truly appreciated!

Thank you so much for your time last week with the MKA community. Your talk with the football program, keynote speech to almost 200 Upper School students, and breakout session for our student leaders all left a significant mark on our students' experiences. I can't thank you enough, and I hope we stay in touch.

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Thank you so very much for your time yesterday talking with our football players and then 120 of our students!  It was a record-breaking attendance event, and I know a lot of it was because the students wanted to hear from you.  I think your story and the lessons you shared had a real impact. I am so appreciative of your time, your energy, and your support of our program!

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We were privileged to have Aaron lead recent Professional Development sessions with both our teachers and students. His powerful message focused on increasing disability awareness, overcoming adversity, and embracing resilience. Aaron shared personal stories and practical strategies for persevering through challenges, inspiring both educators and students to push through obstacles with confidence and determination.

Our faculty walked away with new ways of thinking about fostering an inclusive environment and supporting all students, while our students left feeling empowered to face their own challenges with a stronger mindset. Aaron's ability to connect with diverse audiences and promote both empathy and perseverance made a lasting impact on everyone involved.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from Aaron and highly recommend them to any group looking to inspire growth, resilience, and inclusion.

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Thank you Aaron for your inspiring influence to our community!

"I have been in education for a long time, and I would say Aaron Golub's talk to our student body was one of the most uplifting and motivational speeches I have heard in my career. The faculty and students had the same sentiment. The standing ovation our students gave Aaron was heartfelt, as they were inspired by Aaron's call to persevere."

Thank you again for your inspiring words on Saturday! Your message was spot on, and everyone expressed how much they loved it! I appreciate you being willing to pour into the lives of our KY students!

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