"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water."

~Rabindranath Tagore

Outside the comfort zone and far far from shore

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We invited Laval to be the keynote speaker at our AGM Gala Dinner as we felt that this pilot's most unusual accomplishment deserved to be brought to the attention of the members of the aviation community.
Laval regaled us with a presentation of his incredible accomplishment of being the first Canadian to successfully climb Mt Everest without bottled oxygen. He turned what we expected to be a fifteen minute presentation into a 30 minute incredible journey which made us all feel like we were part of this dangerous expedition. His compelling and humorous presentation left us questioning the very boundaries that most of us allow to limit our ambitions.
This great speaker generously allowed us to share in his perilous adventure through a mix of anecdotes and a vivid description of the mental and physical anguish he endured. Everyone was spellbound at how easily he could communicate the emotions and hardship he had to overcome to realize his dream.
It was indeed a privilege for us to honor Laval in front of so many of his aviation peers.

John Mckenna

President & CEO

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Air Transport  Association of Canada

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Laval is an amazing speaker. He tells it like it is in an engaging way that is funny, fascinating, educational and poignant. All three of my evenings to hear Laval speak about his recent Everest climb sold out in under 24 hours.

Linda Garson

Editor-in-chief/Publisher

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Culinaire Magazine  and  Vine  and  Dine

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Laval came to speak at a student leadership conference for students from across Canada, and had the entire room captivated from start to finish. He was a perfect fit for our conference’s theme, Seek Your Summit, and spoke to both his incredible experiences and how they are applicable to leadership.
His personable nature and exciting stories were a thrilling combination; he was certainly a highlight of the conference. I have had many of the students and their accompanying teachers approach me to say that of any speaker they have heard Laval was their favourite and that speaks volumes about his presentation.
I would recommend Laval to any professional event. All of our students have been greatly impacted by his unique tales and experiences.

Lauren McMahon

West Island College Student and Conference Director

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West Island College

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Laval your presentation was mesmerizing! In one and a half hours you showed us a side of humanity and the world that most of us will never know in person. You touched my heart with references to your family, friends made and in honouring the memory of the friends you lost along the way. Hearing your story, an amazing reminder that we can all dream big and with hard work, realize those dreams, has enriched my spirit.
Thank you as well for presenting to one of our local high schools while you were in Yellowknife. I have never seen 300+ teenagers all focused and attentive to a speaker!

Ms. Pat Thagard, Yellowknife, NT

Executive Assistant

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Northern Air Transport Association

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To say it "motivated" me is an absolute understatement! Because motivation is just a word, it fails to encompass the intense drive and passion that Laval leaves with the crowd. The positive energy that comes from others achieving success creates an atmosphere where everyone can accomplish their goals. Now, when looking towards challenges that the future holds, they now seem less daunting and more manageable.

Rob Young

Demonstration Pilot/Sales

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Avalon Aircraft Corp. &  Air North.

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Wow! What an inspiration! I was lucky enough to have Laval present for a group at the NAV CANADA Training and Conference Center in Cornwall, ON. The theme was "To inspire you both personally and professionally". Laval was perfect for the event. He has the ability to personalize his presentation for the group he is speaking with and keeps the audience's attention because of the amazing photo and video segments.
I can't thank him enough for coming to speak to us.

Jackie McCarthy

Manager, Commercial Services

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NavCanada

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Two Wheel View asked Laval to present the keynote at our 2017 "The Adventurers" Speaker Series. His stories inspired, entertained and were extremely heartfelt. Our audience was captivated by his adventures on Everest and the North Atlantic, feeling like they were right there along for the ride. We are so grateful to Laval for his support of our organization and share a common love of the lessons and challenges that adventurous journeys bring. I know that his presentation left all attendees feeling the call to push beyond their limits and strive for more. Thanks Laval for being our 2017 Adventurer!

Laura Istead

Executive Director

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Two Wheel View

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Number of days to row from Halifax, Canada to Brest, France.

Number of Canadians to summit Everest without O2.

Number of fingers Laval has lost to frostbite.