"I felt it imperative to email you about Paul Griffiths’ talks that he has delivered at our school today with a range of students.

As a school, we always speak about the implementation and impact of an intervention, and the harsh reality is that we measure the success of an intervention according to the implementation and realistically the impact of an intervention.

I have been in education for almost 20 years, and in all these years, working with young people in Dublin, London and Staffordshire, I have never seen such a dramatically positive impact of a talk on students as Paul’s talks have had on my students today. I was approach by numerous students, including difficult to reach students, about the talk and how it has changed their whole outlook on life in a positive way. Immediately, I have witnessed them speaking to each other in a different way (for the positive). So many have said that it will affect how they view things in a very real way.

I sat in one of the talks that Paul delivered and was struck not only by the sharp presentation that Paul delivered and the manner in which he delivered it, but I could see on my student’s faces the deep impact that this 1 hour talk had on their day and on their life. I am in awe of him- he has an ability to communicate with my young people in a way that is often lacking from people who visit schools.

I can honestly say if even 1% of what the students say they are going to change in their lives becomes a reality, my school and ultimately the community in which our school lives will be a better place, and I can honestly say that this is down to the inspiration that Paul has provided my students today."

"My name is Tom Truby from Kingsmead School. Paul came to deliver his inspirational talk to our Year 7s today as part of their Induction week. It was fantastic. To see year 7s on their second day standing up and making themselves heard and embracing the message of happiness, loving yourself and each other and to be positive and never give up to be the best that you can be was nothing short of outstanding, as it is every time Paul comes into Kingsmead. He moved students and staff and to see them all stood up, in a circle, in unison as one wanting to count as making a difference was a sight to see.As always, Paul created magic today. I just wanted to let you know and thank you for allowing him the opportunity to come to Kingsmead."

"I just wanted to let you know how impressed everybody at Madeley were with Paul's presentation at our Graduation event yesterday. It was exceptional. He had the whole audience eating out of his hands. He made every single person in that room reflect and think in a positive manner. There were smiling faces, and plenty of positivity. I am really hopeful that Paul will be able to return and work with us in the future."