Your story renews my faith in our fellow man. It is a story of determination and your arduous recovery process is a testimonial to your hopefulness, God's Will, and your determination and grit to recover. Your courage and purpose to deliver this message to the world to help us all take stock of where we are is to be commended. It would be very easy for you to blame, be a victim, and withdraw form life. Yet, you are back to running your own business, you are engaged in life, and you are using your experience as a teaching mechanism for all of us.

I would encourage anyone who reads this who has impact and influence on organizations of other people to invite you to speak to them so they can learn as I have. You are an excellent communicator and your life serves as an example of what proper planning can do. It is a story of trust, tragedy, tenacity and triumph. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from you.”

John Qualy, CLU, Managing Partner
Northwestern Mutual

“Not only am I well acquainted with Mike Nolte but I have heard him speak on a number of occasions. Every time he has not only touched my heart with his fantastic story of how he dealt with the face of death but of the anguish, anger that almost consumed him. Then too you will hear of the deeper understanding and forgiveness that followed his justified wrath.

This is a story that we all need to hear in these our own times.It helps us all deal with the deeply disturbing events of our lives. Mike tells his gripping story with conviction and he tells it with heart rending detail. I have watched audience after audience riveted to his words. To be totally honest he has done the same to me. Believe me, I am no novice to public speaking or to its impact on groups of folks. Public speaking has been my forte for almost forty five years. I know a great message when I hear it and especially when it touches me to the quick.

I think the power of his message comes from the traumatic nature of the fiery event which generated the deep emotions he experienced. He has a lasting impact on those who listen to his words because they find resonance in the depths of their own emotions.

If you have an opportunity to give Mr. Michael Nolte a stage to be able to express his unique experience you will have provided listeners with something they will never forget! I submit this letter of recommendation with the hope that many others will have the opportunity to hear a great story that can have personally profound impact on our lives in a very helpful way.”

James Patrick Keleher, Archbishop Emeritus
Kansas City, Kansas

“You did a terrific job at our Southern Regional Meeting earlier this year. During the meeting, and in the days and weeks after, I heard many comments from our financial representatives indicating that your presentation was one of the best they'd ever heard. That overwhelming reaction was borne out by the feedback we collected after the meeting. Judging from this lengthy list, it's apparent our financial representatives loved your story and found it inspiring. You should be proud.

Again, Mike, thank you for sharing your touching and highly Inspirational story with our financial representatives.”

Edward Zore, President and CEO
Northwestern Mutual

“Michael Nolte's presentation was one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had at a regional meeting...what an amazing story.”

“Michael Nolte was FANTASTIC!!! He is a true inspiration to all of us!!”

“I wanted to send you this note to tell you how moved I was with your talk at our regional meeting this last Friday. it is a message of hope and living your life to the fullest. It is also about not being bitter with the hand that has been dealt regardless of the circumstances. We are fortunate at MML to have a lot of great speakers come to see us. You are at the top of that pack!! Thank you again for your message of hope and appreciation for life. You are truly an inspiration to us all.”

”I can not stop talking about Mike Nolte. That was one of the single most moving speakers I have ever seen.”

“Michael Nolte was an amazing inspiration. He made me realize again why we do our jobs. It was an excellent speech.”

“You are a true champion of life and a warrior for good. I lost my mother when I was 7 years old and life insurance funded my education. My life story coupled with the way you have now impacted me twice, give me more purpose with every step I take each day. Also, I wanted to let you know and I didn't tell you on the elevator that I sold a Disability policy at lunch to a young attorney who had rejected my previous attempt to set him up with DI. I told your story with passion and conviction, and his exact words were. "sign me up right now. Thank you for your courage, strength and conviction you carry with you and share so clearly.”

“There is so much I can say that I benefited from hearing you say both in your prepared remarks and just in our passing conversation. One of the main things I can't help but notice, and I'm sure everyone who is blessed to come into contact with you, is your amazing and positive attitude and energy. I really feel like I was in the company of an angel and a living and breathing example of someone who realizes there are two reactions you can have to most any circumstance, one is positive and one is extremely negative. Your words and your actions give me and every member of mankind an example of how a life should be lived by intent and with purpose rather than complaining about the hand you dealt along the way.”

“Mike, all I can say is thank you again for sharing you and your story with us and I look forward to our paths crossing again in Milwaukee.”

“I don't think anything I will ever hear again can have as much impact as Mr. Michael Nolte.”

“Get Michael Nolte on the main platform at the Annual Meeting at all costs!”