FOR SCHOOLS WHO MAY WISH TO BOOK ME......
"Hektor Krome is a guaranteed hit with all age groups with his infectious enthusiasm and terrific slides. Most schools are looking for speakers who can be relied on to educate as well as amuse, and the fact that he held rapt the attention of 200 VI formers, even at the end of a very busy and long term, says everything..." John Thornley, Director of Administration, Eastbourne College 01323 452314
"Few, if any, speakers have made such an immediate and positive impact on the audience, you were the runaway highlight of the series, see you again next year...."Murray Fowler, Wellington 01344 444000.
FEAR NOT THAT YOU'RE BOOKING A LEMON!! THERE'S NEVER A DULL MOMENT! ......wit, loads of practical experience and advice, and audience interaction is the name of the game for these talks. There are always masses of questions, and, most importantly, many stay behind to ask further questions and discuss their own plans. The talk is profusely illustrated with startling eye grabbing slides, updates and gripping yarns, there's never a dull moment.
"the essential leaver's talk, highest recommendations from students and staff alike most inspirational entertaining and practical. IF YOU ONLY BOOK ONE TALK A YEAR-THIS IS IT!". TONY MILLER, LANCING COLLEGE
"A thrilling alternative to Gap year organisations. Hektor Krome amuses and motivates with superb photos, breathless style, and 30 years experience!". Neil Morris. Hustpierpoint.01273 833636
"...of all the lectures, this is the one they remember the most....his message is simple and compelling; those who have followed his advice have returned wiser and fulfilled, having enjoyed an extraordinary and inexpensive experience." Jeremy Hutchinson. Careers. Dauntseys.01380 814539
"KROME IS A PHENOMENON TO BE ENJOYED. HIS TALK ENTHRALLED, MOTIVATED AND AMUSED OUR SIXTH FORM OF OVER 200 BY THE SHEER ZEST AND MANIC HUMOUR OF THE PRESENTATION. IT IS REASSURING TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE SPEAKER WHO IS UNRESERVEDLY UPBEAT, POSITIVE, ENCOURAGING AND FUN...HIS INFECTIOUS ENTHUSIASM-THE QUALITY OF A GOOD SCHOOLMASTER, WON US ALL." Richard Mather, Oundle. 01832 277122
"An explosive presentation...went off with a bang, so to speak!" Edmund Hunt. Careers. St. Edwards Oxford 01865319214
"Truly inspirational!...an ideal talk for students, particularly with Gap Year in mind. The audience was gripped throughout by a delivery which was as fresh and enthusiastic as it was witty and original...the reponse could not have been more positive. Krome is a man with a mission to entertain and educate in the truest sense of the word, and he does so magnificently. Excellent value for money!"Jenny Brown, Highgate
"Colourful, compelling, bizarre, but practical!..he kept everyone spellbound.. the runaway highlight of the year!". Donimic Walters. Uppingham
"An excellent and most stimulating talk, responses ranged from 'inspirational' to 'completely mad'. I enjoyed your talk and magnificent slides enormously..."Douglas Henderson, Clifton
"Outrageous, unconventional, -an entertaining roller-coaster in search of the perfect Gap Year experience, not so much as a whiff of political correctness!" Anthony Wallersteiner, Tonbridge
"Our favourite speaker, he has been coming here for years and every time we get the most terrific response from the students.I've absolutely no hesitation of recommending him to any school looking for an exceptional speaker to motivate students to make the most of their potential". Tom Jeffers. Christs Hospital School.
"Flamboyant, exhuberant, captivating, and inspirational." Chris Barry. Harrow.
"We were enthralled by your photos, your energy, and the sheer theatre of your presentation." Tana McPherson -Smith. Benenden.
"Your talk was simply the best we've had for ages-irreverant, idiosyncratic, dynamic and fun. Brilliant!" Mark Richardson. Guildford Royal Grammar.
"THE IMPACT HE MADE IS BEST ILLUSTRATED THAT SOME 50 MISSED LUNCH TO DISCUSS HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THEIR GAP YEAR."- ANDREW REEKES. DIRECTOR OF STUDIES.RADLEY.
"TOTALLY MIND BLOWING! ON A SCALE OF 1-10...AN ABSOLUTE 14!"- ALISON JONES. RED MAIDS.
"Pukka job, excellent fellow, a credit to the UK. A pleasure having you here.." Roy Christopher Robinson. HM. Bishop Collins School. Simla. India.
"What a blast!...he certainly blew up our leadership course!" Irma Boulding. Strathcona Outdoor Centre. British Columbia.
"Here I am in Agadir, about to sail across the Atlantic, spend the winter crewing in the West Indies and then possibly sail on down through the Pacific to New Zealand!...I first got the idea from Mr. Krome's lecture 5 years ago, the best advice I've ever had!...I learned to sail on the Dart, since when I've been working and crewing on fantastic sailboats around the world." Sam Strivens. Kevics. Totnes
"...a stunning, inspirational talk, and later Hektor helped me plan my own adventure in the Himalayas during the summer holidays!" Colin Turley. Head Boy. Wellington.
"I never thought I'd do anything "BIG" in my Gap year...but here I am, travelling in Outer Mongolia!"Post card from Sarah Etherington. St. Catherines.
"I'll never forget your talk, in fact it was the only one I can remember and certainly the most inspiring and relevant. Tris Rogers. Sherborne.
"...you seriously blew my mind, your talk was visionary!...full of practical advice and encouragement...I can't wait for my Gap Year, I'm planning already!" Matthew Singmin, Tonbridge.
"As a school, we are of course, all too aware of our need to follow the guidelines to ensure that we adhere to the red tape that surrounds us. However, we are not risk averse and we are keen to encourage our pupils to take appropriate risks from which they will be able to learn - not only in their academic lives, but also and possibly more importantly, socially and in the wider context of their education and growing up" JP Middleton, Clifton College