Business Endorsements

Dear Milton,

What an outstanding presentation you delivered recently!  Your story was absolutely incredible.  Your presence was most inspiring.  Your message about success is one everyone needs to hear.
I appreciated the opportunity to see a new perspective through your unique experience.  While you may see things differently now, you obviously have clear vision about what success really means.
Thank you for sharing your courage and determination.  I admire your strong spirit and wish you much continued success as you move from "intimidation" to "inspiration"!

Warmest regards,

Gayle

Gayle Lantz
Past President - NSA Alabama
Certified Business Coach
http://www.gaylelantz.com

Dear Mr. Anthony,
On behalf of your colleagues at the Alabama Chapter of the National Speakers Association, I must say you really "nailed" your showcase presentation last Saturday. The true test of a professional speaker is the ability to respond to rigorous time constraints and still deliver the message powerfully and effectively. I was particularly impressed how you wove just the right amount of gentle humor into a story that could have been heavy and depressing.

Peter A. Land
President/NSA Alabama

Dear Milton:
Please know what a pleasure it was for me to meet you and hear you speak in Birmingham on Saturday. From the moment you took the podium, you had all of us in the audience captivated. Your talk was moving, eloquent, and funny, as well as motivational and informing. Yours is a remarkable story, and you tell it with conviction and sincerity. I do hope I can hear you speak again.

With all best wishes,

Randy Cross, Ph.D.
Calhoun Community College

"Milton got a spontaneous standing ovation."
Ralph Hood
Hood, Inc.

"They call him Shortcut. But for Milton Anthony life has been anything but a shortcut to success. A former member of a nationally recognized motorcycle club, known for its notorious acts of violence and crime, Anthony was once a self-described 'evil man' who had no respect for society. However, a brush with death, the result of a rival club's attempt on his life, sparked a chain of events that would change his life and his heart forever. 'I can't tell you what it's like to be totally blind after having been able to see for 25 years,' Anthony said, during a May 14 presentation for Central High School teachers. But perhaps what's even more incomprehensible is how this man transformed from a man who 'took great joy in hurting others' into a man who for more than 20 years has devoted his life to helping others.

"Anthony encourages others to look at the bumps in the road of life, not as obstacles, but as challenges. 'An obstacle is defined as a large barrier,' he says; 'but a challenge is an invitation to overcome something.' "

Excerpts from an article by Teresa Lockhart
Staff Writer
LIFT Magazine

I am writing in reference of Mr. Milton Anthony. Mr. Anthony spoke at one of our school Parent Conference in Montgomery, Alabama in 2003. He was the guest speaker at our banquet. The speaker was asked to convey the message to the parent that their child (even with disabilities) can succeed. It didn't matter what their disabilities were, there are some things that they can do if given the proper opportunities and training. Mr. Anthony was dead on the money. He gave short synopsis of his life. He told about his ordeal and what he had gone through to get where he was today. He had the audience waiting to see what would happen next to him. He told of his good times and his bad times. He told of his ups and his downs. He told how some days he cried and some days he laugh. It was all part of his accepting his disability and moving on to live a productive life. He has done just that. Mr. Milton left the parents feeling that if he can do it, then their child can do it. He was asked to motivate the parents and that he did. He used humor to keep the audience in tune to what he was presenting. Mr. Anthony has excelled in life despite of all the obstacles in his life. He was a good speaker for my parents and he said what they needed to hear.

Please, feel free to contact me, if you have further questions. My email address is dharv@aidb.state.al.us

Debra Harvey
Transition Specialist
Helen Keller School

Milton Anthony has a fascinating life story. As he tells it, you will not move in your chair, but he will keep you on the edge of your seat. His optimism, determination and commitment in the face of great odds is spellbinding.

Bob Owen, Supervisor
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Decatur, AL

Dear Mr. Anthony:

Thank you so much for agreeing to speak at our July monthly NASHRM meeting. The goal of our chapter is to provide our membership with valuable information that they can use to assist them with their professional development. Your presentation was of extreme interest and valuable to those that attended. I received wonderful feedback and your survey ratings were among the highest ever.

On behalf of North Alabama Society for Human Resources Management, I want to again thank you for your time and interest.

Sincerely,

Joy D. Mays
Vice President, NASHRM Programs

January 13, 2005

To Whom It May Concern:

In celebration of National Disability Awareness Month, Mr. Milton Anthony was invited by the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Huntsville, AL Diversity Leadership Council to speak at our Diversity event.

Mr. Anthony shared his own personal life experiences as a person living with multiplies disabilities and how you can achieve success if you’re willing to put forth the extra effort. He has excellent communication skills along with an extremely pleasant and outgoing personality.

In summary, he is very passionate about his topic and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to inspire and motivate his or her employees.

Sincerely,

Tina Gardner
Human Resources
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company