.."As editor I've also had the opportunity to see Chris in many different corporate settings - media, charity and sport - and have myself called on his services to help us here at News Limited. Earlier this year, Chris hosted an in-house forum for our senior executive team where he moderated a two-hour discussion with a diverse panel of high-powered outsiders from Macquarie Bank, Harvey Norman, the ACTU, the NRL and the Museum of Contemporary Art about the future of our newspaper.

"Our team was stunned by the success of the night, and it was due in large part to Chris, who sat down with me ahead to map out themes for the night's conversation, which he seamlessly steered along for a very rewarding and challenging session.

"He's a great speaker, a good listener, and a great guy, and I intend to use him again for future functions."

.."It was clear that you had prepared well for the event because your speech was topical and highly relevant for the audience. I was delighted with the very positive feedback we received. From my perspective, the function was a complete success and you can take a great deal of the credit for that.

.."Chris was my first choice to perform the role of master of ceremonies at the recent Mayoral Thank You Dinner of Kogarah Council"..

.."What was surprising however, to me, was the extraordinary depth of this man's abilities."

"It is generally accepted that the Mayoral Thank You Dinner was an outstanding success and I am not being immodest when I say the reason for that, in large part, rests with Chris and the way he was able to turn a function into an event."

"We had a diverse cross-section of speakers, presenters and Chris managed to involve us all in his conversations with them on subjects covering sport, politics and community service, with a healthy smattering of his trademark humour and wit - all the time guiding events with a tasteful and professional hand."