Speaking and Coaching Services
KEYNOTE TALK: GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY.
Too many older folk languish, telling themselves they are useless and lost. 20 – 25% describe themselves as lonely. Connecting with one’s self or with others seems like a lost art. Too many of us are just waiting to die. Jig saw puzzles and bingo can only go so far. It’s time for a deeper, more comprehensive approach.
Based on an upcoming book, this talk lays out a profound, but simple program, details for how to live until you die. Peter Gibb is an experienced public speaker, a senior himself, and a multiple award winning author.
COACHING
Individuals and Couples:
Peter has years of experience working with individuals and couples, on issues of aging and communication. A sensitive and skilled coach, his sessions provide personal insight, motivation and support.
What People Say About Peter Gibb as a Keynote Speaker
Thank you very much for your superb presentation to our Rotary Club. … You were inspiring, informative and entertaining. The audience was very attentive and I have heard many complimentary remarks following the meeting. I’ve no doubt that motivations to write our memoirs rose for many of us, and the value for those who do so will be greater for your guidance. … You masterfully adjusted to the timing available for our program (always variable).
– Elisabeth Zinser
Rotary President-elect, Former Southern Oregon University President
Our experience hosting Peter Gibb for a Sunday talk and workshop was very positive. Peter is a professional and a kind and respectful teacher, was attentive to the needs and desires of our spiritual center in terms of his presentation, and came well-prepared. Our congregants responded favorably to him, and his workshop was excellent–providing many practical and useful guidelines for inspiring memoirists. Based on our enjoyable Sunday with Peter, I recommend him; if he lived closer to us, I would have investigated having him do an ongoing class for our interested congregants!
– Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon
Minister, Unity Spiritual Center of San Francisco
Peter Gibb gave us a one-hour presentation that combined humor, wit, and a marvelous excerpt reading from his memoir, King of Doubt. (Plus a kilt!!) Our residents were absolutely delighted, asked many questions, and are still buzzing about it today. Several are reading his book. We’ve chosen to use his presentation to launch a bi-monthly class on autobiographical/memoir writing, and Peter’s entertaining and thought-provoking presentation has been an excellent catalyst to generate interest and enthusiasm. 42 thumbs up!!
– Tamara Marston
Resident Programs Director, Brookdale Senior Living CommunityAshland, Oregon
Your devotion, enthusiasm, costume(!), and grace with words came shining through at Bloomsbury [book store] … I appreciate how encouraging you are for others to dive deeply into the stories of their lives. You … have come into your writing/teaching stride — such a perfect outlet for your genuine wholeheartedness toward life :-)
– Dia P.
What do we all want? Simply to be seen. In King of Doubt the author not only addresses that elusive search but also provides insight into how none of us is truly alone after all.I had the extremely fortunate privilege to be able to hear in person that five year old boy [Chapter 1, King of Doubt] brought to life in Peter’s own rich Scottish brogue. If you are ever so lucky to hear him read you are in for a captivating experience. Our shared experience is one of the ways we find peace. This book is a treasure. We see you Peter Gibb. And we are all better for it.
– Kathy B.