Author, Photographer and Speaker

The Mysteries of the Maya Revealed

Name: Bonnie Payne
Rating: 5
Author: Bonnie Payne,

April 28, 2019 by tomclynes

New York Times Kids, April 28, 2019

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"We expected your keynote presentation to be the highlight of a day of stories of difference-makers, and it turned out to be that and so much more! Thank you for adding depth and bringing the discussion and the energy to a new level."

Bonnie Payne, University of Nebraska Conference on World Affairs

"Awesome vibe, great turnout, brilliant and inspiring lecture. Your presentation made a very, very big impact on us and our constituents."

Dave Ireland, Royal Ontario Museum

"Tom's visually stunning presentation coupled with his empowering message left our most important constituents feeling enormously proud, and part of something important."

Glenn Chown, Executive Director, Grand Traverse Land Conservancy

"This went well beyond mere entertainment. Your compelling stories and amazing photographs really created, for me, a sense of awe. I got similar feedback from other attendees who felt very much inspired and empowered by seeing the difference that just one individual can make with the right approach."

Jim Nangeroni, Innovation Takes Root Conference

"I have traveled throughout the world and I think the images you displayed during your presentation were probably the most moving of anything I’ve ever seen. Thank you for taking us on that journey with you!"

Chad Keilen, Encon, Inc.

"Tom Clynes showed us what is out there and through his experiences he showed us that it’s still very possible to do things we want to do with our lives."

Quintin VerHagen, University of Nebraska

"It was a blessing to have shared just a fraction of your experience through your sentiments and photos. Your presentation was phenomenal and moving to each and every one of us at the conference."

Donna Motley, Universal Dynamics

Tom wowed the Explorers Club in New York last night, pulling the audience in with his dramatic visuals, his energetic delivery, and his challenge to think big and do good.

John Rasmussen Editor-In-Chief, National Geographic Adventure

"Massively inspiring with respect to effecting creative change and making your life's work really matter. Thank you!"

Wendy Vincent, Royal Ontario Museum

"Thank you again for such a terrific presentation! The arresting stories and pictures challenged us all to consider higher goals. People are emailing and calling about how great it was and that’s exactly the kind of response we were hoping for!"

Jennifer Jay, Grand Traverse Land Conservancy

"It was fantastic to have Tom Clynes, acclaimed journalist and photographer, open the conference with his heartrending and inspiring stories. These portraits of men and women who made a difference hit home with all of us. New solutions are needed for existing problems, and it is up to courageous people to make that difference."

Bill Suehr, CEO,  NatureWorks LLC 

"I can’t imagine a better speaker for what we wanted to accomplish. You opened up our thinking, lifted the energy level, and created an anything-is-possible spirit. Home run!"

Steve Carmichael, Landmark College

"A week later and everyone’s still talking about your presentation! The way you brought it back around to leadership and applied these world-changing endeavors to our core mission was particularly useful. It really opened people's minds to what is possible.”

William Carteaux, President & CEO, SPI

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The Mysteries of the Maya Revealed

New York Times Kids, April 28, 2019

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