On March 11th, 2008 Pat addressed the team at Hooke & MacDonald. Everyone that attended thought it was an outstanding presentation. According to the managing director Ken MacDonald, "The reaction from everyone present was quite phenomenal and the general feeling was that it was the best presentation they have ever attended." He also said, "I found it enlightening and inspirational and was struck by the incredible results that ensue from good teamwork and determination to achieve ones goals. Your entire talk was honest, open,and hugely motivational. Your visuals of some of your conquests were deeply moving especially of the Mount Everest ascent."