Listeners' experiences and vibes
This page features feedback on the entrepreneurship story, hosting, and keynote speeches.
There is a separate page, take a look. Turning a Dream into Reality – Stories from a Trip Around the World; feedback for speaker Katri.
EräKatri's entrepreneurial story, feedback from students
"Clear goals and determination"
"It was a pleasure to live the life you like"
"You told it in an interesting and inspiring way"
"It was a pleasure to tell your story with such enthusiasm and liveliness."
"A great inspiration. All the details were important."
"How positive and joyful she was. You told the story so well and it was really interesting. You are a wonderful woman."
"Katri's energy for doing her own thing and courage is enough for more than just working life and that too, so it is encouraging for everyone."
"You set off on a journey alone with a backpack! Wow!"
"I was delighted by Katri's positivity and zest for life."
"Inspiring presentation <3" | "Courage and passion." | "A wonderful performance and a cheerful attitude!"
"It was a touching story and encouraging."
"I was delighted how you succeeded in your dreams. It was important how it also helped me think about my own dreams because I have high dreams too."
"How much I have experienced different things in my life."
"I was delighted by the whole life story and courage." | "Katri's story" | "All the experiences" | "The whole story of life" | "Traveling around the world."
"Especially the cheerfulness and activity."
"Katri was amazing" | "Happy attitude!" | "A good, jovial presentation. Interesting story."
"Inspiring presentation. The presenter exuded joy."
"The presentation was extensive and interesting. It was easy to follow and the presenter was good at performing."
"You were a great and energetic presenter. Thank you for your presentation"
"Wonderful presentation and happy attitude!"
"Good presentation, I hope there will be plenty of customers!"
"Thank you for the presentation. It was even a touching whole and I'm sure everyone will have a great time on the hike with you."
Feedback for event host Katri
"The hosting went excellently—thanks again for that."
"Warm thanks to you; you supported us wonderfully by acting as the host, and you are truly professional. You handled the job in an excellent manner; it was great that you wore a field uniform, allowing the audience to see that a reservist was hosting."
"Thank you; if anyone is looking for a host, I would warmly recommend you."
"Katri’s work as the host of the charity auction was highly professional and impressive from start to finish. She prepared thoroughly for the role, which was evident in her confident and smooth stage presence. She guided the event forward with a relaxed yet purposeful approach. Under her leadership, the proceedings—lasting over three hours—moved along efficiently and naturally. Katri established a clear and logical rhythm for the event, which freed up the organizers' resources for other tasks. Her hosting brought structure, continuity, and positive energy to the occasion."
"I have known Katri for years through various contexts. Radiant and empathetic, Katri knows how to engage her audience and draw them in irresistibly. She remains unfazed when things don’t go according to plan, instantly rising to the occasion with a blend of humor and situational awareness. When the situation demands it, she reveals herself to be a strong-willed and tenacious defender of the nation—a trait stemming from her experience in the service of the fatherland. I can warmly recommend enlisting Katri’s expertise for a wide range of contexts."
Speech at the main celebration of the Independence Day of the City of Keuruu on December 6, 2025
"The speech went great! Thank you for your genuine, touching and thought-provoking speech."
"Hey, thank you for the best speech ever at the city's Independence Day celebration. I felt like bursting into tears every moment, tears just kept rolling down my cheeks. A great speech and the feeling you created, gratitude for life and the homeland. Thank you. Happy Independence Day."
"Thank you for the great speech at the celebration. I had to wipe the corner of my eye."
"Dear Katri. It went great. The speech was well-structured and the common thread ran through the entire presentation and I had to swallow my tears too."
"You gave a great speech. We listened to it just right. Happy Independence Day!"
"We listened to a great speech with the strength of many generations."
"The speech was quite interesting because you took a personal perspective on it and made a story out of it. When giving a speech, it's always important to be able to tell a story, and you did a good job of that. When I saw your emotion towards the story, it was touching. You did a great job."
