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About
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and The Bucket List Journal. Ben is ranked the #2 Motivational Speaker in the World by Global Gurus and starred in The Buried Life, MTV’s highest rated show on iTunes and Amazon. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, and NBC News. President Obama called Ben and The Buried Life “inspiration for a new generation” and Oprah declared their mission “truly inspiring.”
In university, Ben was unexpectedly hit with a depression that forced him to drop out of school. In an attempt to feel alive again, he created the world’s greatest bucket list with his three best friends. They borrowed a rickety old RV and crisscrossed North America, achieving the unthinkable. And most importantly, every time they accomplished a dream of their own, they helped a stranger accomplish their dream. From playing basketball with President Obama and having a beer with Prince Harry to reuniting a father and son after 17 years and surprising a young girl with a much-needed bionic arm, Ben’s message of radical possibility has inspired millions to unlock their true potential. Ben has achieved 96 of 100 dreams and he’s set to cross off “#100: Go to Space” next year.
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5 STEPS TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE
Whether you need to set bigger goals or reach the ones you already have, Ben will help you get from “ambition” to “accomplishment.”
Ben’s message of radical possibility combined with his ‘5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible’ leaves audiences not only inspired but also equipped with tools to tackle the seemingly insurmountable. His system of achieving impossible goals demystifies daunting tasks by turning ‘dreams’ into ‘projects’ and creates inspiration through action and accountability.
Ben reminds us that it’s never too late to start your list and leave your lasting impact on the world.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
- Learn how to accomplish seemingly impossible goals (5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible).
- Identify the #1 thing that holds you back from accomplishing your goals.
- Learn Ben’s method to unbury your dreams and keep them unburied.
- Develop a plan of action to drive you forward towards your goals.
NEW LEADERSHIP: WHY YOU MATTER
An organization can only become the-best-version-of-itself to the extent that its employees are becoming better-versions-of-themselves. Proving that you care enough to ask your people what matters most to them goes a long way, and it’s easier than you think to help them get there.
Ben brings home the importance of pursuing a bucket list, not only for your own wellbeing but also for your career and for those around you. Ben facilitates goal sharing and inspires people into action through masterful storytelling and by implementing tiers of accountability to drive them towards their goals.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
” Understand that your organization deeply cares about them, personally and professionally.
” Learn how to implement tiers of accountability around personal goals.
” Identify the most important dreams in their life and take actionable steps toward them.
” Leverage their purpose to propel their performance.
RETHINKING MENTAL HEALTH
Ben is a mental health advocate who believes that all humans have ups and they have downs. He believes the stigma around mental illness can be broken through open, honest conversations. However, the onus is not on the 1 in 5 who struggle with mental health to break the stigma, the responsibility falls on all of us.
By showing how his vulnerabilities have become his strengths, Ben gives others the courage to talk about their internal battles. He shares the tools that help him cope with the stresses of life and emphasizes that it is ok to reach out for help.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
” Increase resilience, lower stress and feel equipped to manage the ups and downs of life.
” Build their own ‘Mental Health Toolkit’ of easy to implement practices that increase wellbeing during times of anxiety and burnout.
” Recognize that it’s ok to not be ok.
” Walk away with resources to boost their mental health.
RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY
The world is changing faster than we ever imagined, leaders and teams have to dig deep within themselves to break through and find opportunity in uncertain times. Before becoming a #1 NYT bestselling author, playing basketball at the White House, having beers with Prince Harry, or living out his other dreams, Ben suffered from crippling depression.
After committing to a series of positive life changes, Ben had a shift in perspective that changed his outlook on life and opened himself up to endless possibility. From there he committed to following his buried dreams and helping others through acts of service. The rest is history and Ben’s life-changing message has opened up audiences around the world to cultures of service, gratitude and endless potential.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
” Recognize that all aspects of your life impact your work performance.
” 8 practices that increase wellbeing during times of stress, anxiety and burnout (Resilience Toolkit).
” Proof that small acts of service can create a large-scale impact in your organization and community.
” Transform your perspective to optimize performance.
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Testimonials
4 people have recommended this speaker
“I’ve received dozens of texts and emails from our partners and managers who expressed that Ben's stories, messages and advice resonated at a time when they are feeling the fatigue of a difficult 2020.”
“The virtual response was overwhelmingly positive, people LOVED Ben!”
“Ben's virtual keynote opened doors to new client relationships, engagement was through the roof!”
“Ben was hands down, the best keynote speaker I have worked with. He absolutely nailed it and made a lasting impression on attendees. I would work with Ben again in a heartbeat.”
“I’ve received dozens of texts and emails from our partners and managers who expressed that Ben's stories, messages and advice resonated at a time when they are feeling the fatigue of a difficult 2020.”