Ben lit a fire with our team! Our leaders left ready to tackle our biggest goals yet. He made our team feel unstoppable!
– Kellogg
ABOUT KEYNOTE SPEAKER BEN NEMTIN
Ben Nemtin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, co-founder of The Buried Life movement and inspirational keynote speaker. He has received standing ovations from Fortune 100 companies AIG, Amazon, AMEX, Anthem, Cigna, Cisco, FedEx, GM, Microsoft, Nationwide, Verizon and more. Inc. Magazine calls Ben’s live performances “powerful and inspiring” and he is recognized as one of the World’s Best Motivational Speakers as well as World’s Top Organizational Culture Thought Leaders by Global Gurus (2019,2020,2021,& 2022). Having presented to over a million people worldwide, Ben’s master storytelling ability leaves audiences exhilarated and equipped to act on their inspiration.
When Ben finally hit my first year of university, life was good. He had an academic scholarship to a top-tier school and his dream of making the U-19 Canadian Rugby Team had just become a reality. Then, everything went south. Out of the blue, Ben was hit with a crippling depression. His anxiety stopped him from going to school, and it stopped him from going to rugby practice. Ben dropped out of college, and he was dropped from the rugby team. Ben became a shut-in in his parent’s house, unable to leave. He slowly realized that he had been living the life he wanted other people to see — not the life he wanted for myself.
In an attempt to re-set, Ben decided to only surround himself with people who inspired him. Ben made a list of ‘100 things to do before you die’ with his three friends, Jonnie, Dave, and Duncan. They decided that for every bucket list item they accomplished, they would help a complete stranger accomplish something on their list. They called their mission The Buried Life. The Buried Life was named after a 150 year-old poem by Matthew Arnold which articulated our frustrations perfectly – their dreams felt buried. They borrowed an RV, bought a second-hand camera and hit the road for a two-week road trip to tackle their list of impossible dreams and help others. What happened next was completely unexpected. Total strangers reached out to help them with their bucket list, and also sent them their dreams asking for help. They had no idea the ripple effect their mission would have, ultimately inspiring millions to write their list and pursue their buried dreams.
10 years later, 91 goals achieved.
That two-week road trip has lasted over a decade. And the list items that Ben was once convinced were impossible, have somehow been checked off the list. As a result, he now truly believe that anyone can do anything and he has seen how this belief changes how you make decisions and, ultimately, how you live your life. Ben’s goal is to instill this belief in you and prove that you are capable of the impossible.
SPEECH TOPICS
5 STEPS TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE
Ben has driven countless people to achieve their dreams, as both a helping hand and as an inspiration. His 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. Ben has authored a #1 New York Times Bestselling book, starred in an MTV show, met President Obama at the White House, was interviewed by Oprah, had beers with Prince Harry and has been living his dreams for the past decade. These experiences have taught him that articulating and prioritizing your personal goals is not a selfish act—but one that creates a positive ripple effect that inspires others to live their best life. In this unforgettable keynote, Ben shares his system of achieving impossible goals by demystifying daunting tasks by turning ‘dreams’ into ‘projects’. He will help your team create inspiration through action and accountability. In this personal keynote, Ben weaves the remarkable story of how The Buried Life grew from 100 impossible dreams into a global movement and connects his lessons to the fabric of our daily lives. His 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. 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 them back from accomplishing their goals.
- Unbury their dreams and keep them unburied.
- Create a plan of action to drive them forward towards their goals.
- Feel completely re-energized and transformed.
LEADING WITH PURPOSE
Driving teams to thrive today requires new strategies for connecting and getting results. Retention and engagement are major issues and old leadership models don’t deliver like they once did. Effective leaders must go deeper and show empathy and understanding to help teams reach their true potential. When team members truly feel that their leadership and organization cares about their personal and their professional development, that’s where the magic happens. One of the best ways to help your team gain purpose is to connect with them around their personal and professional goals. As the lines between personal and professional lives blur, it’s time for leaders to develop the whole person. To learn more, read this Forbes article featuring Ben and Deepak Chopra about Emotional EQ and Leadership. As a result of this program, attendees will learn:
- A simple framework for connecting with your team around their personal and professional goals
- Build a culture of belonging where team members know it’s ok to ask for help
- Create a renewed feeling of purpose and trust within your team
- Be a servant leader and maximize potential
- Reignite commitment to the organization as people feel the organization is equally committed to them
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 best selling 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.
SPEAKER VIDEOS
Making The impossible Possible
The Bucket List Journal
Sample Virtual Video
