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About Ben Nemtin
Ben co-founded The Buried Life movement and his message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and networks like CNN, FOX, and CBS.
A decade ago, Ben was knocked off his feet by a heavy depression. To help him feel more alive, he and his three best friends created the world’s greatest bucket list, borrowed a rickety old RV, and crisscrossed North America, achieving the unthinkable. Most importantly, each time a dream was achieved, they helped a complete stranger cross something off their bucket list. The foursome played basketball with President Obama. They had a beer with Prince Harry. They raised over $400,000 for charity and placed a record-breaking $250,000 bet on roulette. Ben’s bucket-list quest has inspired millions to chase their dreams.
As a mental-health advocate, Ben fights the stigma of mental illness by encouraging open, honest conversations. By showing how his own vulnerabilities have become his strengths and underlining that all humans struggle, he gives others the courage to talk about their own internal battles and normalizes the conversation. An acclaimed keynote speaker, Ben has presented his ‘5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible’ to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world, garnering standing ovations from groups like Amazon, FedEx, Harvard, Levi’s, Microsoft, and Verizon.
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.
Leading on Purpose
What do the most inspirational and motivational leaders have in common? First and foremost, they’re empathetic, a quality that’s become all the more important in today’s environment.
Great leaders want their teams to succeed as human beings, not just in their professional lives. In order to keep your people engaged, you must have compassion and understanding for your team and support them to succeed in life. It’s not just about the bottom line, empathy and emotional EQ inspires successful teams.
As a result of this program, attendees will learn how to:
- Show that you care about their team by taking an interest in their personal passions and projects.
- Create a culture of belonging where it’s ok to say, “I’m maxed out, I need some support.”
- Use empathy and emotional intelligence to effectively motivate employees and create positive corporate cultures.
- Leverage their team’s purpose to propel their performance.
- Be a servant leader and maximize potential
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 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.
“Ben’s transformational keynote energized our team to move towards more productive, satisfying lives by committing to something greater than ourselves. Ben inspired a culture of service where we support each other, both inside and outside the office. This was a catalyst moment for our newly promoted senior managers.”
– Jen Fisher, US Chief Wellbeing Officer, Deloitte
“Ben’s storytelling and ability to connect with our audience was apparent from the minute he greeted our participants. Ben helped us realize that we as individuals and leaders have the ability to make a real impact and empower others to make that same impact not only professionally but in our everyday lives. I had so many attendees say it was the best event to date. I would highly recommend Ben to anyone wanting to add that “WOW” factor to their event.”
– FedEx
“I like the way you help folks, keep doing what you’re doing.”
– Barack Obama
“In my 38 year career I have never hired the same speaker twice, until Ben. I have now had Ben speak at critical internal/external events three times. When we did our survey of the events, his was the only segment that received a 100% approval rating. People were sincerely moved. I have actually heard from several attendees that are now working on things that have felt were buried and they want to do before the Lord calls them home. I personally was inspired enough to pursue my improbable dream of songwriting in Nashville, which last October came true. I cannot thank Ben enough for his life changing message.”
– Gene Rapisardi, Market President, CIGNA HealthCare
“Ben’s work is as personal as it is universal. Beyond living a joyful, bold life, the underlying message he has imparted onto our people is to curate a life of mental wellness, and that self-care and care for others are indivisible. His is a message of heart and humanity.”
– Juma Wood, Leadership Development, Lululemon Athletica