Ben Nemtin Keynote Speaker
- #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
- Co-founder of The Buried Life Movement
- Organizational Culture Expert & Inspirational Keynote Speaker
Ben Nemtin's Biography
Ben Nemtin is the New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?, co-founder of The Buried Life movement, and was named the #2 Motivational Speaker in the World by Global Gurus in 2022. He starred in MTV’s top-rated show “The Buried Life” and is an engaging and sought-after speaker on personal fulfillment, mental health, and radical possibility.
In the challenging first year of his university experience, depression compelled Ben to leave. This personal setback led him, alongside three lifelong friends, to create an inspiring bucket list. They traversed North America in a weathered RV, and for every personal dream they realized, they helped a stranger fulfill one of theirs. Their remarkable adventures included playing basketball with President Obama, enjoying having refreshments with Prince Harry, orchestrating a heartwarming father-son reunion after a seventeen-year hiatus, and surprising a deserving young girl with a life-changing bionic arm. Looking ahead, Ben has set his sights on an ambitious goal for 2025: a journey into space.
Ben’s dedication to mental well-being is palpable. As a passionate advocate, he works relentlessly to break the stigmas surrounding mental health. He emphasizes the transformative power of openness and vulnerability, inspiring others to share their personal battles and nurturing an environment where discussing mental health becomes normalized.
Throughout his illustrious speaking career, Ben has presented his signature keynote, “5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible,” at global business conferences and to corporate leadership teams. His influence is undeniable, earning standing ovations from industry giants like Amazon, FedEx, Harvard, Microsoft, and Verizon. In 2021, Global Gurus recognized his impact, ranking him as the Top Motivational Speaker. Additionally, as a thought leader, Ben is acknowledged as one of the World’s Top Organizational Culture Influencers.
Ben Nemtin's Speaking Topics
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MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE
What if "impossible" was just a mindset waiting to be shattered? Ben’s extraordinary journey—from debilitating depression to achieving 100 seemingly impossible dreams—reveals a powerful truth: impossible is merely a starting point.
Ben weaves the captivating story of how The Buried Life evolved from a simple list of 100 impossible dreams into a global movement, seamlessly connecting these lessons to the fabric of our daily life. His remarkable achievements—from creating a hit MTV show to playing basketball with President Obama, from becoming a #1 New York Times bestselling author to sharing beers with Prince Harry—weren’t a matter of luck. They were the direct result of a repeatable system, a proven blueprint for remarkable success that anyone can master.
This isn't just another inspirational talk—it's a practical guide to achieving the extraordinary. Ben shares the exact, field-tested framework that empowered his team to defy impossible odds, demonstrating how these principles can transform your biggest challenges into your greatest triumphs. He reveals how small, consistent actions compound like interest over time, generating unstoppable momentum that turns seemingly impossible goals into inevitable successes.
Ben establishes an undeniable truth: personal growth fuels professional growth, which drives organizational success. Through his journey of completing seemingly impossible dreams, he demonstrates that purpose is the fuel that ignites the impossible and giving back is the catalyst that multiplies your impact exponentially.
PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS
‣ Master the Impossible: Learn Ben’s proven ‘5 Steps to Impossible’ framework and turn ambition into reality.
‣ Fuel Your Momentum: Discover how purpose-driven action creates unstoppable momentum.
‣ Build a Resilient Team: Forge a high-performing team by connecting individual fulfillment with organizational success, creating a culture where everyone thrives.
‣ Accelerate Your Growth Through Giving: Experience the transformative power of helping others and discover how it fuels your own personal and professional growth.
‣ Unlock Radical Possibility: Embrace a growth mindset and break free from the limitations of “impossible”.
‣ Amplify Your Impact: Unite your team around a shared purpose and create a ripple effect of positive change that extends far beyond your immediate goals.
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POWERED BY PURPOSE
In today's relentless environment, where uncertainty reigns supreme and burnout threatens even the strongest teams, why do some organizations continue to thrive while others struggle? Ben reveals the game-changing truth: purpose isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the secret weapon that fueled his own extraordinary journey, lifting him from the depths of depression to ignite a global movement and achieve the seemingly impossible.
Through compelling scientific evidence and unforgettable stories, Ben demonstrates how embracing your professional and personal purpose unleashes untapped potential, creates true work-life harmony, and empowers you to become the best version of yourself.
In this revolutionary keynote, discover why purpose-driven individuals and teams are 7x more likely to overcome challenges, focusing on the “why” that ignites passion and resilience. Ben masterfully blends cutting-edge science with captivating storytelling to reveal how purpose transforms organizational culture from the inside out.
Leaders will gain actionable strategies to build trust, authentically demonstrate care for their teams’ well-being, and foster innovation, retention, and breakthrough performance. This isn't merely theoretical—it’s a strategic blueprint for translating purpose into tangible outcomes and cultivating a workplace that inspires genuine passion.
PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS
‣ Unleash Your Potential: Discover how aligning your personal and professional purpose fuels sustainable growth and empowers you to become your best self.
‣ Create Purpose-Driven Retention: Learn how to champion whole-person growth and cultivate a culture of trust, fueling engagement and retention.
‣ Build Resilience in Uncertainty: Master practical strategies for maintaining well-being and navigating challenges with purpose and unwavering resilience.
‣ Fuel Success Through Service: Discover the power of purpose-driven leadership to create a culture of service, where helping others becomes a catalyst for individual and collective success.
‣ Magnify Your Impact: Reconnect to the profound ripple effect of your work and discover how purpose amplifies your impact, even when results are unseen.
‣ Forge Deeper Connections: Cultivate authentic connections with your team and leadership, fostering a culture that attracts the best talent.
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FROM BURNOUT TO BALANCE
What if the secret to peak performance wasn't working harder, but working with deeper purpose? Before becoming a #1 New York Times bestselling author, playing basketball at the White House, and being interviewed by Oprah, Ben faced a formidable opponent: crippling depression. Through his powerful journey, he reveals how purpose transforms burnout into sustainable success and shares a counterintuitive truth that challenges conventional wisdom: prioritizing your well-being isn't selfish—it's the essential foundation of exceptional performance in every aspect of life.
This groundbreaking keynote revolutionizes how organizations approach well-being and performance. Ben demonstrates how genuine work-life harmony creates a powerful positive feedback loop that fuels innovation, dramatically boosts retention, and drives breakthrough results. Through honest personal stories and cutting-edge scientific insights, he shows how personal fulfillment becomes the catalyst for professional excellence.
Using a powerful blend of vulnerability and practical wisdom, Ben provides a proven system for turning life's challenges into opportunities for renewal. He shares the exact tools that helped him build resilience and how sustainable excellence isn’t about pushing harder—it's about aligning your actions with what truly matters... This isn’t another wellness talk—it's an invitation to rediscover what makes you feel truly alive.
PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS
‣ Master Your Well-being: Acquire Ben’s ‘Mental Health Toolkit’ and discover 10 powerful practices to transform stress into strength and cultivate lasting resilience.
‣ Fuel Your Performance: Unlock sustainable energy and peak performance by creating true work-life harmony, where your personal and professional lives thrive in synergy.
‣ Navigate Life’s Challenges: Develop resilience to effectively manage stress, navigate life’s ups and downs, and emerge stronger from adversity.
‣ Build a Resilient Team: Empower your team with science-backed strategies to cultivate resilience, foster well-being, and create a culture of support.
‣ Lead with Vulnerability: Destigmatize mental health and discover how vulnerability can become a source of strength and authentic leadership.
‣ Unleash Your Full Potential: Infuse your life with passion and energy by prioritizing personal growth and discovering how it ignites professional advancement.
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THRIVING IN UNCERTAINTY
In an era where change and disruption are the only constant, leaders face perhaps their most critical challenge: how do you build truly unshakeable teams that don't merely survive disruption—but actively harness it as a catalyst for growth and competitive advantage?
Ben Nemtin’s extraordinary journey from achieving 100 “impossible” goals to helping strangers worldwide achieve their wildest dreams provides a compelling answer: purpose-driven individuals and teams don't just endure change—they transform uncertainty into their decisive advantage, proving that you're always just one step away from turning disruption into opportunity.
Through masterful storytelling and evidence-based insights, Ben demonstrates why those anchored in purpose consistently outperform their peers during periods of disruption, showing leaders exactly how to build this cultural resilience into their teams.
This isn’t another change management talk—it’s a blueprint for organizational transformation. Ben provides leaders with actionable frameworks to not only adapt to change but actively leverage it for unprecedented growth. He reveals the counterintuitive truth that connecting with your deepest values and boldest dreams creates the stability needed to navigate uncertainty with confidence and creativity.
This powerful message inspires audiences to embrace cultures of service, gratitude and endless potential— where change becomes the catalyst for your team's greatest breakthroughs.
PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS
‣ Embrace the Unknown: Step boldly into uncertainty, push past discomfort, and discover the extraordinary opportunities that lie hidden within disruption.
‣ Embrace a Growth Mindset: See challenges as opportunities to experiment, innovate, and unlock your organization’s true potential.
‣ Turn Purpose into Performance: Master a proven framework for turning purpose into performance, fueling growth and success even during disruption.
‣ Build Your Resilience Toolkit: Acquire practical tools and strategies to increase well-being, navigate uncertainty, and emerge stronger from adversity.
‣ Unleash Your Potential: Align your personal and professional purpose to build unstoppable momentum.
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