BEN NEMTIN

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? & The Bucket List Journal | Star of MTV’s The Buried Life | Named the #2 Motivational Speaker in the World | Creator of the Global Bucket List Movement | Featured on Oprah & The Today Show | On a Mission to Complete 100 Dreams Including Going to Space

Los Angeles, CA

ABOUT BEN NEMTIN

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. He was named the #2 Motivational Speaker in the world by Global Gurus and starred in the hit TV show The Buried Life. Ben is widely recognized as one of today’s most inspiring voices on change, purpose, and fearless goal-setting.

Ben’s message is forged in change. In university, he was blindsided by depression and forced to leave school. Desperate for a way forward, he and three friends wrote a list of 100 impossible dreams and set out in a rickety RV to chase them. They never imagined the journey would become a global movement.

Their mission became simple: for every dream they achieved, they helped a stranger achieve theirs. From playing basketball with President Obama and surviving on a deserted island, to reuniting a father and son after 17 years and surprising a young girl with a life-changing bionic arm.

Oprah declared their mission “truly inspiring,” and The Today Show summed it up: “it’s about living purposefully.” Ben believes the fastest way to growth, whether personal or professional, is the pursuit of purpose. He has crossed off 96 of 100 dreams and is on track to complete his ultimate goal, “#100: Go to Space.”

SPEAKING TOPICS

Leadership | Peak Performance | Motivation | Inspiration | Purpose & Goal Setting | Resilience | Mindset & Mental Wellness | Personal Growth | Overcoming Adversity | High Performing Teams & Teambuilding | Change & Adaptability | Opening & Closing Speakers

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 lives. 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 result of a repeatable system, a proven blueprint for success that anyone can follow.

This isn’t just inspiration, it’s a practical guide to achieving the extraordinary. Ben shares a field-tested framework that shows how to turn big goals into real results, and how small, consistent actions create momentum over time.

He reinforces a powerful idea: personal growth fuels professional growth, which drives organizational success. Purpose is what ignites action, and giving back is what multiplies impact.

Program Takeaways

– Master the Impossible: Learn Ben’s proven “5 Steps to Impossible” framework and turn ambition into action

– Fuel Your Momentum: Discover how purpose-driven action creates consistent progress

– Build a Resilient Team: Connect individual fulfillment to team and organizational success

– Accelerate Growth Through Giving: Learn how helping others fuels your own success

– Unlock Radical Possibility: Break free from limiting beliefs and embrace a growth mindset

– Amplify Your Impact: Align your team around purpose to create lasting results

Powered by Purpose

In today’s fast-paced environment, where uncertainty is constant and burnout is common, why do some teams thrive while others struggle? Ben reveals a simple but powerful truth: purpose is the difference.

Drawing from his own journey, Ben shows how purpose helped him overcome depression and build a global movement. Through research and real-world stories, he demonstrates how aligning personal and professional purpose unlocks potential, strengthens resilience, and creates meaningful success.

This keynote highlights why purpose-driven individuals and teams perform at a higher level. When people are connected to a deeper “why,” they stay engaged, motivated, and focused, even in challenging times.

Leaders walk away with practical strategies to build trust, create stronger cultures, and improve retention and performance. This is about turning purpose into real, measurable outcomes.

Program Takeaways

– Unleash Your Potential: Align personal and professional purpose to drive growth

– Create Purpose-Driven Retention: Build a culture that increases engagement and loyalty

– Build Resilience in Uncertainty: Stay grounded and focused during change

– Fuel Success Through Service: Use purpose to create a culture of contribution

– Magnify Your Impact: Understand how your work creates a ripple effect

– Forge Deeper Connections: Strengthen relationships across teams and leadership

The Change Advantage

In a world where change is constant, leaders face a critical challenge: how do you build teams that don’t just survive disruption, but use it to their advantage?

Ben’s perspective comes from lived experience. From struggling with depression to pursuing 100 “impossible” goals, he learned that while you can’t control everything, you can always control your next step. And that’s where momentum begins.

In this keynote, Ben teaches leaders how to focus on what they can control, reduce wasted energy, and help teams stay grounded in purpose and values. He emphasizes the importance of leading the whole person, not just the role, to build trust and resilience.

This is a practical, story-driven approach to navigating uncertainty and building teams that continue to move forward, no matter what changes.

Program Takeaways

– Control the Controllables: Protect focus, energy, and execution

– Anchor Teams in Purpose and Values: Create stability during change

– Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity: Identify upside in difficult situations

– Lead the Whole Person: Build trust by supporting people beyond their role

– Serve Yourself to Lead Better: Stay grounded and effective under pressure

– Build Momentum Fast: Use small actions to create confidence and progress

From Burnout to Balance

What if peak performance wasn’t about working harder, but about working with deeper purpose?

Before his success, Ben faced a major personal challenge with depression. Through that experience, he discovered that well-being is not a luxury, it’s the foundation of high performance.

In this keynote, Ben redefines how organizations approach performance and well-being. He shows how true work-life harmony fuels energy, creativity, and long-term success. Through personal stories and practical insights, he demonstrates how fulfillment drives performance.

Ben shares a proven system for building resilience and turning challenges into opportunities. His message is clear: sustainable success comes from alignment, not overexertion.

Program Takeaways

– Master Your Well-being: Learn practical tools to build resilience and manage stress

– Fuel Your Performance: Create sustainable energy through work-life harmony

– Navigate Life’s Challenges: Build strength through adversity

– Build a Resilient Team: Support well-being to improve performance and retention

– Lead with Vulnerability: Use authenticity to strengthen leadership

– Unleash Your Full Potential: Align personal growth with professional success

TESTIMONIALS

“I think what you’re doing is truly so inspiring.”

Oprah Winfrey, Talk Show Host, Actress, Producer, and Philanthropist

“I like the way you help folks. Keep doing what you’re doing.”

Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States

“Ben nailed it! Amazing presentation!!”

Lilya Crystal, Event Producer, Microsoft

“In 15 years of taking surveys, Ben is the highest rated speaker we have ever had!”

Jodi Nordberg, Event Planner, Delta Vacations

“Ben’s keynote & Bucket List Journal inspired, reenergized and motivated the team in an outstanding way. His personal story combined with actionable resources was the perfect combination.”

Lina Brouneu, Director of Films Acquisitions, Netflix

“Ben has a gift! Our team was so inspired and talked about the impact for days. We know that the ripple effect is real when we dream of what is possible and serve others along the way to create a more beautiful life.”

Katherine Twells, Senior VP, The Coca-Cola Company

“Ben’s session was an absolute hit! Hands down my favorite session. The way he worked in so much of our messaging and benefits was truly amazing and so impactful.”

Kacy Ashley, Senior Communications Manager, Pinterest

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