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Ben  Glenn

Ben Glenn

The Chalkguy

In-Person Fee Range:
$10,001 - $15,000
Traveling from:
Indiana
Ben Glenn – The Chalkguy

Ben Glenn

The Chalkguy

In-Person Fee Range:
$10,001 - $15,000
Fee Details
Traveling from:
Indiana

Why Book

  • Ben brings a wealth of experience to his roles as an author, entrepreneur, and global speaker.
  • His insights on leadership and success resonate across sectors, from corporations to classrooms, and from Australia to China.
  • Ben has a knack for delivering seamless, hassle-free presentations provide an electrifying, purpose-driven performance that will leave your audience grateful and inspired.

Biography

Ben Glenn, The Chalkguy, is the president of Chalkguy Media International, a company dedicated to sharing a positive, life-changing message of hope with groups all over the world. Ben’s humor-packed speeches are filled with personal stories and heartfelt encouragement for individuals to step outside their comfort zones to live a full life based on self-knowledge, personal responsibility and a positive attitude. His own story of growing up Learning Disabled is one that he has shared with thousands, inspiring and motivating students, parents, teachers, sales professionals and professional athletes to have a greater appreciation for their unique talents and abilities.

Ben is a powerful and entertaining speaker, but he is also much more than that. Part of Ben’s struggle with traditional learning led him to discover a love of art. A love that he has turned into a dynamic, not-to-be-missed, live art demonstration which wows and astonishes audiences, sweeping them up in an exciting and memorable experience that crowns Ben’s message as he literally whips together a beautiful drawing in less time than it takes to eat a sandwich!

Importantly, no matter where he is and who he is addressing, Ben always finds a way to tie his message in with the drawing. This integration of both spoken and visual, firmly stamps the presentation and its message into the hearts and minds of all his audiences making Ben one of the most unique, but also relevant speakers you could invite to your event. (His return client base is a testament to the effectiveness of his program – more than 80% first-time clients bring Ben back multiple times within five years of the initial event.)

Because Ben’s core message is so universal in content, he has taken it all over the world, from Australia to Hong Kong to Mexico, and has shared it with many, many diverse groups from schools to churches to Fortune 500 companies. Since 1994, when Ben became a full-time speaker, he’s made over a thousand keynote speeches to audiences ranging from 20 to 75,000. Traveling more than 100,000 miles every year, Ben’s legacy is thousands of people, young and old who have been touched and inspired to make positive changes in their lives.

For those working directly with Ben in preparing for an event, they could not ask for a more flexible and easy-going presenter. He is truly a professional in every sense, collaborating with clients to expedite set-up, respectful of their needs and goals and mindful of the fact that he is there to help make the event as exciting and successful as the client envisions it to be. Ben is as down-to-earth and authentic on-stage as he is off-stage.

As an adult, Ben was officially diagnosed with AD/HD, a challenge he’s had since early school days. After his diagnosis, Ben set out to educate himself and others about this unusual and controversial disorder. Ben’s experiences as an ADDer and his encounters with other ADDers have taken him on a personal mission of removing the stigma that comes from being diagnosed with AD/HD by talking about it openly and with humor whenever he can.

In spite of struggling with both reading and writing, Ben has written a book called Simply Special; Learning to Love your ADD, which is directed at individuals who have AD/HD and designed to help them see the positive aspects of the disorder.

All in all, when you book Ben for your event, you will be getting much more than an inspiring, funny, easy-to-work-with speaker, you will in fact get something that can only be referred to as an “experience” – The Chalkguy Experience!

Finally, as much as Ben loves being a speaker and performing artist, he loves being a husband and father more. Married for over twenty years, he, his wife and two daughters live in a great little city called Indianapolis.

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Programs

SIMPLY SPECIAL

“Simply Special” is a compelling keynote presentation where Ben Glenn shares his inspiring journey of turning ADHD-related challenges into a canvas of success. This keynote goes beyond the traditional underdog story by integrating Ben’s artistic journey, which mirrors his life’s challenges and triumphs. Addressing corporate audiences, Ben’s narrative underscores the importance of a positive mindset in both personal and professional realms. His story is a powerful reminder of how embracing individuality and unique talents can transform obstacles into stepping stones for success. The session is skillfully designed to be 60% entertaining and 40% inspirational, providing practical strategies for resilience and growth, making it an invaluable experience for corporate professionals at all levels.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Embracing Challenges as Opportunities: Learn from Ben’s life how to view challenges as avenues for personal and professional growth, turning adversity into an opportunity for development.
  • Cultivating Resilience: Discover the importance of adopting a positive approach to adversity, and how this mindset can lead to greater resilience in both work and personal life.
  • Transforming Obstacles into Success: Gain insights into converting life’s obstacles into stepping stones for success, mirroring Ben’s journey from facing learning disabilities to becoming a successful speaker, author and artist.
  • Maintaining a Positive Mindset: Acquire practical strategies for sustaining a positive mindset in challenging situations, emphasizing the power of attitude in overcoming difficulties.
HEART MATTERS: Inspiring and Empowering Your Team

“Heart Matters: Inspiring and Empowering Your Team,” is a keynote presentation that delves into the core aspects of impactful leadership. In this session, Ben Glenn shares his insights on how genuine care, empathy, and understanding are the bedrocks of inspiring leadership. This presentation is designed to guide corporate leaders in nurturing a positive and productive work environment. Ben emphasizes the significance of leading with heart — an approach that not only fosters a strong team spirit but also drives success and innovation. Through real-life examples and engaging storytelling, Ben illustrates how leaders can empower their teams by connecting with them on a deeper level, building trust, and creating an environment where every member feels valued and motivated.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Fostering Empathy in Leadership: Understand the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership, and how these qualities can strengthen team dynamics and performance.
  • Building Strong, Trusting Teams: Learn strategies for developing trust and a sense of belonging among team members, leading to a more cohesive and productive workforce.
  • Empowering Teams through Genuine Leadership: Gain insights on how authentic leadership can empower employees, encouraging them to take initiative, innovate, and contribute to the organization’s success.

Ben Glenn Reviews

“Ben was absolutely terrific! The students really took to him and were very into the whole program. I asked each of my classes if they liked the “Chalk Guy” and all answered yes, enthusiastically! He was funny and kind, but was also able to get the message across that we wanted. It was a terrific way to start the school year! Even the teachers didn’t complain about losing time in class!”

— East Central High School

“His presentation was one of the best, most motivational PD’s that my
teachers have had. Ben’s presentation was uplifting, brought recognition to all the hard work teachers do and to the power they have in making a
difference in childrens’ lives. With the stress of back to school preparations,
Ben was able to come in and help the teachers forget the stresses and just be uplifted and entertained. He made his presentation very applicable and
personal for my faculty and staff!!”

— Teacher Kick-off Convention | Midway Elementary School

“Ben Glenn’s keynote at our fall employee banquet was a huge success! His energy, humor, story-telling and multi-media presentation were the highlight of our event. He was able to take our theme and work it into the fiber of his program, leaving our team inspired and motivated to work harder than ever to serve out customers to the best of their abilities.”

— DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, HEALTHPLUS OF MI

“Employees at MercyOne, loved the Chalkguy! Ben’s message and energy will be remembered long after the rain has washed away the sidewalk chalk we used to promote his visit.”

— WELNESS COORDINATOR, MERCYONE

“What a great opening speaker you were at MDRT this year! Ben, we absolutely loved your presentation! You have a super gift and I’m glad I was there to experience it…what you did at the MDRT Annual meeting was above incredible.”

— Executive VP, Willis

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