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Keynotes can be customized to fit the theme of your event.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Maintaining a Positive Mindset: Acquire practical strategies for sustaining a positive mindset in challenging situations, emphasizing the power of attitude in overcoming difficulties.
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE >
“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.”
Richard Swenson
Director of Corporate Communications, HealthPlus of MI
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.
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE >
“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.”
Kelly Putnam
Welness Coordinator, MercyOne
The intersection of creativity & innovation
The Intersection of Innovation and Creativity” is an engaging and inspiring presentation that delves into the dynamic relationship between creative thinking and innovative action. In this session, Ben Glenn, The Chalkguy, shares his unique insights on how creativity serves as the catalyst for groundbreaking innovations. This presentation is designed to empower professionals, educators, and creatives to unlock their creative potential and drive meaningful change in their personal and professional lives.
Ben Glenn uses real-world examples, engaging storytelling, and a live art performance to illustrate how the synergy of creativity and innovation can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Attendees will learn how to cultivate creativity within themselves and their teams, fostering an environment where innovative ideas can thrive. By connecting with creativity on a deeper level, participants will be inspired to approach challenges with fresh perspectives and create meaningful impact in their work and lives.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand Creativity and Innovation: Gain a clear understanding of how creativity sparks innovation and why both are essential for growth and transformation.
- Explore Real-World Examples: Discover compelling examples from movies and Ben’s personal journey that showcase the power of creativity and innovation in action.
- Develop Practical Strategies: Learn actionable strategies to foster a creative mindset and apply innovative thinking in various contexts, from problem-solving to project development.
- Experience Live Art: Enjoy an inspiring live drawing performance by Ben, providing a visual representation of the intersection between creativity and innovation.
- Leave Inspired to Innovate: Walk away with renewed motivation and practical insights to harness your creative potential and drive innovative change in your life and work.
“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.”
Kelly Putnam
Welness Coordinator, MercyOne
COMING SOON!
Seventeen years since its original release, Ben Glenn revisits his groundbreaking book, ‘Simply Special,’ in this updated edition, ‘Simply Special: How I Learned to Love my ADHD.’ Reflecting on nearly two decades of living, learning, and thriving with ADHD, Ben infuses new insights and experiences, including the journey of raising two children who also navigate the world with ADHD.
In this engaging, heartfelt update, Ben continues to share the rollercoaster ride of his life with ADHD. His narrative, rich with both humor and poignancy, resonates deeply with those who experience the world through the unique lens of ADHD. The book expands on the original’s candid tales of struggle and triumph, providing fresh, practical advice and strategies to turn ADHD from a perceived curse into a celebrated blessing.
Whether you’re encountering ADHD for the first time or revisiting it with years of experience, Ben’s stories and insights offer a compelling new perspective. Explore how impulsivity, distractibility, and focus, often seen as hurdles, can be transformed into advantageous traits. Ben’s revised edition not only aims to inspire but also empowers readers to embrace their distinctiveness and love their ADHD, equipped with the wisdom of a life fully lived and lessons lovingly learned.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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“It was game changing for us…if you’re looking at Clint for your next event…just do it!”
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https://youtu.be/LMlpcGgHljM
“It was game changing for us…if you’re looking at Clint for your next event…just do it!”
– JASON ELLIS –
CEO AT SPRING MOBILE
https://youtu.be/LMlpcGgHljM
“It was game changing for us…if you’re looking at Clint for your next event…just do it!”
– JASON ELLIS –
CEO AT SPRING MOBILE
https://youtu.be/LMlpcGgHljM
“It was game changing for us…if you’re looking at Clint for your next event…just do it!”
– JASON ELLIS –
CEO AT SPRING MOBILE
TAKE HOME THE MESSAGE
CUSTOM PRINTED
ARTWORK
All of Ben’s keynotes involve a high-energy, dramatic live art experience called Speedscaping. As an add-on, our team can customize your very own signature art prints of the Speedscape that Ben will create live, for your attendees to have as mementos, complete with your organization’s logo or event theme printed on each print. This additional piece makes a perfect “swag” gift that helps amplify the event while getting your audience to remember the message by taking the experience home with them.
MEET THE TEAM
Our rock star team is comprised of individuals who are ready and excited to make your event an easy and successful experience for all. We look forward to serving you.
CHANGE THAT ENDURES
“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.” John R. Milam, Executive VP, Willis
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