About

Ben Nemtin: Keynote Speaker on Purpose, Leadership & Human Potential | #1 New York Times Bestselling Author | Co-Founder of The Buried Life

Stop Putting Off the Things That Matter Most.  What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?

Ben Nemtin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, co-founder of The Buried Life and an internationally recognized keynote speaker on purpose, leadership, motivation and human potential.

Ben's journey began with a simple question: “What do you want to do before you die?” What started as a list of 100 dreams became a global movement—and a powerful lesson in what happens when people identify what truly matters, overcome the barriers holding them back and start taking action.

Why Book Ben Nemtin?

Ben doesn't just inspire audiences to dream bigger. He gives them a framework for turning those dreams into action.

Through extraordinary stories, humor and practical strategies, Ben explores why people often postpone the goals that matter most and what they can do to change that.

His keynote connects personal purpose with workplace performance, showing how helping people pursue meaningful goals can strengthen motivation, engagement, resilience and connection.

The result is a keynote that is high-energy, emotional, entertaining and actionable—and one audiences continue talking about long after the event.

What Makes Ben Nemtin Different?

• Co-founder of The Buried Life — turned a list of 100 dreams into a global movement
• #1 New York Times bestselling author — author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?
• Extraordinary storytelling — combines adventure, humor and deeply human moments
• Purpose meets performance — connects meaningful goals with motivation and engagement
• Highly actionable — gives audiences a process for turning goals into reality
• Powerful human connection — demonstrates what can happen when people help others achieve their dreams
• Broad audience appeal — connects across generations, roles and industries
• Memorable event experience — creates the kind of emotional impact audiences remember

Why Is Ben Right for Your Audience?

Ben is an outstanding choice when you want your audience to think bigger, reconnect with what matters and take action on goals they've been putting off.

He is particularly effective for leadership conferences, sales kickoffs, corporate meetings, association conferences and employee-engagement events.

Book Ben when your audience needs to:

• Reconnect with personal and professional purpose
• Turn ambitious goals into action
• Break through fear and limiting beliefs
• Build greater resilience when setbacks occur
• Increase motivation and engagement
• Create stronger connections with colleagues
• Think bigger about what's possible
• Take greater ownership of their future

Audience Takeaways

Attendees will leave:

• Thinking differently about the goals they've been postponing
• Equipped with practical strategies for turning intentions into action
• More willing to pursue ambitious goals despite uncertainty
• Understanding how purpose can strengthen motivation
• Better prepared to overcome obstacles and setbacks
• Inspired to help other people achieve meaningful goals
• Energized to take the first step toward something that matters

Ben Nemtin Keynote Programs

5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible: What separates a dream people talk about from a goal they actually accomplish?

Drawing from his experiences with The Buried Life, Ben shares practical lessons for identifying meaningful goals, overcoming obstacles and taking action.

Through remarkable stories and an actionable framework, he shows audiences how seemingly impossible goals can become achievable when people create accountability, take incremental steps and refuse to let fear make their decisions.

Ideal for: Leadership conferences, sales kickoffs, corporate meetings and organizations pursuing ambitious goals.

Mental Wealth: Prioritizing the Things That Matter. Success means very little if achieving it requires sacrificing everything that makes life meaningful.

Ben challenges audiences to think more intentionally about their priorities and the relationship between achievement, purpose, relationships and wellbeing.

He demonstrates how reconnecting with the things that matter can create greater energy, resilience and motivation—both personally and professionally.

Ideal for: Leadership, employee engagement, workplace culture and wellbeing events.

Building a Culture Where People Thrive. What happens when organizations care about their people's goals—not just the organization's goals?

Ben explores how leaders can create deeper engagement by helping employees connect their work with their personal ambitions, purpose and potential.

Audiences discover how supporting one another's goals can strengthen trust, connection and a sense of belonging.

Ideal for: Leadership conferences, culture initiatives, employee meetings and organizations focused on engagement and retention.

Why Book Ben Nemtin Through The Sweeney Agency?

Ben Nemtin delivers an extraordinary combination of inspiration, entertainment and practical action—but the real value comes from connecting his message to what you want your audience to accomplish after the event.

The Sweeney Agency can help you:

• Confirm Ben Nemtin's availability and current speaking fee
• Determine which Ben Nemtin keynote best fits your audience
• Discuss customization around your event objectives
• Coordinate format, timing and event logistics
• Compare Ben with other leading motivational, purpose and leadership speakers

Is Ben Nemtin Right for Your Event?

Tell us what you want your audience to stop putting off—and what you want them inspired to do next.

We'll help you determine whether Ben is the right fit, confirm availability and fees, and make the booking process simple.

Planning a leadership conference, sales kickoff or corporate event? Contact The Sweeney Agency today [email protected] to discuss booking Ben Nemtin as your keynote speaker.