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Ben Kay
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Effective Leadership
Resilience
Transform team performance with Ben Kay, speaker and former England rugby champion. Ben works with organisations to build mental resilience, leadership excellence and high-performing teams, delivering World Cup-winning insights from his 62 international caps and corporate experience.
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Ben Kay is a former Leicester Tigers and England national rugby player. He is recognised as one of the sport's most accomplished figures. After retiring, Ben became a team-building coach, using his extensive experience to make a significant impact. As a speaker, he shares relatable lessons and anecdotes, appealing to diverse audiences.
Ben earned 62 caps for England and participated in two British and Irish Lions tours, establishing himself as a top player. His career highlights include playing a crucial role in England's 2003 Rugby World Cup victory. He dedicated 11 years to Leicester Tigers, further enhancing his reputation in rugby. In 2005, Sir Clive Woodward selected Ben for the British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand, and the world enjoyed one of the most exciting games in rugby history. In 2007, he was the only English player to see every minute of action in the Rugby World Cup.
Ben draws from his personal experiences to discuss mental resilience, teamwork, and leadership in his speaking engagements. He is also active in charity work and serves on various boards, demonstrating his commitment to positive contributions beyond rugby.
Ben's experience in an advertising agency gives him insight into the corporate world, allowing him to address organisational challenges. He effectively draws parallels between sports and business, offering valuable guidance on teamwork and leadership.
To book Ben Kay as a speaker for your next team event or conference, please contact PepTalk to confirm his availability.
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Email ben.kay@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Ben's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Ben Kay draws on first-hand experiences from his rugby career — including England's 2003 Rugby World Cup victory and two British and Irish Lions tours — to illustrate lessons on mental resilience, teamwork, and leadership, drawing direct parallels between elite sport and corporate organisational challenges.
Ben Kay MBE speaks on mental resilience, teamwork, leadership, and organisational culture, drawing parallels between professional sport and the corporate world. He earned 62 caps for England and was a key member of the squad that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
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