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Ben Nemtin

Unlock team potential with Ben Nemtin, speaker and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Ben works with organizations to help them achieve their goals, develop workplace resilience, and discover strategies to support mental health. He delivers motivational expertise for Google, Amazon, and Netflix.

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Ben Nemtin

Ben Nemtin

Los Angeles, United States

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Ben Nemtin's biography

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  • Star of MTV’s The Buried Life series
  • #1 New York Times bestselling author
  • One of Global Gurus' top-ranked motivational speaker worldwide
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and co-founder of The Buried Life movement, which transforms how people pursue their deepest aspirations. Ben also starred in The Buried Life, MTV's highest-rated show on iTunes and Amazon and Global Gurus ranked him as one of the top Motivational Speakers in the World. His work has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and major networks, with President Obama calling him "inspiration for a new generation." After dropping out of university due to depression, Ben created a bucket list with three friends and traveled North America in an old RV, accomplishing dreams while helping strangers achieve theirs. From playing basketball with President Obama to reuniting a father and son after 17 years, Ben has completed 96 of 100 bucket list items. He has worked with leaders at Google, Amazon, Netflix, and Walmart, teaching teams to make the impossible possible through actionable frameworks that build accountability and momentum. Audiences learn Ben's five-step process for turning aspirations into reality, discover practical mental health tools for maintaining positivity under pressure, and leave with concrete strategies to identify and pursue their most meaningful goals. His presentations combine personal storytelling with interactive workshops that create immediate action and lasting behavioral change. Ben delivers the blueprint for transforming ambition into achievement, backed by two decades of helping millions unlock their potential and accomplish what once seemed impossible.

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Make The Impossible Possible
Ben Nemtin challenges the notion of "impossible" through his inspiring journey from depression to achieving 100 dreams. He shares how The Buried Life transformed from a simple list into a global movement, illustrating that success stems from a repeatable system. Attendees will learn his ‘5 Steps to Impossible’ framework, how to create unstoppable momentum through purpose-driven action, and the importance of giving back to fuel personal and professional growth.
Powered By Purpose
Ben Nemtin explores how purpose can transform organisations amidst uncertainty and burnout. He shares his personal journey from depression to leading a global movement, illustrating that purpose is a powerful tool for unleashing potential and fostering work-life harmony. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to build trust, enhance team well-being, and drive innovation. By embracing purpose, leaders can create a culture that inspires passion, resilience, and deeper connections, ultimately magnifying their impact.
From Burnout To Balance
Ben Nemtin's keynote, "From Burnout to Balance," challenges the notion that peak performance comes from relentless effort. Drawing from his own battle with depression, he illustrates how aligning actions with deeper purpose fosters sustainable success. Attendees will learn to master their well-being with practical tools, create true work-life harmony, and build resilience to navigate challenges. Ben emphasises that prioritising personal fulfilment is essential for exceptional performance, ultimately transforming how organisations approach well-being and productivity.
The Change Advantage
Ben Nemtin addresses the challenge leaders face in building resilient teams amid constant change. Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming adversity, Ben emphasizes that while we can't control external circumstances, we can control our responses. Attendees will learn practical strategies to focus on what they can control, anchor their teams in purpose, and turn uncertainty into opportunity. This session equips leaders with tools to foster trust, resilience, and momentum in their teams.

Why we recommend booking Ben

Ben Nemtin inspires audiences with proven strategies to turn dreams into reality, drawing from his journey as a bestselling author and co-founder of The Buried Life. Book Ben today to empower your team with actionable tools for achieving goals and building lasting momentum.

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Testimonials

Ben lit a fire in our team! The room was buzzing with energy. There was a lasting impact on our team and our leaders left ready to tackle our biggest goals yet. He made our team feel unstoppable.

Katie Potgiesser

Kellogg Company

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

Netflix

Ben unlocks the power of purpose! He aligned our personal goals with our organizational purpose and lifted our team's energy. He left our team with a roadmap to thrive personally and professionally. Since Ben’s session, we’ve been sharing our life goals regularly and supporting each other in achieving them. Without Ben’s motivation, there would be less transparency in our organization about where we want to go as individuals.

Ames McArdle

Head of Industry, Google

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Ben Nemtin - What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? book cover
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What is Ben Nemtin's speaking style like?
Ben Nemtin structures his presentations around a five-step framework drawn from his own documented journey completing 100 bucket list items, combining personal narrative with interactive workshop elements to produce immediate behavioural commitments from attendees.
What topics does Ben Nemtin specialise in?
Ben Nemtin's sessions cover goal-setting and purpose-driven achievement, burnout recovery and work-life balance, and mental health and resilience in organisational contexts. He is a number one New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The Buried Life, a movement that gained recognition through MTV's highest-rated show on iTunes and Amazon, with President Obama citing his work as "inspiration for a new generation."
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