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Ben Newman

Speaker, Author, Performance Coach

Ben Newman inspires audiences to reframe their thought patterns, which creates a focus on solutions rather than problems. By focusing on process over results, individuals can hone in on the daily disciplines that drive ultimate success. This transformation makes it easier for individuals to reach next level performance.

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Ben Newman is an internationally renowned speaker, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist known for his authenticity and powerful storytelling on mental performance and leadership. He is an in-demand speaker at many of the world’s premier business, sports, finance, and leadership events. In addition, for more than two decades, Ben has been trusted by elite athletes, executives, and organizations to build peak performance environments and sustain greatness.

He is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Standard: Winning Every Day at Your Highest Level and Uncommon Leadership: 11 Ways the Greatest Leaders Lead, along with six other titles. His popular podcast, The Burn, brings listeners inside the minds of elite performers in sports and business, who share the standards, habits, and adversity behind their success.

Widely considered one of the world’s best peak performance coaches, Ben has shared the stage and worked with Coach Nick Saban, Tony Robbins, Jerry Rice, Caitlin Clark, Tim Tebow, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ed Mylett, Tim Grover, Sean McVay, Jon Gordon, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Ray Lewis, Eric Thomas, and many other top thought leaders.

Some of Ben’s more noteworthy accomplishments include:

  • Recognized by USA Today as one of the Top 5 Mindset & Performance Coaches in the World.
  • Named one of the Top 10 Motivators in Sports by com.
  • Honored by Real Leaders as one of the Top 50 Speakers in the World year after year.
  • Working with athletes, coaches, and elite teams across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, UFC, NHL, MLB, NCAA, and Olympic sports.
  • Supported coaches and athletes from multiple Super Bowl championship teams.
  • Served five years as the Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18x national champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team, working under legendary Head Coach Nick Saban.
  • Spent more than 10 seasons supporting Head Coach Chris Klieman, contributing to three national championship titles with North Dakota State football and a Big 12 Championship with Kansas State football.
  • Returned to his alma mater, Michigan State University, where he served as a Performance Coach for the football and basketball programs.

He has also worked with executives at global organizations, including Google, Microsoft, the United States Army, Mars Snackfoods, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Northwestern Mutual, Quicken Loans, AstraZeneca, AFA Singapore, Mass Financial Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, Great-West Life, Boston Medical Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and New York Life.

No matter the team, audience, or level, Ben’s work emphasizes mental toughness, discipline, and accountability—unlocking world-class leadership and performance. Through his books, keynotes, coaching programs, podcast, and live events, he has impacted and empowered millions of people, including many of the world’s highest achievers.

Ben lives in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, with the true measure of his success—his wife, Ami, and their children, J. Isaac and Kennedy Rose.

Keynotes

Featured Keynote

  • Intentional Leadership
  • LOVE THE PHONE
  • MENTAL TOUGHNESS TRAINING
  • OWN YOUR SUCCESS: THE POWER TO CHOOSE GREATNESS AND MAKE EVERY DAY VICTORIOUS
  • THE +1 CONCEPT
  • The Art of Power vs. Authority in Leadership
  • THE MILLION DOLLAR IDEA
  • The Power of TEAM
  • The Power to REFRAME
  • YOUR HIGH PERFORMANCE SALES PROCESS

Show

  • 2023 The Standard: WINNING Every Day at YOUR Highest Level
  • 2021 Uncommon Leadership: 11 Ways The Greatest Leaders Lead
  • 2015 Leave YOUR Legacy: The Power to Unleash Your Greatness
  • 2012 Own YOUR Success: The Power to Choose Greatness and Make Every Day Victorious
  • 2009 Fight the Good Fight: A Mother's Legacy Lives

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