Chalk Talk Keynote Topics
Just the Art (No Speech)
Popular for Entertainment mixed with Empowerment, Value and Substance
Chalk by Ben offers a unique 15 to 20 minute art performance that delivers more
than entertainment. If you want the entertainment factor, but also something with
depth and meaning, this is it! Chalk by Ben creates a memorable shared
experience that engages audiences, inspires reflection, and adds meaningful
value to the event.
As Ben creates the artwork live, the room is drawn into the experience through curiosity,
anticipation, and visual connection. What starts as a blank black canvas quickly
becomes a captivating performance that holds attention and gives audiences something
fresh and unexpected.
This standalone art segment works well as an opening session, featured general
session element, or closing highlight. It adds energy to the room, creates a strong
emotional connection, and gives organizations like yours a creative way to make the
event more memorable without the need for a full keynote.
When the finished piece is revealed and brought to life through the multimedia segment,
the experience becomes even more powerful. The result is an entertaining and
inspirational presentation that leaves audiences encouraged, engaged, and talking
about the moment long after the event ends. ( AND, everyone gets to take home a
special art gift from Ben.)
Turning Setbacks into Comebacks
(Most Requested Chalk Talk Keynote)
After facing a lifetime of setbacks and learning disabilities, Ben knows the exact formula
of how to turn setbacks, changes, uncertainty into comebacks, resilience and purpose.
This keynote experience blends meaningful insight, live art, humor, and encouragement
to help audiences face adversity with greater perspective, optimism and growth.
This presentation reminds people that setbacks do not have to define them. They can
shape them, strengthen them, and prepare them for what comes next. As the chalk art
unfolds, so does the message, creating a memorable experience that helps audiences
not only hear the message, but see it come to life.
Key Learning Points
1. Setbacks do not have the final word
Difficult seasons can feel defeating, but they do not have to determine the future.
Audiences are reminded that setbacks are often part of growth, not the end of the story.
2. Your response matters more than the obstacle
People cannot always control what happens to them, but they can control how they
respond. This keynote challenges audiences to choose perspective, responsibility, and
courage in the middle of difficulty.
3. Resilience is built in the hard moments
Comebacks are not created in comfort. They are developed through perseverance,
adaptability, and the willingness to keep moving forward when the road gets hard.
4. Challenges can be an opportunity for teams to grow stronger together.
Setbacks often reveal what really matters. They can sharpen priorities, deepen
character, and help people return with more focus, purpose, and appreciation.
Challenges can be a set up for unity and support.
5. A comeback begins with the decision to keep going
Every comeback starts with a choice. This keynote encourages audiences to take the
next step, believe that better days are possible, and move forward with renewed
determination.
Think Different, Achieve Different
(Leadership Focused)
Think Different, Achieve Different is a creative keynote experience that challenges
leaders to break out of routine thinking, reframe obstacles, and approach leadership
and growth with fresh perspective. Through live art, practical insight, humor, and
encouragement, Ben Glenn shows that new results often require new thinking. To get to
where you want to go, it may require a new way which starts with thinking differently.
When people learn to see challenges differently, they position themselves to lead
differently, respond differently, and achieve differently.
Key Learning Points
1. New results require new thinking
If people want different outcomes, they cannot keep approaching every challenge the
same way. This keynote encourages audiences to examine old patterns, broaden their
perspective, and become more intentional in how they think.
2. Creativity is not a luxury. It is a leadership advantage
Creative thinking helps leaders solve problems, adapt to change, and uncover
opportunities others may miss. This presentation reminds audiences that creativity is
not just for artists. It is a practical skill that strengthens decision making, communication,
and progress.
3. Challenges can be reframed into opportunities
Obstacles often look different when viewed from a new angle. Ben helps audiences see
that setbacks, pressure, and uncertainty can become places where fresh ideas, better
solutions, and stronger leadership emerge.
4. Growth happens when people step beyond familiar thinking
It is easy to stay with what feels safe and predictable, but progress often requires a
different approach. This keynote encourages audiences to move past limited thinking
and embrace new ways to solve problems, lead people, and reach their goals.
5. Getting where you want to go takes intention and imagination
Success is not only about working harder. It is also about thinking smarter. When people
choose to be creative, stay open, and lead with greater vision, they give themselves a
better path forward.
The Art of Matters Most
(keynote and art)
The Art of What Matters Most is a creative, reconnection to purpose, value and
mission. This keynote experience reminds audiences they already have something
valuable to offer. They are valuable. Sometimes, we lose that connection through
pressure, stress and burn out. This chalk talk restores, recharges and reinforces that
who you are and what you do matters most every day.
This presentation challenges people to stop overlooking what they already have and
start celebrating more of what they have and using it with greater purpose. It is about
bringing values to life in everyday moments, leading with integrity, showing gratitude,
offering kindness, and treating people with respect. It is a reminder that the way we
show up at work and in life can lift others, strengthen culture, and leave a lasting mark.
As the art comes to life, so does the message. Audiences are reminded that purpose is
not just something we talk about. It is something we live. It is something to look forward
too. It empowers us to persevere through the storms of daily pressures. The result is a
meaningful and memorable experience that encourages your people to use their gifts,
honor what matters most, support each other and make a difference where they are.
Key Learning Points
1. Your Presence Has Value
When you show up, you are contributing the value of who you are. But, how do we
define and celebrate our true value? Ben will cover this.
2. Purpose is lived through attitude and actions
Values are not just words we share on a website for others to see, they are experiences
through our attitude and actions. They are revealed in how people treat others, respond
to challenges, and carry themselves each day.
3. Small moments can make a big difference
Respect, recognition, kindness, and gratitude may seem simple, but they have the
power to encourage others and change the tone of a workplace or a life.
4. Integrity leaves a lasting impact
Doing what you say when you say you will do it, honoring people, and living with
character creates trust and influence that reaches far beyond the moment.
5. We help shape the stories people carry
The way we speak, lead, and serve can leave lasting marks on others. This keynote
challenges audiences to author stories in people’s lives that reflect gratitude, kindness,
dignity, and hope.