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TEACHING WITH PURPOSE: A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND INFLUENCE
Growing up with a learning disability, Ben faced challenges that led him down a path of anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. However, it was the unwavering support and love of several exceptional teachers that helped him get back on track. Fueled by this experience, Ben pursued his passion to become a teacher, but never made it to the classroom. Nevertheless, he continues to be dedicated to inspiring and empowering educators. In this presentation, Ben will share his personal story and pay homage to the teachers who made such a profound impact on his life.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understanding the Impact of Learning Disabilities: Learn about the challenges and emotional journey of students with learning disabilities, and how educators can play a crucial role in their academic and personal development.
- Empowering Through Empathy: Gain insights into the power of empathy and support in the classroom, and how these tools can help students, particularly those with learning disabilities, overcome obstacles and build self-confidence.
- Fostering a Resilient Learning Environment: Develop strategies to create a classroom atmosphere that nurtures resilience, encourages perseverance, and celebrates diverse learning styles and abilities.
SHAPING FUTURES: GUIDING OTHERS TO THEIR POTENTIAL
This program combines Ben Glenn’s personal experiences of overcoming ADHD with his impactful roles as an artist, pastor, coach and mentor. This presentation delves deeply into how personal challenges can become powerful tools for recognizing and nurturing the hidden potential in others. Ben’s unique journey illustrates the vital role of educators and mentors in identifying and supporting talents in students, particularly those who may not stand out initially or face their own struggles. By sharing personal anecdotes from his life, including his work in coaching and pastoral settings, Ben demonstrates how embracing and overcoming one’s obstacles can lead to inspiring and elevating others. This session highlights the transformative power of mentorship and its far-reaching effects beyond the classroom, extending into the realms of family and community. It emphasizes the universal importance of believing in and fostering potential, showing how a single act of mentorship can profoundly change lives and shape futures.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Recognizing Potential in Every Student: Learn to identify hidden talents and potential in students, including those who might not excel in traditional academic measures.
- Fostering Individual Growth: Develop strategies to nurture and encourage students’ unique abilities, particularly in those who may be overlooked or deemed challenging.
- Impact Beyond the Classroom: Understand how the principles of recognizing and nurturing potential can be applied in various relationships, including family and friends, to foster positive development and success.
- Utilizing Personal Experiences for Mentorship: Understand how to leverage personal adversities as a foundation for empathetic and effective mentorship.
SIMPLY SPECIAL
“Simply Special” is a compelling keynote presentation where Ben Glenn shares his inspiring journey of turning ADHD-related challenges into a canvas of success. This keynote goes beyond the traditional underdog story by integrating Ben’s artistic journey, which mirrors his life’s challenges and triumphs. Addressing corporate audiences, Ben’s narrative underscores the importance of a positive mindset in both personal and professional realms. His story is a powerful reminder of how embracing individuality and unique talents can transform obstacles into stepping stones for success. The session is skillfully designed to be 60% entertaining and 40% inspirational, providing practical strategies for resilience and growth, making it an invaluable experience for corporate professionals at all levels.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Embracing Challenges as Opportunities: Learn from Ben’s life how to view challenges as avenues for personal and professional growth, turning adversity into an opportunity for development.
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Cultivating Resilience: Discover the importance of adopting a positive approach to adversity, and how this mindset can lead to greater resilience in both work and personal life.
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Transforming Obstacles into Success: Gain insights into converting life’s obstacles into stepping stones for success, mirroring Ben’s journey from facing learning disabilities to becoming a successful speaker, author and artist.
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Maintaining a Positive Mindset: Acquire practical strategies for sustaining a positive mindset in challenging situations, emphasizing the power of attitude in overcoming difficulties.
HEART MATTERS: Inspiring and Empowering Your Team
“Heart Matters: Inspiring and Empowering Your Team,” is a keynote presentation that delves into the core aspects of impactful leadership. In this session, Ben Glenn shares his insights on how genuine care, empathy, and understanding are the bedrocks of inspiring leadership. This presentation is designed to guide corporate leaders in nurturing a positive and productive work environment. Ben emphasizes the significance of leading with heart — an approach that not only fosters a strong team spirit but also drives success and innovation. Through real-life examples and engaging storytelling, Ben illustrates how leaders can empower their teams by connecting with them on a deeper level, building trust, and creating an environment where every member feels valued and motivated.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Fostering Empathy in Leadership: Understand the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership, and how these qualities can strengthen team dynamics and performance.
- Building Strong, Trusting Teams: Learn strategies for developing trust and a sense of belonging among team members, leading to a more cohesive and productive workforce.
- Empowering Teams through Genuine Leadership: Gain insights on how authentic leadership can empower employees, encouraging them to take initiative, innovate, and contribute to the organization’s success.
The intersection of creativity & innovation
The Intersection of Innovation and Creativity” is an engaging and inspiring presentation that delves into the dynamic relationship between creative thinking and innovative action. In this session, Ben Glenn, The Chalkguy, shares his unique insights on how creativity serves as the catalyst for groundbreaking innovations. This presentation is designed to empower professionals, educators, and creatives to unlock their creative potential and drive meaningful change in their personal and professional lives.
Ben Glenn uses real-world examples, engaging storytelling, and a live art performance to illustrate how the synergy of creativity and innovation can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Attendees will learn how to cultivate creativity within themselves and their teams, fostering an environment where innovative ideas can thrive. By connecting with creativity on a deeper level, participants will be inspired to approach challenges with fresh perspectives and create meaningful impact in their work and lives.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand Creativity and Innovation: Gain a clear understanding of how creativity sparks innovation and why both are essential for growth and transformation.
- Explore Real-World Examples: Discover compelling examples from movies and Ben’s personal journey that showcase the power of creativity and innovation in action.
- Develop Practical Strategies: Learn actionable strategies to foster a creative mindset and apply innovative thinking in various contexts, from problem-solving to project development.
- Experience Live Art: Enjoy an inspiring live drawing performance by Ben, providing a visual representation of the intersection between creativity and innovation.
- Leave Inspired to Innovate: Walk away with renewed motivation and practical insights to harness your creative potential and drive innovative change in your life and work.
Ben’s presentation consists not only of a powerful, inspiring message, but also of a live, and rapid creation of a beautiful drawing on a canvas that measures 6×8 feet that he calls Speedscaping. He doesn’t speak while drawing – he’s moving too fast to do that. The drawing is accompanied by beautiful and moving music with the house lights down and a spotlight on the canvas. It’s fun to see the drawing come to life!
A typical presentation is 45-60 minutes long. Ben is very flexible and can adjust his programing to fit any time frame. That said, you want to allot a minimum of 25 minutes for him to speak and do the drawing.
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We require the client to build the frame and stretch the canvas ahead of Ben’s arrival. Here are simple directions and diagram, to help do this quickly and pain-free. Ben brings the “legs” to which the frame will be attached if he is driving. If he is flying, he asks to be provided additional lumber so he can build the legs when he arrives. The details of exactly what is needed is listed in his Rider.
Assuming that the frame is ready as required and all other A/V/Set-up needs have been met, Ben can be set up and ready to go in about 30 minutes.
The total cost of all supplies is between $150-160 per frame and drawing legs.
Yes. Ben’s program coordinator will happily pencil in a date if available while finalizing the details of an event. If another client is interested in booking for the same date, you will have 48 hours to make a firm decision, one way or another, on the date.
Ben’s presentation can be recorded only for non-commercial/non-distribution purposes. Selling or making multiple copies of the recording is not permissible. If a recording is made, a copy will need to be provided to our office.
Ben strongly encourages the purchase of a large piece of lucite or plexiglass and drilling it directly onto the frame on which the drawing is stretched. No spacers are necessary. A professional framing job is always a great way to go, but is unfortunately very expensive. The drawing can be hung as is, if hung where people won’t be able to touch it and in a location which avoids drafts.