In 2008 Ben worked as part of the HQ Staff for Team GB at the Beijing Olympics. From 2009 to mid 2011 he worked for the British Olympic Association as the 2012 Project Director and then Head of Athlete Engagement where he set up an education programme designed to ensure that Athletes and Support Staff are ready to perform at their best on the biggest stage of their lives, the London Olympics 2012. Ben is continuing to work for the BOA as a consultant, this will include a full time role with Team GB during the 2012 Games.

Ben’s Olympic experiences; competing, being part of a Games HQ Team, setting up a home advantage programme, working along side the London 2012 and running a test event, give him an absolutely unique insight to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Ben’s first book ‘Will It Make The Boat Go Faster’ was published in June 2011.often asked to speak about the question ‘Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?’ - the killer question and mind-set that enabled the Men’s Rowing 8+ to win an Olympic Gold medal in 2000. Ben’s presentation is a simple story about how a group of individuals came together to form a team. A team which had to undergo a huge amount of change
in order to form a very strong culture that enabled them to constantly challenge and learn, deal with setbacks quickly and work together despite significant differences.

 

 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS - Overcoming Adversity, Teambuilding, Change & Performance. 

 

 

Testimonials

“Listening to Ben‟s speech was great for our business on many levels; boosting moral, getting people focused, all determined to achieve more and clearer on how to do so.” Shaun Fröhlich, Partner Sales Lead, Microsoft Ltd

“Ben made a significant impact on our event. He not only inspired and motivated our audience, but he tailored his story perfectly to the brief we provided making sure that our delegates could turn the messages into action in their own context.” Alison Oliver, Youth Sport Trust