Ben Williams

Once struggling with addiction and unemployment, Ben overcame his many years of troubles and joined one of the world’s most elite fighting forces as a Royal Marines Commando. There, he spent ten years in the regiment touring the world, fighting in combat operations, and training hundreds of recruits as an instructor at the Commando training centre.

After being medically discharged for his hearing, Ben entered the business world as a self-employed leadership and performance coach, working with employees at HSBC, Facebook, Sky, VW, Gymshark, and Audi, as well as sporting giants such as England football and Manchester United.

Ben’s most notable work includes delivering online leadership coaching to Simon Sinek’s community on his global platform, Ignite. Supporting Gareth Southgate and the England football team in the run-up to the 2018 World Cup. Becoming a five-star author, publishing Commando Mindset under Penguin Business. Being interviewed by Dragon’s Den star, Steven Bartlett. And co-founding a multi-million-pound tech company, Loopin.

Drug addiction. Suicide. Elite soldier. Coach. Author. Entrepreneur. Founder. Father. Ben has an incredible story that is both extreme and humbling. His breadth of knowledge in his key subjects is vast. Whether that is helping managers elevate their leadership. Empowering teams to unlock their potential. Or delivering high energy talks to audiences on mental health, resilience, values, and leadership. He is gripping, fascinating, and engaging, ensuring every attendee takes something of value away from every talk he gives.

Thinking differently – Ben’s story on inspiring others to overcome adversity, and drive through the hard times, and overcome adversity.

Finding your edge – a talk designed around, well, finding your edge. To find a more resilient character and inspire others to have the confidence to do what they want to in life.

Leadership – Having worked with the military, business and sport, Ben now links the key areas of leadership that are prevalent during the generation and millennial crossovers.

“Ben delivered the keynote speech on leadership at my tribute award for the Football Writers Association, post the 2018 World Cup. A powerful speech that had many gripped based on his time in Afghanistan and also the experience he and his team gave to the squad and me when we visited the Commando training centre.”  England manager:

“Ben delivered the most gripping, twisted, inspiring conversation, I have had on my podcast; ever. What a wild, emotional gripping ride you will go on.”  Dragons Den and Diary of a CEO podcast:

“Ben delivered a fantastic talk on leadership, highlighting the importance and power of personal values, inspiring my leadership team in their own thinking, and having a profound impact.”  COO of Sky

“Ben wrote an extraordinary book that inspires people to reach their full potential.”  Jason Fox, star of SAS Who dares wins

“Ben and his team successfully conducted an internationally viewed programme during the summer of COVID. The main aim was to bring a different perspective on overcoming adversity and managing oneself during uncertainty. It was greatly received, gaining a lot of positive feedback which has ultimately led to further work within Facebook”  Head of channel marketing EMEA at Facebook:

“Ben spoke to our entire global GS community on Imposter Syndrome, joining our head of data in a Q & A, to better understand the subject and how people can learn from it. Hearing from a marine who opened up to our people about his own imposter syndrome, was incredibly inspiring”  Head of performance at Gymshark

“Ben has been delivering on several national and international engagement programs and talks for some time now, at the bank. His expertise, knowledge and commitment are the reasons for his success, and why we choose to use him repeatedly.”  Head of HR at HSBC

“I loved every minute of it. Thanks for sharing part of your life with me!” – Harry Kane

“Thank you for your insightful presentation. With mental health being an important topic at the moment it was great to be given a view into how others might be feeling and also to answer questions around our own mental health. Plus, all the other hints and tips on how we can become more efficient in our everyday lives.” – Volkswagen Group

“Unbelievable experience. Ben is extremely diligent, motivated, and professional, with our best intentions at heart throughout.” – Professional Football Manager

“Inspiring, and unbelievably professional.” – Manchester United Ladies’ Manager

“Me personally I have taken so much from the experience and I feel blessed.” – Jermain Defoe

Steven Bartlett. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX51Wwv2GM0&t=172s