Ben Whiting

Magic has always brought out the curious child in me—that feeling of wonder, possibility, and excitement. And that’s exactly what Ben Whiting delivered at Connect25, but on a whole new level. His keynote wasn’t just magic—it was powerful storytelling, high-impact leadership insights, and jaw-dropping illusions that left us all in awe. One message that stuck with me: the 4-to-1 positive feedback to improvement ratio—a simple yet profound reminder of how we uplift and empower those around us. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, Ben delivered all of this on a sprained ankle, never missing a beat! Highly recommend Ben for any event where you want to inspire, engage, and leave people with something truly unforgettable.

Ben served as keynote at our annual agent event, with ~200 people in-person, and another 400 viewing virtually. Ben had us on the edge of our seats with his combination of introspection, magic, and leadership insight. He did a lovely job of tying his message to our event theme which truly made a difference. His ability to engage the audience kept everyone interested and engaged. Ben should be at the very top of your short list for keynotes and speakers!

Wow, wow, wow, I'm beyond impressed. I need to take a minute to tell you about the most amazing keynote speaker I've ever had the honor of seeing. I recently attended #CACUBO and Ben was one of the listed Keynotes. You know that saying, "well, it was good, but nothing to write home about?" In my professional career I've seen dozens and dozens of Keynotes speakers, but none of them have compelled me to write home about it. I guess #LinkedIn is kinda like a home, but where ten thousand of my friends hang out. Nearly the entire time I was laughing, but I also cried, and right in front of hundreds of fellow business associates, when listening to Ben. It was powerful. I walked away with new insight and a path to better communication that I expect will change my life if I can harness it properly. I'm not going to spoil any of the finer details, but I can tell you that you would benefit from what Ben has to say regardless of who you are. For me, it was the exact thing I needed to hear at exactly the right moment in time. So, if you ever need a keynote speaker, Ben is that speaker. Full stop. Thank you for what you do, Ben!

A room of over 200 construction professionals is hard to impress. But, after 60 minutes on stage, Ben had everyone on their feet for a standing ovation. Ben mixes magic with his message, and it connects with the audience. What impressed me most about Ben is how he took the time during the day to get to know our company, its culture, and the stories of our employees. Then, he used his newfound knowledge and incorporated it into his keynote. Our employees appreciated the personalization, which made his connection to the audience more authentic. I have hired speakers for the last several years for our annual all-company meeting. Ben is the best by far! If you want someone to captivate an audience and hold their attention with a message that sticks, I recommend Ben Whiting. He is a true professional in a class all by himself.

We had Ben as a main stage keynote and breakout session speaker at the 2022 Stronger Business Summit and he absolutely stole the show in both settings. I've booked hundreds of speakers over the years in many different settings and I have to say Ben is at the top of my list in terms of audience engagement and positive feedback post-event. If you want a speaker who can entertain as well as motivate and inspire, Ben Whiting is your guy! Feel free to reach out to me directly if you'd like to know more about my experience hiring Ben as a speaker.

I hired Ben as our keynote speaker for our annual convention of 1,000+ real estate professionals. He knocked it out of the park! The feedback he received from our attendees is honestly some of the best speaker feedback I have ever seen! Not a single negative comment, AMAZING! I have already recommended him to several other organizations!

Ben hosted my team’s holiday event this year. Despite challenges innate to a virtual setting, he took us on an incredible journey that we thoroughly enjoyed. I was personally blown away by his positive attitude and the lengths he went to personalize the session. Thank you Ben!

BEN IS AMAZING! Just wrapped up a virtual event with one of my clients and Ben was fabulous. His combination of charm and magic was super engaging and he kept everyone on the edge of their seats. More importantly, Ben listened to what we were trying to accomplish from an educational perspective and he tailored his content to our specific needs in a way that made it look like he was a member of our team. I enthusiastically recommend Ben to anyone needing a speaker, educator, or entertainer for a corporate event. 25 Thumbs up.

Ben is an amazing keynote speaker! His ability to connect with and capture the attention of the WHOLE audience is next level! I had previously watched Ben at a conference I attended for work in October. After his presentation ended, I knew that I MUST have Ben perform at our association's awards ceremony. From the moment Ben walked into the room he masterfully read me as the host, the audience and was able to not only put me at ease when my project was subpar, but had our members sitting at the edge of their seats waiting for his next slide or magic act. It is now two weeks post event and I am still receiving phone calls and thank you cards for being willing to bring such an entertaining and skilled keynote speaker to our small association. Thank you Ben for making this event special!

Ben’s Connect Like a Mind Reader keynote was informative, inspirational, and entertaining. I was excited to see out attendees on their feet, clapping, laughing, all while learning valuable information and strategies for connecting with others. Immediately after the presentation I was receiving feedback from our attendees on how fantastic the whole experience was. To top it off Ben was a pleasure to work with behind the scenes. Thank you so much Ben!

Ben spoke at the Michigan Auctioneers Association conference this past winter and was AWESOME! He is a great speaker who can keep the audience engaged and bring practical and real life examples to help the audience grow personally and in their business. He received all high ratings from our members post conference evaluations. I would highly recommend Ben as a speaker at your next event!

Ben presented at our virtual year end event and did a phenomenal job! We had approximately 70 attendees who were engaged and entertained the entire time. He was able to effortlessly read the crowd, which is no small feat considering we had to participate via zoom, and kept the show moving along seamlessly. I received so many compliments from my colleagues, who loved his shenanigans. I would 100% recommend Ben for any corporate event and will be looking to use his services again in the future. Thank you Ben!

Ben put on a corporate event for Amazon Advertising @Amazon. He was just incredible in taking a completely virtual experience and making it as immerseive and engaging as possible. Here are a few quotes from the team about the event he put on: Ben - you are pure sunshine! Your energy transmitted through the innerwebs and I was impressed by your ability to entertain a group of sellers for an hr + . My mind is still spinning. Thank you for spending the evening with us- keep on making this life magical! Truly amazed by your presentation and appreciate all the tips on eliminating overwhelm. Thanks, Ben! That was one of the best corporate events every put on, Thank you Ben! Ben! The magic was incredible and the humor even more delightful, thank you for hosting us! Truly a great time. Was the perfect balance of engaging with the audience and making the experience so fun, thank you! Loved the event, and Ben was such a character. It’s tough to do this a virtual world and Ben nailed it.

Ben presents with great skill infusing humor and storytelling into his speaking. He spoke to multiple employee groups at our organization including a wide variety of outside field personnel who don't typically like to sit still for long. Ben was able to not only hold their attention but actively engage them in the leadership topics we were focusing on.

Ben is talented, engaging speaker who truly connects with his audience. Ben facilitated safety leadership development courses for our workforce and it was a huge success. Ben has an amazing ability to blend humor, magic, and personal stories to create a highly entertaining atmosphere, all while delivering a deeper message.

Ben is a master at connecting with people. I mean, it's truly next-level stuff. His ability to build connection and relate to people is a force to be reckoned with. Whether he's speaking from the keynote stage, facilitating a leadership development workshop, or delivering an amazing virtual magic show (spoiler alert, you're probably gonna learn a thing or two there as well), you'll be rapt from the outset. Ben is amazing in front of people, but he's also pretty darn amazing behind the scenes as well. His attention to detail and customization are top shelf. His production value is so high, you'd swear you're working with a full-blown studio. Ben is always upping the ante and his game with the best technology, tools, and equipment to ensure that his clients receive an unforgettable experience. We use Ben regularly on our client engagements, and he always receives rave reviews. Ben simply makes us look good, and I can't recommend him highly enough!

Ben joined our company's virtual Annual Launch meeting as our surprise guest. He was a big hit. Funny, engaging, relevant, substantive and entertaining. We got lots of positive feedback from employees. It's been hard to find ways to engage since we went remote and Ben provided an excellent change of pace that was well beyond the typical magician/comedian I've seen at virtual events.

This is the second time we've had the opportunity to work with Ben and it was so great! I loved his presentation for a few reasons: 1. The flexible format - it works for audiences of different sizes 2. The ability to go virtual - our Exec Team sits in multiple offices and timezones and Ben was able to engage and hold the group's attention successfully over zoom. One of our execs said it was "one of the most effective and engaging lecture-style activities she's done in a very very long time (maybe ever)". Ben's sessions can totally work as a part of a larger offsite you're planning or for something like we did: a fun team activity to learn a little something with an expert facilitator and entertainer like Ben!

Ben conducted a training/presentation for our organization during our annual all staff meeting. He was the highlight of the day! The feedback we received from our team was that they learned valuable information and were thoroughly entertained and engaged the entire time. We’ve already had requests to bring Ben back for more training and entertainment in the future. Ben has a gift for connecting with the audience. He had us laughing, near tears (in a good way), and reflecting on how we all contribute and play a piece in our organization. I would highly recommend Ben for any event that you are planning!

We had the pleasure of having Ben at FireKeepers Casino Hotel for our Annual Leadership Summit. One word that comes to mind when I think of Ben: INCREDIBLE! He took the topic of communication and made it fun, entertaining and interactive. He was genuine, direct and somewhat funny ;). Our staff absolutely loved him! I highly recommend Ben if you are looking for a fun and exciting speaker for your next event! 10 stars!