Keynotes & Workshops for Organizations

I deliver story-driven keynotes and mindfulness-based workshops that help teams build focus, resilience, and healthier culture in a distracted world.

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What to Expect

My sessions blend adventure storytelling, practical tools, and science-backed insights. Whether I’m speaking to leadership teams, corporate groups, or conference audiences, people leave with tools they can use immediately to:

  • Strengthen focus and decision-making in a distracted world

  • Build resilience under pressure (without burning out)

  • Lead and communicate with more presence and clarity

  • Reconnect to values, purpose, and what actually matters

I don’t show up as a guru or preach mindfulness from a pedestal. I teach it as a fellow practitioner — with curiosity, humility, and practical tools your team can actually use.

Available in-person or virtual • Keynotes, workshops, half-day sessions, or series packages.

Core Themes I Speak On

  • Presence & Attention in a Distracted World

    Practical mindfulness tools for busy brains — so people can focus, respond instead of react, and do their best work in a noisy world.

    Outcomes:

    Sharper focus and better decision-making

    Less reactivity, more composure under stress

    Stronger follow-through on what matters most

  • Resilience Under Pressure (Without Burnout)

    A grounded approach to stress, overwhelm, and change — building steadiness without “powering through” at the cost of health.

    Outcomes:

    More emotional regulation and recovery capacity

    Healthier boundaries and sustainable performance

    Greater adaptability during uncertainty and change

  • Values-Based Leadership & Healthy Culture

    When people are clear on what matters, culture gets healthier — priorities sharpen, trust grows, and leadership becomes more human.

    Outcomes:

    Clearer alignment and stronger accountability

    Better communication, trust, and team connection

    A culture that supports both performance and wellbeing

  • The Trail as a Metaphor for Work + Life

    A memorable way to talk about pace, pressure, purpose, and performance — without the corporate clichés.

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My delivery style: Mindfulness + Adventure Storytelling

I use my 2,000+ mile Appalachian Trail journey as a metaphor for real life at work — pace, pressure, purpose, and performance — so the tools actually stick.

At the heart of it is authenticity, not as a buzzword, but as a skill: the ability to show up with clarity and integrity when things get loud. Presence is the foundation. Authenticity is how we lead.

Every Session is Custom

Before I step on stage (or into a workshop), I work with you to understand your goals, your audience, and what’s actually happening inside your organization.

Then I craft a session that’s relevant, engaging, and actionable.

People don’t just leave inspired. They leave more grounded — with shared language and practical tools they can apply at work and at home.

Common Formats

  • Keynote (30–75 minutes)

  • Interactive workshop (60–180 minutes)

  • Half-day team reset (in-person)

  • Virtual sessions (high engagement, highly interactive)

  • Series packages (3 sessions for lasting behavior change)

Trusted by

  • “Ryan created the rare kind of session that people are still referencing weeks later — not because it was motivational, but because it was real. Our team left with practical tools and a shared language we’ve actually continued using.”

    — Director of Talent & Culture, KPMG

  • “Ryan has a way of grounding a room without dimming the energy. He helped our leaders slow down, reconnect to purpose, and walk out clearer than they came in.”

    — VP of Leadership Development, Fortune 500 Company

  • “This wasn’t a ‘wellness talk.’ It was a reset. Our team felt more connected, more present, and more capable of handling what’s in front of us.”

    — Executive Director, Family Promise

Creating moments that move people

My TEDx talk is the quieter, reflective version, filmed in an intimate TEDx Salon setting. The School Assembly Demo Reel shows the more energetic, interactive side, built for students, humor, and real in-the-room connection. Two videos, two vibes. Same message.

Ready to Bring Me In?

If you’re looking for something real, a story that pulls people in and tools that last, let’s talk.

Prefer email? booking@ryanbenz.com

I’m available for virtual and in-person keynotes, workshops, and retreats nationwide. Inquire here.