Own Your Path: Build Boldness & Accountability at Work >>

A modern twist on the motivational talk— designed to help your team take ownership, communicate clearly, and grow with intention.

Ben Hawes helps teams strengthen personal ownership, clarity, and follow-through. Through a story-driven keynote and small group sessions, he equips professionals with the mindset and momentum to take initiative, communicate with purpose, and contribute more intentionally, no matter their role or title.

Participants walk away with:

  • Greater confidence navigating conversations like 1:1s, team meetings, and project updates with more clarity and self-direction

  • A stronger sense of ownership over their work, responsibilities, and follow-through

  • A shift from passive involvement to active contribution (rooted in clarity, initiative, and intention)

“To build a culture of accountability, trust, and innovation, teams need the tools & resources to own their ideas, conversations, initiatives, goals, and outcomes.” -Ben Hawes

Today’s teams need more than motivation—they need honest conversations and practical tools that help them take real ownership of their work.

This talk meets people where they are. It’s built for professionals navigating fast-paced collaboration, shifting expectations, and the pressure to figure it out while moving forward.

What the talk focuses on:

Personal Ownership
Helping individuals take initiative, follow through, and lead from wherever they are.

Clarity in Action
Encouraging people to speak up with purpose, set clear expectations, and stay aligned—without overexplaining.

Confidence in the Work
Building the internal confidence to show up clearly in conversations with managers, peers, and collaborators.

It’s practical, human, and designed to spark real behavior change—not through frameworks, but through stories, reflection, and real-world application.

Ben Hawes brings over a decade of lived experience across roles, industries, and ambitions, and has one powerful message for your team:

You own your path.

He has worked in at growth-stage startups like ClassPass, leadership training & facilitation firms like LifeLabs Learning, consulted with dozens of companies on training & engagement initiatives, and built a successful events and entertainment company while performing musical comedy across New York City. From multiple promotions to pandemic job hunting, side hustles to creative client work, Ben has navigated many roles across corporate and creative spaces and learned to filter every decision through a simple truth: no one else is responsible for his growth but him.

And that’s the energy he brings to your team.

His talk isn’t about getting promoted or climbing a ladder. It’s about helping your people show up boldly, clearly, and with accountability right where they are.

Because high-performing teams are made of individuals who take initiative, communicate with purpose, and lead themselves forward.

Own your path.

How It All Works >>

Title: Owning Your Path: Building Boldness & Accountability at Work

This is a motivational keynote with structure, story, and strategy. It’s a powerful, interactive live experience that helps professionals shift how they show up.

Objective:

To help employees at all levels take personal ownership of their work, communicate with more intention, and re-engage with their growth—so they can lead themselves forward, contribute with clarity, and align more effectively within their teams.

Structure:

  • Opening: Defining boldness & what it means to own your path

  • Part 1: Clarity — understanding your tendencies, hesitancies, and why self-awareness is a growth skill

  • Part 2: Execution — how to show up in everyday work with more intention and follow-through

  • Part 3: Why boldness matters — reflection on growth, self-responsibility, and ambition

  • Close: A story, a takeaway, and a discussion Q&A

✔ Format Options:

  • Talk: 60–90 minutes depending on your group size and goals
    Ideal for team off-sites, team or company all-hands, and ERG events

  • Workshop: Book this interactive session for small groups (5–15 people)
    Great for retreats, off-sites, high-potential cohorts, or focused team development

Let’s Get Bold Today.

Every session is designed in partnership with your team. Whether you’re booking a single keynote or a focused workshop, the goal is to help your people grow with clarity, confidence, and boldness.

What’s Included:

  • Pre-session planning call to align on context, goals, and format

  • Customization of session framing, language, and examples based on your team

  • Live facilitation (virtual or in-person) with built-in moments for reflection and interaction

  • Optional follow-up tool or prompt for continued learning

  • Manager discussion guide to help reinforce learning within teams

  • Optional: Follow up session with the same group for reinforcement & reflection

Booking Process:

  1. Reach out – Email ben@benhawesHQ.com or schedule a 15-minute call

  2. Align on goals – We’ll connect on format, audience, and desired outcomes

  3. Deliver the session – Ben facilitates a live, energizing experience for your team

  4. Follow up – Optional post-session tools and manager supports

May we all find the boldness to chase our dreams.