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From the battlefield to the boardroom, Ben has led teams in the military, in business, and on expeditions around the globe. An Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Trusted Advisor, he helps leaders go beyond targets and KPIs to inspire lasting commitment, trust, and performance.
Ben Morton is a dynamic leadership coach, keynote speaker, and former British Army Captain who has led in some of the most high-pressure environments imaginable, including two tours in Iraq. His compelling mantra, “Everyone we lead is the most important person in someone else’s life,” underpins his mission to help leaders create better workplaces and unlock the full potential of their teams.
Blending front-line leadership experience with a deep understanding of brain and behavioural science, Ben helps leaders operate at their best while inspiring those they lead to give their best, so that together, they deliver the results that matter most.
Through engaging, story-rich keynotes and practical insights drawn from both the battlefield and the boardroom, Ben equips leaders to connect more deeply, inspire lasting trust, and lead with empathy under pressure. His work leaves audiences not just inspired, but ready to act, transforming how they lead themselves, their teams, and their organisations
In March 2003, as a young Troop Commander leading 35 soldiers into Southern Iraq, Ben faced a moment no leader ever wants to confront – asking two team members to risk their lives in the most horrific way imaginable. What emerged was a profound realisation: leadership is not about command and control, but about human connection.
Key takeaways:
· Why empathy, clarity, and trust, not authority, build resilient, high-performing teams.
· The neuroscience of connection and its impact on performance, loyalty, and discretionary effort.
· How to sustain trust under extreme pressure and uncertainty.
What happens when the very strategies that once made you successful stop working? Ben shares his personal journey through grief and burnout, challenging outdated views of strength and resilience. He offers a more human, compassionate approach to leadership and self-care.
Key takeaways:
· Why real strength includes vulnerability and asking for help.
· How to redefine resilience for sustainable high-performance.
· Spotting silent struggles in high performers and creating safe, open cultures.
As organisations grow, leadership must evolve. Founders and senior leaders often struggle to let go, risking burnout and decision-makingbottlenecks. Ben shows how to make the critical transition from doing it all yourself to empowering and motivating others to act.
Key takeaways:
· Breaking the cycle of “heroic leadership” to avoid dependency.
· Building leadership depth and capacity across the team.
· The mindset shift and practical tools for effective delegation and trust-based leadership.
Ben gave one of the most sobering and thought-provoking lectures I’ve heard for a long time – what a story to finish with
Ben delivered a keynote speech for us that gripped our audience and struck a chord with them – despite being from a diverse range of businesses.
He hit on vital themes and had everyone engaged. We had 100% positive feedback, with many saying Ben’s talk was a real highlight of the day and a session they loved.
