Inspiring
Insightful
Interactive
Ben Swire is one of today’s most innovative thought leaders on company culture and workplace belonging.
Keynote speaker specializing in trust, collaboration, and meaningful connection in the workplace.
Connection is the key to culture.
Attracting and retaining top talent takes more than a transactional relationship; cultivating innovation and inspiration takes more than a mandate from above; collaboration and creative problem solving takes more than putting people in a room together.
Today's volatile, distributed, and competitive professional environment makes the ability to build genuine, meaningful connections more crucial than ever.
As a seasoned professional and dynamic speaker, Ben Swire is dedicated to helping individuals and teams build and nourish the sort of strong relationships that fuel collaboration, innovation, and success.
Ben’s Audiences:
Professionals at all levels: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, anyone seeking to enhance their professional relationships.
Teams and organizations: Improve communication, collaboration, and overall team performance.
Conferences and events: Engage and inspire your audience with a powerful message about the importance of connection.
Keynote Topics:
Building Authentic Connections in the Workplace
Strategies to help teams forge meaningful connections that enhance trust, collaboration, and overall workplace culture.Fueling a Workplace Culture of Collaboration and Trust
Practical strategies for leaders to create inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and connected.Cultivating Empathy and Emotional Intelligence through Creativity
Leveraging art, storytelling, and collaboration to deepen emotional intelligence and empathy across teams.The Surprising Quality Shared By The Most Successful Teams
Illustrates the powerful impact psychological safely can have on organizational success using current research, and lays out a roadmap for nourishing it in the workplace.
Human Connection in the Era of Remote Work
Techniques for fostering authentic, meaningful interactions even in virtual or hybrid work settings, ensuring team cohesion and engagement.
What makes Ben a great choice for your event:
Ben’s inspiring keynotes are crafted to create meaningful impact, enhancing a sense of belonging within teams and organizations.
Ben’s goes beyond generic worksheets and bullet points, incorporating interactive, play-based learning to engage participants and deliver a memorable, thought-provoking experience.
Ben connects with audiences across generations and personality types through fresh insights, uplifting energy, and practical advice.
A respected thought leader in the field of workplace culture, Ben offers insights drawn from extensive experience across multiple sectors.
With a warm, approachable style and a passion for positive change, Ben works closely with clients to deliver presentations that leave a lasting impact.
Contact Us
We’d love to help your team connect and thrive. Tell us about your event or goals and let’s make a plan.
Reach us at: hello@makebelieveworks.com
What Participants Are Saying:
Make Believe Works reinvents connection and development with its unique, fun, engaging and highly impactful workshops. Most recently, their ‘Super-Secret’ activation facilitated what our team called ‘the most meaningful & fun’ virtual get-to-know you’s they’ve ever participated in. We can’t wait to work with them again!
— Naomi G., Director, Business Planning & Strategy, American Express
"I usually dread team building activities, but this was different. The facilitation was magical and made all the difference. I sincerely enjoyed the process and learning so many new things about my colleagues. Thanks for pushing me out of my comfort zone. Absolutely want more of these."
— Amy O., Design Manager, Spotify