Ben found an insightful way to interweave the concepts of mental health, authenticity, and resilience into an incredible talk. He was wonderful.
Ben Zobrist is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) star and a two-time World Series champion (including 2016 World Series MVP), renowned for his versatility and leadership on the field. Over his illustrious 14-year career, he played for teams including the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs, earning three All-Star selections. Known for his strategic approach to baseball and ability to play multiple positions effectively, Zobrist brought a unique blend of skill and adaptability to the game.
Off the field, Zobrist founded a nonprofit organization called Champion Forward that exists to help teenage athletes, parents, and coaches improve their mental well-being and increase confidence. As a speaker, he communicates passionately about leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and the importance of maintaining balance for a healthy professional and personal life. His engaging storytelling and real-world insights make him a compelling presence at conferences, workshops, and motivational events, offering valuable lessons that extend well beyond the sports arena.
Ben shares his transformative journey from the peaks of professional success to the valleys of personal struggle. In this compelling talk, he shares his experience with depression following his 2016 championship triumph and explores the profound lessons learned about the limits of external success. Discover the importance of setting healthy boundaries, prioritizing meaningful life aspects over material success, and using personal challenges as catalysts for growth. Ben challenges attendees to engage in the essential internal work that nurtures the authenticity and resilience. This session is a powerful call to redefine what true success and well-being mean in your life.
Attend an enlightening talk on maintaining focus and perspective while striving for success. Learn why achievement is a fixed and final milestone, understand how a life focused solely on highlights and attention can feel empty, and grasp the lasting importance of how others experience you over what you accomplish. This talk will culminate in a compelling challenge to redefine your version of success, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from aligning your achievements with the way you want to feel in the end. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to success and ensure lasting satisfaction in your journey.
Join us for an empowering talk on how ordinary people can become superheroes through courage and consistency, even when facing great odds. Discover the importance of caring for your community, the power of maintaining consistency in your efforts, and the essential role of self-compassion, courage, and capacity in achieving extraordinary outcomes. The talk will conclude with a heartfelt challenge to seek deeper connections within your community, consistently care for others regardless of immediate results, and embody compassion and courage, especially in tough times. Don’t miss this inspiring session that will motivate you to make a meaningful impact in your life and the lives of those around you.