Stepping into the unknown is often terrifying. But if there’s one thing Ben Pobjoy knows, it’s that when we trudge through our doubts and fears — and become comfortable with what makes us most uncomfortable — we can transform ourselves and achieve the unimaginable. Since 2015, Ben Pobjoy has completed... Read more
Stepping into the unknown is often terrifying. But if there’s one thing Ben Pobjoy knows, it’s that when we trudge through our doubts and fears — and become comfortable with what makes us most uncomfortable — we can transform ourselves and achieve the unimaginable.
Since 2015, Ben Pobjoy has completed 840+ freestyle marathons across six continents. In aggregate, he has walked more than 75,000 kilometres across planet earth; solo, sans road crew, and without the financial support of corporate sponsors.
In 2023 alone, Pobjoy completed 242 freestyle marathons in nearly 70 different countries as part of an unsupported DIY attempt to set a new world record. His ‘Marathon Earth Challenge’ project was a success, and earned 92 million organic impressions across TV, print, radio, and web.
Paradoxically, Ben Pobjoy isn’t a professional athlete. Frankly, he does not possess a single God-given physical talent, and was morbidly obese less than a decade ago. However, Pobjoy ultimately faced up to his own BS, took a scary first step towards reinvention, kept going, and the rest is news-making history.
Combining punk rock pragmatism with a penchant for storytelling gleaned from a career as a marketing executive, Ben Pobjoy delights in speaking about the learnings he has derived from his global marathon challenges. And he does so candidly — and with much humour — because Pobjoy has forced himself to excel in bad conditions (from wet bulb temperatures to earthquakes) while navigating bad faith actors (who have robbed him, slashed him, and somewhat held him hostage on his treks).
Whether you need to turn it around personally or professionally — or aspire to tackle the impossible — Ben Pobjoy is ready to give you a pep talk, and furnish you with real-world tips for unlocking otherworldly results.
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Ben Pobjoy's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ben tailored to your event.
Ben Pobjoy speaks on Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ben to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ben Pobjoy for events worldwide, subject to Ben's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ben Pobjoy is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ben can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ben Pobjoy on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ben can offer.
Ben Pobjoy delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ben Pobjoy's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Ben's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ben Pobjoy can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of Ben's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ben Pobjoy is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ben Pobjoy, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ben's current availability for your dates.