Bill Benjamin is widely regarded as an authority of emotional intelligence, helping others to maximise peak performance and improve leadership. After graduating from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Maths and Computer Science, Bill joined LANSA Inc as the Vice President of Business Development. A partner of IBM and Microsoft, Bill worked with LANSA to provide mobile and desktop applications and software to an array of both small and medium businesses. Serving an impressive 14 years in this role, Bill built the foundations of his impeccable business knowledge and expertise of leadership and peak performance.
Since leaving LANSA in 2002, Bill has acted as a Partner of the Institute for Health and Human Potential. Bill’s company is a leading research and learning facility helping both organisations and individual leaders to gain a better understanding of emotional intelligence and performing under pressure and has been recognised as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Fast 100 by PROFIT Magazine. Bill has also pioneered several online emotional intelligence keynotes and training programmes, helping attendees to deal with various aspects of life such as uncertainty, anxiety and strong emotions. During his successful career, Bill has been fortunate to work with many high-profile companies such including Marriott, Intel, Coca-Cola, NASA and the US Marines.
Sharing his authentic personal tales of struggles as a young leader under pressure, Bill informs audiences of his keynote speeches on how he has harnessed his potential to become a better leader. With his background of corporate experience and sales, Bill motivates and inspires audience members to act on his practical solutions to maximising peak performance and creating the next generation of leaders. With a unique scientific approach, Bill captivates corporate audiences with how the brain responds when put under pressure. Bill has also contributed to the book Performing Under Pressure, which has received recognition as a New York Times Bestseller and is also a regular columnist for CEO Magazine and Training Magazine.
With an analytical mindset, Bill is renowned for his ability to provide both a scientific and practical approach to his keynotes on emotional intelligence and leadership. Described to have a high energy level and be an enthusiastic speaker in each address he delivers, Bill is the ideal speaker for your next event.
