Professional. Inspirational. Entertaining. Transformational.
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About Ken Hartley
Ken Hartley is an inspirational speaker, an accomplished singer, a talented illusionist, a skilled actor, a bestselling author, a gifted teacher, and a transformation agent.
He is a Belief Architect who empowers you to see through the illusions of leadership and communication and help you become the authentic leader others actually want to follow. He is a CSPĀ® (Certified Speaking Professionalā¢) with the National Speaker's Association, a Certified Speaker and Leader with The John Maxwell Team as well as an recognized expert in the DISC Model of Human Behavior. He is also the recipient of the Merlin Award for "Corporate Inspirational Magician of the Year" for 2024.
Ā āThe illusions were very entertaining but the leadership content was spot on and really drove our message home.ā
Joe Krivelow
National Marketing Director, Health Solutions Team
Ken has over 30 years of full-time experience in leadership in various organizations across the United States ranging in size from 90 to 13,000 and brings those skills, plus his years of training in leadership and communication to organizations as a transformation agent to effect change and help individuals and organizations grow into who they are supposed to be.
As an inspirational speaker, he has shared the stage with speakers like General Colin Powell, James Smith, Dr. Delatorro McNeal, Nick Vujicic, Terry Bradshaw, Van Jones, Zig Ziglar, Governor Mike Huckabee, and Dr. John C. Maxwell. His skills have also been featured on television networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, TBN, Daystar, and INSP. He loves to encourage and challenge people to overcome limiting obstacles and step into their destinies. He is considered by his peers and clients to be a master speaker and communication expert. His presentations are often described as entertaining, engaging, and transformational. Ken likes to call it "edutainment"!
When he is not traveling and speaking, he enjoys good movies, playing pool, visiting new places, cooking on his Big Green Egg, and most of all, his family.
Talk Topics
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The Leadership Connector
Connect With Yourself And With Others Like Never Before And Watch Your Productivity Go Through The Roof!
The number one thing that holds organizations back is a lack of communication. Everyone is talking, but very few people actually connect. Drawing from his Amazon best-selling book, DISCover Your Teamās Potential, using the DISC model of human behavior, as well as some jaw- dropping illusions, Ken will show everyone how to understand themselves in a way they never have before.Ā
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Leadership Illusions
How To Know What A Real Leader Is And Overcome The Obstacles That Hold Us Back.
We live in a world that says if you canāt see it, it isnāt real. Ken blows that philosophy out of the water visually with some mind-blowing illusions and educationally with some extremely powerful leadership lessons.
This presentation combines the truths of leadership with some entertaining illusions from Kenās illusion show that heās been doing for the last 30 years. Once you know the truth, youāll never believe the lies again. This experience is high entertainment and *high impact*!
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Leading Yourself
Overcoming When Youāre Overwhelmed
The toughest person youāll ever lead is yourself. In this poignant and engaging workshop, Ken will give you specific and actionable steps to overcome obstacles that have held you back and move into the life youāve always wanted.
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When I book Ken, what am I getting?
Here is what the experience is for your attendees:
- An experiential keynote.
This is not a boring, PowerPoint driven keynote with disengaged audiences. This is an experience where Ken pulls volunteers into the presentation with mind-blowing magic tricks and other exercises that reinforce the content and make it all entertaining and engaging. On top of that, heās funny. Your audience will be laughing and even possibly crying during this presentation. - An Eye popping and mind blowing presentation.
The illusions Ken performs are guaranteed to delight their eyes and fry their minds.Ā - Applicable, actionable steps to better leadership and connections.
This isnāt fluff, dry commentary. Drawing from the books heās written, Ken gives actionable steps that your group can take and apply to their lives immediately to improve their leadership, personal growth, and connection skills. It will make them think differently about how they lead and connect.Ā - 99% combined approval rating from his audiences.
Kenās Talkadot approval rating is at 99%. This is combined anonymous feedback from thousands of people across all of his audiences. Ken can provide this feedback for you upon request.Ā - Iāve heard a rumor that Ken sings. Is that correct?
Yes. Ken has been singing and acting since he was 5 years old, and his skills have been featured on stage and screen. He has also recorded two solo projects. What does he sound like? Think āJosh Grobanā singing inspirational favorites and thatās what you can expect. He doesnāt sing at every presentation, but he will at yours if you specifically request it. He can also provide video links to him singing if youād like to hear him first.
Here is what the Experience is for the meeting planners (you!):
- A one page contract.
Simple and clear. Everything is up front and easy. - No drama guarantee.
There isnāt a diva bone in Kenās body. He is guaranteed to be one of the easiest speakers you will ever work with. He is there to serve your event and your needs. Meeting planners often comment on how friendly, prepared, and easy he is to work with before, during, and after their events. Part of Kenās previous leadership responsibilities was planning large events with special guests, so he totally gets where youāre coming from and does everything he can to make sure he is the least of your concerns. Ken is known for connections and communications and exercises those during the entire process. Youāll be informed all the way from the beginning to the end in a way that is consistent but not annoying.Ā - Cost.
Just ask. Ken will give you his price. No ātennis matchā back and forth junk.Ā - A true professional.
Ken has been speaking professionally for over 25 years for audiences of 13 to 13,000. As we said, he has also been a large event planner and hired outside speakers and entertainers. He understands the process and how to make it an easy win for you and your people. His goal is to add massive value to them and a huge win for you so they canāt wait to sign up for next yearās event.Ā - Award winning and accredited.
Ken is a Certified Speaking Professional⢠(CSP®) with the National Speakers Association. This designation is only given to professional speakers who have demonstrated years of professional conduct and integrity, consistent financial earnings at a certain level, and a strong competence and engagement on stages. Less than 17% of speakers worldwide have earned this designation. He is also a Certified Leader through the John Maxwell Team and a certified expert in the DISC Model of Human Behavior. He is also the recent recipient of the Merlin Award from the International Magicians Society for Corporate Inspirational Magician of the Year.
When you book Ken, you can relax and know youāre getting a professional who will instruct, inspire, and entertain your attendees while making you look like a hero. They will leave there with specific steps to transform their lives in the areas of leadership and communication along with a large dose of inspiration.Ā
Recommendations
What Clients Say
James Smith
Entrepreneur and Speaker
In the last several decades I have shared the stage with Presidents, actors, actresses, billionaires, and countless other famous people. I have spoken to millions of people in hundreds of conferences. I know speaking ability when I see it. Ken is not only a master illusionist, he is also a master speaker and can customize any topic or theme to any specification.
He has done numerous shows for our corporate retreats where people pay thousands to attend and he consistently is ranked at the top of our speakers. He mesmerizes, astonishes, exceeds expectations, and blows the audience away! He is a must have talent when excellence is a requirement. He is a guaranteed standing ovation. I highly recommend Ken Hartley to any organization. We will continue to use his many abilities every chance we get.
Mike Huckabee
United States Ambassador to Israel, Former Governor of Arkansas, Host of Huckabee on TBN
Ken Hartley is one of the most gifted and versatile people Iāve worked with. Iāve heard him sing and he moved people to tears. Iāve watched him dazzle crowds with his professional magic skills that Iām still trying to figure out. Iāve marveled at his ability to have a crowd laughing out loud and then have them quiet as a wake as he taught leadership principles at conferences.
Churches, corporate gatherings, and special occasions are just a few of the venues where he excels. Above all, he is a humble servant and there isnāt a diva bone in his body. He is a delight to be with and I love what he does, but I even more than that⦠I love who he IS.ā
Marie Cosgrove
Entrepreneur, International Speaker, Radio Host on 44 AM/FM stations throughout the USA and Internationally.
If you need a professional, engaging, and motivational speaker, then you need to call Ken Hartley. Iāve hosted many events, and Ken has by far been one the best I've worked with!
The last two events I hosted were for two large groupsāone at an arena and the other for 13,000 high school students that was live-streamed to over 450 schools across the USA. Having a speaker that can engage, entertain, and captivate large crowds is essential. He had the audience on the edge of their seatsāfrom professionals at the arena to high school studentsā he was engaging until the end.
Ken Hartley is a true professional who was easy to work with and produced great results for my events. I will definitely book him again and you should too!
David B. Rausch
Director, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Ken uses a unique and talented mix of entertainment and education to provide an enthusiastically excellent message that enhances the educational experience for his audiences. He tailors his work for maximum impact. Our Executive Leadership Team at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have rated his training as the best they have received.
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