The events page at BenHansen.com has the most up-to-date calendar of events.  I normally attend 6 to 12 different conferences and other public events per year.  I also deliver customized motivational speeches, trainings, and workshops for corporate or speciality conferences.  If you organize events and would like to have me as a guest or [...]

When I was younger, I actually thought I would probably work for the same employer my whole career.  That's how it was for my father, my grandfather, and probably his father.  It's interesting how times have now changed.  The average American switches careers 5-7 times in their lifetime- that's "careers", not just jobs.  It's [...]

Ironically, I don't watch much TV at all even though I work in the industry.  I'm creating so many side businesses and TV concepts that I just can't find the time.  When I do have a few hours, I like to spend it doing proactive things with my family which rarely involves sitting on [...]

Grades were always really important to me.  I was a good student, but a little on the nerdy side.  I was very interested in science, electronics, and reading informational books far more than novels.  My bachelor's degree in college was Sociology with a certification in Criminology and Corrections, an emphasis in Abnormal Psychology, and [...]

Yes, ever since I was about 12 years old I had this obsession for getting certified in hobbies and jobs.  I call my condition "certifosis".  I don't just like trying out most things.  I like to get proficient in them and it's quite addicting.  To date, I have over 50 professional licenses and certifications.  [...]

I'm between 6'3" and 6"7" depending on which convenience store I'm leaving.  Joking aside, I'm exactly 6'5 and 3/4" tall and yes, I did play basketball.  The extent of my basketball career was playing for a college in Australia, but it's really not a big deal there.  College sports in Australia are more like [...]