Testimonials

Over the years Ben has spoken everywhere from corporate boardrooms and healthcare conferences to school halls and festival stages. Here's a selection of what audiences and organisers take away from a session, grouped by sector so you can find the world closest to yours. If you're thinking about an event of your own, he'd love to hear from you.

Corporate & Wellbeing

"Ben gave an outstanding talk - we've had lovely feedback from the team and his message seems to have deeply resonated with people." — Capital One

"Ben was incredible and we have heard so much positive feedback about his session – It was so nice to meet him, hear his inspiring experiences and then listen to colleagues relaying elements of his session and committing to give themselves challenges" — Heathrow Airport

"The session itself was both engaging and informative and I think the feedback about people doing things differently as a result of Ben's talk is really where the impact lies. On a personal level, the stoic approach has really pushed me to make different decisions and had a positive impact on my life." — Jazz Pharmaceuticals

"Professional and easy to work with" — Microsoft

"We had so many lovely comments and fantastic feedback come through, people loved Ben's presentation!" — Dexcom

"Ben's session sparked valuable conversation and reflection, encouraging many of us to think differently about how we step outside our comfort zones. This led to thoughtful team discussions and personal takeaways. A great event for our company." — Every Mind at Work

"I would highly recommend Ben for any organisation looking for an engaging and motivational speaker. He's personable, relatable, and delivered a brilliant session over Teams for our teammates. The content really struck the right balance - offering meaningful insights alongside clear, practical takeaways to help build resilience, without the usual 'self-help' feel. A genuinely impactful session that really resonated. Thank you Ben!" — ITVET

"Great presentation, really engaging. I see Ben leading this street philosophy movement to exciting places!" — NHS

"We hired Ben to come and speak at a large event with clients and it was a wonderful experience. He was absolutely fantastic! The audience were highly engaged and the challenges he set for us were so interesting. We can't recommend him enough!" — Nonsense London, Creative Agency

"We loved the speech! And it was really well received. The venue also asked for Ben's details and thought he was one of the best speakers they've seen!" — Tangle Teezer

"Our Execs really engaged with the messaging from the day and that's largely down to Ben. Some of the feedback we've had so far has been great!" — Adelphi Real World

"Really appreciated the session. Would love to collaborate again!" — Credit Suisse

“It's great that Ben has found his own unique way to change his relationship with his anxiety which he is now sharing with others.” — Mental Health UK

"A fascinating and engaging insight into Ben's world and how we can all, practically, help ourselves to be more resilient." — Cadent Gas

Conferences & Associations

"Ben spoke at our Psychology Fall Conference as our Keynote Speaker to talk about his life story and work. He presented to a mix of psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and psychiatric professionals and we received outstanding feedback. Many of our clinicians went on to order his Challenge Cards for their clients and have reported how much the clients LOVE THEM." — Monroe University

"Thank you again for a great session at HFMA London Branch conference on 16 Oct. Practical and useful tips to build up resilience. Just what we needed." — HFMA (Healthcare Financial Management Association)

"Thank you once again for speaking at our New Members Ceremony! It was a great success, and we've had many positive comments about the speech from the attendees." — CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

“Ben's project is both inspiring and adventurous in nature.” — BMC (British Mountaineering Council)

"Professional, entertaining and powerful. We loved Ben's work and have received fabulous feedback from the attendees." — WALE Wellbeing Conference 2025

Education & Schools

"Ben Aldridge came to speak at our School Speech Day and did an outstanding job in inspiring our students. He spoke powerfully about his own story and encouraged our students to build their own resilience. He does this in an entertaining manner and kept the whole audience engaged throughout. Many of our students went on to buy his books! His message that you can build your own resilience using Stoic principles is a strong one but his engaging delivery makes it all the more so." — Kevin Fear, Headmaster, Nottingham High School

"We loved hearing from Ben, sharing such an important message with our Year 10 pupils about coping when life is uncomfortable. He spoke to them in a really relatable and engaging way, and had the whole year group interested which is very impressive! Ben was really clear in his communication before the event, so we knew what to expect and how to best prepare the group so they would get the most out of it. We hope to work with him again in the future." — The Island Free School

"Ben delivered a wonderful and entertaining talk to our students and parents. It was a delight to work with him." — Huddersfield Grammar

"We really enjoyed your talk. Thank you for sharing your experiences of anxiety and Stoic philosophy with the students - it was inspiring!" — Wellington College, Shanghai

"The questions from students demonstrated how engaged the audience were. We very much enjoyed Ben's talk." — Putney High School

"Great session! We really enjoyed Ben's talk." — Harrow School

"Ben delivered a wonderful speech to our teachers and SLT members about his work. We received fabulous feedback and I know how valuable this will have been for the team." — New City College

Festivals & Events

"Ben spoke at Edufest 2026 at Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland on his mental health journey and recovery. His sessions were wonderfully engaging, moving and impactful and added so much to a festival of education that has, at its heart, the importance of human contact. Thank you, Ben!" — Edufest 2026, Institut Le Rosey

"Funny, factual and fascinating" — Nerd Night

"Everyone I've spoken to who attended Ben's talk has been very complimentary!" — Isle of Wight festival

"It was wonderful to work with Ben and the feedback from visitors has so far been tremendous." — MBS festival

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