Ken Hartley

Empowering you to believe what you can't see to become the leader others actually want to follow.

Travels from Chattanooga TN, USA

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Speaks on:

Authentic Leadership

Leadership Development

Storytelling

Burnout Prevention

Communication

Success Mindset

Speaks to:

Associations & Membership Orgs

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Government & Public Sector

Formats:

Keynote


Audience members say

Ken captivates audiences with his "entertaining with a purpose" approach, blending illusions with powerful insights on leadership and communication. He transforms complex concepts into "eye-opening" and "life-changing" lessons, connecting personally with attendees who leave feeling inspired and equipped with practical tools. His presentations deliver "invaluable information" through an engaging mix of clarity and mystery, helping leaders and teams understand themselves and connect with others on a deeper level.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable strategies for improving communication and connection in both professional and personal relationships.

  • Attendees developed a deeper understanding of different personality types and how to adapt their communication style to connect more effectively with others.

  • Individuals felt inspired and motivated to address personal burnout and prioritize self-care, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

  • Leaders acquired practical tools for building stronger, more cohesive teams by recognizing and valuing the unique strengths of each team member.

Ken's Bio

Ken Hartley is an inspirational speaker, an accomplished singer, a talented illusionist, a skilled actor, a bestselling author, and a gifted teacher. As a speaker, he has traveled the world speaking on leadership, personal growth, and communication, sharing the stage with some of the most notable speakers in the world. He is the recent winner of the Merlin Award for "Corporate Inspirational Magician of the Year" by the International Magician's Society. Ken exists to empower you to look past what you currently see, into what you cannot see, until that becomes your new reality. His presentations are amazing and powerful and he likes to refer to it as "edutainment!"


Ken Offers the Following Talks

Authentic LeadershipStorytelling

Which President Was the Best?

  • Discover the Core of Authentic Leadership: Learn what truly made some presidents effective—and what caused others to fail.

  • Lead Through Crisis: Gain insight into how past leaders overcame failure, scandal, war, and uncertainty—and emerged stronger.

  • Understand Relational Leadership: Explore how history’s most effective leaders connected with people and led with empathy.

  • Apply Historic Wisdom Today: Translate presidential leadership lessons into modern-day strategies for growth and impact.

  • Celebrate your unique leadership gifts and thrive. Own your unique leadership strengths and lead from them with confidence.

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30 - 90 minutes

Leadership DevelopmentBurnout Prevention

Leading Yourself- How to Overcome When You're Overwhelmed

  • The definition of burnout and how to recognize the signs.

  • Specific steps to lead yourself.

  • The importance of self-care.

  • How to overcome life’s thieves (Procrastination, Excuses, Comparison, and Criticism).

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CommunicationLeadership Development

The Leadership Connector- 4 Keys to Effective Communication

  • How and why they are wired the way they are.

  • How the four temperaments and how they think and operate.

  • How to speak the temperamental languages of others.

  • How to overcome communication roadblocks.

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Success MindsetAuthentic Leadership

The Magic of Belief

  • The power of accessing belief

  • Overcoming negative critics and embracing positive influences

  • The definitions and power of pathos, logos, ethos, and telos

  • How to find your purpose and fulfill it

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Authentic LeadershipStorytelling

Leadership Illusions- Myths People Believe about Leadership

  • The ability to distinguish between illusions and reality in the area of leadership.

  • Common leadership myths and how to recognize and avoid them.

  • How to overcome mistakes and thrive.

  • How to overcome limiting beliefs to lead themselves and others.

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