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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 the Leadership Connection Speaker 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 CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional) 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 from the International Magician's Society for "Corporate Inspirational Magician of the Year" for 2024.
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“The illusions were very entertaining but the leadership content was spot on and really drove our message home.”
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
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 Team’s 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.
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 can’t see it, it isn’t 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 Ken’s illusion show that he’s been doing for the last 30 years. Once you know the truth, you’ll never believe the lies again.
This experience is high entertainment and *high impact*!
Leading Yourself
Overcoming When You’re Overwhelmed
The toughest person you’ll 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 you’ve always wanted.
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, he’s 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. - Applicable, actionable steps to better leadership and connections.
This isn’t fluff, dry commentary. Drawing from the books he’s 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. - 99% combined approval rating from his audiences.
Ken’s 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. - I’ve 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 “Josh Groban” singing inspirational favorites and that’s what you can expect. He doesn’t sing at every presentation, but he will at yours if you specifically request it. He can also provide video links to him singing if you’d 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 isn’t a diva bone in Ken’s 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 Ken’s previous leadership responsibilities was planning large events with special guests, so he totally gets where you’re 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. You’ll be informed all the way from the beginning to the end in a way that is consistent but not annoying. - Cost.
Just ask. Ken will give you his price. No “tennis match” back and forth junk. - 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 can’t wait to sign up for next year’s event. - 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 you’re 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.
Recommendations
What Clients Say
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.
James Smith
Entrepreneur and Speaker
Ken Hartley is one of the most gifted and versatile people I’ve worked with. I’ve heard him sing and he moved people to tears. I’ve watched him dazzle crowds with his professional magic skills that I’m still trying to figure out. I’ve 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 isn’t 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.”
Mike Huckabee
Former Governor of Arkansas,
Host of Huckabee on TBN
If you need a professional, engaging, and motivational speaker, then you need to call Ken Hartley. I’ve 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 groups—one 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 seats—from professionals at the arena to high school students— 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!
Marie Cosgrove
Entrepreneur, International Speaker, Radio Host on 44 AM/FM stations throughout the USA and Internationally
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.
David B. Rausch
Director, TBI
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