Taken A Knock, Life Thrown You A 'Curved Ball'... Struggled With The Whole 'Work-Life' Balance Thing?
Yep, Been There!
Walk With Me A While, I Think You We Have Much in Common...
The Story Behind The Man
In this profound and raw story Ben shares his past, his troubles and his struggles. Yes, it is at times shocking, at times emotional and at other times heartwarming and insightful but the combination is powerful
Learn from Ben and perhaps it can help you make life a little more 'what you want' instead of 'what you have'.
Why not enrol on 'Evolve' it truly is a life-changing programme.
Don't settle for endless 'not quite right but I can't complain' now is the time to step up and claim the life that you deserve.
For this ordinary boy born in the 60's and growing up in the 70's what starts in an ordinary way certainly takes ugly twists and encounters situations it's hard to imagine in even the darkest dreams.
This is a journey where the pain is tangible. This is a story that oozes fear and yet inspires hope. Nightmare situations faced with a brave face and heartbreak defiantly dismissed whilst always battling inner demons and facing head-on the worst elements of humanity.
You will see moments of your own life reflected and you'll feel an affinity as you hear your own inner voice and sense some of the same challenges... and then you see that incredible circumstances happen and you are glad your reading not experiencing it for real.
Do you feel like you don't 'fit in'?
Do you have sleepless nights over relationship heartaches?
Have you felt the turmoil of small business and monetary pressure?
If you are a parent and love your children how would you manage if they were threatened?
In all of it do you sometimes question your own mental health?
All of this and more is my story. It's a story of hope. A story of resilience and a tale offering comfort when you're feeling that you can't cope. Sometimes desperate and sometimes shocking but along the way you will feel the connection. Through the pain there is a light and a learning and in the learning there is a hope and a brighter future.
Let this book be a useful guide and a comfort blanket. Ride this rollercoaster with me. See that you and I are very similar but wildly different....and know that it happened to me and hope that it doesn't happen for you, and yet through this book let us come together for a brighter future
Yours with love
Ben: x..
"The Son Of A Preacher Man" - What Amazon say....
Customers find this book inspirational, with one review highlighting its thought-provoking content and another noting its unique blend of reflection. Moreover, the pacing is engaging, with one customer describing it as full of adventure from start to finish. Additionally, the storytelling quality receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating the fascinating life story and heartfelt journey.
"The Son Of A Preacher Man" - What other readers have said....
"Ben has a flair for sharing in a way that keeps you turning the page, eager to uncover more. His consumate storytelling matches perfectly with his fascinating life story. A disillusioned child who achieved early success and bit off more than he could possibly hope to sustain, he was always heading for a fall. But he recovers and does so magnificently, dealing with soul challenging changes and life affirming victories."
"A journey of life. Full of challenges, rewards and what is the rollercoaster in between. The outside as well as the inside and the mental health struggles the journey can bring. A unique read full of reflection and reward intertwined with trauma and triumph anchored by a salesman and a love of football. But remember….. Look after you and find your life balance. Success is indeed not worth a penny if it costs your health. Love you and love thy neighbour. Now I’ve sold it to you.. Go buy it!"
"Ben takes the reader on an engaging, thought-provoking, and emotional journey through his (at times unbelievable) life-story. His self-awareness and ability to interpret the lessons of his own journey whilst at the same time creating insight and clarity for the reader is clever, witty and inspirational. A perfect read for those looking to navigate the confusion and contradictions of the modern world, find their own truth, and prioritise the most important things in their business (and more importantly their life!)"
"Follow Ben’s story of perseverance and tenacity in the face of adversity. A heartfelt journey of how Ben transforms unexpected challenges into positive experience and personal growth. An easy and insightful read from start to finish.
You will enjoy his candour and his determination and his story of earned redemption. He makes us realise that every human spirit is capable of not just surviving but thriving..."
"...Great book written from the heart and full of golden nuggets. If you think you have had it tough, read this book. Ben is a great guy to get to know. Glad to have him in my networking of trusted advisors"
"Fantastic book, well written and full of adventure from start to finish. A few good life lessons included for free!"
"This is an honest and engaging book that made me think a lot about what damages you can also drive you, what brings you down also raises you. Ben is unsparing in opening up about his life, the extreme highs and successes he achieved, the brutal threats he faced and the desperate lows and his path that has brought him to seek to help others.
I think in particular his story will resonate with men who have had to be strong and push through having faced fear from a young age but find that ultimately fear has to be looked in the eye, examined and managed with the right person by your side.
This book and what it says will remain with you long after you have read it.
Thank you Ben, this process cannot have been easy but we can learn so much from your words."
How will working with you improve my sales team?
Working side by side with you and your team, I will be able to uncover some of the challenges and possible success blockers and then, in a holistic manner (based on the 40 years of very specific sales and psychology training), encourage your team to be more comprehensively aware. Outside eyes often see more clearly. I will ask questions, listen to answers, and watch for behavioural patterns, linking together the current sales process and sales styles. Together we will find areas to improve. Typically a lot of small adjustments creating a considerable significant overall gain.
We will look at:
- Selling Process Steps
- Language Patterns
- Questioning Skils
- Listening Skills
- Data Management
- Relationship Skills
- Service Delivery... and a lot more.
Improving the performance and results from your sales team WILL be the end result. Very often gains of 20% or more can be achieved!
How can an executive coach improve my team's sales performance?
Working with Ben as an executive coach is like having a trusted friendly advisor with a huge and varied life expereince 'on call'. Leading a business or team is at times a lonely role. There is pressure and often tough choices have to be made - and when that is happening who do you turn to for 'safe and unbiased' guidance?
Ben works 'From The Heart' which means YOU and 'Human Values' drive everything. Your sanity, your peace of mind, your health are all considered as well as business efficiencies, performance metrics and pure bottom-line results.
Having Ben Kench as an executive coach and mentor will be like having a 'safe space' where you can offload but also knowing that there is a hugely knowledgeable toolset on hand with which your 'problens' can be 'fixed'. Genuinely working with Ben as an executive coach and mentor in your professional role will make you feel better and be a lot more effective.
What leadership development programs are available for small business owners?
Ben Kench is a vastly experienced Sales and business professional and offers 'Sales Training' and 'Leadership Development' in a variety of formats:
- 1:1 personal development and sales improvement sessions where you can fine-tune your selling or management style to match your personality, specific business demands and comfort levels
- Small group coaching and training for your sales team or franchisee network where Ben will zone in specifically on your commercial challenges and create training exactly to match your business needs
- Larger group and team dynamic sessions where the broader subjects are dealt with and / or where specific issues relating to specific teams can be uncovered and directly dealt with.
YOUR business comes first! YOU matter! There is never a 'one-size-fits-all' approach! Ben is a business leader that considers people as priority and believes that developing people is the most rewarding of tasks.
Let's have a conversation today - no commitment, completely confidential - and let's discuss how working with Ben Kench as an executive coach and mentor 'From The Heart' will feel different, enjoyable and effective.
How do I book Ben Kench for a corporate speaking event?
With Ben, everything is 'personal' and so it starts simply with a 'Coffee Chat'. Click on the 'Schedule A Consultation' button and when you have selected a suitable diary slot you can talk directly, describe what you'd like to achieve and Ben will be there for you wherever possible.
What format does the coaching use?
Business Coaching, Sales Training and Leadership Development Programs with Ben Kench are always personal. YOU are the focus and all programs and events are crafted according to your wishes and needs.
Ben works with many business leaders as 1:1 personal executive coach and mentor whilst also providing energy and insights to team meetings and sales conferences.
Essentially 'business coaching and executive coaching' with Ben Kench is a format where you have a safe space and a strong professional guide to help you navigate the journey. It is sometimes on-line, sometimes face-to-face and always helpful. There will be unscheduled calls as life twists and turns and there will be extra's or even gaps - Ben works with you as life and business twist and turn. Ben provides an 'anchor' and a 'friend' when the journey is tough and sage advice with proven strategies and skills to help you progress into smoother waters.
What can I expect to feel when being coached? What is the coaching experience like?
Good question! If you have never worked with a professional coach then you might be very surprised!
Unlike a lot of 'coaches' Ben works in a much warmer, fluid, 'easy' way. Clients often comment that they just thoroughly loved the experience and Ben is counted as a 'friend' with relationships lasting many years after any coaching work ends.
Do you want someone to listen to you?
Would you like someone to be strong enough to speak plainly with you?
Can you accept being guided even if at times it is uncomfortable knowing that YOUR best interests are always at the core?
That is how Ben Kench works. You will look forward to the meetings because it is meeting a friend and yet equally you will enjoy being pushed, challenged and 'partnered' with to address the 'business metrics' in a clear concise manner. Always there is a very definite mission to improve, as established at the onset, but never in a cold almost clinical manner. You WILL enjoy it. You WILL see and feel the progression.
Ben Kench as an excutive coach and professional mentor believes that coaching can be warm and friendly AND still be very effective and driven to produce results.
What if I don't like it or it isnt working?
A natural 'fear' when considering a mature purchase is 'what if it doesn't work'? In short, Ben Kench works 'From The Heart' and a primary driver is 'integrity'. At all times this is a 'dual' relationship. It is not a one-way arrangement and so Ben Kench working with you as a professional coach and mentor always creates a process that is designed with you for you.
At the outset Ben has a style that ONLY allows arrangements to happen after there is a clear road-map and expectation set out. YOU decide and both aggree before any commencement.
If something changes in the course of the program delivery then as professionals conversations are had immediately any possible issue arises. And this is two-way meaning that Ben will at times call to attention andy agreemnt to implement that has been seemingly missed. Coaching will always be aligned to an agreed outcome and measured to ensure it remais on trck.
If in the event of circumstances changing dramatically then ultimately a strong conversation to re-examine the situation takes place. At all times, enjoyment along with effectiveness are paramount,... and if it isnt working it isnt continued.
What is Evolve all about as a program? Why is it different?
The Ben Kench 'Evolve' program is 'From The Heart'. In simple terms it means that a 'business development' pogram is equally a 'people' program.
'People' might be team members, supply chain partners or end user cutomers. ALL have feelings and deserve to be treated properly. Evolve is the first program of it's kind that says boldly "business can be people first and still make money!"
Evolve means that 'the old way has to change becuse we are entering a new world'.
People's expectations are different.
People's attention spans are different.
People's desires, circumstances and abilities are differeent now than they perhaps were only 10 years ago.
To be 'successful' in the next few years is NOT about working harder and pushing with more strength and crunching more numbers! It IS about being more effective with what you have.
In a world of mind-blowing choice and overwhelm Evolve says 'Be' more than 'Do'. It is YOU that has impact.
Evolve is a personal and business development program because we believe that you cannot separate the two. Business IS People!
Evolve is a structure that is adapted to YOUR world and YOUR needs but always with a core energy of 'From The Heart' which simply means caring.
Ben Kench as a thought leader and heart-centred coach says "Caring is currency" and Evolve is built for you so that you stand out in an ever increasing machine-world where many are feeling the void of real human connection.
What sort of event does Ben speak at?
Whether you are organising an annual conference or a business exhibtion or whether you have a business group gathering such as a business or asscoiation network or a franchised network team day Ben will happily work with you to share ideas and energy to inspire and motivate your team to greater performace.
Before any event Ben will work with you to ascertain your goals for the day and to look at any specific issues that you feel need to be addressed.
You want your event to be impactful and Ben has a reputation for genuinely giving you great audience feedback. No matter the size of your event Ben will add to it's success.
Ben is a a lively speaker and truly connects with the audience as 'real' and 'just like them' as opposed to a 'brand name' that might be a fabulous story but most audiences feel a slight disconnect with a massively succesful name. Comments from delgates say such things as "your energy is infectious" and "you were the most inspiring speaker of the day" illustrate wat you will have as feedback from your event.
The world is changing, we have to change with it.
'Evolve' is a program created and owned by You-Nique Mentoring Ltd, Gibraltar. Ben: Kench works in conjunction with You-Nique Mentoring Ltd, Gibraltar.