Briony Benjamin

If your team is overwhelmed, burnt out or just running on the hamster wheel of busy… it’s time to hit pause and reboot. In this inspiring, practical and empowering keynote, bestselling author and cancer survivor Briony Benjamin shares how a life-altering diagnosis taught her the true value of time — and how to use it wisely.

Packed with humor, heartfelt storytelling and powerful takeaways, this keynote helps your people work smarter, not harder - using better systems, smart boundaries, and the latest AI tools to reclaim time, reduce burnout and boost impact.

Perfect for organisations who want to:
• Increase productivity and motivation
• Cut unnecessary costs and inefficiencies
• Build happier, healthier, more focused teams
• Empower staff to do work that actually matters

This keynote isn’t about silver linings or sugar-coating the tough stuff. It’s a real, raw, and uplifting session designed to leave every audience member not just inspired, but genuinely better equipped to handle whatever life throws their way.

Briony Benjamin shares the powerful lessons she learned through one of life’s biggest curveballs: a shock stage 4 cancer diagnosis in her early 30s. From that experience came profound clarity, and a stack of practical tools to reduce stress, boost joy, and navigate uncertainty with more grace (and a little humour, too).

This is a toxic positivity-free zone. It’s about facing challenges with honesty, heart, and a good dose of humanity.

If you want your team or audience to:
• Live more consciously and courageously
• Reconnect with what really matters
• Walk away with doable tools for when life gets hard

…then this keynote delivers the perspective shift we all need… plus a toolkit for life’s curveballs.

This practical, engaging and fun session is designed to turn everyday staff into confident content creators. Led by viral video expert and author Briony Benjamin, your team will learn how to plan, shoot, edit, and share compelling videos from the palm of their hand.

You'll explore the latest video trends and best practices across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reels, and more), and discover how to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary messages. With plenty of real-time creation, feedback, and insider tips, your team will walk away inspired—and equipped.

This isn’t theory. It’s action. It's story-first. And it's built for busy people who want results.

Participants will walk away with:
• Confidence using their phone to shoot and edit short-form content
• A toolkit of mobile-friendly video apps and gear suggestions
Storytelling templates for common formats (e.g. “day in the life”, testimonial, behind-the-scenes, reel-to-camera)
• A clear understanding of what works on each platform (and why)
• At least 1–2 video drafts ready to publish
• Creative ideas for ongoing content creation, no matter the industry

In today’s fast-paced, always-on workplaces, creativity can often feel like a luxury - something we’ll “get to” once the real work is done. But the truth? The organisations that consistently generate bold, brilliant ideas are the ones that lead markets, attract talent, and future-proof their success.

Creativity isn’t a nice-to-have - it’s a competitive edge.

In this dynamic and engaging keynote, Briony Benjamin shares the mindset shifts, tools and creative frameworks that have helped her generate viral ideas and meaningful collaborations—both in high-pressure media environments and with purpose-led organisations.

Drawing on her experience as a storyteller, executive producer, and author, she’ll explore:
• How to create the conditions where creativity can thrive
• How to collaborate without killing the idea
• How to unlock the creative genius already sitting in your team

Your people will leave with fresh perspective and real-world tools they can apply immediately, no matter their role or title.

Because workplaces that nurture bold ideas aren’t just more fun - they win.