Ben is a Facilitator at TeamBonding. With over 21 years of experience leading team building events and a degree in Theatre from New York University, Ben brings charisma, excitement, and expertise to every event he facilitates. He especially enjoys helping teams advance their professional development programs, laugh through improv comedy activities, and play classic gameshows.
Get to know Ben
TeamBonding is a family run company and after almost 22 years, I really feel like I’m part of the family. Let’s just say that I’m closer to my TeamBonding family than I am to my birth family.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and it obviously changes over the years. But currently my favorite event to facilitate is “Leadership Stories”.
This is a newer program, and a very important event in the Team Bonding rolodex. “Leadership Stories” is a professional development program which combines so much of what we try to instill into our client about the benefits of team building. Also, because I have spent the last 15 years training in professional development, Briggs Meyers, DISC, Neurodiversity, etc. this program allows for opportunities to discuss and debrief on many of those subjects.
This is not a fictional character, it’s a real life person… Keanu Reeves. What a nice guy. I met him last year. I think he would be really good on a team building event.
One of my favorite TeamBonding experience happened a couple years ago. We did an “Ukulele Build” for children who had been displaced by the fires in Hawaii. Not only because I play the Ukulele, but more so for the children who were currently homeless. When the fires came, people were grabbing whatever they could and running out of their houses. They weren’t grabbing musical instruments. But what has to be realized is that the Ukulele is a cultural item. It connects people in Hawaii to their heritage. Hearing stories of children sitting on the side of the road homeless and passing back and forth a Ukulele was tragic to hear. But that day we really improved some lives. And the company that hired us was so generous that people even reached into their pockets and hid cash in the ukuleles they were donating. Incredible day.
1) My Ukulele
2) A copy of “How to Survive on a Deserted Island for Dummies”
3) A case of Duct Tape
* If your team had a theme song, what would it be?
I can’t narrow it down to just one, so I’ll give you two juxtaposing songs.
“Imagine” – John Lennon
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” – Twisted Sister
Outer space for sure. What an incredible moment it must be to see the earth from outer space. This is a true story, some years ago I interviewed with a company to be a project manager. That company was building a privately owned space station. If I got the job, it would have require space travel. That was an exciting couple of weeks when going through the process and the idea I might go into space.
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Denver
We’ve been running team building activities and events in the Mile High City for 10+ years. The Art Museum, the Museum of Science and Nature, and Coors Field are all excellent locations for team building activities and events! We can plan exciting corporate team building activities and events for your group at a Denver venue of your choice — fun, bonding experiences that will make a lasting impression on your colleagues and on your company.
Las Vegas
With its many hotels, convention facilities and a great western feel, Las Vegas is a superb city for team building activities and events! And what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… We can plan exciting corporate team building activities and events for your group at a Las Vegas venue of your choice — a fun, bonding experience that will make a lasting impression on your colleagues and on your company.
Phoenix
Things are different in the desert. Phoenix is the Southwest’s largest destination for visual art from across the world. With resorts and spas that drop jaws and soothe souls, this city is one of the top destinations for team building activities. We can plan an exciting team building activity for your group at a Phoenix venue of your choice — a fun, bonding experience that will make a lasting impression on your colleagues and on your company.
Salt Lake City
Known for its strong outdoor recreation tourist industry, Salt Lake City — the Crossroads of the West — is also brimming with culture: Museums, performing arts, music, conventions and many vibrant festivals. We can plan an exciting team building event for your group at a Salt Lake City venue of your choice — a fun, bonding experience that will make a lasting impression on your colleagues and on your company.
Scottsdale
A desert city, known for its spa resorts and golf courses, Scottsdale is “The West’s Most Western Town.” It is a diverse city with many arts, cultural, fine dining and recreational venues that are perfect for hosting team building events, programs and activities. We can plan an exciting team building event for your group at a Scottsdale venue of your choice — a fun, bonding experience that will make a lasting impression on your colleagues and on your company.
