Ben Southall

Ben was a major drawcard speaker at the Interactive Minds event in Brisbane, Australia. He has proven to be one of our most popular speakers to date. At this event Ben provided a rare insight into what has been like to be the holder of The Best Job in the World.  Ben is a true social media expert; few others can demonstrate such exhaustive, hands on experience of social media under the time pressures and demands placed upon him as Island Caretaker.  Ben instantly developed great rapport with the audience and shared detailed insights and learnings from his experience. His passion and enthusiasm for social media and his role as Tourism Ambassador for Queensland was evident from his presentation.  He is a dynamic, highly engaging and professional speaker. He left the audience with no doubt in their minds that he was indeed the best person to hold The Best Job in the World.
Founder
Interactive Minds

I had the privilege of engaging Ben Southall for a Speaker Series run by the Bond Investment Group, a student finance society. Ben is in a league of his own. He was an utter delight to work with from our initial inquiry to the end of his presentation at Bond University. His story is incredible and spurs you into action; I wanted to grab my passport and embark on an adventure, any adventure, from the moment Ben left our lecture theatre. Ben is refreshingly realistic; he urges the audience to dream big but simultaneously instils confidence that those dreams are within practical reach. I received only glowing reviews from students in attendance. In the lead up to the presentation I was constantly impressed by Ben’s ability to swiftly and effectively communicate even while away in remote areas. I always felt valued as a client despite the Speaker Series being relatively small-scale and run not-for-profit. I have no hesitation in recommending Ben for any event that demands a captivating and insightful presenter. 
Chair
Bond Investment Group