Ben Hines

Tagline: Performance Speaker

  • International Authority on high performing teams and leadership
  • Founder of Moving Performance and former banker at Barclays
  • Inspires audiences around the world with his interactive keynote using a live quintet.
  • Over 13 years of experience in the financial and legal sectors.
  • Accomplished orchestral French horn player with semi-professional credits.
  • Recognized for his ability to foster collaboration and enhance leadership effectiveness.

Travel & Fee Range:**

  • Travels from: London, Greater London
  • **Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
  • In-Person: $22,000
  • Virtual:
  • Range: On Request

Flat Travel Rate: inclusive with fee

Keynote Topics

High performing teams are often talked about in conferences, but rarely experienced first-hand. Imagine your organisation observing a world-class team in person at your conference and leaving inspired to make actionable change. 

Know the Score® is an immersive leadership and team development experience that brings the beauty and power of music, plus world-class musicians into your event. Facilitated by Ben Hines, CEO of Moving Performance, your participants observe and experience how a world-class team of musicians achieves a consistent level of high performance and the role that leadership plays in this process. 

The numerous metaphors from the music world translate directly into actionable ideas that can transform your leaders and team’s performance.  The experience is immersive and inclusive; with the session being masterful facilitated by Ben Hines, who draws in participants and musicians alike to create a memorable learning experience. 

Takeaways:

Numerous actionable ideas for leaders to go and implement straight away with their teams

Leaders are inspired by the experience, having the value of seeing their challenges through a new and fresh lens

Teams of leaders have a share learning experience which can be referenced internally into the future

Optional online-video content and follow-up for the leader to roll-out to their teams (additional cost)

Time commitment: 1 hour (min)

Change can be difficult.

It could be the result of an M&A or perhaps you have a new leadership team. Maybe you’re wanting to shift your business paradigm. Mismanage the transition and your business will lose productivity.

One of the most significant challenges facing businesses today is how to bring your people with you through these times. Most leaders are good at communicating change rationally. But change is also emotional.

We can help you get under the skin of the issue.

Our creative solutions help teams express how they feel about change, and allow them to develop a greater understanding of how they can work together more effectively in a changing environment.

Time and again we’ve seen people embrace change, quickly and more effectively, leading to increased engagement and more productivity. We’ll help you speak both to the hearts and minds of your people, to get everyone singing from the same songsheet.

Communication is the heart of good business.

Listening to needs. Expressing opinion. Voicing solutions. Communication is complex and subtle. And as many leaders will well know, the success of your business can depend as much on the nuance of non-verbal communication as much as it does on clear verbal communication.

We find that in the complexity and nuance of music, there’s a lot of crossover with business.

By creating and performing music together with your teams, we’ll help you take the communication skills of a successful string quartet or a sell-out rock band and transfer them to your teams.

You’re under the pressure of expectation to perform.

The spotlight is on you to empower a large group of exceptionally talented, emotional individuals. You have to lead them in working together as a single, multi-disciplinary, high performing team. Right here. Right now.

How would you do it?

For an orchestral conductor, this is a daily task. We’ll show you and your leaders how conductors lead musicians to play at their very highest capability under pressure. By taking musical leadership as a model for business leadership, and creating role-play scenarios where you are expected to lead and inspire a high performing team, we’ll explore with you how to you can get the highest standards of performance from your teams, and exceed the expectations of your clients.

Teamwork is essential to business success.

Without collaboration in music, you get a cacophony. Without co-operation in business, you get chaos. We know that teamwork doesn’t always come naturally or easily, but we have fun, motivational, rewarding and memorable solutions that will build relationships in your teams.

We’ll help your teams achieve the impossible together.

Keeping your specific business objectives in mind, we’ll get even the least musical of your people writing and performing music with their colleagues. We offer bespoke musical experiences that will stretch your teams and help them learn the vital skills of working effectively together.

The nuance is as important as the note.

Without emotion, music is flat and dull. Many successful organizations have realized that without emotional intelligence, their business is weaker. Strengthening the emotional quotient in your people will help them to lead co-operative and collaborative teams.

Music opens up emotions in a non-threatening and accessible way.

Taking your business objectives, we’ll connect to the heart of the issues you and your people face. Using music we’ll facilitate how emotional intelligence can help to move your organization forward.

“Original Song Writing” Conference Package

Time: 90 minutes output is an original song composed and written by the client and Moving Performance, to capture the essence of the client’s commercial objectives and conference themes. Based on one of the attached topics, an interactive and inspirational leadership keynote is designed to address the key themes and to empower participants to step up and go for it.  From these themes, an original song is created.  The original song is rehearsed and performed by the whole conference alongside a professional band. This is recorded and a final mixed version is sent back to the client for internal use following the event. 

Ben Hines is the founder of Moving Performance, an innovative initiative that merges his two lifelong passions: people development and music. Drawing upon over 13 years of experience in the financial and legal sectors, Ben has developed a groundbreaking approach to leadership and team development. His ability to intertwine real-world business insights with his artistry […]

Ben Hines is the founder of Moving Performance, an innovative initiative that merges his two lifelong passions: people development and music. Drawing upon over 13 years of experience in the financial and legal sectors, Ben has developed a groundbreaking approach to leadership and team development. His ability to intertwine real-world business insights with his artistry as a semi-professional orchestral French horn player captivates audiences and fosters meaningful transformation.

Through his unique methodologies, Ben empowers individuals and teams to unlock their potential by exploring the profound connection between music and leadership. His work has inspired leaders worldwide to reimagine their roles, improve collaboration, and achieve remarkable results.

Ben Hines | Leadership Performance

Working with some of the world’s leading companies, Ben Hines has used music to help both executive boards and emerging leaders to reflect on their strengths and those of others, to move toward more collaborative and productive outcomes. He works across the world facilitating leadership programs and as a conference keynote speaker.

In his earlier career, Ben led high-performing teams in the financial and professional service industries. As a strategic marketer for Barclays PLC he created and implemented numerous innovative segmented product solutions across multiple countries extending Barclays’ international coverage. With CPA Global, a leading legal services provider, he advised and brought significant change to how the company structured itself to maximize its key markets.

Transforming Leadership with Music: Ben’s Unique Approach
Ben Hines stands out as a thought leader in leadership and team dynamics, leveraging the universal language of music to drive personal and organizational growth. His expertise was honed during a successful career spanning more than a decade in the financial and legal sectors, where he witnessed firsthand the challenges leaders face in navigating complex environments.

Blending his corporate acumen with his passion for music, Ben founded Moving Performance to address these challenges creatively. His sessions are not just workshops—they’re immersive experiences that engage participants on an emotional and intellectual level. Using live orchestral performances and musical metaphors, Ben demonstrates principles of collaboration, communication, and innovation in a way that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact.

Ben’s programs have garnered acclaim across diverse industries, helping organizations foster stronger connections, drive creativity, and align their teams toward shared goals. Whether working with a small leadership team or delivering a keynote to a global audience, Ben’s insights and techniques are adaptable, relatable, and transformative.

Why Event Planners Choose Ben Hines
Event planners seeking a speaker who can inspire, engage, and deliver actionable takeaways consistently turn to Ben Hines. Here’s why:

With extensive experience in high-pressure industries, Ben understands the nuances of leadership and team dynamics, offering relevant, real-world strategies.

Ben’s authentic, approachable style fosters an immediate connection with audiences, making his sessions both enjoyable and impactful.

From interactive workshops to dynamic keynote speeches, Ben tailors his content to meet the needs of each unique audience, ensuring maximum value for event organizers.

Attendees often praise Ben’s ability to shift perspectives, enhance collaboration, and spark creativity. His work has a ripple effect, inspiring lasting improvements in both personal leadership and organizational culture.

Bringing Inspiration to Every Stage: A Summary
Ben Hines is more than a speaker—he’s a catalyst for change. His innovative approach bridges the gap between the structured world of business and the emotive power of music, offering audiences a fresh lens to view leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. By combining his corporate experience and musical talents, Ben delivers presentations that are as thought-provoking as they are inspiring.

When you book Ben Hines, you’re not just booking a speaker; you’re engaging an experience that will leave your audience motivated, energized, and ready to achieve their goals.

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