Ben Cohen: England Rugby Legend
Rugby World Cup champion, and inclusion advocate Ben Cohen inspires organizations through resilience, allyship, inclusive leadership, and high-performing team culture.
Quick Facts:
- International keynote speaker and Rugby World Cup champion
- Member of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winning team
- Earned 57 international caps for England
- Founder of the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation
- Formats:
- Keynote Speaker | Leadership Speaker | Diversity & Inclusion Speaker
- Audiences:
- Corporate leadership teams, DEI conferences, HR professionals, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies, sports organizations, charities, youth organizations, and businesses committed to building inclusive workplace cultures.
- Outcomes:
- Foster inclusive leadership that builds trust, belonging, and psychological safety.
- Strengthen team performance through empathy, respect, and authentic allyship.
- Develop resilience by overcoming adversity and embracing individual differences as strengths.
- Travels from: London, UK
- **US Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000
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Author and Speaker: Cohen is also an accomplished author and motivational speaker. His book, “Ben Cohen: The Autobiography,” offers insights into his rugby career and personal journey. As a speaker, he engages audiences with his inspiring stories and commitment to social justice.
Recognized Impact: Cohen’s contributions to both sport and society have been widely recognized. He has received numerous accolades for his work in promoting inclusivity and his efforts in the fight against bullying and discrimination.
Legacy and Influence: Ben Cohen’s legacy extends beyond his athletic achievements. His ongoing work in charity, combined with his successful rugby career, has made a lasting impact on both the sporting world and various communities worldwide.
Talent Short Bio
Ben Cohen MBE is a Rugby World Cup champion, internationally respected keynote speaker, and inclusion advocate whose work bridges elite sport, leadership, diversity, and social impact. Best known for helping England win the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Ben has built a second career inspiring organizations to create cultures where people feel respected, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.
During his distinguished rugby career, Ben earned 57 caps for England, scoring 155 international points while representing Northampton Saints, Sale Sharks, and CA Brive. As a member of England’s historic 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, he experienced firsthand the leadership, trust, resilience, and teamwork required to succeed on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
Following his retirement, Ben established the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, an internationally recognized charity dedicated to raising awareness of bullying and its long-term impact on mental health and wellbeing. The Foundation places particular emphasis on combating homophobia and promoting respect, inclusion, and equality in schools, workplaces, and sporting environments.
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