Travels from Ohio, USA
Alex Sheen's speaking fee falls within range: $25,000 to $30,000
As one of the world’s foremost experts on accountability and commitment, Alex is a five-time TEDxTalk speaker, author, podcast host, internationally recognized humanitarian and founder of the because I said I would movement. His work has been featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, The Steve Harvey Show, CNN, Fox News and many other programs.
Sparked by the loss of his father, Alex began sending Promise Cards to anyone who requested them at no cost.
Since his father’s passing on Sept. 4, 2012, “because I said I would” has distributed over 15.2 million Promise Cards to 178 countries. Heartwarming, humorous, inspirational and tragic – the stories of these promises teach practical life lessons that have inspired lives around the world.
Alex’s promises include:
Alex’s efforts in social media were featured in BuzzFeed’s “Most Important Viral Videos of 2013.” Alex’s posts have made the #1 spot on the front page of Reddit.com over 10 times.
because I said I would.
We live in a society that often does not respect the importance of a promise. It’s too easy to say “I’ll get to it” or “tomorrow.” In many ways, we have become numb to the disappointment from broken commitments, and this numbness can enter our homes, our workplaces, our schools, our communities.
But Alex Sheen believes that every individual has the strength to become a person of their word.
Alex will deliver a keynote speech up to 60 minutes long about the importance of honoring your promises. He mixes emotion, humor, and inspiration as he tells deeply moving stories from the because I said I would movement. Alex also shares moments from his personal journey launching and building this viral social movement.
Alex expertly employs video media and visually striking imagery to keep audiences engaged throughout his keynote.
100% of Alex’s speaking fee goes directly to because I said I would as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. So you can both book a world-class keynote speaker and effectively donate to a high-impact nonprofit.
Leading a Social Movement
Build culture of accountability. Increase goal attainment rates. Increase sense of commitment. Alex will tell emotional and inspiring stories that have been shared with him through because I said I would. Alex will also speak to his personal experiences in leading the social movement. The keynote will end with a strong call-to-action activity that connects the promise cards to the lives of your students and faculty.
“Wow – what can I say except a huge THANK YOU. Your presentation was so excellent and a wonderful way to represent the meaning of a Game Changer session. I heard so many of our members making reference to your presentation throughout the Meeting. And, the line of attendees to get a shirt was a true testimonial to how well your presentation resonated with our members.” – ASAE
“I fully endorse Alex Sheen, and believe he would benefit all attendees of any and all Insurance Company meetings and conferences. He has grown so much in the past few years and can only imagine how he will continue to grow as he changes lives on a daily basis around the world.” – MassMutual Financial Group
“Alex’s program has made a significant difference in helping us keep our word with one another. This, in turn, has helped our staff maintain individual and organizational integrity, and improve relationships among our employees every time we follow through on our commitment.” – CEO Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils & Prudential Center
“What is so unique about Alex’s social movement is that it speaks to everyone. We highly recommend using him as a speaker at other engagements.” – Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing
“Alex is dynamic, person- able and engaging. Keeping the attention of college-aged employees on a Friday afternoon can be a challenge, but Alex had them on the edge of their seats. One employee said that “I was crying, I was laughing, I was inspired!” – Cleveland State University
“Very energizing session. Really compelling stuff around the power of a promise. I can’t commend both the performance he has just given and indeed the work he is doing on the philanthropic agenda enough. Absolutely fantastic. Really great response from the participants and I think it has really made them think.” – Accenture
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A single promise can change a life forever. We all make promises constantly. ”Yes, I’ll be there.” ”Sure, no problem!” But do we really mean what we are saying? What is the impact of a broken promise? And what happens to a life when a promise is honored?
Because I said I would is the international social movement at the forefront of shifting how the world views commitment and accountability. With over 9.81 million Promise Cards distributed, this cause has played a unique role in changing lives around the world. Heartwarming, humorous, inspirational, and tragic–these stories will challenge readers to look deep within themselves and consider the importance of the promises they make.
Through a collection of inspiring short stories and concise philosophical chapters, readers will gain the following: – Practical life lessons from surprisingly raw stories of everyday people with incredible determination – Useful advice on how to get better at keeping promises – Inspiring perspectives that can be utilized in leadership and character development initiatives
One hundred percent of the author’s proceeds go to because I said I would, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is bettering humanity through chapters of volunteers, character education in schools, accountability programs, and awareness campaigns with global reach.
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