VPPPA Safety+ Opening Keynote Delivers Message of Radical Possibility

VPPPA Safety+ Opening Keynote Delivers Message of Radical Possibility

Author and motivational speaker Ben Nemtin's keynote at the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ event inspired attendees to break through personal and professional barriers.

Hosted by the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association, Inc. (VPPPA), the 2024 Safety+ Symposium event kicked off in Aurora, Colorado, on Monday, August 26, with a powerful keynote address by Ben Nemtin, a best-selling author and motivational speaker known for his work emphasizing a message of radical possibility. 

Nemtin is the author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? and star of the MTV show The Buried Life. Ranked the #2 Motivational Speaker in the World by Global Gurus and recognized as a Top Organizational Culture Thought Leader, Nemtin delivered a speech that resonated with the audience, urging them to pursue their goals.

During his keynote, Nemtin shared stories from his journey with The Buried Life. His work has been highlighted by prominent media outlets, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, and major networks like CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, and CBS. 

Nemtin's address aimed to set an inspiring tone for Safety+, as he encouraged OSH professionals in attendance to look beyond traditional limits and explore new possibilities in their organizations and personal lives.

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Robert Yaniz Jr. is the Content Editor of Occupational Health & Safety.

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