Ben Strahan

Ben Strahan

Keynote Speaker: Hotshot Crew Wildland Firefighter, Founder of Moment Consulting LLC & Suicide Survivor

Ben Strahan Biography

For over 24 years, Ben Strahan has served as a Wildland Firefighter for the US Forest Service on what is recognized as a Hotshot Crew, renowned as the special forces of wildland firefighting, and esteemed as the finest Wildland Firefighters globally. His extensive tenure in this domain has afforded him invaluable opportunities to master risk mitigation and adeptly lead teams in the most daunting environments, where the preservation of life and property hangs in the balance. With a remarkable track record encompassing participation in nearly every significant wildfire across the western United States over the past two decades and more, Strahan has honed his leadership skills, guiding high-performance teams through extreme circumstances to achieve positive outcomes and safeguard lives and landscapes. Through his journey, he has acquired the ability to swiftly assemble teams and cultivate excellence regardless of the situation.

Moreover, Strahan is a survivor of suicide, having navigated through a harrowing attempt on his life in 2020. His personal journey of healing has bestowed upon him profound insights and a newfound perspective on life's intrinsic values. Drawing from this experience, he now endeavors to inspire others to embrace the essence of self-leadership and live their most fulfilling lives. By amalgamating his background in human performance, his illustrious career in Wildland Firefighting, and his triumphs and tribulations in life, Strahan motivates individuals to unlock their full potential and cultivate lives imbued with love.

In light of his journey, Strahan founded Moment Consulting LLC, a Self-Leadership enterprise dedicated to assisting companies, organizations, teams, and individuals in achieving positive outcomes within their lives and the lives of others. Through the compelling medium of storytelling, he imparts authenticity and wisdom, leaving an indelible impact on those he encounters and reinforcing his commitment to giving back to the collective journey we all share.

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Ben Strahan Speaking Topics

Self-Leadership

To be a good leader, one must be a good leader of themselves. This topic is intended to inspire others how to look at leadership in a new way so they can become high performers in their life, and in turn, inspire the teams they are in to achieve the same high performance. Ben uses storytelling of his 24 year plus career leading the best Wildland Firefighters in the world, known as Hotshots, and his struggle with mental health, to help companies, organizations, teams, and individuals find the outcomes they are looking for.

Mental Health

Ben speaks openly and authentically about how he has overcome his mental health issues and how he not only survived an attempt of suicide, but how to thrive afterword’s.

How to Mitigate Risk

With Ben’s over 24 years of leading one of the most high-performance Wildland Fire teams known as Hotshots in the world, he shares with companies, organizations, teams and individuals on how to mitigate risk at the highest level. Using tools such as the “Time Wedge” and “An 80% plan now, is better than a 100% plan that's too late”. Having been involved with almost every catastrophic wildfire in the west for 24 years, he has learned how to rapidly build high performance teams to mitigate risk in some of the most extreme situations to achieve positive outcomes to save life and property.

Ben Strahan Videos

Ben Strahan's Current Role on the Hotshot Crew
RCN Podcast Episode 38: Dancing with Fire
#124 Ben Strahan - Wildland Firefighter

How do I book Ben Strahan to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Ben Strahan for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Ben Strahan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ben Strahan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ben Strahan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Ben Strahan speak about?

Ben Strahan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Conservation, Animals & Wildlife, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Finance, Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Overcoming Adversity and Resilience.

Where does Ben Strahan travel from?

Ben Strahan generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ben Strahan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ben Strahan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ben Strahan for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ben Strahan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Ben Strahan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Conservation, Animals & Wildlife and Climate Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Strahan for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ben Strahan generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brendan McDonough, Tom Voss and Kevin Hines. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Strahan for an upcoming event.

Ben Strahan Speaking Topics

  • Self-Leadership

    To be a good leader, one must be a good leader of themselves. This topic is intended to inspire others how to look at leadership in a new way so they can become high performers in their life, and in turn, inspire the teams they are in to achieve the same high performance. Ben uses storytelling of his 24 year plus career leading the best Wildland Firefighters in the world, known as Hotshots, and his struggle with mental health, to help companies, organizations, teams, and individuals find the outcomes they are looking for.

  • Mental Health

    Ben speaks openly and authentically about how he has overcome his mental health issues and how he not only survived an attempt of suicide, but how to thrive afterword’s.

  • How to Mitigate Risk

    With Ben’s over 24 years of leading one of the most high-performance Wildland Fire teams known as Hotshots in the world, he shares with companies, organizations, teams and individuals on how to mitigate risk at the highest level. Using tools such as the “Time Wedge” and “An 80% plan now, is better than a 100% plan that's too late”. Having been involved with almost every catastrophic wildfire in the west for 24 years, he has learned how to rapidly build high performance teams to mitigate risk in some of the most extreme situations to achieve positive outcomes to save life and property.

Ben Strahan Videos

Ben Strahan's Current Role on the Hotshot Crew
RCN Podcast Episode 38: Dancing with Fire
#124 Ben Strahan - Wildland Firefighter
Mental Health Perspectives of a Hotshot Superintendent with: Ben Strahan
  • How do I book Ben Strahan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ben Strahan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ben Strahan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ben Strahan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ben Strahan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ben Strahan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ben Strahan are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ben Strahan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ben Strahan speak about?

    Ben Strahan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Conservation, Animals & Wildlife, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environment, Finance, Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Overcoming Adversity and Resilience.
  • Where does Ben Strahan travel from?

    Ben Strahan generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ben Strahan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ben Strahan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ben Strahan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ben Strahan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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