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Ben Hurst is a dynamic speaker and experienced facilitator specialising in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and positive masculinity.
Specialising in gendered stereotypes, he helps men to deconstruct their relationship to masculinity. He also address topics like class, race, the climate crisis, ad intersectionality.
Known for his TEDx talk – Boys Won’t Be Boys: We Need to Talk to Boys About Online Misogyny – Ben has written for Glamour, Stylist, and Marie Claire.
He provides insights to help men build emotional literacy and work towards positive change. He is the co-host of the TEDx Climate Curious Podcast, and is the Netflix ambassador for the series Adolescence (2025).
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Ben Hurst is a consultant and facilitator with experience in gendered stereotypes, masculinity, class, race, the climate crisis, and intersectionality. He provides his audiences with the necessary emotional literacy to move towards more positive outcomes for themselves and their communities.
With a decade of experience, Ben creates impactful spaces for nuanced conversations that challenge societal norms and former understanding. Whether leading corporate workshops or speaking to young people, his expertise has made him a sought-after voie in corporate and educational settings. He is passionate about helping men deconstruct gender stereotypes, and empowers them to develop the emotional literacy needed for more inclusive outcomes.
His TEDx talks – including ‘Boys Won’t Be Boys: Boys Will Be What We Teach Them To Be’, and ‘We Need to Talk to Boys About Online Misogyny’ – have been viewed over 220,000 times.

Ben’s work has been featured in publications like Stylist and positive News, as well as labelled a prominent voice for ‘positive masculinity’ in Glamour and GQ. As co-host of TEDx London’s Climate Curious podcast, Ben engages with global climate pioneers, covering topics such as drought, sustainability, coral reefs, extreme weather, and pollution.
He has recently become an ambassador for the Netflix programme Adolescence, hosting a panel discussion with the cast and crew, creating a video essay about the series, and hosted videos for Netflix’s YouTube channel.
CORPORATE
Ben is a highly sought-after speaker, exploring how traditional gender stereotypes impact men and their relationships, both personally and professionally. He provides strategies to foster allyship, challenge toxic masculinity, and embrace positive masculinity that benefits all.
Drawing on his DEI experience, Ben addresses intersectional issues, offering a comprehensive view of how these dynamics shape workplace culture.

SPEAKING TOPICS
– Masculinity
– Feminism
– Manhood
– Personal Growth
– Mindset
– Gender Stereotypes
– Class
– Race
– Climate Change
– Intersectionality
PAST CLIENTS
Fitflop, Mercedes-Benz, Netflix, Soho House, Sky, TEDxLondon, Travers Smith, UNHCR, Virgin