Ken Hartley

Ken Hartley, CSP®, is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, leadership expert, and communication strategist who helps organizations strengthen leadership, improve workplace relationships, and build cultures of trust. Blending more than three decades of leadership experience with engaging storytelling, practical insights, and world-class illusion, Ken delivers memorable presentations that inspire audiences to think differently and act intentionally.

A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®), an honor earned by less than 5% of professional speakers worldwide, Ken has worked with corporations, associations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies across the country. His presentations focus on leadership, communication, change, influence, and personal growth, equipping audiences with practical tools they can immediately apply in both their professional and personal lives.

Ken is the author of ten books, creator of multiple leadership and communication courses, and recipient of the 2024 Merlin Award for Corporate Inspirational Magician of the Year. His unique ability to combine powerful content with unforgettable demonstrations has also earned recognition by Microsoft as one of the Top 10 Keynote Speakers to Follow in 2026.

Whether speaking to executives, frontline employees, or emerging leaders, Ken's mission is simple: help people believe in what's possible, become better leaders, build stronger relationships, and leave with ideas they can put into practice immediately.