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 the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, the Steve Harvey Show, CNN, Fox News and many other programs.
Led by Alex Sheen: The Resilient Leaders Retreat
Beyond his keynote speaking engagements, Alex Sheen hosts monthly Resilient Leaders Retreats—immersive, hands-on experiences that equip you with real-world resiliency skills and leadership tools. Designed for personal and professional growth, each retreat fosters meaningful connection and lasting transformation.
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 September 4th, 2012, because I said I would has distributed over 16.5 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.
- Walking 245 miles across the state of Ohio in 10 days for the Cleveland kidnapping survivors
- Volunteering at 52 different nonprofit organizations in a single year
- $10 Million in speaker fees donated to charity
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Promise Cards for Everyone
Each of your attendees will receive a pack of ten Promise Cards. These Promise Cards come pre-counted and organized by our volunteers. Writing a promise down brings it to a whole other level of commitment.
Our Event Team Supporting Your Event
Your event is supported by an entire team of professionals. Alex’s executive assistant helps with all the travel and scheduling. Our Logistics Manager handles all the shipments and logistics. We even have a member of our executive management team assigned to your account to ensure our promises are kept.
After-Speech Content
The impact shouldn’t end when the speech does. Your team will leave a because I said I would speech feeling motivated to be the change they want to see in the world. This is the best time to amplify the impact of the message through continuing education with additional because I said I would content. We have three Follow-Up Packs to choose from, at no additional cost.
Livestream Studio
Upgrade your expectations for a virtual keynote. Live Streaming Keynotes provide unprecedented levels of interactivity that in-person events just don’t do well. Polling, live chat, instant downloadable content and even speeches that change based on LIVE feedback… your audience has more of an opportunity to interact through a web-based speech. See more here!