Testimonials
“Ben was an absolute lifesaver during my time at GDM. As a woman of color in a leadership role, navigating complex organizational dynamics often felt daunting, especially when my role wasn't fully understood, requiring me to constantly drive clarity across teams. Ben consistently helped me approach tricky conversations with confidence, empowering me to maintain personal boundaries while delivering on priorities. He was exceptional at validating my perspective and experiences, helping me trust in my own significant impact even when others didn't fully grasp it. Ben also keenly recognized and helped me navigate the nuanced challenges that arose, providing invaluable guidance on how to manage these situations effectively."
Dorothy Chou
Director of the Public Engagement Lab at DeepMind & Angel Investor
“Ben was arguably the best manager I worked with during my 18 years at Google and DeepMind. He led with kindness and a deep respect for individual autonomy, creating the kind of environment where people could truly thrive. I always felt seen, supported, and trusted to do my best work. Ben brought out the best in those around him - not by micromanaging, but by believing in and empowering them. I’m thrilled he’s now coaching others, because his values and approach are exactly what thoughtful leadership looks like.”
Obum Ekeke
Co-Founder & CEO, MasteryHive AI
Ex Head of Education Partnerships, Google DeepMind
"Ben is a transformational leader and someone who I've turned to for advice many times over the years. When I was unsure what to do, Ben's wisdom, deep understanding of the technology industry and human touch, made him the first port of call. I've always left our conversations feeling clearer about the situation at hand, and grateful for his insight and perspective."
Iason Gabriel
Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind
Time 100 most influential people in AI 2024.
"If you want someone who's great at seeing around corners and turning the gray areas into practical actions, speak to Ben—I’ve left many of our chats wondering, ‘How was that not obvious?’"
Dhavanthi Hariharan
AlphaFold Product Manager, Google DeepMind
"Ben's mentorship has been incredibly valuable to my professional development. When I began leading a complex initiative on language fairness, Ben's guidance was pivotal in my ability to effectively lead the team and positively influence others. I really appreciate how Ben took genuine interest in my career and spent time getting to know me as an individual. He helped me recognise my strengths as a leader and build confidence."
Lisa Anne Hendricks
Research Scientist at DeepMind
"Ben's coaching has been absolutely invaluable to me in my growth as a leader a GDM. He has helped me to hone my own personal leadership style, enabling me to build lasting team culture that enables a diverse group to accelerate towards ambitious goals. Thanks to him, I both feel more grounded in my own mission and values, and better equipped to mentor and coach others to achieve their aspirations, in the context of overall company goals."
Edward Hughes
Staff Research Scientist, Google DeepMind
"When I took on a new leadership role with unclear parameters, I found Ben's coaching and mentoring invaluable. He provided insight into organizational dynamics and clearly reasoned and articulated advice on concrete steps to take. He also helped me think through possible options for organization design, stakeholder management, and team-building; and work out how to shape a role for myself that was consistent with my personal goals and values."
Edward Lockhart
Researcher, Google DeepMind
"Ben doesn’t just help you solve the immediate problem — he helps discover/define your leadership style, philosophy, and values. Some of the lessons he shared have stayed with me for years. Some of his guidance has a way of settling in gradually, like the wisdom one gets from philosophers. I was lucky not only to be coached by Ben, but also to witness his leadership up close. His influence has been genuinely life-changing."
Jack Nikodem
Fractional CAIO, ML Leader and Writer
"Ben was a critical mentor for me when I was taking my first steps as a formal leader, first as TL then as manager. Among many other lessons, he taught me to always be humble and acknowledge that I will never have perfect information, and yet be confident in my decision making for the benefit of the team goals and individuals. Over the years he always modelled leading with kindness and supported me in navigating the most difficult turns in my leadership journey."
Luis Carlo Cobo Rus
Director of Engineering, Google DeepMind