"Event Hosting and MCing" with Ben J. Munday

## Speaker Shine Podcast: Body, Purpose, and the Art of Connection with Ben ### Summary Ben, an expert coach from Berlin, grounds his work in the connection between the **brain, the body, and purpose** (mental, physical, and emotional aspects of performance). He uses **somatic exercises** (practices derived from the Greek *soma*, meaning body) to build physical self-awareness, believing that **change starts with the body** and influences how we think, feel, and do things. The host immediately noticed a **change in energy and flow** simply by choosing to stand during the podcast. Ben's early viral video featuring a half-naked picture humorously demonstrated tips on using the physical body to influence thought and action. Ben provides practical advice for the startup scene using the quick and effective **three H pitch technique** for founders: the **Hook** (to draw people in emotionally), the **Hope** (the aspiration or impact they wish to achieve), and the **Help** or 'ask' (the spec