BiographyWhen you see Benny give a presentation, you will understand firsthand why he has inspired and motivated audiences for years all over the world. He is a high-energy speaker that uses humor and a commonsense problem solving approach to keep his listeners on the edge of their seats.
Before retiring from the military, Benny served 28 years as a mentor and leader for thousands of Air Force personnel, and as a community role model. He is an award-winning manager named “First Sergeant of the Year” five times for exceptional leadership. Benny has benefited from skills he developed as an instructor, first sergeant, and school administrator and sales. He has delivered motivating speeches at leadership seminars, churches, high schools and college events.
Benny is the author of “Leadership….Put A CAP on It”. The book is an easy to understand read that explains how improving your Communication, Attitude and Performance will make one more successful in every aspect of life. He has received a Five-Star rating from readers at Amazon.Com
Testimonials:
Benny is a great speaker. His lesson on leadership has the perfect mix of humor and serious stories to capture the students’ attention. There are so many easy to remember take-aways for the students such as the Chinese bamboo and TOMA. My students were definitely enriched with his words of wisdom.
Jacquelin Houston
JROTC Aerospace Science Instructor, Fort Walton Beach High School. Fl
Listening to Benny speak has been very inspirational, he speaks with passion and sincerity. He makes you believe in yourself and motivates you to always want to put your best foot forward. Benny’s words of wisdom has encouraged me to perform better in the academic setting and the Air force. He is a great motivator!
Gorgeous Harper
Seton Hall University Class of 2006
Benny is a powerful motivational speaker! He explained the art of leadership in a manner that would assist any college student in becoming a better leader. Benny’s positive attitude and passion was uplifting and caused me to want do more and go that extra mile to be successful and be a great influential leader!
He rocked the house and I would recommend Benny without hesitation!
Cynthia Perry
Class of 2010, UNC-Pembroke
Secretary UNCP Chapter of the National Society Of Leadership And Success Of Leadership
Sigma Alpha Pi
Benny is an outstanding author and motivational speaker! His passion, energy and knowledge comes across loud and clear both in his speeches and his book. I strongly recommend , if you have opportunity to hear Benny speak or to read his book that you jump at the chance! After listening to Benny, you will be energized and better prepared to accomplish your goals and dreams!
Tim Ridley
Sirius/ XM Radio Host
I really appreciated having Mr. Hughes as a speaker. My favorite part of his speech was “It’s not your IQ that matters, it’s your I will”. His speech inspired me to want to do more with my life and to strive to accomplish whatever I want in life. Overall, he was a great speaker and his stories made it easy to relate to him. My mind set about leadership has changed after listening to him
Tiffany Maher
Class 2012, Fort Walton Beach High School, Fl