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Alex Sheen

  • Founder, Because I Said I Would
  • Philanthropist

Alex Sheen is the founder of because I said I would, the international social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through the importance of a promise. Inspired by his father, Alex began sending promise cards to anyone who requested them at no cost. Since his father’s death on September 4th, 2012, because I said I would has sent over 2.4 million promises cards to over 150 different countries around the world. Through the viral nature of social media, Alex has reached millions of people by dedicating himself to philanthropy.  

Alex is a four-time TEDx Talk speaker. In 2017, he spoke at more than 130 events in over 100 cities. 

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • Accenture
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • Million Dollar Round Table
  • Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing
  • Cleveland State University
From top to bottom, our staff have “because I said I would” cards taped, tacked and displayed in cubicles and offices to showcase how we have made and kept commitments. We have Alex to thank for that.
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"Alex is dynamic, person- able and engaging. Keeping the attention of college-aged employees on a Friday afternoon can be a challenge, but Alex had them on the edge of their seats. One employee said that “I was crying, I was laughing, I was inspired!"

-Cleveland State University

"What is so unique about Alex’s social movement is that it speaks to everyone. We highly recommend using him as a speaker at other engagements."

-Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing

"His presentation is perfect for the insurance industry. As he challenges all of us in his talk, we are financial advisors who make promises to our clients, prospects, and families on a daily basis. We must all keep those promises, but sadly, many promises go without following through. Every client is important, and every promise to them is just as important. By listening to the inspiration of Alex Sheen on stage, and how he continues to keep his promises, it reminds all of us in the audience to do the same. "

-Million Dollar Round Table

"Alex shared his story with our audience of over 6,500 critical care nurses with passionate delivery. His message really resonated with our community and the opening general session was one of our highest rated ever. It truly set the stage for a terrific conference. Our members cannot stop raving about the presentation.""

-American Association of Critical Care Nurses

"Very energizing session. Really compelling stuff around the power of a promise. I can't commend both the performance he has just given and indeed the work he is doing on the philanthropic agenda enough. Absolutely fantastic. Really great response from the participants and I think it has really made them think."

-Accenture
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Talks & Conversations with Alex Sheen
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Because I Said I Would

Alex will deliver a keynote speech about the importance of honoring your promises. He will tell emotional and inspiring stories that have been shared with him through because I said I would. Alex also speaks to his personal experiences in leading the social movement. The keynote will end with a strong call-to-action activity that connects the promise cards to the lives of your students and faculty. 

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Integrity and Accountability

We live in a society that often does not respect the importance of a promise. It is too easy to say "I'll get to it" or "tomorrow." In many ways we have become numb to disappointment and broken commitments. This expectation starts to fade into our character as individuals. Alex Sheen believes that every individual has the strength to become a person of their word. As the Founder of an international social movement, Alex shares his insights and action steps on how to become better at fulfilling commitments. He inspires others to become more accountable to their promises through compelling and real-life examples from the because I said I would movement. Alex convincingly illustrates how integrity and keeping your promises are forever interwoven. He discusses how holding ourselves and each other accountable truly changes humanity for the better.

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The Importance of Honoring Your Promises

  • Build culture of accountability
  • Increase goal attainment rates
  • Increase sense of commitment

He will tell emotional and inspiring stories that have been shared with him through because I said I would. Alex will also speaks to his personal experiences in leading the social movement. The keynote will end with a strong call-to-action activity that connects the promise cards to the lives of your students and faculty. Here are some of the options that are available for a full-day engagement:

  • Planning and preparation services
  • Up to 1.5 hour keynote speech
  • Half-hour “meet & greet” session
  • Half-hour “question & answer” session
  • Half-hour leadership discussion regarding accountability, integrity and/or corporate responsibility
  • Ten promise cards for every student and faculty member

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Leading a Social Movement

He will tell emotional and inspiring stories that have been shared with him through because I said I would. Alex will also speaks to his personal experiences in leading the social movement. The keynote will end with a strong call-to-action activity that connects the promise cards to the lives of your students and faculty. Here are some of the options that are available for a full-day engagement:

  • Planning and preparation services
  • Up to 1.5 hour keynote speech
  • Half-hour “meet & greet” session
  • Half-hour “question & answer” session
  • Half-hour leadership discussion regarding accountability, integrity and/or corporate responsibility
  • Ten promise cards for every student and faculty member

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