Ben Stein
Ben Stein is a former VP of Product Management turned career coach, author, and founder of Purpose Up, dedicated to helping professionals break free from burnout and find meaningful work. Despite leading major digital and product initiatives for global brands and holding executive roles, Ben found himself burned out and questioning the success he had built. After being laid off during a corporate restructure and reflecting on lessons from a solo backpacking journey around the world, he rebuilt his life with clarity and purpose. Today, he has helped hundreds of mid-career professionals overcome self-doubt, land fulfilling roles, and redesign their careers through his Rapid Career Accelerator framework. He is also the author of Purpose Up: Break Free and Find Work That Matters and a children’s book on courage inspired by fatherhood, bringing executive insight, vulnerability, and practical tools to help people reclaim purpose in their work and lives.