Ben Kissam

Ben Kissam is a writer and author. His weekly essays published on Pursuit Companion explore the inner side of achievement, ambition, and setbacks on the way to living a meaningful life. He’s the author of 2 books and his work has been featured in The Boston Globe, The Missouri Review, Red Bull, Hobart, The Startup, and Thought Catalog.

Ben is also a seasoned sports coach and mental performance consultant. Premier Mental Performance is his private coaching practice where he works with athletes, sports clubs and teams, business executives, and artists. He holds an M.S. in Exercise and Sport Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a B.S. from Springfield College.

Originally from Massachusetts, Ben has lived all over America but currently resides in the Pacific Northwest.

Inquiries: info [at] benkissam.com