Dr. Ben Sorensen provides leadership training, sales training, and executive coaching to corporate and non-profit organizations across a wide spectrum of industries globally. Ben trains thousands of senior executives annually. During the past 20 years, Ben has become best known for his rich mix of corporate experience, non-profit work, and teaching ability. Ben focuses on teaching practical, proven skills while customizing all material to the specific needs of each client.
Ben is the Founder, President and CEO of Sorensen Consulting, Inc. Ben co-authored Customer Tells: Delivering World-Class Customer Service by Reading Your Customer’s Signs and Signals (Kaplan Publishing, 2007), which focuses on how to communicate effectively and deliver exceptional customer service. Prior to his 20 years in leadership training and executive coaching, Ben excelled in pharmaceutical sales and financial services.
Ben has earned multiple degrees at the graduate and doctorate level which include a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center (2007), a Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University (2013), a Doctor of Ministry from Amridge University (2013), and a Master of Arts of Leadership from Duquesne University (2002).
Ben Sorensen is a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve serving as a Chaplain. He served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 17 years before redesignating to become a Chaplain. Ben previously served at the Pentagon and at the United States Southern Command. He has earned multiple awards, including the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal.
On December 3, 2024 Ben was sworn in as District 4 City Commissioner for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In April of 2026 he was appointed Vice Mayor by his colleagues on the City Commission. He previously held this seat in elected office during 2018-2022, serving as a City Commissioner and Vice Mayor during that period of time.
Ben is married to Anna Sorensen who currently serves as the South Florida Senior Advancement Director for University Advancement at NSU Florida . Anna is the Former Director of Development at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. They are the proud parents of two daughters.
Christina M. Currie, Esq., Chief Operating Officer
Christina joined Sorensen Consulting, Inc. in 2022. Christina is a member of The Florida Bar Association, licensed to practice law in Florida State and Federal Courts. Christina is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University where she majored in Business Administration and minored in Marketing. After working in the Financial Services industry, Christina elected to return to school to obtain her Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In addition to serving as our COO, Christina is Partner at a law firm she co-founded in 2012 and the co-founder of an all girls flag football program in her community. Over the past decade Christina has served on various boards and has become known for her effective leadership, work ethic and strong advocacy skills.
Ryden Small
Intern
Ryden is currently a student at the University of Colorado, Boulder, pursuing a B.S. in advertising through the strategic communications route in the College of Media, Communication, and Information School. Simultaneously he is pursuing a minor in leadership studies.
Disclaimer
Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense.