Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and TED speaker, celebrated globally as the definitive voice of the Slow Movement. His work critically examines the speed of modern life and provides a compelling, evidence-based philosophy for putting on the brakes in everything from work and technology to parenting and aging. His books, translated into 36 languages, have made him a highly sought-after spokesman on cultural and organizational change.
His initial book, In Praise of Slow, became a global phenomenon, chronicling the trend toward slowing down in areas ranging from food to parenting. The Financial Times famously called it “to the Slow Movement what Das Kapital is to communism.” His follow-up works, Under Pressure, explored mindful parenting and was hailed as the "gospel of the Slow Parenting movement," while Bolder offers a spirited manifesto against ageism. This body of work has positioned him as a global guru on counter-cultural achievement.
Honoré's professional background includes a long tenure as a foreign correspondent, covering Europe and South America for prestigious publications such as The Economist, Observer, and TIME. This journalistic rigor underpins his approach, which is often described as both witty and intellectually accessible. He has leveraged his insights across various media, including his highly successful BBC Radio 4 series, The Slow Coach, which helps frazzled people slow down. As a dynamic keynote speaker and advisor, Honoré addresses organizations on how to tackle complex problems without falling for the superficial, short-term solutions explored in his book The Slow Fix. His online videos have garnered over 10 million views, and his talks provide a practical blueprint for achieving long-term excellence and sustained progress, encouraging audiences to embrace a new pace of life and work.
