Book Psychology Speakers

Dr. Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and Professor at NYU Stern School of Business. He is the bestselling author of books like The Righteous Mind and The Anxious Generation, focusing on the intuitive foundations of morality and societal division. His research has been instrumental in co-founding initiatives like HeterodoxAcademy.org and The Constructive Dialogue Institute. His highly-sought after talks provide critical insights into political polarization, the decline of teen mental health due to social media, and strategies for building constructive dialogue across profound moral differences.

Shawn Achor is a leading expert on happiness and success, renowned for his research on mindset which made the cover of Harvard Business Review. His TED Talk is one of the most popular of all time, with over 25 million views. The New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage, Achor advises half of the Fortune 100 companies and has spoken at the White House. His keynotes provide research-backed, practical strategies for organizations to foster resilient optimism and utilize The Happiness Advantage to drive performance, productivity, and positive change.

Morgan Housel is a New York Times bestselling author of the global sensation The Psychology of Money, which has sold over eight million copies. He is a Partner at The Collaborative Fund and a leading expert in behavioral finance. His talks provide timeless insights into how human behavior shapes financial outcomes, helping audiences avoid common behavioral pitfalls and build financial resilience. He is a highly sought-after speaker on investing, decision-making, and adapting to change and uncertainty in life and markets.

Jordan Belfort is a world-renowned motivational speaker and sales trainer best known as the author of The Wolf of Wall Street. His life story of extreme success and eventual redemption was adapted into a major motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese. Belfort now teaches his proprietary Straight Line Sales & Persuasion System, a proven methodology for transforming individuals and organizations into top producers. As a top business consultant, he has worked with over 50 public companies, providing expertise in sales training and helping teams break through barriers to achieve sustainable success.

Dr. Robert Cialdini is the most-cited social psychologist in the field of influence and persuasion, and the bestselling author of Influence, one of the "100 Best Business Books of All Time." As a keynote speaker, he translates his scientific research into practical, ethical actions for clients like Google, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola. His presentations detail the six universal principles of persuasion and show how to use Pre-Suasion—the moment before the message—to drive long-term, positive change.

Richard H. Thaler is a Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences (2017) and a preeminent behavioral economist. He co-authored the global bestseller Nudge, which applies insights from psychology to solve major societal and financial problems. As a founding principal at Fuller and Thaler Asset Management, he translates his understanding of human decision-making into superior financial returns. His keynotes offer audiences an accessible, intellectual framework for understanding decision-making, market inefficiencies, and how to use subtle design choices to improve outcomes in health, finance, and organizational behavior.

Mel Robbins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, mindset expert, and host of one of the world's most successful podcasts. She has amassed over 35 million followers and is a leading authority on behavior change and personal transformation. A highly decorated speaker, Robbins delivers customized, research-backed presentations that create immediate impact for partners like Starbucks and JP Morgan Chase. Her talks provide practical, science-driven methodologies for mindset shifts, inspiring audiences to believe in themselves and drive personal and organizational change.

Susan David is a psychologist and the author of the best-selling book, Emotional Agility. She is a leading expert on emotional intelligence and resilience. Her work provides a clear and actionable framework for navigating life's challenges with courage and resilience. She is a co-founder of the Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching. A compelling keynote speaker, David provides a clear and actionable guide to mastering your emotions. She speaks on emotional intelligence, leadership, and resilience, offering audiences a clear roadmap for living a more resilient and purposeful life. Her talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Dr. Daniel Gilbert is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and a highly influential researcher on happiness and decision-making. His work explores the systematic cognitive errors we make when predicting our future bliss. The author of the global bestseller Stumbling on Happiness, his TED Talks have been viewed over 20 million times. His keynotes provide research-backed strategies on decision-making and how to be happy, using a hilarious style to help audiences overcome the psychological obstacles to planning for their future success and well-being.

Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X] and a 4x bestselling author, including Solve for Happy. He is a globally consulted expert on AI and hosts the #1 mental health podcast, Slo Mo. His books, such as Scary Smart and That Little Voice in Your Head, combine scientific rigor with a compelling personal story. His keynotes offer a roadmap for well-being, practical strategies for stress-free living, and critical insights into the ethical development and symbiotic coexistence with advanced AI.

Dr. Anil Seth is a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and a leading authority on the science of consciousness. His main-stage TED Talk has over 15 million views. The author of the bestselling book Being You, he is a recipient of the Royal Society's Michael Faraday Prize for exemplary science communication. His expertise is crucial for organizations interested in the intersection of AI, technology, and neuroscience, providing deep insights into the construction of subjective reality.

Dr. Edvard Moser is a Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine (2014) and a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is world-renowned for the co-discovery of grid cells, which function as the brain’s spatial coordinates system. His research has offered critical insight into spatial deficits in neurological disease and the neural processes involved in memory and thinking. As a speaker, he provides authoritative and inspiring insights into the workings of the mammalian brain and the revolutionary findings of modern systems neuroscience.

Dr. Tali Sharot is a globally recognized Professor at UCL and MIT who directs the Affective Brain Lab. Her research in neuroscience and behavioral economics reveals the forces that shape our decisions and beliefs. Her influential books, including The Influential Mind and The Optimism Bias, have been widely praised by The New York Times and TIME magazine. Her talks, including four viral TED Talks with over 15 million views, provide leaders with practical, science-based strategies for inducing behavioral change and making better decisions across finance, marketing, and public policy.

Paddy Upton is a world-renowned high-performance coach and mental conditioning expert who helped guide the Indian Cricket Team to a 2011 World Cup victory. He is the author of The Barefoot Coach, which details his unique, human-centered approach to coaching and leadership. As a keynote speaker, Upton shares powerful insights on how to build a winning team culture and a resilient mindset. He provides a compelling framework for high performance, applicable to both sports and business.

Kwame Christian is the CEO of the American Negotiation Institute and a leading expert on negotiation and compassionate communication. He is the author of the best-selling book, I Hear You, and the host of the top-ranked podcast Negotiate Anything. His work is centered on his unique Compassionate Curiosity method. A compelling keynote speaker, Christian provides a practical and actionable framework for having difficult conversations with confidence and empathy. He speaks on negotiation, communication, and the importance of emotional intelligence, offering audiences a transformative guide for building stronger relationships and achieving better outcomes.

Jia Jiang is a resilience expert and author of the international bestseller Rejection Proof. He is a leading voice on overcoming the fear of rejection, a topic he explored in his viral "100 Days of Rejection" video blog and one of the most-viewed TED Talks of all time. As a keynote speaker, Jiang provides a powerful and often humorous look at how to build resilience and turn rejection into an asset. He speaks on fear management, sales, and leadership, offering audiences a practical framework for facing adversity with confidence and achieving their most ambitious goals.

Dr. Mario Alonso Puig is a former surgeon, a renowned executive coach, and a global speaker who applies his deep understanding of the human being to leadership and organizational performance. He is an expert in high-performance teams, change management, communication, and creativity, having delivered courses and coaching sessions in over 25 countries. His work helps organizations build commercial success on a foundation of health, well-being, and happiness for their employees.

Alex Rovira is an economist and internationally recognized expert in leadership and cultural change in organizations. His central philosophy is that competitiveness requires management built on new humanistic attitudes and values. His book, La Buena Suerte (Good Luck), has sold over eight million copies and has been translated into 42 languages. As a highly sought-after speaker, he collaborates with prestigious institutions like ESADE, delivering seminars on talent management, team building, and the essential role of humanistic values in corporate strategy.