Hal Hershfield

Hal Hershfield

Keynote Speaker: UCLA Professor of Marketing & Psychology; Author of "Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today"

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Hal Hershfield Biography

Hal Hershfield is a Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, where he has won numerous awards for his teaching and research. His research on future selves has received widespread attention in outlets such as NPR, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, and The Atlantic. Hershfield's research has been published in prestigious business, psychology, and general science academic journals, as well as in the Harvard Business Review, Scientific American, and Psychology Today.

One of Hershfield's most well-known discoveries suggests that when people are confronted with their "future selves," they experience an emotional sense of connection that can influence long-term financial and ethical decision-making. Armed with his research, he suggests people who can step outside of the here-and-now in a meaningful way can better see how the past, the present, and the future are connected.

With this knowledge in hand, Hershfield believes he can help people make the decisions they say they want to make to become the future self they envision. From a business point of view, Hershfield's research unlocks critical insight into consumer thinking and decision-making. His first book, "Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today," explores how connecting with our future selves can both improve our lives right now and help us achieve our goals and hopes for the future.

Hershfield completed his Ph.D. at Stanford University, and prior to his position at UCLA Anderson, he taught at NYU Stern.

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Hal Hershfield Videos

Hal Hershfield - Milken Global Institute Conference
Hal Hershfield: Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today
Think About Your Future Self

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Hal Hershfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Psychology, Social Sciences, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Author, Professors and College.

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Hal Hershfield generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Hal Hershfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Psychology, Social Sciences and Marketing. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Hal Hershfield generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cass Sunstein, Afdhel Aziz and Julia Boorstin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hal Hershfield for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/01/2026.

Hal Hershfield Videos

Hal Hershfield - Milken Global Institute Conference
Hal Hershfield: Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today
Think About Your Future Self
Speaker Series | Connecting our current and future selves
“How can we help our future selves?” | TEDx
  • How do I book Hal Hershfield to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Hal Hershfield for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Hal Hershfield, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Hal Hershfield or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Hal Hershfield for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Hal Hershfield, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Hal Hershfield, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Hal Hershfield speak about?

    Hal Hershfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Psychology, Social Sciences, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Author, Professors and College.
  • Where does Hal Hershfield travel from?

    Hal Hershfield generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Hal Hershfield?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hal Hershfield for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Hal Hershfield for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Hal Hershfield or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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