Laurence Gonzales
Keynote Speaker: Science & Adventure Author & Journalist; Author of "Deep Survival" & "Flight 232"; Two-Time National Magazine Award Winner
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Laurence Gonzales Biography
Laurence Gonzales is an author and journalist whose work focuses on science, adventure, and the human condition. He is known for the book "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why," which explores survival case studies and draws on neuroscience and psychology to examine why some people endure life-threatening situations while others do not. "Deep Survival" has been published in multiple languages and was followed by the sequel, "Surviving Survival: The Art and Science of Resilience," which examines how individuals recover and rebuild after catastrophic events. The book combines adventure narrative, survival science, and practical advice for managing stress, assessing risk, and making decisions under pressure, and has been referenced by business leaders, military officers, educators, and psychiatric professionals.
Gonzales is the author of three novels and five nonfiction books. His works include "Flight 232: A Story of Disaster and Survival," which reconstructs the crash of a DC-10 and was adapted for the stage by The House Theater of Chicago, with additional performances in Boulder, Colorado, and Miami, Florida. His novel "Lucy" blends science and ethics in a thriller format. Gonzales's essays are collected in "House of Pain" and "The Chemistry of Fire."
Gonzales has received several awards for his books and essays, including two National Magazine Awards, the Carl Sandburg Literary Award, and the Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. He also received the Montaigne Medal from the Eric Hoffer Society and the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize. His academic recognition includes a Journalism Fellowship from the Santa Fe Institute and an appointment as a Miller Distinguished Scholar there, a position awarded to accomplished thinkers who contribute to the understanding of society, science, and culture.
Gonzales has served as an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University and has spoken before organizations such as Los Alamos National Laboratory, Exxon-Mobil, the Wilderness Medical Society, and the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been featured on television, radio, and podcasts. Gonzales writes about the neuroscience of decision-making, the psychology of resilience, and the ethics of biotechnology, combining research and narrative to address the science of human survival.
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Laurence Gonzales is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Generational Issues, Inspirational, Futurism, Aging, Political, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Author, Overcoming Adversity, Fiction Authors, Crisis Management, Resilience, Non-Fiction Authors, Bestselling Authors and Adventure.
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Laurence Gonzales is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Generational Issues and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Laurence Gonzales for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Laurence Gonzales generally travels from Evanston, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Van Jones, Alain de Botton and Daniel Altman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Laurence Gonzales for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Laurence Gonzales for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Laurence Gonzales, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $100,000 - $200,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Laurence Gonzales, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Laurence Gonzales speak about?
Laurence Gonzales is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Generational Issues, Inspirational, Futurism, Aging, Political, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Author, Overcoming Adversity, Fiction Authors, Crisis Management, Resilience, Non-Fiction Authors, Bestselling Authors and Adventure. -
Where does Laurence Gonzales travel from?
Laurence Gonzales generally travels from Evanston, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Laurence Gonzales?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Laurence Gonzales 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Laurence Gonzales 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 Laurence Gonzales 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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