Maya Shankar
Keynote Speaker: Cognitive Scientist, Host of "A Slight Change of Plans" Podcast & Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google
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Maya Shankar Biography
Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and the creator, executive producer, and host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, which Apple awarded as the Best Show of the Year 2021 and which received an Ambie award from the Podcast Academy in 2022. Shankar was a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House Behavioral Science Team. She also served as the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations under Ban Ki-moon, and as a core member of Pete Buttigieg’s debate preparation team during his 2020 presidential run.
Shankar has a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience from Stanford, a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, and a B.A. from Yale. She's been profiled by The New Yorker and been the featured guest on NPR's “All Things Considered,” “Freakonomics,” and “Hidden Brain.” She's a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music's pre-college program, where she was a private violin student of Itzhak Perlman.
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Maya Shankar Speaking Topics
In this powerful and deeply human talk, cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar shares transformative insights from her book "The Other Side of Change," blending cutting-edge behavioral science with moving personal stories. Drawing from her own life-altering experiences and interviews with individuals who’ve faced profound upheaval, Dr. Shankar explores how we can rethink our relationship with change—not as something to survive, but as a profound opportunity for reinvention and growth. With warmth and clarity, she offers practical strategies for navigating disruption, helping audiences unlock resilience, tap into new potential, and embrace change as a catalyst for becoming their most authentic selves.
There are few things in life that are as complex and messy—and potentially magical—as change. Once a concert violinist studying under Itzhak Perlman and the Juilliard School of Music, a career-ending injury instantly closed the doors that Dr. Maya Shankar had worked for years to open.
Inspired by her own experience, Dr. Shankar went on to study the science of change – ultimately leading Behavioral Science teams at the White House and Google. Now host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, Dr. Shankar explores how the world’s luminaries navigate change in their own lives.
Audiences will learn how to skillfully embrace inflection points in their own lives, as Dr. Shankar reveals behavioral insights that can lead to powerful transformation.
When it comes to taking care of our health, finances, or emotions, we often make decisions and behave in ways that run counter to what intuition would suggest. Looking closely at what underlies these types of behaviors, Dr. Maya Shankar shares knowledge of how even small changes in the way we design programs, products, and policies can motivate better choices, improve individual wellness, and impact other fundamental measures of happiness and health.
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What topics does Maya Shankar speak about?
Maya Shankar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, TED, Neuroscience, Psychology, Social Sciences, Change Management, Podcast Host and Author.
Where does Maya Shankar travel from?
Maya Shankar generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Maya Shankar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Innovation and Female Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Maya Shankar generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, Scott Galloway and Mike Walsh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maya Shankar for an upcoming event.
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Maya Shankar Speaking Topics
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The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans
In this powerful and deeply human talk, cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar shares transformative insights from her book "The Other Side of Change," blending cutting-edge behavioral science with moving personal stories. Drawing from her own life-altering experiences and interviews with individuals who’ve faced profound upheaval, Dr. Shankar explores how we can rethink our relationship with change—not as something to survive, but as a profound opportunity for reinvention and growth. With warmth and clarity, she offers practical strategies for navigating disruption, helping audiences unlock resilience, tap into new potential, and embrace change as a catalyst for becoming their most authentic selves.
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A Slight Change of Plans: The Science of Harnessing Disruption
There are few things in life that are as complex and messy—and potentially magical—as change. Once a concert violinist studying under Itzhak Perlman and the Juilliard School of Music, a career-ending injury instantly closed the doors that Dr. Maya Shankar had worked for years to open.
Inspired by her own experience, Dr. Shankar went on to study the science of change – ultimately leading Behavioral Science teams at the White House and Google. Now host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, Dr. Shankar explores how the world’s luminaries navigate change in their own lives.
Audiences will learn how to skillfully embrace inflection points in their own lives, as Dr. Shankar reveals behavioral insights that can lead to powerful transformation.
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From the White House to Google: How to Improve Decision-Making at Scale
When it comes to taking care of our health, finances, or emotions, we often make decisions and behave in ways that run counter to what intuition would suggest. Looking closely at what underlies these types of behaviors, Dr. Maya Shankar shares knowledge of how even small changes in the way we design programs, products, and policies can motivate better choices, improve individual wellness, and impact other fundamental measures of happiness and health.
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How do I book Maya Shankar to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Maya Shankar for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Maya Shankar, 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 Maya Shankar, 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 Maya Shankar speak about?
Maya Shankar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, TED, Neuroscience, Psychology, Social Sciences, Change Management, Podcast Host and Author. -
Where does Maya Shankar travel from?
Maya Shankar generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Maya Shankar?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maya Shankar 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 Maya Shankar 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 Maya Shankar 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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