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Richard M. Ryan, PhD

Richard M. Ryan, PhD

Keynote Speaker: Leading Motivation Expert, Psychologist, Professor, Author & Cofounder of Self-DeterminationTheory

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Richard M. Ryan, PhD Biography

Dr. Richard M. Ryan is a Professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education at the Australian Catholic University, North Sydney and Professor Emeritus at the University of Rochester. He is a clinical psychologist and co-developer of Self-Determination Theory, an internationally recognized leading theory of human motivation, and a co- founder of Immersyve Inc., an organizational research and consulting firm.

He lectures frequently in the United States and aboard on the factors that promote motivation and healthy psychological and behavioral functioning (applied to such areas as work and organizations, education, health, sport and exercise, video games and virtual environments). Ryan is among the most cited researchers in psychology and social sciences today and the author of over 450 papers and books in the areas of human motivation and well-being, including his best-selling book, Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development and wellness (Ryan & Deci, 2017). Reflective of Ryan's influence internationally and across disciplines, he has been recognized as one of the eminent psychologists of the modern era and listed among the Top 20 most influential industrial-organizational psychologists. He has also been honored with three lifetime achievement awards for his work on motivation, personal meaning, and self and identity.

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Richard M. Ryan, PhD Speaking Topics

Motivation; Employee Engagement; Education; Health; Wellness; Sports; Exercise; Leadership; Coaching; Happiness; Mental Health; Human Resources; Inspirational Speakers; University Speakers

Richard M. Ryan, PhD Videos

Richard Ryan Q&A June 2020 - YouTube
MOTIVATION & LIFESTYLE with Richard Ryan at Happiness & Its Causes 2017

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Richard M. Ryan, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Motivational, Education, Health, Sports, Happiness, Mental Health, College, Psychology, Authors and Leadership.

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Richard M. Ryan, PhD generally travels from Rochester, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Richard M. Ryan, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources, Motivational and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard M. Ryan, PhD for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Richard M. Ryan, PhD generally travels from Rochester, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Achor, Jenn Lim and Amanda Gore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard M. Ryan, PhD for an upcoming event.

Richard M. Ryan, PhD Speaking Topics

  • Motivation; Employee Engagement; Education; Health; Wellness; Sports; Exercise; Leadership; Coaching; Happiness; Mental Health; Human Resources; Inspirational Speakers; University Speakers

Richard M. Ryan, PhD Videos

Richard Ryan Q&A June 2020 - YouTube
MOTIVATION & LIFESTYLE with Richard Ryan at Happiness & Its Causes 2017
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