Richard M. Ryan, PhD

Richard M. Ryan, PhD

Keynote Speaker: Clinical Psychologist & Human Motivation Expert; Co-Developer of Self-Determination Theory; Professor at Australian Catholic University; Author of "Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior"

Richard M. Ryan, PhD Biography

Dr. Richard M. Ryan is a clinical psychologist recognized as the co-developer of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) with Edward L. Deci. SDT is a widely applied theory of human motivation that has influenced research and interventions in work organizations, education, clinical psychology, virtual environments, and sports. Ryan's work with Deci challenged the prevailing view that external rewards are the primary drivers of human behavior, emphasizing instead the importance of intrinsic motivation and psychological needs.

Ryan serves as a professor at the Institute for Positive Psychology & Education at Australian Catholic University, North Sydney. He is also a Distinguished Professor in the College of Education at Ewha Womans University, Professor Emeritus in Psychology at the University of Rochester, and Visiting Professor at Imperial College London. Ryan has held visiting professorships at the National Institute of Education in Singapore, University of Bath in England, and Max Planck Institute in Berlin, Germany. He has lectured at more than 100 universities worldwide and consulted with organizations, schools, clinics, and health-care initiatives.

Ryan has authored over 450 scientific papers and books on human motivation, personality, and psychological well-being. His works include "Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior," co-authored with Deci, "Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness," and "Glued to Games," which examines the motivational aspects of video games. He also edited "The Oxford Handbook of Motivation."

Ryan has been listed among the Top 20 most influential industrial-organizational psychologists and has received multiple lifetime achievement awards for his contributions to motivation, personal meaning, and self and identity. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the American Educational Research Association, and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Ryan holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Thessaly.

In addition to his academic roles, Ryan is a co-founder of motivationWorks, an organizational research and consulting firm serving Fortune 100 companies. He lectures internationally on motivation, psychological well-being, and behavioral functioning, with applications in workplace psychology, education, health, sport and exercise, and digital environments. His research interests include the neurological mechanisms underlying motivation and the broader political and economic influences on motivational processes.

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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 & Wellness, Sports, Happiness, Mental Health, College, Psychology, Social Sciences, Author, Leadership, Workshop, Sports Motivation, Gaming and Educational Motivational.

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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 North Sydney, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Veny, Shawn Achor and Amanda Gore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard M. Ryan, PhD for an upcoming event.

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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
  • How do I book Richard M. Ryan, PhD to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard M. Ryan, PhD 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 Richard M. Ryan, PhD, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard M. Ryan, PhD or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Richard M. Ryan, PhD for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Richard M. Ryan, PhD, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard M. Ryan, PhD are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard M. Ryan, PhD, 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 Richard M. Ryan, PhD speak about?

    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 & Wellness, Sports, Happiness, Mental Health, College, Psychology, Social Sciences, Author, Leadership, Workshop, Sports Motivation, Gaming and Educational Motivational.
  • Where does Richard M. Ryan, PhD travel from?

    Richard M. Ryan, PhD generally travels from North Sydney, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Richard M. Ryan, PhD?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard M. Ryan, PhD 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 Richard M. Ryan, PhD 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 Richard M. Ryan, PhD 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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