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Tal Ben-Shahar

Tal Ben-Shahar

Keynote Speaker: Best-Selling Author & Positive Psychology Expert

Tal Ben-Shahar Biography

Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer who taught the most popular course at Harvard University on "Positive Psychology," and the university's third most popular course on "The Psychology of Leadership"—with a total of more than 1,400 students.

In 2022, he designed and launched the world’s first Master’s Degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University.

Ben-Shahar consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations. Topics include leadership, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness.

His most recent books are "Happier, No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience, and Purpose in Hard Times" and "Happiness Studies." He is also the author of "The Joy of Leadership: How Positive Psychology Can Maximize Your Impact (and Make You Happier) in a Challenging World," The New York Times bestseller "Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment," and others.

Ben-Shahar is a serial entrepreneur and is the co-founder and chief learning officer of the Happiness Studies Academy (HSA), Potentialife, Maytiv, and Happier.TV.

An avid sportsman, Ben-Shahar won the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard.

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Tal Ben-Shahar Speaking Topics

Positive Psychology for Difficult Times

The economic crises, the ongoing market pressures, the globalization of our village, make the task of the leader increasingly difficult. The effective leader is able to be tough and demanding while being respectful, to trust employees while taking responsibility for the outcome, to focus on strengths while learning to manage weaknesses, juggling the day-to-day challenges while keeping an eye on the vision. To be successful in this taxing environment, the leader must be resilientto face the challenges and bounce back from setbacks.

Positive Leadership: Strategies for Success

Most organizational and individual potential is untapped. Talented individuals are attracted to and thrive in organizations that bring out the best in them. Ben-Shahar discusses how leaders can create a positive environment that nurtures their inherent potential, as well as the potential in those with whom they work. Ben-Shahar presents research and practices from the world of Appreciative Inquiry, and the Strengths-based Approach to Leadership and Organizational Development and illustrates how to blend them into an approach that underpins extraordinary rather than ordinary outcomes, and enables people to reach fulfillment, happiness, wellbeing, and success.

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

Positive Psychology, "the scientific study of optimal human functioning," provides practical tools for better living. This new subfield within psychology is unique in that it creates a bridge between the Ivory Tower and Main Street -- making rigorous academic ideas easily accessible. In this session, Ben-Shahar discusses current research related to the science of happiness and introduces ideas and tools that can actually make you happier. He covers topics including giving ourselves the permission to be human, simplifying our lives, recognizing the mind-body connection, and re-focusing on the positive.

Tal Ben-Shahar Videos

TAL BEN SHAHAR: Things to Make You Happier in Life!
Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness | Tal Ben-Shahar

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What topics does Tal Ben-Shahar speak about?

Tal Ben-Shahar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Peak Performance, Professors, Science, Human Resources, Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Business, Business Leadership, Big Think, Philosophy, Inspirational, Relationships, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Stress, Culture, Leadership, Economy, Finance, History and Mental Health.

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Tal Ben-Shahar generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tal Ben-Shahar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Peak Performance and Professors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tal Ben-Shahar for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Tal Ben-Shahar generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Achor, Jimmy Wales and Peter Thiel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tal Ben-Shahar for an upcoming event.

Tal Ben-Shahar Speaking Topics

  • Positive Psychology for Difficult Times

    The economic crises, the ongoing market pressures, the globalization of our village, make the task of the leader increasingly difficult. The effective leader is able to be tough and demanding while being respectful, to trust employees while taking responsibility for the outcome, to focus on strengths while learning to manage weaknesses, juggling the day-to-day challenges while keeping an eye on the vision. To be successful in this taxing environment, the leader must be resilientto face the challenges and bounce back from setbacks.

  • Positive Leadership: Strategies for Success

    Most organizational and individual potential is untapped. Talented individuals are attracted to and thrive in organizations that bring out the best in them. Ben-Shahar discusses how leaders can create a positive environment that nurtures their inherent potential, as well as the potential in those with whom they work. Ben-Shahar presents research and practices from the world of Appreciative Inquiry, and the Strengths-based Approach to Leadership and Organizational Development and illustrates how to blend them into an approach that underpins extraordinary rather than ordinary outcomes, and enables people to reach fulfillment, happiness, wellbeing, and success.

  • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Positive Psychology, "the scientific study of optimal human functioning," provides practical tools for better living. This new subfield within psychology is unique in that it creates a bridge between the Ivory Tower and Main Street -- making rigorous academic ideas easily accessible. In this session, Ben-Shahar discusses current research related to the science of happiness and introduces ideas and tools that can actually make you happier. He covers topics including giving ourselves the permission to be human, simplifying our lives, recognizing the mind-body connection, and re-focusing on the positive.

Tal Ben-Shahar Videos

TAL BEN SHAHAR: Things to Make You Happier in Life!
Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness | Tal Ben-Shahar
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