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Lera Boroditsky

Unlock cross-cultural communication and cognitive diversity with Lera Boroditsky, cognitive scientist and language expert. Lera works with global organizations to improve decision-making, leadership communication, and multicultural collaboration. Named a top 25 Visionary by Utne Reader, her TED Talk has 8 million views.
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  • Cognitive scientist studying language and human thought
  • Viral TED Talk speaker on language and reality
  • Professor researching how language shapes perception
Lera Boroditsky is a cognitive scientist who studies how language shapes human thought, perception, and decision-making in ways most people never notice. She is a professor at the University of California, San Diego, and was named one of the "25 Visionaries Changing the World" by Utne Reader. Her TED Talk on how linguistic backgrounds influence the way people see reality has been viewed nearly 8 million times. Boroditsky's research reveals how the language we speak affects everything from how we perceive time and color to how we assign blame and make judgments. For organizations navigating global markets, cross-cultural teams, or diverse customer bases, her work offers a practical framework for understanding why people think and act differently, and how to communicate more effectively across those differences. Audiences leave her sessions with a clearer understanding of the hidden biases embedded in everyday language, strategies for bridging communication gaps in multicultural settings, and a fresh perspective on how framing and word choice influence outcomes in negotiation, marketing, and leadership. Book Lera Boroditsky to give your audience a science-backed lens on the power of language to shape thinking.

Why we recommend booking Lera

Boroditsky brings rigorous cognitive science into practical application for teams managing cross-cultural communication or global customer strategy. Her research on how language structures thought gives leaders a framework for understanding decision-making patterns across markets and reframing messaging for measurable impact.

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