Available to book

Behavioral economist & neuroscientist

Tali Sharot

Behavioural Science

Decision Making

Emotional Intelligence

Transform decision-making and workplace wellbeing with Tali Sharot, speaker specializing in behavioral economics and neuroscience. Tali works with organizations to implement behavioral change and enhance leadership strategies, delivering acclaimed insights recognized by major media outlets worldwide.

Check Tali’s availability

Trusted by Wilson Dow Group, Genentech

Tali Sharot

Boston, United States

Typical fee range

£11k–25k

H3 link

Book Tali now

Send an email

loading@getapeptalk.com

Give us a call

+44 203 835 2929

Get Tali's availability

Instant quote

•

No upfront fee

•

Vetted speaker

Book Tali

Boston, United States

Starting from

£11k–25k

Send an email

loading@getapeptalk.com

Give us a call

+44 203 835 2929

Enquire Tali Now

Instant quote

•

No upfront fee

•

Vetted speaker

Tali Sharot's biography

Psychology

Neuroscience

TEDx

Positive Psychology

Author

Presentation

Thought Leader

Economist

After Dinner Speakers

Broadcaster

At a glance

Authority on decision-making, emotion, and influence
Director of Affective Brain Lab at MIT and UCL
Integrates behavioural economics, psychology, and neuroscience

Tali Sharot is an accomplished author, professor, and renowned authority on decision-making, emotion, influence, motivation, and mental health. She holds positions at MIT and UCL and directs the highly regarded Affective Brain Lab. Sharot's invaluable insights have assisted numerous organisations in implementing behavioural changes, establishing decision-making policies, and enhancing the well-being of both employees and customers. Her groundbreaking work, which integrates behavioural economics, psychology, and neuroscience, has proven instrumental in refining leadership skills, messaging, and strategy. With her books receiving widespread acclaim and captivating talks captivating audiences worldwide, Sharot has earned recognition from major media outlets and has been invited to speak for prestigious organisations. In collaboration with Cass Sunstein, she is working on a forthcoming book that delves into the phenomenon of people overlooking the positive and negative aspects of their surroundings and offers strategies for making these aspects more salient. Tali delivers speeches on various topics, including breaking habituation, improving mental health, inducing behavioural change, making better decisions, and leading with influence. Organisations engaged with Tali have consistently lauded her presentations as thought-provoking, practical, and inspiring.

Topics, sessions and talks

Leading With Influence: Using Data, Emotion, And Narrative

Part of our daily job is to affect others; we advise our clients, guide our patients, teach our children and inform our online followers. Yet, science shows we systematically fall on to suboptimal habits when trying to change others – from insisting the other is wrong to exerting control. Based on her award-winning book, The Influential Mind, internationally acclaimed behavioral neuroscientist, Tali Sharot, explains how an attempt to influence will be successful only if it is well-matched with the core elements that govern how we think and feel. Sharot explains why providing data and numbers alone can be a weak approach to influence and why emotions and narrative often have strong impact. By understanding the minds and brains of those around us, we become better at advising and communicating information.

Wellbeing: Using Science To Improve Mental Health

Change, uncertainty and unrest have taken a toll on people’s well-being. Stress, depression, and anxiety are on the rise, directly impacting our physical health and productivity. What can we do at the workplace and at home to improve the mental health of our colleagues, employees, and customers? What Can we do to induce happiness? Sharot’s Intriguing answers are based on research in neuroscience, behavioral economics and psychology. Sharot emphasizes the joy of anticipation and the pain of dread, the importance of having a sense of agency for well-being, and the perils of social comparison. She explains why our mind uses a ‘grayscale’ to perceive the world and how we might turn it off to see in color again.

Look Again: How To Notice And Change

Even stimulating jobs, breathtaking works of art, exciting new gadgets, lose their sparkle after a while. We desensitize to what is wonderful around us. We also stop noticing what is not-so-great: cracks in a relationship, a culture of fraud that developed slowly within a company or the gradual rise of misinformation. It is not that we are lazy or stupid. Our brain evolved to respond to what is new and different, not to things that are constant or change gradually. As a result, we stop noticing what is suboptimal and fail to make changes. We also stop noticing what is good in our lives, and we don’t feel joy. But what if we could ‘dishabituate’?

Behavioral Change: The Business Of Moving Others

A major goal of managers and companies is to induce behavioral change. We want to influence the actions of our clients, employees and colleagues in positive ways. Tali has advised some of the world largest companies, including Pepsi, Bank of America and Prudential, on how to do exactly that. In this engaging, thoughtful presentation Tali shares which factors – according to science – have the largest impact on peoples’ actions, and why. Using her own cutting-edge research she explains how we can use innate human tendencies to nudge people in the right direction, and which commonly used approaches often back-fire. The audience learn powerful practical applications for inducing change and gains a deeper understanding of human behavior.

Wise Choice: Making Better Decisions Using Behavioral Economics

Making good decisions is key to the success of any company and a critical skill for leaders and investors. Yet, making wise choices, whether regarding finances, business or health, are difficult. We now know that human decision-making is rife with bias; from over-confidence to irrational optimism and future discounting. The good news is that understanding where people go wrong enables us to improve the decision-making process. Sharot occupies a unique spot at the intersection of behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology. From this rare seat Sharot integrates up-to-date research in decision science and transforms this knowledge into practical insights. In this lively talk Sharot helps the audience identify systematic decision-making errors and offers creative and practical methods for corrections and improvement.

Why we recommend booking Tali

Tali Sharot offers your team cutting-edge insights on decision-making and influence, blending psychology, neuroscience, and economics. Her expertise will empower your business with strategies for behavioral change, enhanced leadership, and improved mental health, making your approach more effective and your environment more positive and productive.

Check Tali's availability

Trusted by Wilson Dow Group, Genentech

Testimonials

It all went well. Dr. Sharot did a great job – really terrific in front of the camera and lovely to work with – she came very prepared.

Wilson Dow Group o/b/o Genentech

Featured Projects

Tali Sharot - Look Again: The Power Of Noticing What Was Always There book cover

15,000+ experts

Something we've not covered here?

Get in touch

How do I book Tali Sharot for my next event?

Email tali.sharot@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Tali's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

What is Tali Sharot's speaking style like?

Tali Sharot structures her sessions around findings from her own neuroscience and behavioural economics research, translating laboratory results into practical frameworks for workplace and personal application.

What topics does Tali Sharot specialise in?

Tali Sharot's sessions address influence and communication, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, and habituation and behavioural change. She is a professor at MIT and UCL and director of the Affective Brain Lab, with her session on influence drawn from her award-winning book The Influential Mind.

What does 'typical fee range' mean?

Speaker fees vary based on factors like event location, format, and availability. The 'typical fee range' figure gives you a baseline of someone's local, in-person rate sits, and we'll confirm the exact fee when you get in touch.

What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule a speaker booking?

Life happens! Most speaker bookings can be rescheduled with reasonable notice. Cancellation terms vary by speaker, but PepTalk handles all the details & contracts transparently upfront so there are no surprises. Our team supports you through any changes, making the process as smooth as possible.

Have all the speakers on the website previously worked with PepTalk?

Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. Alongside direct talent, we work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies, to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.

What information do I need to provide when booking a speaker?

When booking a speaker, you'll need your event date, audience details, format, key objectives, and budget. Having these ready makes the process smooth and straightforward. PepTalk's team uses this information to match you with the perfect speaker quickly and efficiently.

Can I request autographs, personal greetings, signed merchandise, or fan mail from the speakers?

Sorry, we do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, or any non-commercial contact with the speakers, comedians or entertainers.

How can I report an issue or make changes to an expert profile?

If you notice something that needs attention or have any queries regarding an expert speaker profile, feel free to email us at experts@getapeptalk.com, and we’ll be happy to assist.

Can I book podcast guests through PepTalk?

Yes. PepTalk books commercial podcast guests every week of the year. A high-profile voice can boost your podcast's reach and deliver ideas to your audience at scale. Fees typically start from £1,200 / $1,500, depending on the expert. Our network includes bestselling authors, industry leaders, and cultural figures who have appeared on leading global podcasts — and many host their own. Whether you want bold insights, candid stories, or deep expertise, we'll help you find the right guest to elevate your show.

How far in advance should I book a motivational speaker?

Book a motivational speaker at least 3–6 months in advance, especially for popular speakers or large events. Top speakers get booked quickly, so earlier is always better. For major conferences or peak seasons, booking 12 months ahead ensures you secure your first choice.

Help, I need a last-minute speaker for my event!

No problem! We often handle last-minute requests and can secure or replace a speaker, comedian, awards or event host quickly — almost anywhere in the world. However, speaker availability might be limited as the event date approaches. Email hello@getapeptalk.com with your requirements.