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Tim Urban
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Unlock productivity and innovation with Tim Urban, speaker and behavioral psychology expert. Tim works with teams and businesses to tackle procrastination, understand human behavior, and drive strategic thinking, delivering viral TED insights for millions worldwide.
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Tim Urban captivates audiences worldwide with his unique blend of humor and insight. As the creator of the popular blog "Wait But Why," Tim explores complex topics like procrastination and artificial intelligence with engaging stick-figure illustrations and thought-provoking prose. His TED Talk, "Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator," is among the most viewed, resonating with millions for its relatable and enlightening content. Tim's work is celebrated for its ability to make intricate ideas accessible and entertaining, earning him fans like Elon Musk. His insights are invaluable for teams and businesses seeking to understand human behavior and drive innovation. Book Tim Urban to inspire your audience with actionable strategies and a fresh perspective on tackling today's challenges.
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Email tim.urban@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 Tim'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.
Tim Urban structures his presentations around hand-drawn stick-figure illustrations paired with layered explanations of complex topics, a format carried over directly from his Wait But Why blog. His TED Talk, Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator, demonstrates this method by using visual metaphors to break down behavioural concepts for a general audience.
Tim Urban speaks on procrastination, artificial intelligence, and human behaviour, using humour and long-form storytelling to make complex ideas accessible. His TED Talk, Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator, is one of the most-watched TED Talks, and he is the creator of the blog Wait But Why.
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Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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