Tali Sharot is one of the most influential experts in behavioral neuroscience, decision-making, and emotion. Her work combines behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to explore the factors shaping our beliefs and choices. As director of the Affective Brain Lab at MIT and University College London, her purpose is to understand and improve how individuals and organizations make decisions, influence others, and manage change. She has impacted global audiences with research that uncovers how emotions and cognitive biases guide our actions.
With an international trajectory, Tali Sharot has authored acclaimed books such as *The Influential Mind*, *The Optimism Bias*, and *Look Again*, praised by The New York Times and Forbes. She has advised global companies including Google, Microsoft, and Prudential, as well as institutions like the European Parliament and World Economic Forum. Her articles appear in TIME, The Guardian, and The New York Times. Sharot has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and BBC, and has received prestigious fellowships from the British Academy and Wellcome Trust. Her TED Talks have been viewed by millions. She currently divides her time between MIT and University College London, leading innovative research in applied neuroscience.
Tali Sharot’s conferences are known for their scientific foundation and practical application. She addresses topics such as behavioral change, decision-making, emotion management, and mental wellbeing, skillfully combining narrative, emotion, and data. Her dynamic and accessible style appeals to Business leaders and general audiences alike. Attendees gain scientific tools to influence, improve decision-making, and foster wellbeing.
Based on her book *The Influential Mind*, Sharot explains why influencing others requires understanding how people think and feel. She teaches why emotion and narrative are key to successful communication and how to avoid common mistakes when trying to change minds.
Sharot explores why we stop noticing both the positives and negatives in our surroundings and how this impacts life and work. She presents scientific strategies to regain sensitivity, enjoy what is good, and change what isn’t—at work and at home.
Sharot highlights systematic decision-making errors, from overconfidence to irrational optimism. She provides practical solutions by integrating behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to improve decision-making in Business, finance, and life.
Sharot reveals the most influential factors for creating lasting behavioral change in organizations and teams, explaining which scientific techniques work—and which can backfire—based on her own research in applied neuroscience.
Sharot addresses how to improve wellbeing and mental health during uncertain times, sharing scientific insights about happiness, agency, and managing stress, with applications for both professional and personal life.
If you are looking for an influential, scientific and insightful speaker for your next event or conference on neuroscience, behavior or wellbeing, you can book Tali Sharot through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in neuroscience and applied psychology, Tali delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure her participation in your upcoming event or conference.
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