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Carl Honore
Bestselling Author of In Praise of Slow, The Slow Fix & Bolder | Two-Time TED Speaker | Global Voice of the Slow Movement | Advocate for Aging
The case for slowing down has never been more urgent—or counterintuitive. Carl Honoré, whose international bestseller In Praise of Slow sparked a global movement, has spent two decades demonstrating that strategic deceleration unlocks better decision-making, creativity, and results. His latest work tackles aging and longevity, revealing how organizations that embrace age diversity and dismantle ageism gain competitive advantages in innovation, retention, and market reach.
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Carl Honore biography
Keynote speaker Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and the global voice of the Slow Movement. His bestselling books have been published in 36 languages, his two main-stage TED Talks have accumulated millions of views, and his message is both counterintuitive and transformative: to thrive in a fast world, we must learn to slow down. His work challenges the cult of speed and offers a blueprint for living better, working smarter, and aging with vigor rather than fear.
Motivational speaker Carl Honoré rose to prominence with In Praise of Slow, which chronicled a global shift toward deceleration across work, food, parenting, and urban design. The Financial Times described it as doing for the Slow Movement what Das Kapital did for communism. His follow-up works—Under Pressure, The Slow Fix, and Bolder—continued to dismantle modern myths, exploring how to raise children without crushing them under pressure, solve complex problems without falling for quick fixes, and embrace aging as an adventure rather than decline.
His latest book, Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives, is a spirited takedown of ageism and a radical rethink of how we approach longevity, work, education, and relationships in an era of extended lifespans. Named an Advocate for Aging by the American Society for Aging, Honoré travels the globe demonstrating how multigenerational teams, age-diverse workforces, and new approaches to education and healthcare can unlock innovation and drive organizational success.
Media, Broadcasting, and Global Impact
Before spearheading the Slow Movement, keynote speaker Carl Honoré spent a decade as a journalist covering Europe and South America for The Economist, Observer, Time, and other major publications. He has presented BBC Radio 4 series including The Slow Coach and a recent series on status, and hosted the television program Frantic Family Rescue on Australia’s ABC. His work has appeared in bestseller lists worldwide, and he served three years on the Board of Trustees of the Hewitt School in New York City.
As part of Aurum Speaker Bureau’s motivational speakers, Carl Honoré delivers dynamic, inspiring keynotes loaded with humor, real-world case studies, and actionable insights. His audiences—from C-suite executives and entrepreneurs to educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers—leave with concrete strategies for reclaiming time, solving complex problems, building thriving multigenerational teams, and reframing aging as a competitive advantage. His presentations combine rigorous research with storytelling that challenges assumptions and sparks lasting cultural shifts within organizations.
Carl Honore Speaking Videos
Carl Honorė - The Benefits of Taking It Slow
Carl Honoré - Thinking Slow
Carl Honore Keynote Topics
Speed dominates modern business, but not every challenge demands acceleration. Drawing from global case studies and frontier research, Honoré reveals when slowing down drives superior outcomes—in decision-making, innovation, leadership, and culture. Audiences learn a practical framework for mastering the clock of business: knowing when to be fast and when to be slow, and why getting this right separates thriving organizations from those that burn out chasing velocity for its own sake.
Organizations face increasingly complex challenges that resist simple solutions. In this keynote, Honoré decodes the psychology behind our addiction to quick fixes and presents a blueprint for tackling problems effectively—from product development and customer experience to change management and talent retention. Leaders leave with actionable principles for fostering deeper thinking, embracing experimentation, and building solutions that last rather than band-aids that fail.
Drawing from anecdotes and research worldwide, Carl Honore reveals how unleashing your inner tortoise can help you work, play, and live better.
Ageism is not just a social issue; it's a business liability. Honoré demonstrates how embracing longer lifespans, building multigenerational teams, and marketing to older consumers unlock innovation, loyalty, and growth. Drawing from research and real-world examples, he challenges outdated assumptions about aging and shows leaders how to harness the experience, creativity, and purchasing power of older workers and customers. This session is essential for organizations navigating demographic shifts and seeking sustainable competitive advantages.
The pressure to optimize childhood—from overscheduled activities to constant testing—is backfiring on parents, children, and schools. Honoré explores the research behind Slow Parenting and Slow Education, demonstrating how stepping back from the race allows kids to develop creativity, resilience, and intrinsic motivation. This talk resonates with leaders who care about education policy, corporate family benefits, or creating cultures that support employees with children.
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FAQs on Booking Carl Honore
Why Carl Honoré?
Booking Carl Honoré for your event delivers a transformative message that challenges conventional thinking and equips leaders with practical tools for thriving in a fast-paced world. As the global voice of the Slow Movement and bestselling author of In Praise of Slow, The Slow Fix, and Bolder, Honoré combines rigorous research with compelling storytelling and humor to demonstrate why slowing down strategically drives better decision-making, innovation, and organizational performance. His keynotes on aging and longevity reveal how embracing multigenerational workforces and dismantling ageism unlock competitive advantages, while his frameworks for problem-solving and time management resonate with executives across industries. Organizations choose Honoré because his insights are immediately actionable, his delivery is engaging and thought-provoking, and his message sparks cultural shifts that last long after the event. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to book Carl Honoré for your next conference or corporate gathering.
What is Carl Honoré's most famous book?
Carl Honoré's most famous book is In Praise of Slow (also published as In Praise of Slowness), which became an international bestseller and foundational text for the global Slow Movement. The Financial Times famously said the book is to the Slow Movement what Das Kapital is to communism. Published in 36 languages, the book chronicles a worldwide shift toward deceleration across work, food, parenting, urban design, and more. It was a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and the inaugural choice for the Huffington Post Book Club, and has influenced organizational cultures, educational systems, and public policy worldwide. Honoré's subsequent books—Under Pressure, The Slow Fix, and Bolder—have also become bestsellers, cementing his status as a leading voice on how to live better in an accelerated world.
What is the Slow Movement?
The Slow Movement is a global cultural shift toward rejecting the cult of speed and embracing a more deliberate, mindful approach to life and work. It encompasses Slow Food, Slow Cities, Slow Parenting, Slow Medicine, and Slow Business, among other domains. The movement does not advocate doing everything slowly, but rather doing things at the right speed—knowing when to accelerate and when to decelerate. Carl Honoré is recognized as the global voice of this movement, and his work demonstrates how slowing down strategically leads to better decision-making, creativity, productivity, and well-being. In business contexts, the Slow Movement emphasizes quality over quantity, long-term thinking over short-term fixes, and sustainable practices over rapid extraction. Honoré's keynotes help leaders understand when speed serves their goals and when slowing down unlocks competitive advantage.
What topics does motivational speaker Carl Honoré cover?
Carl Honoré's keynotes explore the strategic benefits of slowing down, the science of effective problem-solving, and how to harness longevity and age diversity as competitive advantages. Core topics include the Slow Movement and when speed helps or hinders organizational success, solving complex problems without falling for quick fixes, aging better and dismantling ageism in the workplace, building thriving multigenerational teams, parenting and education in a fast world, and reclaiming time and focus in an era of constant distraction. His talks are tailored for senior audiences seeking evidence-based frameworks to improve decision-making, foster innovation, and build sustainable cultures. Honoré's presentations combine research, humor, and real-world case studies, leaving leaders with actionable strategies they can implement immediately. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to discuss how Carl Honoré can address your event's specific goals.
How to book Carl Honore as a keynote speaker?
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How much is Carl Honore speaking fee?
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Can I book Carl Honore for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Carl Honore is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Carl Honore for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
