James Geary

James Geary

Keynote Speaker: Best-selling Author, Expert on Aphorisms and Metaphors in Business & Politics

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James Geary Biography

James Geary is the author of the New York Times best-selling The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism and Geary's Guide to the World's Great Aphorists, both of which celebrate the lively, witty, and provocative art of the short, philosophical sayings known as aphorisms. I Is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World (Harper), Geary's latest book, offers a fascinating look at metaphors and their influence on every aspect of our lives, from economics and advertising, to politics and business, to science and psychology.

A sought after keynote speaker and presenter, Geary has appeared in a wide variety of venues across the country. He has performed his Juggling Aphorisms and Mixing Metaphors show -- literal juggling of words and balls, a performance based on his aphorism and metaphor books -- at TEDGlobal, "Live from the New York Public Library", the Foreign Policy Association, University of Michigan, the English Speaking Union, the Genoa Science Festival, the Sun Valley Writers' Conference, the Guardian Hay Festival, and at literary festivals throughout the United States, the U.K., and continental Europe.

According to Geary, Elvis Presley was more than just a rock star -- he was also a master of metaphor ("She touched my hand, what a chill I got / Her lips are like a volcano that's hot / I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup / I'm in love; I'm all shook up"). But as Geary posits in his lively talks about one of our most basic forms of language, metaphor does more than provide a good chorus for us to dance to. It also wholly forms how people look at and experience the world and drives invention and creativity. Although most people would assume that metaphor's only place of influence is in literature and song, as Geary argues, metaphors are found in all aspects of life from economics to neuroscience to advertising.

In I Is an Other, Geary takes us from Aristotle's equation for metaphor x = y (as in 'Juliet = the sun,' one of Shakespeare's most well-known lines, "Juliet is the sun") to showing how metaphors such as a soaring housing market may have contributed to the most recent economic downturn and the rise in foreclosures. For Geary, metaphor is so ingrained in our daily lives, it actually influences how we see, react to, and affect the world around us.

Formerly the editor of the European edition of Time, Geary is now editor of Ode, a magazine about optimism and positive news, and a regular contributor to Popular Science. During his tenure at Ode, the magazine has won a silver Eddie, the accolades handed out by Folio: Magazine, and two Maggie Awards, given out by the Western Publishing Association. Geary's Popular Science story on the murder of former Russian KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, "The First Assassination of the 21st Century," was selected for inclusion in the Best American Science and Nature Writing 2007 anthology. During his decade with Time, Geary won three Luce Awards, Time Inc.'s awards for journalistic excellence, and the British Environment and Media Award. As founding editor of timeeurope.com, he won three NetMedia Online Journalism awards and was nominated for an additional nine.

• Advertising & Branding: Why Metaphors (Visual Imagery) and Aphorisms (Taglines) are Crucial to the Creation of Memorable Ads and Successful Brands

  

• Finance & Economics: The Use of Metaphors in Financial Commentary and How They Can Dramatically Affect Personal Finance Decisions

  

• Innovation & Creativity: The Essential Role of Metaphorical Thinking in Business Innovation and Scientific Discovery

  

• Leadership & Management: What Metaphor and Aphorisms Can Teach Us About Everything from Motivating Others to Navigating Office Politics

  

• Politics: The Power of Metaphor to Form Public Opinion and Shape Political Debates

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James Geary is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Authors and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Geary for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. James Geary can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Zeihan, Peter Thiel and Andrew Busch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Geary for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book James Geary to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James Geary for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James Geary, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James Geary or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book James Geary for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James Geary, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Geary, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does James Geary speak about?

    James Geary is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Authors, Environment and Political.

  • Who is the agent for James Geary?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Geary for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Geary for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Geary or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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