Martin Seligman

Martin Seligman

Keynote Speaker: Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology & Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania

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Martin Seligman Biography

Martin E.P. Seligman is the Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology and Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where he focuses on positive psychology, learned helplessness, depression, optimism and prospection. He is known for his theories of well-being and has identified five elements of well-being: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement. Seligman, who also served as the President of the American Psychological Association in 1998, has made significant contributions to the field of psychology, with a particular emphasis on positive psychology.

As an accomplished author, Seligman has written more than thirty books, including "The Optimistic Child," "Authentic Happiness," "Flourish," and his most recent work, "The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist's Journey from Helplessness to Optimism," published in 2018. His writings, which have been translated into fifty languages, delve into topics such as depression, optimism, and happiness, offering insights into the realm of self-help. He is also the founding editor-in-chief of Prevention and Treatment and serves on the board of advisers of Parents magazine. Further demonstrating his commitment to fostering positive psychology, Seligman established the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania.

A recipient of numerous awards, Seligman has been honored with the American Psychological Society’s William James Fellow Award for basic science, the Cattell Award for the application of science, and three Distinguished Scientific Contribution awards from the American Psychological Association. He also won the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award, the Joseph Zubin Award, and the APA Award for Lifetime Contributions to Psychology. In his personal life, Seligman is a dedicated bridge player, having won over 50 regional championships.

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Martin Seligman Videos

RCSI MyHealth: Positive Psychology, Agency and Human Progress ...
Positive Psychology in a Pandemic, with Martin Seligman, PhD ...
Highlights - Martin Seligman - US Zeitgeist 2010

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Martin Seligman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Personal Growth, Innovation, Creativity, Marketing, Mental Health, Culture, Leadership and Workshop.

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Martin Seligman generally travels from Pennsylvania, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Martin Seligman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Personal Growth and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Martin Seligman for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Martin Seligman generally travels from Pennsylvania, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Achor, Jonathan Haidt and Simon Sinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Martin Seligman for an upcoming event.

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Martin Seligman Videos

RCSI MyHealth: Positive Psychology, Agency and Human Progress ...
Positive Psychology in a Pandemic, with Martin Seligman, PhD ...
Highlights - Martin Seligman - US Zeitgeist 2010

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  • How do I book Martin Seligman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Martin Seligman 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 Martin Seligman, 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 Martin Seligman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Martin Seligman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Martin Seligman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Martin Seligman are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Martin Seligman, 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 Martin Seligman speak about?

    Martin Seligman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Personal Growth, Innovation, Creativity, Marketing, Mental Health, Culture, Leadership and Workshop.
  • Where does Martin Seligman travel from?

    Martin Seligman generally travels from Pennsylvania, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Martin Seligman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Martin Seligman 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 Martin Seligman 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 Martin Seligman 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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