Tony Schwartz

Tony Schwartz

Keynote Speaker: CEO of The Energy Project, Thought Leader on Energy Management, Bestselling Author

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Tony Schwartz Biography

Tony Schwartz is the CEO and founder of The Energy Project, a consultancy that assists individuals and organizations in managing their energy to thrive amid increasing demands and complexity. Recognized as a thought leader on sustainable high performance and creating more humane workplaces, Schwartz emphasizes the importance of intermittent renewal of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy to achieve sustainable high performance.

He began his career as a journalist, serving as a reporter for the New York Times, and writing for publications such as Newsweek, New York Magazine, Esquire, Vanity Fair, and Fast Company. Since founding The Energy Project in 2003, Schwartz has been a prolific writer for the Harvard Business Review and has authored the Life@Work column in the New York Times. His influential articles include “Why You Hate Work,” “Relax, You’ll Be More Productive,” and “Addicted to Distraction.”

Schwartz is the author of several bestselling books, including "The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time" (co-authored with Jim Loehr), which was a New York Times bestseller for 28 weeks, and "The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working," which also achieved bestseller status on both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal lists. His insights on energy management have reshaped how leaders and organizations think about performance and well-being in the workplace.

Tony has delivered transformational keynotes and trainings to leaders of major companies worldwide, including Google, Unilever, Apple, Facebook, Whole Foods, Microsoft, Genentech, Coca-Cola, and Goldman Sachs, as well as organizations such as the Los Angeles Police Department, the National Security Agency, and Save the Children. He has also spoken at prominent forums such as the World Economic Forum, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and TEDx.

Tony is married to Deborah Pines, a psychotherapist. He has two daughters and three grandchildren.

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Tony Schwartz Speaking Topics

Leaders: Change Yourself, Change Your World

Leaders who are determined to make outward change in the world cannot do so without also looking inward at today’s unhealthy and unsustainable work environment. In practice, the mission-driven leaders who have the most effective and sustainable professional lives—and in the long-run are likely to make the biggest impact—are those whose plans for the world align with their own behaviors and the behaviors they cultivate inside their organizations. But all too often, a laser-like focus on the mission comes at the price of a leader’s own health and wellbeing, as well as that of their team.

In this talk, Tony Schwartz breaks down the delicate balance between building an organization that is right for the world and building a work environment that is just right—and how focusing on one without the other is unsustainable.

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

Demand in our lives is increasing relentlessly. Our capacity isn’t keeping pace. We’re trying to operate in the same way that computers do: continuously, at high speeds, for long periods of time, running multiple programs at the same time. It’s a prescription for burnout, disengagement and failure. Human beings are at our best when we move between periods of expending energy and intermittently renewing our energy. The better we manage our energy, the more value we’re capable of creating.

In this talk, Tony Schwartz shares the four energy dimensions you need to fuel in order to perform at your best and a scientifically-based paradigm for how to work (and live) in a way that is more productive and more satisfying.

Tony Schwartz Videos

Tony Schwartz | Cambridge Union - YouTube
Tony Schwartz | The Energy Project: Create Work Life Balance | The ...

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What topics does Tony Schwartz speak about?

Tony Schwartz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Authors, Business Leadership, Creativity, Business, Inspirational, Motivational, Culture and Leadership.

Where does Tony Schwartz travel from?

Tony Schwartz generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tony Schwartz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Peak Performance, Authors and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tony Schwartz for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Tony Schwartz generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josh Linkner, Mike Walsh and Simon Sinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tony Schwartz for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Tony Schwartz Speaking Topics

  • Leaders: Change Yourself, Change Your World

    Leaders who are determined to make outward change in the world cannot do so without also looking inward at today’s unhealthy and unsustainable work environment. In practice, the mission-driven leaders who have the most effective and sustainable professional lives—and in the long-run are likely to make the biggest impact—are those whose plans for the world align with their own behaviors and the behaviors they cultivate inside their organizations. But all too often, a laser-like focus on the mission comes at the price of a leader’s own health and wellbeing, as well as that of their team.

    In this talk, Tony Schwartz breaks down the delicate balance between building an organization that is right for the world and building a work environment that is just right—and how focusing on one without the other is unsustainable.

  • Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

    Demand in our lives is increasing relentlessly. Our capacity isn’t keeping pace. We’re trying to operate in the same way that computers do: continuously, at high speeds, for long periods of time, running multiple programs at the same time. It’s a prescription for burnout, disengagement and failure. Human beings are at our best when we move between periods of expending energy and intermittently renewing our energy. The better we manage our energy, the more value we’re capable of creating.

    In this talk, Tony Schwartz shares the four energy dimensions you need to fuel in order to perform at your best and a scientifically-based paradigm for how to work (and live) in a way that is more productive and more satisfying.

Tony Schwartz Videos

Tony Schwartz | Cambridge Union - YouTube
Tony Schwartz | The Energy Project: Create Work Life Balance | The ...

Tony Schwartz News

  • How do I book Tony Schwartz to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Tony Schwartz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tony Schwartz are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tony Schwartz, 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 Tony Schwartz speak about?

    Tony Schwartz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Authors, Business Leadership, Creativity, Business, Inspirational, Motivational, Culture and Leadership.
  • Where does Tony Schwartz travel from?

    Tony Schwartz generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tony Schwartz?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tony Schwartz 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 Tony Schwartz 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 Tony Schwartz 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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