Carl Honoré

Carl Honoré is a celebrated author, broadcaster, and the primary advocate for the global Slow Movement. His international bestseller, In Praise of Slow, challenged the modern obsession with speed and established him as a leading authority on sustainable productivity. Before becoming a voice for professional wellbeing, Carl spent years as an accomplished foreign correspondent, reporting from Europe and South America for prestigious publications including The Economist, Time, and The Washington Post. His literary output covers various stages of life and work, including Under Pressure, which evaluates modern parenting, and The Slow Fix, a study on deep problem-solving over temporary remedies. In his book Bolder, he addresses the perceptions of ageing, highlighting how individuals can thrive at any age. He has shared these concepts through high-profile TED Talks and BBC Radio documentaries, influencing how corporations and public institutions approach time and culture. Organisations book Carl for his ability to transform work environments and decision-making through engaging storytelling and evidence-based strategies. He provides audiences with a clear framework for resisting urgency, fostering creativity, and achieving professional success without compromising mental health. On stage, Carl Honoré is best known for talks on Next Generation, Peak Performance, Resilience and Leadership. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Education and Health & Wellbeing, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Carl Honoré is regularly booked for Conference Speaker and Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Carl Honoré would approach your audience.