Brian Ahearn is an international keynote speaker, author, coach, and consultant. He specializes in applying the science of influence and persuasion in everyday situations.
He is one of only 20 individuals in the world who currently holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer® (CMCT) designation. These specializations in the psychology of persuasion were earned directly from Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., the most cited living social psychologist in the world on the science of ethical influence
Brian's first book, Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical, was named one of the Top 100 Influence Books of All Time by Book Authority. His second book, Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agents, debuted as an Amazon new release bestseller in several categories.
"At The Hanover, we have a history of leveraging internal leaders for our Personal Lines National Sales Meeting. In 2020, we wanted to switch things up and bring in an external speaker for a new perspective. After a very selective vetting process, we invited Brian to speak on the principles of influence and persuasion. He was an engaging speaker and his content was relevant to our industry and applicable in our everyday lives, at home and at work. I’d strongly recommend Brian if you are looking to improve the effectiveness of your sales, marketing and communications."
Tory Pachis, Dept Vice President – Marketing, Amica Insurance"Brian Ahearn is an incredible individual that I’d recommend to anyone looking for a world class speaker on the topic of influence." "I’ve worked with the world champion toastmasters public speaking champion and Brian would give him a run for his money! Engage his services then sit back and be thoroughly engaged."
David Thomson, CMCT Founder Of Suada“When Brian Ahearn speaks, people listen. That is so because he knows his material thoroughly, and he knows how to present it superbly. The upshot is that the genuine insights he provides are not just immediately understandable, they are also immediately actionable and profitable.”
Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., President Of INFLUENCE AT WORK'If you take someone who can command a room and knows his stuff and then you put a topic in there that’s interesting to anybody who’s interested in being more effective, then you’ve got a grand slam and Brian’s a grand slam!:
Seth Zaremba, Owner Of Zinc Insurance
"RRD Logistics invited Brian Ahearn to keynote a presentation at our 2019 DLS Worldwide Logistics Agent and Sales meeting. We are very proud of the extensive transportation expertise of our Sales organization, broad multi-mode service offerings, and doing the right things the right way. We know Logistics and are very good at it. However, we wanted Brian to help teach our experienced reps how to “increase their overall effectiveness.” Brian delivered!! With Brian’s influence PEOPLE principles, we are better prepared with fresh, practical strategies to create more win/win scenarios for the clients we serve. In fact, we’ve already booked Brian for 2020!"
Monica Guillory Director, HR & Workplace, Inclusion, RR Donnelley