Dr Thomas Curran is a psychology professor at the London School of Economics who specialises in perfectionism research, offering practical strategies to combat its negative effects on wellbeing and workplace productivity.
Tom has shared his insights through a TED Talk viewed over three million times. His work has featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and TIME, making him a leading voice on perfectionism. He is also the author of the international bestseller The Perfection Trap.
Through his work, Tom helps organisations identify how perfectionism undermines performance using evidence-based approaches. He demonstrates how unrealistic standards contribute to employee burnout, reduced innovation, and decreased productivity. To combat this, he provides practical frameworks for fostering healthier achievement cultures that balance excellence with wellbeing.
Audiences leave Tom's presentations with tools to recognise perfectionist tendencies in themselves and their teams, practical techniques for setting realistic standards that encourage growth rather than paralysis, and strategies to create workplace environments where creativity and sustainable success can flourish.
Book Tom to transform your organisation's relationship with achievement and unlock the potential trapped by perfectionism.
How can I book Thomas Curran for my next event?
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Thomas Curran available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Thomas Curran's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Thomas directly.
What topics does Thomas Curran specialise in?
Thomas Curran specialises in discussing perfectionism, well-being, productivity and more.
What is Thomas Curran's speaking style like?
Thomas captivates audiences with his natural charisma and engaging presence, ensuring everyone is attentive and inspired throughout his presentations. His delivery style is both entertaining and impactful.
Does Thomas Curran offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Thomas Curran offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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