Mark Goulston

Psychiatrist, Hostage Negotiation Trainer, Bestselling Author

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Mark Goulston Biography

Mark Goulston, M.D. is a business advisor, consultant, trainer, and coach with a background as a clinical psychiatrist, and experience as a trainer for FBI and police hostage negotiators. His work focuses on enhancing individuals' ability to connect through deep listening and real influence.

Dr. Goulston's academic journey began with a B.A. from UC Berkeley, followed by an M.D. from Boston University. He completed his postgraduate residency in psychiatry at UCLA and served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA’s internationally renowned Neuropsychiatric Institute for over twenty years. He is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a distinction that marks the highest award offered by the organization. Dr. Goulston has been consistently recognized for his expertise in psychiatry, being named as one of America's Top Psychiatrists by the Consumers Research Council of America in multiple years, including 2005, 2006, 2010, and 2011.

In addition to his psychiatric and negotiation training roles, Dr. Goulston has authored multiple influential books. His book "Just Listen" has been acknowledged globally as the top book on listening, and he co-authored "Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain Without Giving In," which also gained international bestseller status. He has written seven published books in total and is a frequent contributor to prestigious publications like Harvard Business Review and Business Insider. He has been featured in various media outlets including the Wall St. Journal, Forbes, and CNN, and was the featured star of the PBS Special "Just Listen." He has also explored creative expression through a one-man show in 2017 titled "Steve Jobs Returns."

Dr. Goulston speaks worldwide on topics related to enhancing impact through listening and empathy, addressing diverse audiences from Fortune 500 companies to academic institutions such as Harvard Business School. His recent public appearances include a highlighted feature in Moscow. His extensive experience has benefited various companies and organizations including GE, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and the FBI.

Dr. Goulston resides in Los Angeles with his wife and three children, continuing to influence and inspire through his speeches, writings, and media appearances.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/05/2024.

Mark Goulston Speaking Topics

  • Want to Create "Gotta Have It!" instead of "Nah, never mind?" - Hacking the Genius of Steve Jobs

    In this keynote, main presentation, half day/full day training, former FBI hostage negotiation trainer, UCLA psychiatrist, HBR and Business Insider writer and #1 international best selling author turned "people hacker," Dr. Mark Goulston will show you how to think like Steve Jobs and create products and services that cause people to go: "Whoa!" "Wow!" "Hmmm..." "Yes!" which is the formula that results in "Gotta Have It!" = "Gonna Buy It!"

Mark Goulston Videos

  • Create "Gotta Have It!"
  • Dr. Mark Goulston - Change Your Thinking Forever in 8 Minutes

Mark Goulston Books

  • Talking to Crazy: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life
    Talking to Crazy: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life
  • Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
    Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
  • Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain Without Giving In
    Real Influence: Persuade Without Pushing and Gain Without Giving In
  • Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior
    Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior

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Mark Goulston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Want to Create "Gotta Have It!" instead of "Nah, never mind?" - Hacking the Genius of Steve Jobs. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Goulston for your event is available upon request. Mark Goulston generally travels from Santa Monica, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tim Sanders, Adrian Gostick, Jon Bergmann, Dr. John C. Maxwell and Garrison Wynn. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Goulston for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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