Dan Cable

Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the London Business School, 2X TEDx Talk Speaker, & Listed in the Top 25 Most Influential Management Scholars

  • Winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award from the London Business School
  • Selected on the Thinkers50 Radar List
  • Author of Exceptional: Build Your Personal Highlight Reel and Unlock Your Potential
  • Author of Alive at Work: The Neuroscience of Helping You People Love What They Do

Discover Dan Cable’s biography of published work below.

Exceptional: Build Your Personal Highlight Reel and Unlock Your Potential
Alive at Work
Alive at Work: The Neuroscience of Helping You People Love What They Do
Change to Strange
Change to Strange: Create a Great Organisation by Building a Strange Workforce

When Dan Cable is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

What Do You Bring to Work?
Creating a Growth Mindset Culture
The Psychology of Sustainable Change
Authentic Leadership and the Role of Purpose
Best Self Activation
The Power of Purpose
How Do I Create a Culture of Innovation?

Dan Cable is a respected organisational behaviour specialist, best known as a leading Professor at the London Business School. Helping students navigate the complex topic of workplace culture, he utilises his many years of industry experience to educate the next generation of professionals. Now hired as a keynote speaker, Dan showcases his expert knowledge with world-renowned organisations such as Coca-Cola and PwC, focusing on topics such as the psychology of sustainable change, the power of purpose, and creating a growth mindset business culture.

After graduating with a BS in Psychology from Penn State University, Dan began his professional career by securing the role of Professor at the London Business School in 2009. For over ten years, he has shared his expertise in psychology with students, focusing on employee engagement, organisational behaviour, and organisational culture. Admired for his vast level of experience in the field, Dan has published over 50 scholarly articles on culture for the Academy of Management Journal, the Harvard Business Review, and the Sloan Business Review. Determined to implement positive change in the corporate industry, his remarkable career is respected by professionals worldwide.

Having his work featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Economist, the Financial Times, and Business Week, Dan’s expertise is treasured by audiences around the world. Determined to develop a profound career, he has also published three best-selling books, including ‘Exceptional’, ‘Alive at Work’, and ‘Change to Strange’. Recognised for his revered achievements, Dan was listed on the Thinkers50 Radar List 2018 and also in the Top 25 Most Influential Management Scholars list by The Academy of Management Perspectives. He was also awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award by the London Business School and the Best Article Award from The Academy of Management twice.

A talented workplace culture specialist, Dan Cable is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Respected throughout the corporate industry, he has previously spoken to clients such as Coca-Cola, the Carlsberg Group, and PwC. A confident speaker, Dan has also delivered two TEDx Talks, titled ‘Make a Life Not Just a Living’ and ‘Best Self-Activation’. When looking to hire a passionate business speaker for your next event, look no further than Dan today.

Official Testimonials

Dan Cable is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“His engaging way of teaching has made a big difference for the managers attending the training. The eye-opening points he makes on how we lead and what motivates people is something which is remembered long after the training.”

Head of Leadership & Talent Management, Nordea

“What separates Dan from the rest is his non-conventional delivery. By Intelligently using a powerful arsenal of concepts, relevant real-life examples and analogies he was able to engage a team of very senior leaders from start to finish.”

Group HR Director, Coca-Cola Asia Pacific

“Dan approached the crucial topic of change management in a unique way – starting from insights in best-in-class change examples and translating them into the business reality of his audience.”

SVP, Human Resources, Executive Committee, Carlsberg Group

To enquire about Dan Cable for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@inspirational-leadership-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0203 0070 320.