Brian Ahearn is an international speaker, coach, and consultant who specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday situations. He is one of only a dozen individuals in the world who currently holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation and one of just a handful to have earned the Cialdini Pre-suasion Trainer designation. These specializations in the psychology of persuasion were earned directly from Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., the most cited living social psychologist on the science of influence. 

      Brian’s passion is to help people achieve greater professional success and enjoy more personal happiness. He does this by teaching individuals and organizations how to ethically move others to action using a research-based approach to influence. 

      Brian has authored three books including Influence PEOPLE, which was named one of the Top 100 Influence Books of All Time by Book Authority. His LinkedIn Learning courses on how to apply influence in sales and coaching have been viewed by more than 500,000 people around the world.

       Brian and his wife Jane have been married for 35 years and they have a daughter, Abigail, who is an American Sign Language Interpreter.