Ashley Whillans

Ashley Whillans bridges the worlds of performance and behavioral science, revealing how our choices about time and money profoundly impact personal happiness. As an assistant professor at Harvard Business School, she uncovers the psychological mechanisms behind financial and temporal decision-making.

Her research exposes why intelligent people often make counterintuitive choices that undermine their well-being. Whillans' unique background—transitioning from the performing arts to academic research—gives her a compelling lens for understanding human behavior.

Her keynotes provide audiences with evidence-based strategies for making smarter decisions about their most precious resources: time and money.