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Dr. Joachim de Posada is a highly qualified international motivational speaker and author based in San Juan, Puerto Rico who is fluent in English and Spanish. He specializes in sales, management, leadership and team building and has worked for companies and associations in more than forty countries and the United States.

His motivational methods have been so successful that they have been transferred to the sports world. In the past he has been a consultant in Sports Psychology for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers and with Olympic teams, motivating the players to achieve higher levels of performance.
In September 2007, during the U.S Hispanic Chamber of Commerce convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was awarded the Latino Speakers Bureau Award as the top Hispanic motivational speaker in the United States.

He is the main author of the book “Don’t Eat the Marshmallow…Yet: The secret to sweet success in work and in life” named the best book of the month by the New York Times and published by Penguin. This book has been translated into twenty languages and it is now an international best seller having sold more than 2.0 million copies since its publication on Sept, 2005. His most recent book, “Don´t Gobble the Marshmallow…Ever, also by Penguin was published on November 6, 2007. This book is a semifinalist in the annual 800CEO Read annual contest. His other very successful book is “How to Survive among Piranhas: Motivation to Succeed”, a best seller in Latin America. This book was published by Editorial Planeta, the largest Spanish publisher in the world. He has been featured in major publications such as the New York Times and has contributed numerous articles in newspapers and magazines all over the world.
Presently, he writes a weekly column in the Business Monday Section of the San Juan Star and a weekly column for Yahoo Latin-America, he also has a daily motivational capsule three times a day in WOSO, the only commercial English Station in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Location:
United States, Miami, FL
Current organization:
Dr. Joachim de Posada and Associates, Inc.
Gender:
Male
Areas of expertise:
Leadership, psychology, Consultative Sales, Training and Development, Public Speaking, Latin American Affairs, parapsychology and paranormal research, Futures, Writing books, Facilitation
I am:
Athlete, Business adviser, Change Agent, Consultant, Educator/Teacher, Idea generator, Marketer, World traveler, Writer/Editor
Associations:
National Speakers Association, American Society of Journalists and Authors, American Psychotherapy Association, American Society
Languages:
English, Spanish
My website links:
Joachim de Posada, Marshmallow Principle, Marshmallow book
Universities:
University of Puerto Rico, Universidad Mundial de PR
TED conferences attended:
TED2011, TED2010, TEDIndia 2009, TED2009, TED2008
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I'm passionate about

My profession, speaking to audiences all over the world, conveying a message of hope and a can do attitude no matter how difficult the circumstances. Writing books to change behavior and results.

An idea worth spreading

Education is the only hope the world has for not destroying itself. There are enough resources and knowledge in the world for everyone to live together and prosper. Religious fanatism poses a great danger for society and it must be eliminated. The only way to do this is through education.

Talk to me about

Anything. I am a good listener and I am always eager to hear somebody else´s opinion. No one holds one hundred percent of the truth so we are always learning .

People don't know that I'm good at

explaining the Matamoros satanic cult history and how it ended. I am an expert on this subject and it is something everyone should understand so that you are aware how dangerous religious fanatism is.

My TED Story

I have attended TED Palm Springs in 2008, I found it a very interesting experience. I signed up to TED 2009 and was given the opportunity to speak at TED University. Little did I know that my talk, Don't Eat the Marshmallow Yet, would go viral. Thousands and thousands of people all over the world have seen it and have posted it to blogs and websites all over the world. I have received over 250 comments in the TED web page and I have answered every single comment. I believe that if someone takes de trouble to write about what I have spoken about, they deserve the courtesy of a reply, no matter if the comment is a positive one or a negative. I also had the opportunity to speak at TED U in 2010. I attended TED India and it was a fantastic experience. I attended TED 2011, also enjoying it tremendously. TED is a wonderful organization, it educates the world and it will definitely have a big impact on mankind

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  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Apr 27 2013: Correct Nate, self discipline, controlling our habits, is indeed the most significant component f success. Thank you for your comment and thank your teacher in my name for having recommended this talk. Regards

  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Apr 4 2013: That is correct John. Although some kids are already genetically oriented towards success, it is comforting to know that those that are not can be taught to adopt the right behaviors. Thank you for your comment
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    A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Mar 14 2013: Dear Leo, I believe that out of the 516 comments my talk has generated, yours is one of the most if not the most interesting and thoughtful I have read and now respond too. You are exactly right. What you are telling us is exactly what should be done. How do we change the behaviors of kids that are going to be pre disposed to lose in life if they are not encouraged to change their behavior. How can we best teach those kids and in fact every kid to learn the value of sacrifice, of self discipline of delayed gratification. I am trying very hard to do my part. At least my two marshmallow books, Don't Eat the Marshmallow yet and Don't Gobble the Marshmallow ever have sold millions of copies and the next one Keep you Eye on the Marshmallow is coming out June 2013. I am trying also very hard to speak in schools, universities, associations and companies to teach them this very important principle. Much more can be done so hope you take an interest in this and help us deliver the message to others. Regards

  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Feb 2 2013: Thank you Lydia. I am so glad you liked it and that now Ted is your go to website for videos.
    Regards

  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Feb 2 2013: Hi Mary. Thank you so much for watching my talk and I am so happy that you liked it. Yes, share it with your kids, they will love it and it is a great lesson. By the way, it is not only willpower, the kids use other methods too.mregatds

  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Nov 18 2012: Thank you Julian, yes, I am familiar with it.,thanks for writing

  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Nov 18 2012: That is a very very interesting idea Baran. I don't specialize in this type of research with kids, but if I did I certainly would have done a study with those variables. I guess doing it your waymwould really look at resilience, the ability to delay gratification and probably the trust factor in the kids. Thanks for your comment

  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Nov 3 2012: Good idea Arquimedes

  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Nov 3 2012: Hi Leonardo, probably she will be successful but this was more of a joke.

  • A reply on Talk: Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!

    Nov 3 2012: Hi Edward. I will answer your questions briefly. Success was measured in academic terms and 100% of the kids that didn't eat it were successful. SAT grades 213 ponts higher on average than the kids that ate the marshmallow. Instant gratification is ill advised most of the time. Yes, it was clear,that,they had a choice to,eat it or not and that if they ate ot, they wouldnt have a second one. No they were not asked why. 643 kids participated at different hours of,the day. Don't know the answer to the last question. Regards
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