Vishen Lakhiani is the Founder and CEO of Mindvalley, a leading personal growth education platform aimed at revolutionising global education. His work is deeply informed by his lived experiences as a Malaysian of Indian descent navigating systemic biases in both Western and Eastern contexts. These formative encounters with discrimination and exclusion have fuelled his passion for advocating racial equality, especially in professional and educational spaces. Through his influential keynotes, Vishen speaks on transformative topics such as Transforming Work Culture, The 6 Phase Meditation, The 4 Levels of Consciousness, Goals and Dreaming Big, Futurism and the State of the World, and Consciousness-Raising Talks on Personal Transformation & Company Culture. Each talk not only fosters personal growth but also challenges organisations to embrace inclusivity and diversity.
Vishen began his career in Silicon Valley as a computer engineer, before shifting towards entrepreneurship and human development. He founded Mindvalley after being inspired by the limitations he observed in traditional education systems and the lack of diversity within tech and corporate environments. His breakthrough moment came with the publication of The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, which became a New York Times bestseller and reached five #1 rankings on Amazon. He later followed this success with The Buddha and the Badass, another Amazon chart-topper that explores how individuals can align their spiritual values with professional ambition—a philosophy that resonates powerfully with his vision for equitable and conscious leadership. As a speaker and educator, his early work involved teaching meditation and mindfulness in corporate settings, which gradually evolved into a global mission to reshape how people learn, live, and work—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Over the years, Vishen has gained global recognition not only for his writing—earning the title of #2 Author in the World on Amazon Kindle—but also for creating platforms like A-Fest and Mindvalley University, which host world-class thinkers and foster inclusive communities. He was also ranked #53 on the Watkins list of top 100 Most Influential Spiritual Teachers of 2022. His company, Mindvalley, has been celebrated for its forward-thinking workplace culture, consistently promoting diversity, equity, and conscious leadership. His contributions to racial equity have also been acknowledged through invitations to speak at international forums, including United Nations-related events and global leadership summits.
When booked as a speaker, Vishen delivers compelling talks that blend personal transformation with social consciousness. His topics—such as Transforming Work Culture and The 4 Levels of Consciousness—are deeply rooted in fostering inclusivity and encouraging organisations to actively dismantle racial and systemic biases. Whether sharing practical tools from The 6 Phase Meditation or inspiring audiences with the expansive thinking found in Goals and Dreaming Big, Vishen empowers people to create cultures where everyone can thrive. His unique blend of storytelling, science, and spirituality, along with his unwavering commitment to justice and equality, makes him an ideal speaker for any organisation seeking to inspire meaningful cultural change.
