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Jimmy Naraine: Adventurer, Educator and Speaker

Jimmy Naraine has spent the last 11 years traveling full-time across ~90 countries while helping others build confidence and overcome challenges. Along the way, he has taught over 500,000 people on platforms such as Udemy and Mindvalley earning over 100,000 verified five-star reviews, reflecting his global impact.

Jimmy’s life is a blend of adventure and education. He’s swum in the icy waters of Antarctica, competed in Spartan and Oceanman races, trained Muay Thai with world champions, ventured into the wilderness of Himalayas and Karakoram, and even jumped from frozen waterfalls with Wim Hof. These experiences aren’t just about chasing thrills - they’ve deeply shaped his understanding of resilience and courage. Jimmy now channels these lessons into empowering his audience and mentoring top-level clients, including entrepreneurs, authors, and public figures, helping them unlock their potential and lead with confidence.

As a trainer, Jimmy is trusted by multi-billion-dollar companies like Capgemini, Chemours, Westpac, HARMAN International, HDFC, and Cognizant. He’s spoken at global events such as Mindvalley University, DigitalK, HR Tech Festival Asia, and Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, blending actionable insights with an engaging, down-to-earth style.

The Oscar-winning producer of Django, James Skotchdopole, calls him “a true teaching savant,” while former Chemours CEO Mark Vergnano describes him as “authentic and inspiring.” Mindvalley founder Vishen Lakhiani shares: “Jimmy’s talk received the 2nd highest rating out of 100+ main stage speakers at Mindvalley University and got a 60-second standing ovation!” Even Harry Mack, the rapping phenomenon with over 311M YouTube views, says: “Jimmy’s content always gives me that extra push I need to get going.”

Jimmy’s bestselling book, Course Creation Simplified, won the NYC Big Book Award in 2023 and has become the go-to resource for aspiring course creators around the world. His work has been featured in leading publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, MIT Sloan Management Review, and Business Insider. Despite the recognition, Jimmy’s true passion lies in connecting directly with people through his talks, adventures, and mentorship.

What sets Jimmy apart isn’t just what he talks about—it’s how he lives it. Whether it’s diving into a frozen lake, speaking to thousands on stage, or building a global education business, Jimmy approaches every challenge with the belief that courage and resilience is built through action, not theory.

He doesn’t limit himself to a single focus - he’s dedicated to mastering all aspects of life, from physical and mental resilience to meaningful connections, a deep sense of purpose, and making a positive impact. For Jimmy, success means striving to fulfill your full potential, creating a life that feels truly worth living, and leaving the world better than you found it.

Jimmy also mentors entrepreneurs, authors, and public figures, guiding them to awaken their inner warrior and unlock their true potential. His mentorship focuses on helping others find the courage to overcome limitations, embrace their strengths, and share their unique message with the world. By empowering them to step into their power, Jimmy helps his clients transform their lives and create a lasting impact.

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Here's What World-Class Experts Say About Jimmy:

"Jimmy Naraine is a true teaching savant" - James W. Skotchdopole
- Oscar Winning Producer (Birdman, Django Unchained, The Revenant)

"Jimmy's talk received the 2nd highest rating out of 100 main stage speakers at my event, Mindvalley University and got a 60-second standing ovation!"
- Vishen Lakhiani, Founder of Mindvalley, 3x New York Times Bestselling Author

"Jimmy is authentic and inspiring, but most importantly, he is relevant to both 18 year olds and 60 year olds alike".
- Mark Vergnano, Retired CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Chemours Company

Jimmy pulled together an amazing tailor-made session for the team at Lion, targeting productivity and alleviating the feeling of overwhelm, drawing on his best-selling Udemy courses. Jimmy is an absolute joy to work with: his passion for learning, his boundless energy and enthusiasm, and his genuine interest in helping people be the best they can be, ensured that this session was a success.
- Jennifer Kozanic, Capability Director at Lion Corporation

"Having had several extended conversations with Jimmy, as well as watching some of his online courses on productivity, I can say with full confidence that it is IMPOSSIBLE to not feel completely fired up and inspired after spending some time with his content. Thanks for all the inspiration Jimmy."
- Harry Mack, Viral Hip Hop Artist with over 200 million views

“Jimmy is not just amazing at what he does, he is an amazing human being to begin with.”
- Erwin Benedict Valencia, Director, Training & Conditioning, New York Knicks (NBA)

“Jimmy is an energetic, engaging speaker who easily holds the crowd's attention. He is passionate about his work, which comes through in all conversations with him.”

- Amy Beltz, Senior HR Business Partner, Chemours

"Jimmy teaches confidence inside-out. He understands the subtleties that make an effective, confident leader and speaker. He helps nurture confidence within, which then shines when one leads and speaks publicly. Highly recommended".
- Founder/CEO of Neema, Libra Trade, and SFB Technologies

Jimmy has helped me to take my business to the next level. He pushed me to adopt a sharper business mindset with an emphasis on taking bold action. I’m grateful for all the things he has been teaching me.
- Helena Houdova - Humanitarian, Global Teacher & Miss Czech Republic

“Jimmy delivered masterminds to an audience of 500 entrepreneurs at my event and has totally exceeded my expectations”
- Johannes Völkner, CEO at NomadBase

"When I was considering going on BBC show Dragon’s Den he convinced me to do it, which in turn took my company to the next level. Jimmy is a person I would recommend to run a powerful team training".

- Alex Buzaianu, Serial Entrepreneur, Secured Dragon's Den Investment

Jimmy Naraine, the award-winning & bestselling author, delivers soft business skills training for multi-billion dollar companies worldwide, including Chemours, Westpac, HARMAN International, and HDFC. He has explored 80 countries, presenting at 100s of prestigious events such as Afest, MindvalleyU, The Economic Times Future Forward, DigitalK, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, and HR Tech Festival Asia, to name a few.

The Oscar-winning producer of Django, James Skotchdopole, calls Jimmy "a true teaching Savant." The former CEO of Chemours, Mark Vergnano, says: "Jimmy is authentic and inspiring," and the founder of Mindvalley, Vishen Lakhiani, reveals: "Jimmy's talk received the 2nd highest rating out of 100+ main stage speakers at my event, Mindvalley University, and got a 60-second standing ovation!"

Jimmy is also an entrepreneur, a Mindvalley Author & Udemy Partner with over 400,000 students in 190 countries and 84,000+ official testimonials. His bestselling courses have received multiple mentions from publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, FoxNews, TRT World, El Economista, The Economic Times, Gulf Today, and Business Insider.

Moreover, Jimmy's bestselling book, Course Creation Simplified, won The NYC Big Book Award in September 2023.

Jimmy previously worked for companies such as Goldman Sachs but eventually discovered his love for education and entrepreneurship. However, what really sets him apart is his adventurous spirit. He's a polyglot who has been traveling full-time for 10 years, embracing a wide variety of unique experiences, from training Muay Thai with world champions, jumping into frozen streams with Wim Hof, exploring Colombian jungles, surfing in Bali, to hiking the Himalayas.