Justin Cohen

 

About Justin Cohen

Dr. Justin Cohen is internationally recognised as a leading authority on personal growth and human transformation. A bestselling author and acclaimed global speaker, he has inspired audiences around the world through his talks, coaching programmes, and television appearances focused on personal development and success.

Widely known as “Dr. J”, he was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and earned a doctorate in Human Transformation from Middlesex University in London. Over the course of his career, he has trained, coached, and presented to tens of thousands of people across more than forty countries, equipping individuals and organisations with practical strategies for meaningful and lasting change.

Dr. J also hosted a television talk show on CNBC Africa, where he interviewed globally respected experts on achievement and success. In addition, he collaborated with Matt Killingsworth as a positive psychology expert for the international “Joy Takes You Further” happiness campaign.

 

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Dr. Justin Cohen offers a range of impactful keynote presentations and workshops designed to help individuals and organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. In his acclaimed presentation based on the book WTF: What The Future?!, he explores seven essential “mental software updates” needed to succeed in the age of artificial intelligence. His programme, The Psychology of Success, equips audiences with practical tools for long-term self-motivation and achievement, while Winning With Relationships, inspired by his bestselling book, helps teams strengthen communication, influence, leadership, sales, and customer service skills.

Through Goals: Design Your Destiny, Dr. J shares science-backed strategies for transforming vision into measurable results, helping both individuals and organisations gain clarity of purpose and improve goal achievement. Drawing on the latest research in positive psychology, Joy Takes You Further focuses on building happier, more productive workplace cultures by uncovering the key drivers of happiness and performance. His programme The Power of Positive Habits provides actionable techniques to create lasting behavioural change, ensuring that inspiration from training sessions translates into meaningful long-term results.

For organisations facing challenges or periods of transition, Dr. J’s Breakthrough Master Class introduces a practical five-step process for overcoming personal, emotional, and business obstacles. In Pitch to Win, based on his bestselling book, he teaches audiences how to present ideas more effectively, strengthen persuasion skills, and improve sales performance. He also facilitates collaborative sessions such as Wisdom In The Room, where teams uncover valuable insights and best practices through guided interaction and shared expertise. Beyond keynote speaking, Dr. J is also highly regarded as a strategy facilitator and professional Master of Ceremonies, known for thoroughly researching each client and creating engaging, personalised event experiences.

His work has earned praise from respected leaders and organisations around the world. Fred Swaniker described him as “one of the best event hosts” he had ever seen, commending his ability to connect key ideas and engage audiences. Raymond O'Niel praised his skill in reinforcing conference themes and motivating teams for future success. Tjaart van der Walt highlighted Dr. J’s preparation, professionalism, and attention to detail, while Vanya Lessing credited his facilitation and insights as a major contributor to the success of their programme.

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