Jahin Tanvir is the CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, a three-time TEDx speaker, investor and high-performance coach. At just 21 years old, Jahin was named in the 40 under 40 most influential Asian Australians.
At 21, Jahin became CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, making him one of the youngest leaders of a national social enterprise in Australia. Since then, ASE has grown into the country's largest youth-led social enterprise, supporting 274,197 young Australians through life skills education, leadership development and entrepreneurship programs. Notably, 51% of participants come from regional, rural and remote communities.
Participants in ASE programs have generated more than $16 million in income, revenue and funding through businesses, projects and community initiatives, strengthening local economies and pathways into employment.
Born in Bangladesh and raised in Western Sydney, Jahin understands firsthand the role confidence, opportunity and mentorship play in shaping young people's futures. He was previously a finalist for Young Australian of the Year and named Canberra Young Citizen of the Year during his time as a university student.
Beyond his work in education and entrepreneurship, Jahin is a recognised Imposter Syndrome expert and high-performance coach, working across sport and corporate environments. He has supported athletes and teams within Formula 1, Cricket NSW, Sydney FC, Melbourne City FC, NRL Bulldogs and Red Bull, and delivered leadership and performance training for organisations including Westpac, Canva, Microsoft, Specsavers, Suncorp, Atlassian and multiple Australian government clients.
Jahin is also a regular media commentator, appearing on ABC's Q+A, ABC News, Channel 9 and Channel 7, where he speaks on leadership, youth engagement and performance under pressure. He has a background in optometry and has previously served as a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based practice and social impact.
As a first-generation migrant, Jahin is driven by a simple belief: postcode, background or circumstance should never define potential. His work bridges education, industry and community, helping young people step into leadership now, not later.
Talking Points
Defeating Imposter Syndrome
This keynote unpacks why high performers experience self-doubt and how to stop it from limiting performance. Jahin shares practical frameworks to build confidence, reframe internal narratives, and show up with clarity and conviction in high-stakes environments.
Defeating Imposter Syndrome
Gen Z at Work: How to Manage the New Generation
This keynote explores how Gen Z think, communicate, and perform at work, and what leaders need to do differently to manage them effectively. Jahin covers motivation, feedback, purpose, boundaries, and performance expectations to help leaders get the best from the next generation.
Gen Z at Work: How to Manage the New Generation
High Performance Under High Pressure
This keynote focuses on maintaining focus, confidence, and decision-making when the stakes are high. Drawing on elite performance principles, Jahin shares tools to manage pressure, regulate anxiety, and perform consistently in demanding environments.
High Performance Under High Pressure
Racism Made Me Stronger
Fresh from his first TEDx talk that sits at more than 120,000 views on Youtube, this keynote shares Jahin’s lived experience navigating racism, identity, and self-belief, and how adversity can be transformed into resilience and leadership strength. It challenges assumptions, builds empathy, and offers a powerful perspective on confidence, identity, and perseverance.
Racism Made Me Stronger
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Your Racism Made Me Stronger | Jahin Tanvir | TEDxYouth@ReddamHouse
Throughout his life, Jahin has faced moments of adversity, discrimination and had to come to grips with his personal and cultural identity. Jahin shares his experiences, struggles and the ways he surmounted them to be the man he is today, recently winning the 2021 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year award. Jahin Tanvir is a 20-year-old policy adviser, public speaker, author, and youth advocate. With a penchant of being multifaceted, Jahin possesses a strong background in youth leadership and advocacy in leading youth-led organisations such as Oaktree, World Vision, Red Cross, and the United Nations to name a few. In 2021, Jahin received the 2021 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year in Individual Community Service as well as recognition in the 7NEWs Young Achiever awards for NSW/ACT. Jahin was also named the Zest Awards Outstanding Youth Leader for 2021. He has had guest speaker roles in Parliament House, National Roundtable on COVID-19 Vaccines for Youth by the Department of Health, ABC National Radio, and various panel discussions revolving around bringing the issues of young people at the forefront of mainstream discussions. Jahin is also a young media spokesperson trained by the Economic Media Centre as part of the Centre for Australian Progress, providing expert media commentary on young people's experiences in Australian communities.Leaders Are Frauds, Too | Jahin Tanvir | TEDxMonashUniversity
Have you ever thought about how to be or feel like a fraud? When I asked you that, what would be your initial reaction? Are you shocked, surprised or intrigued? Feeling like a fraud or imposter is absolutely normal especially for leaders. The feelings could be coming from the Imposter Syndrome which might limit your abilities. Want to know more about Imposter Syndrome and how to combat with unique quick tricks? Jahin is going to take you through his unique story and experiments regarding Imposter Syndrome. Most importantly how to bring in a new self to combat that and be the best leader for yourself! Jahin Tanvir is a policy adviser, keynote speaker, author, and multicultural youth advocate. With a penchant for being multifaceted, Jahin possesses a strong background in youth advocacy and healthcare in leading youth-led organizations. He also runs Echo Chamber Escape, a diversity-first publication that promotes inclusion for people from multicultural backgrounds and recognizes their efforts in championing diversity around Australia and the world.In 2021, Jahin received the 2021 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year in Individual Community Service as well as recognition in the 7NEWs Young Achiever awards for NSW/ACT in the category of community service. Jahin also received the Zest Awards Outstanding Youth Leader of the year for 2021 for his work in assisting multicultural communities in Western Sydney. Jahin is also a young media spokesperson trained by the Economic Media Centre, providing expert media comments on multicultural people's experiences in Australian communities.Jahin Tanvir - You Can't Be What You Can't See
Jahin Tanvir is the CEO of Australian School of Entrepreneurship and UNICEF Young Ambassador. His first Hero Round Table talk explains the importance of envisioning your own success story and acting as a reference point for those coming after you.You can be a symbol of hope by simply speaking louder | Jahin Tanvir | TEDxYouth@SBHS
You can't be what you can't see. Jahin Tanvir, founder and CEO of Breathe, demonstrates how you can be a symbol of hope by simply speaking louder. Jahin Tanvir is an award winning keynote speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Breathe, a social enterprise that provides public speaking education for maginalised communities. Last year, Jahin received the 2021 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year in Individual Community Service. And more recently, Jahin was named 2022 Young Australian of the Year finalist and has also been named as a Young Ambassador at UNICEF for 2022.Jahin speaks directly to the potential for greatness that lives within every audience member. His combination of personal story, wisdom beyond his years and actionable advice makes him the i ... keep reading Campus Consultancy
Jahin is excellent to work with. Jahin was an MC for a session at the National Youth Homelessness Conference in June 2021. In an MC role, he ensures that all speakers in his session are comfortable and feel supported to participate. He works well with event staff and is committed to preparing to contribute to an event. He is enthusiastic and passionate about youth engagement and we look forward to continuing working with him in the future.
Thank you so much for speaking to the Commission today and for highlighting the UN Day of the elimination of racism. I meant what I said about hoping to keep in touch and also watching you as your develop your career, I have no doubt you will change the world for the better. Keep at it, even on the hard days, I hope you can take comfort in knowing that what you are doing matters.
