Dr John Demartini

Dr John Demartini is a world-renowned human behaviour expert, researcher, author, and global educator. He is best known as the creator of the Demartini Method and the Demartini Value Determination Process, frameworks that have transformed the way people understand human potential and performance. A dynamic keynote speaker, John has presented in over one hundred countries, reaching audiences of up to 11,000 people. He develops tools that help individuals and organisations align their actions with their highest values, unlocking purpose, clarity, and leadership in every area of life.

John’s early years were shaped by challenge and determination. Born with physical deformities and learning difficulties, he faced obstacles that might have defined his life differently. Instead, a near-death experience at 17 became a catalyst for change. Determined to overcome his limitations, he committed himself to study and personal mastery. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston in 1978, followed by a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Texas Chiropractic College, graduating magna cum laude in 1982. During his university years, he began teaching and discovered a passion for sharing insights on human potential. By his early twenties, he had already developed the foundations of what would later become the Demartini Method.

Across his career, John has built a global reputation as a pioneer in personal development and behavioural education. He founded the Demartini Institute in 1982, an international training organisation offering more than seventy-two courses on human development. He is the author of over forty self-development books, including the bestselling ‘The Breakthrough Experience’ and ‘The Values Factor,’ which have been translated into more than thirty-six languages. His teachings have featured in over thirty documentaries such as ‘The Secret,’ ‘The Opus’ and ‘Oh My God.’ John has shared stages with Sir Richard Branson, Stephen Covey, Deepak Chopra, and Steve Wozniak, and has received multiple honours, including the XL Extraordinary Lives Award in 2008, the Best International Speaker Award in 2019 and the Crystal Award for Top Human Behavioural Specialist Worldwide in 2020.

Event organisers and business leaders seek out John for his rare ability to bridge science, philosophy, and practical leadership. His speaking topics include values-driven leadership, emotional mastery, personal empowerment, business growth, and human transformation. Audiences leave his sessions with a clearer understanding of how their perceptions shape outcomes and how to turn challenges into opportunities. John’s work resonates across industries because his message is universal, that understanding what truly drives us is the key to fulfilment, productivity, and authentic success.