James Whittaker — The Magic Of Thinking Big

Who is James Whittaker? James Whittaker enjoyed a successful
10-year career in financial planning, before starting his own
entrepreneurial journey. Today, James draws on his diverse
experience to help people reach their potential in all areas of
their lives. James has been featured extensively in television,
print and digital media around the world, including The Today Show,
Entrepreneur, Money Magazine and The Sydney Morning Herald. He has
also appeared on 100+ podcast and radio shows, and spoken to
audiences of 2,000+ people. He is the author of bestselling
personal finance and motivation book The Beginner’s Guide to
Wealth, named book of the month by Money magazine for March 2010.
His second book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy was released in
2018 as the official companion to the multimillion-dollar film
based on Napoleon Hill’s timeless classic. James is also a proud
co-executive producer of the film. Obsessed with what separates
ordinary people from extraordinary achievers, James has interviewed
more than 100 of the world’s most revered entrepreneurs, business
icons and athletes to unlock their secrets to success, including
venture capitalist and television personality Barbara Corcoran,
property and sales expert Grant Cardone, and skateboarder turned
business mogul Rob Dyrdek. With a diverse entrepreneurial
background, James has launched successful companies and products
across a range of industries including health/fitness, film,
activewear, social media, and publishing. He is in demand
internationally as a keynote speaker and is a frequent guest in
media and on podcast shows. James’ tertiary qualifications include
a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in English & Writing), a Bachelor
of Business Management (majoring in Marketing & Real Estate),
and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services. He also completed an
MBA at Hult International Business School in Boston, Massachusetts,
and during this time he was the principal organizer, MC and mentor
for numerous high-profile entrepreneurship events. Aside from
business interests, James enjoys writing, reading, traveling,
surfing, snow skiing and keeping fit/healthy. He is most passionate
about helping people take ownership of their financial, physical
and mental health.