Kusal Ariyawansa

I don't help people be just better - I help them understand why they keep getting stuck and repeating the same mistakes. As a speaker, I work at the root: the origin of thought. Because lasting change doesn't come from another productivity tip or mindset hack. It comes from the silent patterns that drive our behaviours, the beliefs that we have internalised, and the thoughts we have never questioned - because we don't know how to spot them. My TEDx talk explored how our relationship with money and success is clouded unless you can identify these thoughts as they occur. Through a lens of Buddhist philosophy and behavioural insight, I help audiences see that when we can observe the mind, we can shape the outcomes. My style is Clear, Calm, Insightful, and requires deep thought. I don't speak at audiences. I guide them into conversations they've often never had...with themselves. Whether I'm addressing professionals, educators, business owners, or change-makers, I leave people with practical tools and a radically refreshing message: that success can be redefined in line with our core values, once we can see why our thoughts occur - and it can feel good. If you want a speaker who can reframe the way people think about value, balance, and purpose, I'm ready