Tansel Ali

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Tansel Ali is a 4-time Australian Memory Champion and international bestselling author who helps people think sharper, learn faster, and recall with precision. After rebuilding his mind following a severe health crisis, he demonstrated that memory is trainable.For more than 20 years, he has worked with students, professionals, leaders, and organisations worldwide to strengthen their recall, boost their mental clarity, and elevate their high-stakes performance. His work has been featured on major TV networks, TEDx stages, and in conferences across multiple countries.Read full bio →

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Tansel Ali

Tansel Ali is a 4-time Australian Memory Champion, international bestselling author, and memory expert who transforms how people think, learn, and remember.After being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and nearly losing his life, Tansel discovered memory techniques from his hospital bed and realised that memory isn’t a gift, it’s a skill. With the right training, anyone can develop an exceptional one.He went on to compete at the World Memory Championships, breaking Australian records and defeating multiple world champions. His books, The Yellow Elephant and How to Learn Almost Anything in 48 Hours, became international bestsellers.After rebuilding his memory, Tansel returned to study and completed two postgraduate degrees, a Master of Information Systems Management and an MBA, using the same techniques that transformed his life.For more than 20 years, he has helped students, professionals, and organisations worldwide learn faster, remember more, deliver speeches with confidence, read with clarity, and sharpen their recall when it counts. His work has been featured on major TV networks, TEDx stages, and in schools and conferences across multiple countries.He created the world’s first School Mind Games competition, co-developed a language-learning framework with The University of Melbourne and PwC, and served as a Celebrity Ambassador for Crohn’s & Colitis Australia and the AFL. He now brings advanced memory and learning systems to people around the world.Get in touch