Tanya Chernova leads life-changing conversations as a globally recognized voice of inspiration, empowerment, and transformation. A multi-award-winning speaker, author, business strategist, and leadership consultant, Tanya empowers individuals and organizations to break through barriers, achieve extraordinary success and raise their Joy per Minute® (JPM). Her signature philosophy—Know your power, live your purpose, ignite your passion, and fuel your profits—has inspired audiences in over 60 countries and impacted hundreds of thousands of lives.
Fluent in English, French, and Russian, Tanya holds an honours degree in business and psychology, and has studied the Neuroscience of Business at MIT. She has worked with iconic organizations like L’Oréal, Cisco, Polyconcept, Hennessy, NASA, and Nike, partnering with visionary leaders to elevate culture, spark innovation, and build sustainable success.
Tanya began her career in the wellness industry, becoming Canada’s youngest licensed esthetician at 14 and a global expert by her early 20s. After university, she rose rapidly—exceeding sales targets by 300% as a national sales rep, then moving to France at 23 as an international educator overseeing 22 countries and driving €10M in sales. She authored three industry books translated into 11 languages and was named top 10 speakers by Professional Magazine South Africa in 2001. By 27, she had launched her own award-winning skincare line, achieving over $1 million in first-year sales through global shopping network appearances.
With a deep commitment to empowering professionals with the skills to succeed, Tanya joined SkillPath Seminars in 2003, where she delivered over 30 corporate training topics to companies like Apple, Microsoft, and HP. With a 98.6% satisfaction rating, she became a master trainer before founding her own firm in 2007 to help organizations build high-performing brands and leaders.
In 2006, Tanya co-founded Courageous Living, a global women’s empowerment company. She has since led thousands of women to overcome self-sabotage and live with clarity and confidence. Today, Courageous Living partners with the Women’s Executive Network to deliver the #1 personal development program for professional women; RAW (Radically Authentic Woman) Courage Coaching Program, guiding women through deep inner work to build the life and business they love.
Tanya is also the co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller UnderMind, a groundbreaking book on the neuroscience of success. It introduces PNRT™ (Progressive Neural Resolution Therapy), a proven method for permanently rewiring limiting subconscious beliefs. PNRT is now a recognized certification program by the Psychotherapy Association of Canada.
Over the past 20 years, Tanya has continued to make a profound global impact. For over a decade, she served as a consultant on record for L’Oréal Professionnel, working across the Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. markets to help businesses pivot and thrive during times of economic crisis. Tanya also serves as a global top-rated speaker for the Entrepreneurs Organization, delivering hundreds of keynotes and trainings to business leaders across six continents. Her work culminated in a powerful TEDx Talk in Cairo, in 2025 , where she shared her breakthrough insights on rewiring the brain for success. With science, soul, and strategy, Tanya’s work continues to transform individuals, teams, and organizations around the world.
Tanya Chernova is a transformational force for individuals and organizations who are ready to break through subconscious limitations, build purpose-driven success, and lead with unshakable confidence. Combining neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and strategic business acumen, she delivers proven tools and breakthrough insights that ignite change from the inside out. Globally trusted by top brands, entrepreneurs, and women’s leadership organizations, Tanya doesn’t just speak to your mind—she rewires it for growth, purpose, and profit.