At Olympian Academy, we translate the experiences and lessons of Olympians and elite athletes into meaningful learning experiences for people navigating pressure, uncertainty and change.
Our programmes bring together authentic sporting stories, professional educational expertise and practical tools to help individuals, teams and communities develop the confidence, resilience and mindset to perform when it matters.
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Our story
Great sporting stories can inspire.
Meaningful learning goes further.
Every Olympian has experienced moments when preparation, determination and talent were not enough to guarantee the outcome.
Behind the achievements are stories of pressure, setbacks, sacrifice, self-doubt, teamwork and resilience.
Olympian Academy was established by three-time Malaysian Olympian Josiah Ng, bringing together athletes and experienced educators who believe that the most valuable lessons from elite sport should not remain within the sporting world.
We believe these experiences can help young people, families and professionals better understand how they respond to challenges and what they can do when circumstances are beyond their control.
Our ambition is to make these lessons accessible, relevant and practical — through learning experiences designed for real life, not just the sporting arena.
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What makes Olympian Academy different?
The intersection of Olympic experience and educational expertise.
Authentic Olympian Experience
Our Olympians bring the credibility of having competed at the highest levels of international sport. They share not only their achievements but the difficult decisions, setbacks and moments of uncertainty that shaped their journeys.
Purposeful Learning Design
Our programmes are developed with education professionals who understand how people learn. Each experience combines clear objectives, participation, guided reflection and meaningful application.
Experiential Learning
We believe people learn through doing, not simply listening. Our workshops involve interactive activities and facilitated conversations that encourage participants to recognise their own responses and consider different approaches.
Practical Application
Participants are encouraged to translate insights into their own circumstances, leaving with strategies, reflections and actions that extend beyond the experience itself.
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Our approach
From lived experience to everyday action.
Our learning experiences follow five connected stages.
Hear
An Olympian shares an authentic moment of pressure, uncertainty, achievement or setback.
Reflect
Participants connect those experiences to the challenges they face in their own lives.
Experience
Interactive activities and facilitated discussions help participants explore how they respond in demanding situations.
Apply
Participants use practical frameworks and reflection tools to consider more constructive responses.
Commit
Each participant identifies a meaningful action they can take beyond the workshop.
The approach is adapted to different ages, environments and learning objectives, from school classrooms and family workshops to leadership teams and sports academies.
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Josiah Ng OLY
Founder & CEO
Josiah represented Malaysia in track cycling at three Olympic Games — Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 — and is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist.
His career at the highest level of international sport provides first-hand insight into preparation, competition, pressure, recovery and the pursuit of excellence.
As Founder and CEO, Josiah brings his sporting experience and vision for making the lessons of Olympians accessible beyond competitive sport.
Damian Graizevsky
COO & Program Director
Damian has more than 20 years of experience in education and leadership across international schools.
He holds an MBA from Asia School of Business, has completed executive study at MIT Sloan and holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
His background spans teaching and learning strategy, educational innovation, professional development, leadership and programme design.
At Olympian Academy, Damian leads the development of purposeful learning experiences that translate athlete insights into practical educational programmes.
Che Chew Chan OLY
Head of Business Development
Chew Chan represented Malaysia in taekwondo at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, finishing seventh, and achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 6. Over nearly a decade, she won four SEA Games gold medals and one silver.
Now an international business leader, mentor and speaker, she brings experience spanning elite sport and corporate leadership.
At Olympian Academy, she draws on her journey to explore high performance, resilience, leadership and identity beyond achievement, helping others navigate pressure, setbacks and change.
Darren Harry OAM
Lead Facilitator
Paralympic gold medallist and transformation coach with a decade of experience mentoring leaders and high performers.
Ben Ibrahim
Lead Facilitator
Astro sports commentator, international TV presenter, communications specialist and former national high-performance manager, helping athletes and leaders communicate and perform under pressure.
Marilyn Chua OLY
Lead Facilitator
Marilyn represented Malaysia in swimming at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Her experience in elite sport and swimming education brings an understanding of athlete development, the pressures young competitors experience and the role of families in supporting them.
Olympian Academy works with additional Olympians, elite athletes and experienced facilitators selected according to each programme's objectives and participants.
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Our work in action
Learning experiences across education, sport and families.
Schools
Olympian Academy has delivered experiential learning workshops for secondary and Sixth Form students. In September 2026, Olympians Josiah Ng and Marilyn Chua led a workshop for more than 200 Year 12 and Year 13 students at a leading international school in Kuala Lumpur, exploring how young people respond to pressure and uncertainty.
Sports Communities
We have delivered learning experiences involving athletes and parents across multiple sport settings, exploring confidence, pressure, setbacks and sporting identity.
Families
Our parent-and-young-person workshops bring families together to explore confidence, expectations, identity and communication through shared activities and Olympian experiences.
Organisations and Community Programmes
We also develop tailored learning experiences for organisations and explore partnerships focused on leadership, teamwork and youth development.
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Who we work with
Different audiences. Shared human challenges.
Schools
Helping students navigate pressure, uncertainty, setbacks and personal development.
Organisations
Supporting leaders and teams to explore resilience, adaptability and performance in demanding environments.
Families
Creating shared learning experiences that strengthen confidence, communication and connection.
Sports Academies & Community Partners
Working with organisations to support athlete development and youth learning through authentic role models and purposeful experiences.
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Let's explore what Olympian Academy could bring to your people.
Whether you're supporting students, developing leaders, working with athletes or raising a family, we'd welcome the opportunity to explore how Olympian Academy can help.
hello@theolympianacademy.com
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Olympians who lived it. Educators who teach it.