Janine Shepherd AM

Janine is an exceptional speaker. I have seen her speak to large audiences, watched her Ted Talk umpteen times and been fortunate enough to have her as our guest speaker at a client dinner – her ability to engage the audience and take them on her journey is truly remarkable. Janine’s story (which in effect is her life so far) is amazing and the way she tells it has the audience riding every high, every low, every disappointment and every triumph. In the end you can’t help but come away with a different way of viewing life, and the inevitable challenges that come with it, vowing to “Love the Hills”.
Principal
Aged Care Gurus

Fabulous speaker with lots of emotion.
Isaac Regional Council 

While Janine’s story is extraordinary, her message is universal. She was able to connect with our audience and drive home the concepts of gratitude, perseverance, and addressing challenges with grace and a positive attitude. As our opening keynote speaker, our attendees left the session energized, humbled, and ready to attack the challenges ahead of our industry.  Following her keynote, Janine met with attendees in our exhibit hall and completed a book signing.  The sponsor of the program had a line at their booth to meet Janine that extended well past the closing of the hall.  Thank you Janine, you have set the bar for all future keynote speakers!
Chief Operating Officer
National Home Infusion Association

Janine’s story is remarkable and inspiring, and her message will challenge everyone in the room to rethink their lives, goals and abilities. We chose Janine to launch Nitro’s “Be Bold” speaker series, and she could not have been more perfect. We encourage our Nitronauts to dream big, believe in themselves, and to never give up — and this is Janine’s story. Janine is smart, brave, funny, an incredible human being, and a powerful speaker with a truly unique perspective on the world. I would highly recommend Janine to anyone hoping to engage and motivate teams of any kind. After such an impressive performance at Nitro, future "Be Bold” speakers have big shoes to fill!
CEO
Nitro

Janine was a very engaging and well-spoken presenter. We have received fantastic feedback from employees that have attended the event.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Janine spoke at our Annual Retail Conference and provided one of the highlights of the entire week. Her story sparkles with the courage to conquer fear & her passionate and self-effacing delivery left the room spellbound. Janine thrusts you into the darkest moments of human experience and navigates a path to recovery, hope and renewal. Buckle up!
CEO
Barbeques Galore

Janine is the consummate professional. She not only owned the stage with her presence and strength, but delivered an inspiring, thought-provoking and passionate keynote which captured the hearts and minds of the Business Chicks audience.
Senior Events Manager
Business Chicks  

I just wanted to thank you again for your time talking to our team. The feedback was very positive and I’m still hearing phrases from your speech being relayed around the group. Our new theme for our 2000-2002 business plan is that we are “ heading for the hills…” (and not to hide!)
ABN AMRO
 
There wasn't one person who wasn't moved, motivated, encouraged, positively influenced or shamed into trying to do their life better.
You gave such a powerful, moving presentation of triumph and determination, of focus and fulfilment; it touched the heart of every person there. And the impact you made, coming from your victorious, positive heart was such a powerful and empowering inspiration, the memory of it is lasting still. The true measure of influence.
A & G

Your presentation was full of enthusiasm, humour and energy. Quite clearly, your courage and dedication in overcoming adversity will have a long lasting and motivating effect on our conference delegates.
AMP
 
If you hadn’t guessed from the standing ovation, and the fact that most people (including our Managing Director) were reduced to tears of empathy, your triumphant story was more than inspirational. You really do possess a wonderful pay it forward effect. I enjoyed the remainder of the conference being thanked for asking you to speak- when in fact all I did was make a call. Your tenacity, perseverance and strength of spirit are unmatched in anyone I have met before.
Baxter Healthcare
 
Everyone who attended the event was enthralled by you amazing courage, determination and positive outlook on life, despite your experiences. You are an inspiration to anyone who has the good fortune to meet you.
Anderson Consulting
 
Amazing human being! A truly inspirational speaker! Another inspiration - Janine offered lasting messages for us all. Another outstanding event. I intend taking guitar lessons after listening to her! She was an inspiration. Fantastic story! What can I say - SENSATIONAL!
BP Australia

The content of your presentation was a perfect fit with our conference theme and the delivery of the material was brilliant! Your inspiring story really captured the hearts of all our delegates and certainly caused them to view their own challenges and obstacles from a new perspective.
Caltex
 
Janine had the whole room enthralled – her story is undeniably epic, and her delivery is animated and engaging. She clearly had a message to give whichwas relevant to all of us in both our personal and working lives: Go ahead and do what you want to do – never let anyone tell you never, never let the odds dissuade you from trying, and learn to love the challenge. There were tears and laughter, and we loved every minute. I will definitely be reading her books!”
Pricewaterhousecoopers
 
Amazing, inspirational, remarkable! The measure of Janine’s real impact was best demonstrated by the fact that Janine was the recipient of a standing ovation- the first ever afforded to a speaker in or fifteen-year history of conferences. The results of a survey of our Conference speakers fully vindicated our choice of Janine opening our Conference, with Janine recording the highest ever rating for a Guest Speaker!
Prudential

Janine is a change agent. She has an extraordinary ability to ignite people's spirits and move them to find the real potential of their lives;  her story inspires people around the world
Deepak Chopra

Stunning - Janine had 700 of us in love with her - She knocked us for six.
FIDI International

Excellent...Janine’s presentation was an inspiration to all who attended.
CSR Readymix

Excellent...Rated 8.9 and our highest rated presenter. Inspirational and genuine.
Institute of Municipal Management

Excellent...Janine captivated her audience with the horror of her experience and the triumph of her spirit.
Dexion Pty Ltd

Excellent. She was outstanding and inspirational.  Best speaker for helping our team believe anything is possible.
NRMA

Excellent. An extremely motivational and inspirational person who captivated a very diverse audience. A very relaxed and humorous style helped present a story of courage, determination and a 'never tell me never' attitude.
Elders Ltd

Excellent. She had them laughing, crying and thinking about their lives.  She was the best motivational speaker we’ve ever had.
Dick Smith Electronics

Excellent. Janine was a fabulous presenter and one of the best we have used for our conferences. She was certainly inspirational and motivational.
Le Reve Pty Ltd

Excellent. Standing ovation, not a dry eye in the house. People have changed the way they approach life after listening to Janine.  Inspirational.
Effem Foods Pty Ltd

Excellent. Janine was a very inspiring speaker to listen to. We got great feedback from our clients. She sent shivers through my body with her amazing story of tragedy and triumph.
Ultradata

Excellent. Janine moved everyone in the room as she was an inspiration to all that had the pleasure to hear her.
Pharmacia Australia Pty Ltd

Excellent. Janine has to be the most inspiring and positive person I have heard. To have survived and succeeded as she has is truly amazing.
Ray White Corporate

Excellent. Janine was an inspiration to us all. Her story was one of bravery against all odds, she is an extraordinary person.
Fletcher Aluminium

Janine was fantastic. An amazing person, with an inspirational story. Made us all think about the things we should be trying to achieve.
Conference of Major Super Fund

Excellent. Our specialist provided an excellent presentation for our evenings. Janine held the crowd for over an hour with her autobiographical speech with spots of positive wisdom throughout.
NSW Agriculture

Absolutely fantastic, A great story and a great person. Very accommodating and related well to everyone. Only to happy to recommend her to others.
Health Industry Plan

Janine was very accommodating and easy going with regard to what we wanted. She showed interest in her target audience and how to tailor her talk for maximum effect. Janine was a most refreshingly genuine and she engaged our customers at our table in a wide and varied discussion. She has a wonderfully infectious sense of humour coupled with her personality, making her a person who inspires people to have a great time. We certainly did!
Novo Nordisk

he response from the Community of Cowra & District was overwhelming. Janine’s presentation was both motivational and inspirational to all who attended the night. Janine had the audience crying and laughing throughout her presentation. It was a good night to reflected on our own lives.
Cowra Regional Advisory Service

Janine had the whole room enthralled - her story is undeniably epic, and her delivery is animated and engaging. While not a business speaker, she clearly had a message to give which was relevant to all of us in both our personal and working lives: Go ahead and do what you want to do -  never let anyone tell you never, never let the odds dissuade you from trying, and learn to love the challenge.  There were tears and laughter, and we loved every minute.
PricewaterhouseCoopers

Janine’s story is remarkable and inspiring, and her message will challenge everyone in the room to rethink their lives, goals and abilities. We chose Janine to launch Nitro’s “Be Bold” speaker series, and she could not have been more perfect. We encourage our Nitronauts to dream big, believe in themselves, and to never give up — and this is Janine’s story. Janine is smart, brave, funny, an incredible human being, and a powerful speaker with a truly unique perspective on the world. I would highly recommend Janine to anyone hoping to engage and motivate teams of any kind. After such an impressive performance at Nitro, future "Be Bold” speakers have big shoes to fill!
CEO
Nitro

Janine's presentation of her life story was truly inspirational. her presentation is a wonderful way to kick off or close a conference. While telling the story of her terrible tragedy, that ultimately becomes a story of human triumph, she mixes in just enough humour to keep us all from crying (much).
Collective Bargaining Director
United Food & Commercial Workers International Union