Janine Shepherd AM CSP
Inspiring and Motivating. Teaching resilience from a science based perspective of change, positive psychology and neuroscience.
Reviews
"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. "
Jennifer Charron
CEO
National Home Infusion
""Janine is a dynamo! I have seen her work her 'magic' many times, and have come to realise that it's not 'magic' at all...it's honesty, integrity and communication skills far about the ordinary. Her audiences are left inspired and empowered...and you will too!""
Dr. Adrian Cohen
Physician Consultant, "Survivor"
""Janine was a highlight of our annual meeting. Her story was incredibly moving and inspirational. The audience was completely engaged and truly enjoyed her talk. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a speaker who will move you deeply and inspire you""
Beth Perez
Senior Director
DaVita
""We engaged Janine for our annual user conference in Kansas City in April of 2019. Her humor, her infectious spirit, the hopefulness of her message and the way she connected with the audience absolutely blew us away. We had attendees moved to tears, roaring with laughter."
Sascha Ohler
VP, Research and Development
Civic Plus
""Janine 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
Principal
The Chopra Center
About Janine Shepherd AM CSP
Janine has delivered her keynote messages on world-wide stages for over 25 years, to audiences ranging from less than a hundred to 20,000. She's a talented and engaging storyteller who consistently instills in her listeners the desire to take up the tools of resilience and change she offers and set forth on the path to improving their lives. As a six-time author, Janine writes of both her journey and the lessons learned in a manner that encourages readers to take them to heart.
Speaking
Expertise:
Facilitators | Presenters | Moderators, Celebrity Appearances | Endorsements
Field of Speaker:
Athletes | Sports coaches, Authors, Business Coaches
Best Audience:
Adults, Csuite/ Executives, Managers/ Supervisors, Associations
Travels from:
United States
Fee range:
Price on request
Topics
Why Walk When You Can Fly!
In Janine's signature keynote presentation, she will not only leave you awed, humbled, and uplifted, but will cause you to think differently how you live your own life. Janine is a gifted storyteller who uses her wit, humor, and impeccable timing to engage the audience. As she shares her journey in an expansive, inspiring and universal way she will touch every heart in the room and invite you to dream and reach beyond your preconceived ideas of what is possible. Janine will take you on an amazing journey with so many twists and turns that it mirrors the road you travel in your own life every single day. This is a story that takes you from the pinnacle of elite athletics competition to the pain and fear of being wheelchair-bound and facing the shattering reality of life-threatening and permanent injury; from the exhilaration of flight to the struggle of taking one difficult step at a time on a long road to recovery which continues to this day. You will leave with the conviction to change your attitude and find power within to perform to the best of your abilities. Janine's speech delivers strategies that will help you: • Change your attitude to successfully embrace unplanned setbacks • Develop opportunities from your biggest obstacles • Transform your dreams into reality
The Power of Defiance: How to Thrive in the Face of Adversity
We often define ourselves by things that are outside of us...our jobs, our relationships, our business, or the roles we play in life. When those are lost everything, we've known and believed in is challenged. Janine Shepherd believes that we all possess a power inside that allows us to thrive in the face of insurmountable obstacles and challenges. That power is the Defiant Human Spirit. It is an eternal flame that is never extinguished, even if you fail to see it. Every decision you make in life will either ignite the flame or dampen it. Your choices determine the strength of that flame. All you have to do is recognize it in yourself, and then you see it in everyone. In this speech Janine will offer hope and encouragement while inspiring you too.
A Patient’s Journey: The Care that Changed my Life.
As a spinal patient and partial paraplegic, Janine has a unique understanding and perspective on injury and trauma. Janine shares her personal experience of being a patient and living with a disability. Janine has witnessed first-hand the teamwork that has gone into her recovery, from the surgeons who operated on her, to the nursing staff and imaging professionals who cared to her, and the family that supported her. She shares her health and fitness philosophy and the tools she uses to maintain wellness. Janine's presentation gives insight to all those working in the healthcare industry as they see how their role in caring for patients can literally change a life.
Media
Books
Defiant
Defiant chronicles the remarkable life of Janine Shepherd, an elite ski racer whose bid to represent Australia in the Olympics was cut short by a tragic accident. She recalls the ten days she hovered between life and death, faced with the difficult choice to let go or return to a body that would never be whole again. After six months in hospital battling to rehabilitate her permanent disabilities, she not only taught herself to walk again—she earned her wings as both a pilot and an aerobatics instructor.
Reviews
Jennifer Charron
CEO, National Home InfusionWhile 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.
Dr. Adrian Cohen
Physician Consultant, "Survivor""Janine is a dynamo! I have seen her work her 'magic' many times, and have come to realise that it's not 'magic' at all...it's honesty, integrity and communication skills far about the ordinary. Her audiences are left inspired and empowered...and you will too!"
Beth Perez
Senior Director, DaVita"Janine was a highlight of our annual meeting. Her story was incredibly moving and inspirational. The audience was completely engaged and truly enjoyed her talk. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a speaker who will move you deeply and inspire you"