“Shannon’s contribution to the Nestlé Zone Europe Conference was outstanding. The feedback from the audience has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Mélanie Brinbaum, Chief Marketing Officer, Nestlé Europe
Trusted by the world's most prestigious stages — large, intimate and virtual
Startup Nights
9000+ attendees
Health Tech Global Summit
5900+ attendees
START Summit
7000+ attendees
Sales Formula Lithuania
2000 attendees
Nestlé Healthy Longevity Conference
Intimate high-level gathering of
70 leaders in marketing
GITEX AI Europe
20,000 attendees
Nespresso Management Conference
Intimate high-level gathering of 150 leaders
Startup Nights
9000+ attendees
Hi, I'm Shannon Jenkins
I help leaders communicate so people listen, trust them, and act.
I'm a keynote speaker and communication trainer, and I work with leaders at Nestlé, Nespresso, Google, Roche, and IMD Business School. They come to me with the same problem. Real expertise that isn't landing. My work is to close the gap between what you know and the influence you actually have.
I've spoken and hosted on stages of up to 9,500 people, and coached executives one to one. I also host RESONATE, a top 5% global podcast with 285,000+ listeners across 140+ countries, where I get into leadership, psychology, and performance with world class guests.
My background is in law, politics, and teaching. What I care about is whether a room actually believes you. Especially now, when AI can generate the words but not the trust.
Timo Glasbrenner
Head of Speakers, Startup Nights
“Shannon is an outstanding speaker. On stage, Shannon captivated the audience with her professionalism and infectious energy, creating an engaging and dynamic atmosphere. Highly recommended.”
Gisele Champion
Head of Financial Restructuring,
BNP Paribas
"Shannon is a refreshing reminder of how to be authentic and emotional in speeches. Her approach was simple, clear, and efficient."
Coralie Berrocal Managing Consultant, IBM
"Shannon helped me realize the importance of being authentic and connecting with people, which I had forgotten. The stories and energy in the session were fantastic."
Nuno Costa
Subscription Manager, Nespresso
“Impactful, engaging, inspiring, results-driven.”
Audiences leave Shannon’s talks able to:
✔ Communicate ideas with clarity and credibility
✔ Gain buy-in for new strategies and initiatives
✔ Turn complex strategy into compelling stories
✔ Speak with confidence under pressure
✔ Build trust and collaboration across teams
Beyond Corporate Blah Blah
Communicating Ideas That People Actually Support
Great ideas often fail because of how they’re communicated. Learn how leaders replace jargon, complexity, and information overload with communication that builds clarity, trust, and buy-in.
Takeaways:
• Simplify complex ideas
• Communicate with clarity and credibility
• Build trust and gain buy-in
Keynote Topics
Trust in Times of Constant Change
In a world shaped by rapid technological change, AI disruption, and constant uncertainty, trust has become the most valuable currency of leadership. This keynote explores how leaders communicate honestly, create psychological safety, and guide teams forward, even when they don’t have all the answers.
Takeaways:
• Communicate with calm and clarity during uncertainty
• Build trust and psychological safety across teams
• Lead with confidence through disruption and change
Storytelling for Buy-In
Turning ideas into stories people understand, trust, and support
Even the strongest ideas can stall inside organisations when they’re communicated through complexity, technical detail, or “Corporate Blah Blah.” This keynote shows how leaders use simple storytelling structures to make ideas clear, reduce resistance, and build internal momentum.
Takeaways:
• Frame ideas around what matters to your audience
• Reduce resistance by addressing psychological barriers to change
• Use storytelling to gain alignment and internal buy-in
Christina Frohn,
Head of Enterprise Strategy,
IBM
"Brilliant! Shannon inspired me to reassess storytelling beyond the usual business contexts by connecting data and stories."
Timothy Smithson
Data Steward,
Nespresso
"Shannon is a great facilitator—authentic, engaging, with a great attitude and positive energy."
Milenka Handrik
Head of Customer Payments, Richemont
"Shannon highlighted the key elements that make a story memorable, with a good balance of practical tips and insights into the science behind storytelling."
Manuela Morelli, Founder,
Talentum Consulting
“Brilliant, inspiring and empowering"
Is this the right fit?
Best fit
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Audiences who value an authentic, interactive approach
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A blend of warmth, energy, and dynamism — without being “too much”
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Practical research-backed insights that can be applied from Monday morning
Not the right fit
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Very traditional or highly conservative environments
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Events seeking a distant, “BBC-style” delivery
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Audiences preferring a purely academic lecture