Chief Story Teller
“Shannon’s contribution to the Nestlé Zone Europe Conference was outstanding. The feedback from the audience has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Mélanie Brinbaum, Head of Marketing, Nestlé
Shannon Jenkins is a keynote speaker on leadership communication and is on a mission to end “Corporate Blah Blah” — the jargon and complexity that kill great ideas inside organisations.
Trusted by organisations including Nestlé, Nespresso, Google, and IMD Business School, she helps leaders communicate ideas clearly, gain buy-in for change, and inspire action.
Shannon hosts RESONATE, a top-5% global podcast with 63,000+ listeners across 140+ countries, featuring conversations with New York Times bestselling authors, Harvard professors, and global thought leaders.
An experienced international speaker and moderator, she has appeared on major conference stages and hosted main stage conversations at events with audiences of up to 9,000, including Health Tech Summit and Startup Nights, sharing the stage with figures such as astronaut Tim Peake, Amal Clooney, and Dr Anthony Fauci.
Her keynotes combine authentic storytelling, refreshing simplicity, and audience interaction, turning complex leadership ideas into insights people remember and apply.
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
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"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
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“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 That Wins 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
Why book Shannon?
Shannon’s talks are dynamic, uplifting, and refreshingly modern — the kind of session that energizes a room and creates a welcome break in programs packed with technical or heavy topics.
Her interactive style blends powerful storytelling with practical tools, so audiences leave inspired and equipped to take action.
Event planners choose Shannon when they want:
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High‑energy delivery that lifts the mood and engages even tired audiences
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Interactive moments that invite participation rather than passive listening
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Modern leadership themes (courage, authenticity, connection) that feel relevant right now
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A memorable keynote that balances inspiration with practical next steps
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"