Chief Story Teller
Mélanie Brinbaum, Head of Marketing, Nestlé
“Shannon’s contribution to the Nestlé Zone Europe Conference was outstanding — just like her previous work with us at Nespresso. The feedback from the audience has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Shannon Jenkins is an Australian/British, Swiss-based keynote speaker and communication strategist trusted by global brands including Nestlé, Nespresso, Google, and IMD Business School. She hosts RESONATE, a top 5% global podcast with 62,000+ listeners in 148 countries and 150+ interviews with bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Her work helps professionals lead with courage, connect authentically, and communicate to build trust, influence, and meaningful change.
Shannon has coached Nestlé and Nespresso leaders on high-impact global speeches, consulted Zurich investment firms on influence and client connection, and guest lectured at IMD on executive presence, non-verbal communication, and authentic leadership. She has moderated audiences of 1,200+, co-hosted leadership retreats, and created Rise + Resonate—a corporate training program rated 4.95/5 with standout results:
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100% would strongly recommend
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95% increased self-awareness as leaders
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90% feel better equipped to lead through uncertainty and change
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.”
Her clients also include professionals from BNP Paribas, Richemont, IBM, Japan Tobacco International, Philip Morris International, Survista, and Tandem Diabetes Care, and she has trained teams across finance, marketing, brand, B2B, B2C, digital, tech, sales, trade, and customer experience.
Her style combines inspiring storytelling, practical tools, and dynamic interactive delivery, making her a standout choice to re-energise audiences after technical topics or to spark fresh perspective in high-stakes settings.
Participants consistently describe her sessions as engaging, clear, and transformative.
The Power of Storytelling in Business
Stories move people — facts alone don’t. Learn to craft stories that connect emotionally, simplify complexity, and inspire action.
Takeaways: Structure stories that stick • Translate strategy into human stories • Build buy‑in and influence stakeholders
Keynote Topics
Trust in Times of Constant Change
Trust is the currency of leadership when everything’s shifting. Discover practical tools to communicate hard truths, lead with transparency, and create psychological safety for teams.
Takeaways: Communicate with calm • Maintain confidence during disruption • Build resilience and adaptability
The Future of Leadership: Authentic, Courageous & Human
Today’s teams crave realness — not polished perfection. Explore why courage and vulnerability are modern leadership essentials and how to model them to boost loyalty and performance.
Takeaways: Lead with authenticity • Inspire loyalty and trust • Model calm and resilience in uncertainty
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"