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Keynote SpeakerJanine Esbrand

TEDx Speaker, Talent & Leadership Development Specialist, and Executive Coach

Janine Esbrand is a globally recognised, award-winning TEDx Speaker, Talent & Leadership Development Specialist, and Executive Coach. As the founder of Career Change Makers, Janine empowers individuals to achieve career fulfilment and helps organisations develop, nurture, and retain their top talent through impactful leadership development strategies. With a background as... Read more

Biography

Janine Esbrand is a globally recognised, award-winning TEDx Speaker, Talent & Leadership Development Specialist, and Executive Coach.

As the founder of Career Change Makers, Janine empowers individuals to achieve career fulfilment and helps organisations develop, nurture, and retain their top talent through impactful leadership development strategies.

With a background as a former lawyer, Janine blends her corporate experience with her passion for personal growth, offering a unique perspective on career transitions, talent management, and leadership. Her dynamic presentations and workshops inspire professionals to take ownership of their careers and maximise their impact. Known for her engaging and practical style, Janine equips leaders and teams with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing work environment.

Janine’s expertise has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, Thrive Global, and HuffPost, and she regularly collaborates with tech companies, HR professionals, and organisations committed to cultivating diverse leadership. Her insights help professionals navigate the complexities of career change and leadership development, empowering them to achieve clarity, confidence, and impactful results.

As the host of the top-rated Career Change Maker Podcast, with over 200,000 downloads in 112 countries, Janine shares actionable insights and interviews with industry leaders on career development and leadership. Her mission is to inspire and equip professionals to create careers that are not only successful but deeply fulfilling.

If you’re looking for a speaker who will ignite enthusiasm, inspire change, and empower your audience to take action, Janine Esbrand could be the perfect fit for your event.

"I attended a workshop and talk hosted by Janine about using LinkedIn to help grow my business and connections. I was excited before the workshop as it has always been an area I wanted to learn more about and felt it could be a good platform for me but I didn't understand how I could use it. The content of the workshop was interactive as well as extremely informative, all delivered in an engaging and succint way. Janine was very easy to listen to and her ability to communicate the content kept me interested throughout. I went away with a completely different view of Linkedin and how I could utilise this platform to grow my business, and immeditely i started to post content! I wouldn't hesistate to recommend Janine as a trainer and speaker!" Kate Reynolds, Certified Sleep and Perinatal Mental Health coach
"Janine is an exceptional coach! Her guidance during my job application was invaluable, and I am thrilled to say I was successful. More importantly, Janine’s attentiveness and insight throughout the process has equipped me with skills and knowledge that will benefit me throughout my career and when navigating future opportunities. In just a few sessions Janine’s dedication and expertise can truly make a difference." Mariama C, Programme Lead
"Janine was our guest speaker at a talent event in Huntsman. We were looking for someone with concrete experience and expertise in talent management. Specifically about owning your own development and therefore career plan...in an energic and positive manner. From our first call Janine became an obvious choice. Her own experience of course, combined with her positive energy, helped make a lasting impact on the audience, and concretely help them visualizing what it all means." Alexis Bortoluzzi, Executive Vice President, Tessenderlo Group
"Janine delivered a talk for Timely Careers with the aim of supporting women to return to the workplace after a period of leave and helping them take the first steps in deciding the future of their career. Janine’s approach was practical and supportive while providing participants with the clarity they needed to develop their own personal action plan. I have no doubt that Janine has inspired confidence in our audience to carve out a career that works for them while allowing them the ability to manage their other commitments, such as family. I would recommend Janine to anyone who is looking for guidance and the ability to reflect on their own career goals." Laura Dowie, Director, Timely Careers
"Following your keynote talk at our event, thank you Janine - it was exactly what we wanted. Your career journey mixed with your life story so far, was inspiring and motivating. We were looking for professional experience including a innovative and technology focused angle to engage a wide audience and that’s exactly what you provided. The audience loved it with one example from a key client who provided feedback saying ‘Janine brought home to me the importance of encouraging people to strive to fulfil their dream and the positive impact technology can play. I look forward to her podcasts.’ I’d wholeheartedly recommend you and admired your passion and candour. Your involvement was an asset to our event. Thank you again." Tom Macdonald, Global Cash Management Specialist
"We engaged with Janine to give a talk to our trainees and alumni about Navigating Career Development in Uncertain Times, and she certainly delivered. Covering topics from Leveraging your Unique Experience to Stand Out, Current Market Trends and How This Impacts You, to Building a Personal Brand using LinkedIn, and the Importance of strategic Networking, Janine’s talk was detailed and relevant, and drew on her personal experience to illustrate her points." Vicki McCordall, Alumni Relations Consultant at Mountbatten Program

Popular Talks by Janine Esbrand

  • Become The CEO of Your Career

    Empowering Top Talent To Own Their Career Growth & Drive Organisational Impact. This talk equips high-potential individuals with the mindset and tools to take charge of their career development, fostering personal growth while delivering measurable value to their organisation. 

  • The Visibility Effect: Get Noticed & Make More Impact 

    Build and Elevate Your Personal Brand To Enhance Visibility, Unlock Opportunities and Drive Success.This talk shows you how to strategically develop or amplify your personal brand to stand out, attract the right opportunities, and make a measurable impact on your career and business outcomes.

  • Your Centered Leadership

    Harness Your Strengths To Lead With Impact, Starting With Yourself.Unlock your unique strengths to first lead yourself with confidence and clarity, then inspire and guide others to achieve their highest potential. This talk will equip you with actionable insights to elevate your leadership from the inside out.