Description
Jehan Casinader is an award-winning New Zealand journalist turned mental health advocate, and booking Jehan Casinader wellbeing speaker for your next event brings a rare mix of storytelling craft and lived experience to the stage.
A former TVNZ reporter and presenter who interviewed prime ministers and covered major national stories, Jehan Casinader spent years building a reputation as one of New Zealand’s sharpest storytellers, winning Reporter of the Year along the way. Behind the awards, though, he was hiding a secret: he was living with depression and had been suicidal. In his signature keynote, he explains how rewriting his own story saved his life, and introduces audiences to others who have done the same.
What a Session with Jehan Casinader Covers
Jehan Casinader wellbeing speaker sessions go well beyond a typical mental health talk. Drawing on his career as a journalist, he also speaks on the art of influence through storytelling, how to navigate media and misinformation without feeling overwhelmed, and how to bridge generational and cultural divides using the same trust-building skills he honed interviewing strangers on deadline.
Corporate audiences also book Jehan Casinader for his popular session on Gen Z in the workplace, which is especially relevant for leaders grappling with how to engage, retain and lead a generation that is asking bigger questions about purpose, power and loyalty at work. His sessions are known for being candid, warm and genuinely practical, leaving audiences with tools they can use immediately, whether they work in corporate teams, government departments or the not-for-profit sector.
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Keynote Topics
GENERATION NEXT
Gen Z is here – and they’re asking big questions. What’s the purpose of work? Who should hold the power in the workplace? Does loyalty to an employer count for anything? And will their job really satisfy their wants and desires? This is the first generation in history that refuses to be placated by pay rises and promotions. If you want to secure the future of your workforce, you need to have a much better story to tell. As a self-described “recovering millennial”, Jehan Casinader flips the script on Gen Z – explaining how we can bridge the generational divide. This though-provoking session captures key trends, and will change the way you engage with Gen Z.
THE KEY TO INFLUENCE
Do you want to change how people think or act? Storytelling is the key to influence. But many of us don’t know how to tell great stories – or we’re afraid to open up. As a result, our most important messages are never heard. As an award-winning journalist, Jehan tells stories that resonate with people from all walks of life. His remarkable toolkit will help you to build trust, grow your influence, and show others why your work really matters. Learn how to cut through the noise – and connect deeply with the people who matter to you.
TELL ME THE GOOD NEWS
We’re drowning in negative information. From breaking news to social media, we’re bombarded with bleak, anxiety-inducing content all day long. How can we stay informed, without being overwhelmed? How can we process information that makes us feel worried about the future? How can we find reasons to be optimistic? Jehan offers a unique “insider’s view” on how the media works. From clickbait to algorithms and everything in between – he explains how you can take back control and find the good news.
OWN YOUR STORY
From the outside, Jehan had a great life. He was an award-winning young journalist – interviewing Prime Ministers and reporting from Hollywood. But Jehan was hiding a secret: he was depressed and suicidal. In a moving and uplifting keynote, he explains how “rewriting” his story saved his life. He’ll introduce you to inspiring people who have done the same. This is not another cookie-cutter presentation about mental health. Jehan’s unique messages have already changed lives – and saved lives.
