Award-winning journalist, author and storytelling keynote

Overview

Jehan Casinader is one of New Zealand's most booked keynote speakers, MCs and facilitators. An award-winning journalist and author, he uses live storytelling to help organisations lift performance, culture and wellbeing, and to open courageous conversations about the issues that matter.

Who is Jehan Casinader? Jehan began his journalism career at 13, persuading TVNZ to give him a camera crew for his first story. Over two decades he covered natural disasters, terror attacks, elections and sporting triumphs across the region. He was named Reporter of the Year at the New Zealand Television Awards and Broadcast Reporter of the Year at the Voyager Media Awards. A Kiwi-born Sri Lankan, he is also a survivor of depression and suicidality and a leading voice in New Zealand on mental health.

Career Highlights

• Reporter of the Year, New Zealand Television Awards (2018)

• Broadcast Reporter of the Year, Voyager Media Awards (2020)

• Best Political Columnist, Voyager Media Awards

• Author of This Is Not How It Ends: How rewriting your story can save your life (HarperCollins, 2020)

• 20+ years in New Zealand journalism, much of it at TVNZ

• Regular MC and facilitator for national conferences and corporate events

• Communication coach for executives and senior leaders

Key Speaking Themes

• The power of story to shift culture, behaviour and performance

• Mental health, wellbeing and resilience in the workplace

• Leadership communication and honest conversations

• Navigating change, crisis and uncertainty

• Diversity, belonging and the human side of leadership

What Your Audience Will Gain Jehan blends head, heart and humour to make complex topics practical. Audiences leave with tools to communicate more clearly, support their people better, and rewrite the stories that hold their teams back.

Ideal For

• Conference keynotes and MC roles

• Leadership and culture events

• Mental health and wellbeing programmes

• Education and public sector conferences

• Executive offsites and team days

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Jehan Casinader speak about? Storytelling, mental health and wellbeing, leadership communication, resilience, and workplace culture.

Has Jehan Casinader written a book? Yes. This Is Not How It Ends: How rewriting your story can save your life was published by HarperCollins in 2020.

Is Jehan Casinader available as an MC? Yes. Jehan is one of New Zealand's most booked conference MCs and facilitators.

What is Jehan Casinader's journalism background? More than 20 years in New Zealand journalism, much of it at TVNZ, with awards including Reporter of the Year and Best Political Columnist.

Does Jehan Casinader speak about mental health? Yes. He speaks openly about his lived experience of depression and suicidality, and works with organisations on practical, evidence-based wellbeing.

How long is a typical keynote? 45 minutes is standard with Q&A optional. Shorter sessions and full MC engagements are also available.