Speaking in Schools
in person or online experiences for parents, educators and students
"Engaging. Inspiring. Practical. Authentic. Relatable. Relevant. Entertaining."
DR JODI HAS WORKED WITH
One of the things I value most in my work as a speaker...
is the trust placed in me by clients who invite me back and recommend my work to their colleagues.
My keynote presentations, professional learning sessions and parent seminars are interactive, research-based and hope-inducing experiences, designed to engage audiences and leave them with practical strategies they can use straight away, whether I’m delivering a 60-minute keynote or a full-day workshop.
• FRESH INSIGHTS
• APPLY-NOW STRATEGIES
• TRUSTED & REBOOKED
Why Clients Invite Me Back
Understanding anxiety.
Strengthening wellbeing.
• Science-backed insights that resonate
• Practical strategies audiences use immediately
• Tailored to your audience
• Warm, engaging and relatable delivery
• Former teacher who understands the classroom
Popular talks for your school
For Parents
Moving Kids and Teens from
Anxiety to Resilience
Anxiety is increasingly affecting children and teens, often showing up as worry, big emotions, difficulty concentrating and avoiding things that once felt manageable, including school.
This session helps parents understand what’s happening beneath anxiety and learn practical ways to support their children to face challenges, build confidence and move toward greater resilience.
For Educators
Boosting Teacher Wellbeing & Preventing Burnout
Teaching is increasingly demanding, with rising workloads, complex student needs and growing expectations placing significant pressure on educators.
This session helps staff understand stress and the nervous system, while sharing practical strategies to protect their wellbeing, sustain their energy and continue doing the work they care deeply about.
For Students
Calm Under Pressure: Anxiety, Stress, Sleep & Study Strategies for Memory and Performance
Senior students are under enormous pressure. Academic expectations, exams, sleep disruption and anxiety can make it difficult to concentrate, remember information and perform at their best.
In this practical session, students learn how stress affects the brain and nervous system, why anxiety can interfere with memory and focus, and simple strategies to help them settle their nervous system, think clearly and approach exams with greater calm and confidence.
Jodi was by far the most engaging and relatable speaker I have heard, she was absolutely brilliant and I have no doubt everyone in the room took something incredible away from her.
Hamish
Jodi delivered a really engaging online presentation for us. We know that parents want practical advice that they can implement straight away. Jodi delivered this. She provides a range of strategies for parents to try and tells beautiful stories that relate to herself and her own parenting that resonate and connect her to other parents. But the best way I know that Jodi delivered an exceptional workshop was because I had parents ask me if I could organise another one for their school.
Jenni Rickard
CEO
Australian Parents Council
Dr Jodi Richardson joined us as a keynote speaker at all four in-person Positive Schools conferences in 2022. She proved to be a delight to work with both personally and professionally. Her presentation offered a welcome mix of information and practical strategies along with a compassionate understanding of mental health. Moreover, Jodi was able to engage her audience with humour and warmth.
Jodi was warm, generous in spirit and lovely to work with. I recommend her highly as an expert presenter on supporting and managing anxiety.
Dr Helen Street
Co-Founder | Conference Chair
Positive Schools
Jodi understands the wellbeing and education needs of adolescents, is highly professional and carefully plans to ensure that her wellbeing programs are tailored to meet the needs of the students. Jodi is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her as a speaker and educator.
Lamia Rockwell
Director of Senior Years
Melbourne Girls Grammar
Delegate feedback
2019 Mental Health in Schools Conference
“Extremely useful as a teacher and parent.”
“Best presenter.”
“Lots of strategies to support counselling in schools!”
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Jodi is a regular media commentator in
the anxiety, parenting and wellbeing space.
Jodi has shared her insights and expertise via ABC TV News Breakfast, the TODAY Show, Sunrise, The Morning Show, Studio 10, Weekend Today, Mamamia, ABC Radio, ABC RN Life Matters, Radio New Zealand and in The Age, Herald Sun, Sydney Morning Herald, New Idea, Who Magazine, Mindful Parenting and more.
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