MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS | MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
Jehan Casinader
Jehan Casinader is one of New Zealand’s most thoughtful and compelling storytellers. An award-winning journalist, mental health advocate, and keynote speaker, Jehan has spent his career exploring what makes us tick — and helping us tell our own stories with honesty and heart.
Jehan made his name as a TV reporter and producer on shows like Sunday and Seven Sharp, where he covered everything from major national events to deeply personal human stories. In 2018, he was named Broadcast Reporter of the Year at the Voyager Media Awards, recognising his unique ability to capture the soul of a story.
His first book, This Is Not How It Ends, dives into his own battles with depression and shares tools for building resilience. Since its release, Jehan has become a leading voice in mental health conversations across Aotearoa. In 2025, he continues to run workshops and speak at events nationwide, helping Kiwis navigate tough times and embrace their own narratives.
On stage, Jehan is warm, vulnerable, and instantly relatable. He combines journalism skills with personal insight to create talks that are as practical as they are moving. Whether he’s working with corporate leaders, school students, or frontline workers, he leaves audiences with a stronger sense of connection and the confidence to speak up about what really matters.
Ideal for:
Mental health and wellbeing events
Leadership and corporate conferences
School and youth programmes
Community storytelling and resilience workshops
Diversity and inclusion events
Jehan shows people the power of owning your story — and how doing so can transform not just your own life, but the culture of an entire organisation.
