Speaker, Emcee, and Impact Producer

Anna believes in a future where every leader and organisation is committed to creating a sustainable world of equality and opportunity for everyone. They are on a mission to catalyse a global shift to Responsible Leadership by 2035

Anna Sheppard’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and transformation. Growing up in a caravan park on the northeast coast of England, Anna faced early challenges, including overcoming prejudice and navigating the complexities of a system that often didn’t cater to their needs as a neurodiverse, non-binary, and gay person. Despite these obstacles, Anna found their ‘WHY’ at a young age—developing a deep passion for equality and a vision to create lasting change. With grit and determination, Anna worked their way through college, university, and a master’s degree while pursuing community development projects across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

From these life experiences, Anna founded Bambuddha Group with a clear mission: to empower leaders to ‘work kinder’ by embedding ethical leadership practices and driving measurable social and environmental impact. Anna's credibility is further solidified by their track record of working with some of the world’s leading brands, including Unilever, Pfizer, Westpac, and Cisco, as well as being recognised as a global thought leader in the fields of leadership and social impact. Anna’s work has earned them numerous accolades, including being named one of the ‘Top 10 Leadership Development Training and Coaching Companies in APAC’ and a finalist for the prestigious Stevie Awards.

By booking Anna Sheppard as a speaker, emcee, or advisor, you're gaining access to a proven expert with a wealth of experience and a unique perspective. Anna’s insights, backed by their lived experience and evidence-based approaches, will not only inspire your audience but equip them with actionable strategies to foster a more inclusive, kinder, and impactful future.

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Anna Sheppard is a globally sought-after speaker, emcee, and event producer whose storytelling is relatable, down-to-earth, and fun. With an optimistic and engaging style, Anna takes audiences on transformative journeys that educate, inspire, and empower them to be the change they want to see in the world. Anna’s talks ignite action, spark innovation, and challenge traditional paradigms, making them an unparalleled choice for forward-thinking events.

The Future of Leadership & Work

Exploring the evolving landscape of leadership and the future of work with a focus on inclusivity, kindness, and ethical practices.

• The Future of Work 2035: Leading with Purpose, Profit, and Impact
  Discover how leaders can embrace purpose-driven strategies to balance profit with creating meaningful social and environmental impact.

• Tomorrow’s Leader is a Kind One: Building Inclusive Leadership for a Diverse Future
  A visionary talk on why kindness is the key to leadership success in a rapidly changing, diverse world.

• Reimagining Leadership: Embracing Neurodiversity and Inclusivity in the Workplace
  Learn actionable strategies for fostering workplaces where neurodiverse and underrepresented voices thrive.

Women’s Empowerment & Social Impact

Empowering women and marginalized groups to lead with purpose and create a fairer, more inclusive world.

• Accelerating Women: Leading with Purpose, Impact, and Empathy
  Strategies for unlocking potential and accelerating gender equity in leadership roles.

• Building a Kinder Economy through ESG: Empowering Marginalized Communities for a Fairer Future
  Explore how ESG initiatives can drive inclusion and equity while creating lasting social impact.

Diversity & Inclusion Through Kindness

Redefining diversity and inclusion through the transformative power of kindness.

• Meet You at the Intersection: Kindness, Diversity & Inclusion as the New Leadership Imperative
  A powerful message on leveraging kindness to drive meaningful diversity and inclusion.

• Celebrating Intersectionality in Leadership: Leading for a More Inclusive, Empowered World
  Insights into building leadership practices that embrace and celebrate diverse identities and perspectives.

Impact Producing:

Anna Sheppard is renowned for designing transformative events, summits, and EDUtainment experiences that leave lasting impressions. Combining positive psychology and innovative methodologies, Anna integrates multimedia, music, and playfulness to ensure genuine engagement and enduring impact.

• Award-Winning Expertise: Anna’s exceptional work in impact production earned the prestigious Vibe Award, celebrating her ability to elevate events through creativity and connection.

• Tailored Solutions: From concept development to flawless execution, Anna’s curated team of experts ensures every event is both impactful and unforgettable.

• Industry Leadership: Anna advises industry bodies and associations across events, music, and creative sectors, driving innovation and positive chan

Leadership Programs:

RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 2035™ Programs
Anna Sheppard’s Bambuddha Group offers comprehensive tools and programs to support leaders, teams, and organizations in embedding kinder leadership strategies and achieving measurable social and environmental impact.

• Individual Coaching: Tailored 1:1 coaching for leaders ready to take the Responsible Leadership 2035 pledge.

• Team Workshops: Interactive workshops designed to foster kinder, more inclusive team cultures.

• Impact Index: Scalable advisory services to measure progress and align leadership with sustainability goals.

Giving Back
Bambuddha Group, an award-winning social enterprise, reinvests a minimum of 50% of corporate client profits into programs that reduce underrepresentation in business. Since 2017, Bambuddha has delivered over $1 million in impact through paid programs, empowering organizations to lead with kindness and purpose.

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