Better leadership starts with being more human
Speaker, Emcee and Responsible Leadership advisor
Anna brings warmth, wit and practical insight to conversations about leadership, workplace culture and impact. Through keynotes, event hosting and learning experiences, they help people lead with more humanity.
Anna Sheppard believes in a future where every leader and organisation helps create a more sustainable world of equality and opportunity. Their mission is to catalyse a global shift towards Responsible Leadership by 2035.
Growing up in a caravan park on the northeast coast of England, Anna experienced prejudice and exclusion as a neurodiverse, non-binary and gay person. These experiences shaped their resilience, purpose and lifelong commitment to creating workplaces and communities where more people can belong, contribute and thrive.
Today, Anna is a speaker, emcee, responsible leadership advisor and founder of Bambuddha Group. Combining lived experience with evidence-based insight, they help leaders work kinder and turn good intentions into measurable social and environmental impact. With warmth, wit and straight-talking honesty, Anna inspires audiences to lead with greater courage, kindness and humanity.
A little Yorkshire. A lot of impact.
Meet Anna
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.
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Impact Producing:
Anna Sheppard is renowned for designing transformative programs, summits, content and EDUtainment experiences that leave lasting impressions. Combining positive psychology and innovative methodologies, Anna integrates proven frameworks, multimedia and stakeholder empowerment to ensure genuine engagement and enduring impact.
Award-Winning Expertise: Anna’s exceptional work in impact production earned the prestigious Vibe Award, celebrating their ability to elevate learning and connection through creativity and connection.
Tailored Solutions: From concept development to flawless execution, Anna’s curated team of experts ensures every project is both impactful and unforgettable.
Industry Leadership: Anna advises industry bodies and associations across a wide range of sectors.
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 Training: Interactive and co-designed programs to foster kinder, accountable and 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.