Dr. Jodi Richardson is the go-to speaker for schools and workplaces looking to empower students, parents, staff, or leaders with understanding and real-time strategies to finally get a handle on anxiety, alleviate in-the-moment and long-term stress, and implement techniques that maximise potential and amplify wellbeing.
A former secondary teacher, Dr. Jodi understands the challenges within the education landscape, including unprecedented anxiety among students, as well as the stress, sleep issues, anxiety, worry, and burnout faced by educators and school leaders. With warmth, compassion, and humour, her presentations within school communities enhance mental health and wellbeing inside and outside the school gate.
As a 1st Dan (the level above black belt) in Karate, Dr. Jodi brings a unique approach to her work with teens teaching them to distinguish between perceived threats that fuel anxiety, and the signals from others that indicate a genuine threat to their personal safety. Her years of martial arts training have honed her safety awareness, resilience and willingness to challenge her limits, insights she weaves into different aspects of her work.
Dr. Jodi’s impressive achievements in the wellbeing, science, and educational landscapes blend seamlessly with her innate caring nature, resulting in an engaging, research-based, relatable and empowering experience for those in attendance. It is common for participants to leave feeling like an ‘old friend’ of Dr. Jodi’s or flocking to her for even more insights and advice.
Dr. Jodi is a celebrated Penguin Random House author, renowned for her bestselling works, Anxious Kids and Anxious Mums. She is also the visionary creator and much-loved host of the top-tier, globally recognised podcast Well, Hello Anxiety, which consistently ranks in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide for its insightful exploration of anxiety management.
A respected media commentator, Dr. Jodi shares practical mental health recommendations twice weekly with Melbourne radio listeners and has appeared on The TODAY Show, ABC Breakfast, Studio 10, Sunrise, The Age, Weekend Today, Women’s Health and more.
Dr. Jodi is adaptable, professional and a joy to work with. You can trust she’ll deliver a tailored, impactful and memorable experience, or as her clients say, ‘hit the mark’ every time.
TOPICS
Parent Education
– Moving kids and teens from anxiety to resilience
– Expanding kids’ and teens’ anxiety coping toolkit (follow up from Anxiety to Resilience)
– Struggling well: Building resilient brains in kids and teens
Professional Development for Educators
– Boosting teachers’ mental health and happiness
– Moving kids and teens from anxiety to resilience
Senior Student Education
– What is anxiety, why it’s not all bad and what can I do about it?
– Resilience: So Much More Than Bouncing Back
– From Flat To Psychologically Flexible: Wellbeing Done Differently
Testimonials
“Mark was a brilliant speaker and we would love to have them back in the future.
He was warm and engaging people with in depth knowledge of his subject.”
“I am absolutely thrilled to write this testimonial for Dr. Jodi Richardson, a remarkable speaker, author, and anxiety expert. Dr. Richardson’s expertise in the field of anxiety is truly unparalleled, and her dedication to helping individuals overcome their struggles is truly inspiring. I had the privilege of attending many of Dr. Richardson’s speaking engagements, and I was blown away by her depth of knowledge and her ability to connect with the audience. Her presentation was not only informative but also engaging and empowering.”
“When booking a speaker for a conference or presentation, there are many who hold the desired qualifications, knowledge and expertise; however, booking a speaker who is an engaging and commanding speaker is another skill set entirely. It’s a rare combination to discover a speaker who speaks with credibility, but who also has the audience in the palm of her hand from the get go and yet this is what places Dr. Jodi Richardson apart from other speakers. She is outstanding with regard to both content and delivery.”
“Dr Jodi came to my school to talk to Year 12 students about mental health awareness and what we should do if we’re feeling anxious at such a busy time in our lives. She made it fun and engaging. The hour felt like 15 minutes.
All my friends said they learned something they could use for the rest of their lives. She held the attention of all the students, making it entertaining and participative while giving us information and knowledge that we can use not only at school but to manage our feelings at home too.
She used examples that were relatable to us and explained that it’s ok to be anxious, you just have to know what to do. My friends and I were practising her breathing techniques on the way home from school later that day. I think every school kid would benefit from hearing Dr Jodi speak.”
“Thank you once again for a truly brilliant day. You bring such a great combination of gentle insight and practical understanding. I personally am so appreciative of how easily we can arrange complex days and how you hit the mark every time.
I hope you have had a safe trip home and look forward to working together again.”
“Jodi’s presentation to staff was outstanding. She engaged her audience, gave insights into anxiety and provided very clear strategies for staff to trial. Staff provided positive feedback about how useful the presentation was.”
“We are incredibly grateful to have had the esteemed Dr. Jodi Richardson present at Newport Lakes Primary School to the parent community. Her seminar, “Moving Kids from Anxiety to Resilience,” was both insightful and profoundly helpful in addressing childhood anxiety.
Dr. Richardson’s depth of knowledge and her relatable, compassionate approach captivated the audience, providing parents with practical, evidence-based strategies to understand and reduce anxiety in their children. Her ability to break down complex mental health concepts into actionable advice, left parents feeling empowered and hopeful. We feel privileged to have hosted such an inspiring advocate for children’s mental health and wellbeing, and we wholeheartedly recommend her presentations to any school or community looking to better support anxious children and foster resilience.”
“When booking a speaker for a conference or presentation, there are many who hold the desired qualifications, knowledge and expertise; however, booking a speaker who is an engaging and commanding speaker is another skill set entirely. It’s a rare combination to discover a speaker who speaks with credibility, but who also has the audience in the palm of her hand from the get go and yet this is what places Dr Jodi Richardson apart from other speakers. She is outstanding with regard to both content and delivery.
Jodi spoke at the ProPsych, “Mental Health in Schools Conference” in May of 2018. She was strategically placed as the final speaker on the last day of a two-day conference. It is no mean feat to willingly speak in this time slot and in many ways, it is a measure of the calibre of a speaker, as many delegates’ minds are beginning to wander as the weekend beckons.
However, Jodi took to the stage in her gentle, yet confident manner and delivered a professional presentation to a venue full of educators and health professionals. No one left the venue. She drew the audience in with her carefully constructed and evidence based presentation, while also providing personal insight from her own journey and then coloured the topic with real life examples. The presentation was practical, personal, informative and beautifully prepared. It was skilfully delivered as Jodi is not one to rigidly straddle the lectern; she moves with ease on stage and her proximity to her audience is open and compelling.
If you are seeking a speaker of the highest calibre, well versed in the area of mental health, then I strongly recommend Dr Jodi Richardson. She is calm and composed, an expert in her field and a genuinely warm person with a desire to improve the mental health status of individuals by sharing her knowledge. “
“We engaged Jodi’s services as part of a Client Planning retreat. Those days can be quite draining and we needed someone to lift the energy and awareness of the team prior to our afternoon session. Jodi hit the mark! She provided insight and self-awareness, delightfully guided by her engaging stories and personal journey. Jodi’s involvement made a measurable difference to people’s attention levels and productivity and they sailed through the rest of the workshop with clear heads and energy. I recommend Jodi’s services to anyone who is planning a staff workshop and is looking for a new approach to employee engagement.”
“Jodi has an amazing way of connecting with her audience. Her personal stories make her so relatable to people of all ages and they empower those who hear her to see a positive way through their difficult experiences. Jodi’s background knowledge and theoretical base really educate her audience to understand and unpack their experiences, leaving them more able to identify their struggles and successes. A great speaker who comes at these important topics from so many angles.”
“We were delighted to have Dr Jodi present three webinars for our charity during lockdown one and two in Victoria. We know that Dr Jodi is one of the best presenters on anxiety, however were also really impressed with the way that Dr Jodi managed the online space. Her set up added to the calm atmosphere she created – from lighting, clear sound & warm environment- it was an incredible standard. Dr Jodi engaged our audience through asking for responses via the chat box & was affirming of all online questions submitted. We look forward to Dr Jodi presenting for us again because the high level of excellence she presents with in person is matched in the online presentation space.”
“Brilliant evening expanding our understanding of anxiety last night at Wesley College, Melbourne. Dr Jodi Richardson is a brilliant guide for anyone encountering anxiety and that is everyone – as an anxious person or a carer.”
“This presentation was exceptional. I have attended quite a few presentations related to anxiety and how to support children experiencing anxiety, all of which have been interesting and filled with informed content, but Dr Jodi Richardson’s presentation was exceptional. Her strategies were extremely well presented, easy to understand and left me motivated to use in both my teaching career, and as a carer for two young boys dealing with anxiety issues and difficult living arrangements. I was impressed by Jodi’s knowledge of the material and the manner in which she shared it. This was a fist class presentation with exemplary practical implications.”
“Absolutely fabulous – coming from the perspective of a person with lived experience of anxiety. I especially loved the breakdown of strategies and the “why” behind why these strategies work. As a person who suffers from anxiety, and supports two daughters with anxiety, the information shared in this presentation will be used on a regular basis. I took a copious amount of notes! Thank you Dr Jodi Richardson for sharing your story and strategies.”