Emma-Jane Taylor is a leading well-being speaker and motivational self-help expert, celebrated for her dynamic and impactful keynote presentations. With a career spanning over twenty-five years, Emma-Jane has established herself as a powerful voice in the realms of mental health, resilience and personal growth.
Her journey from a tumultuous childhood to being recognised at the United Nations for her advocacy work is a testament to her strength and determination. Emma-Jane’s ability to connect with her audience through her own experiences has made her a highly sought-after speaker for corporate events, private functions & after-dinner talks.
She was honoured at the United Nations by Kimberely Klezcka, as a woman striving to make the world a better place. An ideal choice for organisations looking to inspire and empower their audiences. Speaking topics - which include overcoming childhood trauma, mental health, building resilience, all relevant in today’s world.
Emma-Jane is a fascinating keynote speaker for corporate events, private functions, and after -dinner talks. Regularly tackling difficult conversations, Emma-Jane has first-hand experience of the topics she speaks on, making her engagements all the more authentic and powerful, and why she has become such a popular and powerful choice of keynote speaker across the world today; motivated to help others by her own childhood trauma covered in her book Don’t Hold Back. What others are saying "she is a remarkable individual whose life’s mission revolves around empowering others to embrace their authentic selves".
Her ability to engage, inspire and provoke thought through her speeches has cemented her reputation as a dynamic and influential speaker, making her a sought-after choice for events and conferences globally. Her courageous journey to heal from the trauma of CSA and abandonment to the confident, empowered woman she is today, has given her the necessary tools to succeed and help others.
Emma-Jane is not afraid to tackle difficult and uncomfortable conversations. Over the course of her career she has steered many people toward being the best version of themselves and continues to be an ideal choice of speaker; whether you are looking to inspire your audience, motivate change in your business or empower your employees on their well-being journey.
Emma-Jane is recognised as a speaker on the International Womans Day website
Emma-Jane's life's mission revolves around empowering others to embrace their authentic selves. Emma-Jane's ability to engage, inspire, and provoke thought through her speeches has cemented her reputation as a dynamic and influential speaker, making her a sought-after choice for events and conferences globally, especially when working with young people.
At the heart of Emma-Jane's endeavours is her commitment to advocating for the voices of the marginalised and protecting children from the scourge of abuse through her charitable initiative, Project 90-10.
Her personal journey to overcome childhood trauma has equipped her with a unique perspective and unwavering determination to make a difference. She is a sought after school speaker, presentating lively/ interactive workshops to young people that help them believe in themselves/ giving them confidence/ enabling them to challenge difficult conversations as well as to be supportive of others of the same age.
She is the Founder (est 2000) Principal of StageWorks Performing Arts School, and together with her passion for change has a laser focused reputation as a positive force working with young people.
Emma Jane keeps up to date with her safeguard responsibilities. She is able to provide up to date certificates, including Enhanced DBS certificate. She also holds a Chaperone License.
Emma-Jane is one of the most professional yet humble people I have ever worked with. It is not easy for anyone with experience of abuse to talk about it, and it is never easy to listen to, but Emma-Jane helped everyone hear her words with grace and eloquence. If you need your audience to sit up and listen, even if it’s a difficult topic, Emma-Jane will be able to do it.”
Ruth, NSPCC
Emma Jane touched on very real topics that absolutely resonated with the audience, resulting in a very thought-provoking session. It was an open, honest and interactive 45 minutes, and I certainly came away with food for thought. The meeting had an excellent vibe to it, was interesting and perhaps even cathartic in some instances. Emma Jane’s determination to push on, build her business and help others was really inspiring.
Hannah Hodgson, Invesco
Emma-Jane Taylor presented for us at the Madejski Football Stadium for the NatWest Venus Awards Thames Valley 2017. She is an amazing woman with an inspirational story. She is engaging, speaks clearly and is full of passion. She had all of our 300 guests engaged – you could have heard a pin drop. I would definitely recommend Emma-Jane. We had dozens of favourable comments about her presentation skills and I would definitely work with her again in the future.
Tara Howard, Venus Awards
Emma-Jane came to speak to our school about the important topic of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. The talk was moving and inspirational. It was not based on policy and government legislation but was an enlightening and insightful look into the world of someone who had been abused and what could have been done to stop it. Emma-Jane is an outstanding communicator and engaged our staff from the support staff to the senior leadership. Thank you so much for taking the time, I wish you all the best with your work.
Jonathan Parsons , Headteacher at St.Edwards Prep
The presentation and talk had a positive impact on the teachers and made them understand that we are not only stopping children from becoming victims, but also stopping them becoming perpetrators. Emma-Jane’s talk has helped us plan PSHE lessons to focus on healthy, positive relationships online and real life. We are seeing the impact of this. Emma-Jane is a wonderful speaker and it was a pleasure to host her.
Sadiya Mahmood
If I’m honest I must confess that I never find inset days to be the most interesting, yes of course they are necessary, it gives us the chance to say hello to our colleagues, to remind ourselves where we are, and to see what the goals are as we prepare for the next term, with a little more time and space and even a little less noise than normal! Checking my timetable, I noticed that for the first time ever since I had been at the school, we had a guest speaker on inset day, a lady by the name of Emma Jane Taylor was going to lead a workshop about sexual violence and sexual harassment training. Emma Jane stood up, introduced herself, and within seconds held the whole hall in the palm of her hand when she told us, without emotion, self-pity or embarrassment that she had been groomed and sexually abused as a child. I count myself lucky, I was sat at the back of the hall, when the words came out of her mouth, I have no idea how those at the front reacted when she looked into their eyes and said the words. I was taken aback, how should I feel? Anger? Pity? Embarrassed? It seemed a contradiction, here was a very attractive, well dressed, articulate, confident lady who none of us had ever met before, telling us about the horrible intimate experiences she had endured as a child. Experiences that most people would want to forget, to hope and pray that those they met throughout their lifetime would never hear of, of their shame and embarrassment at what had happened to them. I think that this is why I found Emma-Jane to be one of the most inspiring people I have ever had the pleasure to listen to in my life. She knows that she has nothing to be ashamed or guilty about, she was the victim of people who were happy to put their own sexual gratification before the needs of a child, they and they alone should own the shame and guilt. I feel honoured that I have heard Emma-Jane’s story, I hope that many people will have that privilege too.
David Hogg
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