Jo Pearson

Jo's experience as a speaker, live television interviewer, media trainer and presentation skills specialist brings credibility, professionalism, warmth and humour to conferences and events.  She adds a distinctive, polished and entertaining edge to the role of master of ceremonies, debate facilitator, keynote speaker or trainer.

Highly experienced in awards night presentations and hosting formal gala dinners, Jo specialises in adding humour and elegance to the most prestigious occasion.

She is also experienced in observing Vice-Regal protocol and working with translators and multi-media technology.

Jo is principal and founder of a media consultancy and production house, co-located in London and Melbourne.  Her clients range from global corporations, to organisations and individuals.

Presenter - Speaker - Conference Facilitator - Awards Host - Presentation Skills Trainer - Media Trainer

Television Presenter & Speaker
Jo Pearson became one of Australia's leading on-air personalities, best known for her role as a senior prime-time television newsreader. She has a wealth of experience in major metropolitan media, having worked as a senior journalist, producer and reporter in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and the United States. She is a former President of the Television Society of Australia. Jo still regularly appears in corporate news, training, culture and marketing DVDs and broadcasts.

Media & Presentation Skills Trainer
Jo's years of experience as a journalist, communicator and trainer, combine to provide entertaining and interactive insights into the emotional, psychological and strategic
imperatives of good message management and communication skills. She has helped hundreds of individuals and businesses get their message across more powerfully in her tailored media and presentation skills courses. Jo has coached some of the Australia's leading CEOs and Senior Executives in communicating more effectively; not only in front of television cameras, but also to colleagues and employees.

Client Ovations: Your professionalism, poise and personality made the event highly engaging and enjoyable. I welcomed the opportunity to watch a "pro" in action and once again, thanks for taking by "boarding school" comments in good spirits

Chief Executive Officer, Group Training Australia

Jo is certainly the most professional and polished MC I have worked with. She played a huge role in ensuring the success of the Motorola Conference.'

Travelution Pty. Ltd

Extremely professional, personable, friendly - Jo is just great.

National Manager Sponsorship ' Events ,Telstra Corporation

Your professionalism and assured manner as Master of Ceremonies, and great rapport with industry presenters, were important factors in making the (FAPM) convention program both beneficial and enjoyable for delegates.

Automotive Policy Section - Dept. Industry, Science ' Resources