Sam is an internationally recognised introvert advocate, workplace inclusivity expert, and personal branding specialist. Through dynamic keynotes and strategic consultations, she helps organisations address systemic biases and unlock the untapped potential of introverted talent.Signature Keynotes:1. Authentic Confidence: Empowering Introverts to Lead and Succeed2. Redefining Personal Branding: Proven Strategies for Introverts to Have Impact Without Overwhelm3… Show more Sam is an internationally recognised introvert advocate, workplace inclusivity expert, and personal branding specialist. Through dynamic keynotes and strategic consultations, she helps organisations address systemic biases and unlock the untapped potential of introverted talent.Signature Keynotes:1. Authentic Confidence: Empowering Introverts to Lead and Succeed2. Redefining Personal Branding: Proven Strategies for Introverts to Have Impact Without Overwhelm3. Introverted Leadership: Redefining Strength and Driving Innovation4. Why Introversion Must Be Part of Your DEI Strategy5. Maximising Your Talent: How to Support Introverts in the Workplace6. The Business Case for Introverts: Unlocking Potential for Outstanding ResultsSam’s talks combine:- Cutting-edge insights into workplace inclusivity and DEI.- Practical, actionable strategies tailored for organisations.- Inspiring stories and proven results from global leaders like Google and Salesforce.She has spoken at companies like Salesforce and Jellyfish, as well as at summits for HSPs and women in business. Read her Recommendations section for a snapshot of her impact.Start the conversation today to book Sam for your next event!Reach out via DM or email Sam directly at hello@thisissamsheppard.comSam also provides a limited amount of coaching for introverted leaders, solopreneurs and small business owners, as well as digital products designed help introverts to achieve their goals without masking, burnout or changing who they are and a newsletter packed with bite-sized tips. DM for more information. Show less

Corporate soft skills learning design and facilitation. Consistently rated as 'world class' via delegates' NPS scores (NPS +100 achieved numerous times), as well as outstanding opt-in and KPI results across a diverse range of clients.Clients include Google, Heathrow Airport, HSBC, The Ministry of Justice, McCann International and Facebook - and from frontline staff to C-Suite.Example projects: - Facilitating innovative leadership and change management training to… Show more Corporate soft skills learning design and facilitation. Consistently rated as 'world class' via delegates' NPS scores (NPS +100 achieved numerous times), as well as outstanding opt-in and KPI results across a diverse range of clients.Clients include Google, Heathrow Airport, HSBC, The Ministry of Justice, McCann International and Facebook - and from frontline staff to C-Suite.Example projects: - Facilitating innovative leadership and change management training to >2000 leaders and PEMs at Heathrow Airport.- Leading on a global project at Google which focused on empowering >5000 individuals from underrepresented groups across 169 countries to break through glass ceilings.- Training directors at the MoJ to incorporate Design Thinking into their management strategies.- Change management training for HSBC's frontline staff across the UK.- Helping McCann employees to present with impact and confidence.Also provided learning consultancy to help SMEs improve their learning design and delivery. Partnered with Manageable, Routes and Insight Coaching to secure better outcomes.ICF-accredited coach, providing executive coaching to introverted leaders in corporate settings. Show less

Subject adviser working in a number of schools, including a free school in Essex (which attained 91% grades 9-4 in English language in their first year), to drive progress and raise student attainment in conjunction with Russell Education Trust (RET), formerly Education London. Successfully supported six Welsh schools as an associate English adviser for the English and Maths KS4 Project Phase III, a Welsh Government initiative delivered via Education London over the 2013-14 academic… Show more Subject adviser working in a number of schools, including a free school in Essex (which attained 91% grades 9-4 in English language in their first year), to drive progress and raise student attainment in conjunction with Russell Education Trust (RET), formerly Education London. Successfully supported six Welsh schools as an associate English adviser for the English and Maths KS4 Project Phase III, a Welsh Government initiative delivered via Education London over the 2013-14 academic year and modelled on the acclaimed London Challenge. All six schools realised, or exceeded, their targets. Show less

Online mentor for Decoded's 'Data Academy' programmes, working 1:1 with clients from Marks & Spencer studying a data fellowship to enable them to progress in their learning journey and remove limiting beliefs.

Facilitated online and in-person workshops, and Train-the-Trainer sessions, to a global community: personally facilitated over 200 #IamRemarkable workshops to over 3500 participants and trained over 5000 #IamRemarkable facilitators across 169 countries around the world. Helped organisations, including some of Google's most important clients, such as Salesforce, Amazon, Ford, Dell, Citi Bank, GSK and Jellyfish, scale #IamRemarkable as part of their DEI initiatives by providing workshops,… Show more Facilitated online and in-person workshops, and Train-the-Trainer sessions, to a global community: personally facilitated over 200 #IamRemarkable workshops to over 3500 participants and trained over 5000 #IamRemarkable facilitators across 169 countries around the world. Helped organisations, including some of Google's most important clients, such as Salesforce, Amazon, Ford, Dell, Citi Bank, GSK and Jellyfish, scale #IamRemarkable as part of their DEI initiatives by providing workshops, facilitator training and coaching to support growth; Sam worked directly with over 800 companies globally. Provided support to Google's #IamRemarkable facilitators globally, via one-to-one and group coaching, social media management and also via email. Grew the LinkedIn community from 5-30k in nine months. Provided learning design to ensure content remains transformational and up-to-date. Developed materials to support the transition to virtual workshops during the pandemic, as well as online coaching sessions to support individuals and groups, and updated the #IamRemarkable Train-the-Trainer content and supporting materials. #IamRemarkable was a Google initiative empowering those from underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace, and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings. Contracted via Chesamel. Show less

Working in a fast-paced, startup/scaleup, environment to lead and deliver coaching and facilitation to a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients, including HSBC, the Ministry of Justice and Facebook. Heavily involved in collaborative learning strategy and design. Management and Quality Assurance of coaches. Responsible for coach resourcing and proofreading for the business.Freeformers, now TeamTogether, were a digital transformation company, helping businesses and individuals to develop… Show more Working in a fast-paced, startup/scaleup, environment to lead and deliver coaching and facilitation to a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients, including HSBC, the Ministry of Justice and Facebook. Heavily involved in collaborative learning strategy and design. Management and Quality Assurance of coaches. Responsible for coach resourcing and proofreading for the business.Freeformers, now TeamTogether, were a digital transformation company, helping businesses and individuals to develop the mindset and skills to excel in the future workforce: significant experience of empowering clients through assisting them to develop a growth mindset, manage change, develop resilience and embrace new technologies. Areas of expertise: Innovation and Design Thinking; Forward Leadership; Growth Mindset; Resilience and Training the Trainer. Show less

Learning design and delivery of CPD to teachers and educational staff (individual, group and whole school). Consistently ranked in the top tier of Creative Education’s teacher trainers and attaining the highest delegate ratings across all providers. Keynote speaker at NQT conference organised by Dragonfly Training.Providing educational consultancy (working with schools to drive improvements or companies to develop a learning and development strategy/ or schools… Show more Learning design and delivery of CPD to teachers and educational staff (individual, group and whole school). Consistently ranked in the top tier of Creative Education’s teacher trainers and attaining the highest delegate ratings across all providers. Keynote speaker at NQT conference organised by Dragonfly Training.Providing educational consultancy (working with schools to drive improvements or companies to develop a learning and development strategy/ or schools programme) with consistently good results in conjunction with Education London and Russell Education Trust. Show less

Working directly with students (either one-to-one, small group, whole class or year group) to improve literacy, GCSE English Language/ Literature or A-Level results; students achieve or exceed their targets. Experience of WJEC, AQA, Edexcel and IB exam boards.Online tutor to Chinese students aged between 3-18 years old in conjunction with ABC360 - consistently receiving excellent reviews.

Leading modules in Literacy and Coaching and Mentoring; assessing, moderating and writing course materials and student work; curriculum design; researching a literacy-focused PhD. Specialisms: pedagogy, literacy and coaching and mentoring. Attained Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Leading and managing a team of five English and Media teachers; implementing a strategic vision; managing a budget and departmental resources; assisting with Literacy across the Curriculum; raising standards of teaching and learning.

Second in English Department and Head of House.Teaching English and Drama and managing curriculum enrichment and pastoral activities. Collaborated with Hay Festival to secure positive outcomes for students.

Key Stage 5 and Curriculum Enrichment Co-ordinator. Teaching KS3-5 English. I worked here from 2002-4 and then 2005-7, either side of the management traineeship.Examiner for WJEC.

HR (six months): managing sickness absence and retention.Marketing (six months): assisting with the launch of the pet insurance test campaign; responsibility for securing the buy-in of internal and external stakeholders and internal communications, including corporate event planning.