Jordana Borensztajn

Jordana Borensztajn, author of The Little Book of Influence: 8 Keys to Transformative Communication, is a keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, and communications expert who empowers leaders and teams to amplify their influence, presence, and impact. A former journalist turned stand-up comedian, she is also an event MC, corporate humourist, and public speaking trainer. With her unique mix of sharp insights and wit, Jordana delivers keynotes and workshops that simultaneously educate and entertain, inspiring audiences to create lasting change.

Jordana Borensztajn is a member of the Executive Council at CEOWORLD magazine. For more of her insights, follow her on LinkedIn. You can also visit her official website.

Executive Opinions

Why Vulnerability Is Your Secret Weapon in Business

Jordana BorensztajnExecutive Opinions

Research shows we judge our own vulnerability through a more negative lens than others do. In what’s known as the ‘beautiful mess effect’, the moments we may perceive as weakness, others might view as courageous. I learnt this the day I got escorted off Facebook's headquarters in Silicon Valley. I had flown from Melbourne with one mission: find Mark Zuckerberg and make him laugh...

Executive Briefing

How One Humiliating Gig Taught Me the Real Meaning of Resilience

Jordana BorensztajnExecutive Briefing

"You're the worst comedian I've ever seen. Get off the ship." The words bellowed across the cruise ship show lounge. Under the harsh spotlight, I watched 200 faces stare back at me with an expression that fell somewhere between disgust and contempt. This wasn't just a bad gig. This was a catastrophe I couldn't escape from....

Executive Profiles

Why leaders need to stop seeking perfection to make an impact

Jordana BorensztajnExecutive Profiles

When I wrote my first book, I was so fearful of a tiny typo that 700 copies sat in boxes in my apartment for six months gathering dust. I was trapped in what's referred to as 'failure-avoiding' perfectionism. Research distinguishes between two types: striving perfectionism, rooted in high standards and...

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