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Janine is a natural connector, storyteller, and space-holder who has built a reputation for moderating deeply honest, human-centred conversations, the kind that stay with audiences long after the event ends.
Her ability to create atmospheres of trust, curiosity, and authentic dialogue makes her a sought-after moderator for women’s networks, corporate panels, community events, and career-focused discussions across the UAE.
With lived experience of returning to work after a long career break, Janine brings empathy, insight, and relatability to every room she leads. She doesn’t host panels, she creates conversations that matter.
MEET JANINE PLUM
Panel Moderator
Conversation Leader
Women’s Career Reinvention Facilitator
What Janine is Known For:
Warm, magnetic presence
that immediately puts speakers and audiences at ease
Effortless moderation style
that feels natural, grounded, and beautifully human
Skillful
storytelling
that connects diverse voices and perspectives
Insightful questioning
that brings out depth, vulnerability, and real wisdom
Creating safe
spaces
where women feel seen, heard, and encouraged
Holding emotional and psychological safety
in discussions about identity, confidence, purpose, and reinvention
Guiding conversations with empathy and strength
never overshadowing the speakers, but amplifying them.
Janine is not a scripted or performative moderator. She leads with presence - not perfection. And her presence changes rooms.
Topics Janine Moderates:
Janine brings her grounding energy and lived experience to conversations on:
Women’s career reinvention
Returning to work after a break
Confidence + identity rebuilding
Entrepreneurship and female founders
Work–life integration
Mental wellbeing and emotional resilience
Leadership journeys
Personal transformation and navigating change
She is especially gifted at moderating multi-speaker panels, weaving together different stories and viewpoints into seamless, engaging dialogue.
Speaking & Moderating Formats:
Janine is available for:
Corporate women’s networking events
DEI & HR-led panels
Community events & discussions
Founder events
Internal leadership circles
Returnship programme discussions
Podcast guest interviews
Whether the room holds 15 people or 50, Janine brings the same warmth, grounding, and connection.
Signature Style:
Audiences frequently describe Janine’s presence as:
Calming
Nurturing
Honest
Uplifting
Honest
Deeply Relatable
Powerful without trying
Naturally confident
Emotionally Intelligent
Beautifully Human
Her moderation style is not about taking centre stage - but bringing out the best in everyone on it.
Why Event Hosts Choose Janine:
Event organisers value Janine for:
Her professionalism & preparedness
Her ability to guide conversations without dominating them
Her sensitivity to audience emotional cues
Her talent for drawing out meaningful stories
Her deep understanding of the modern woman’s return journey
Her ability to hold space for vulnerability and growth
Her warm, effortless stage presence
Perfect For…
Events
Women’s Day
Corporate Empowerment Initiatives
Founder and Entrepreneurial Communities
HR & Talent Development Programmes
Career Reintegration or Returnship Programmes
Personal Development
Events
Founder and Entrepreneurial Communities
If your audience values depth, honesty, and genuine connection, Janine is the ideal moderator for your event.
For moderation inquiries, speaking engagements, collaborations, or corporate partnerships, please get in touch:
