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Janette Comish

About Me

I believe the best learning doesn't end when the workshop finishes or the qualification is awarded. It changes the way people think, builds confidence, and gives them the ability to apply what they've learned in the real world.

For more than 40 years, I have worked across education, business, tourism, government, and the private sector, helping people develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to achieve more than they thought possible.

My experience spans executive leadership, business consulting, and education, including senior leadership roles with Accor Hotels and the National Heart Foundation, teaching in vocational and higher education, and mentoring business owners, professionals, and emerging leaders.

Whether I'm teaching business, facilitating leadership workshops, mentoring a business owner, or speaking at a conference, I connect ideas with experience. I use practical examples, genuine discussion, and real-world application to help people understand not just what they need to know but how to use it.

I believe great education is engaging, relevant, and practical. It should challenge thinking, encourage curiosity, and leave people with the confidence to apply their learning long after the session has ended.

Today, my work continues to focus on developing capable business professionals, confident leaders, and learning experiences that make a lasting difference.

How I am Different

I make learning real.

Whether I'm working with a business owner, a leadership team, or a classroom of students, my focus is always the same: to help people understand not only what they need to know but also how to apply it with confidence.

I draw on more than 40 years of experience across business, leadership, and education to turn ideas into practical action. Rather than relying on theory alone, I use real business examples, discussion, and practical application to make learning engaging, relevant, and immediately useful.

Every organisation and every learner is different, so I take the time to understand their goals, challenges, and opportunities. That allows me to tailor my approach and create learning experiences that are meaningful, practical, and focused on outcomes that last beyond the workshop or classroom.

Business Educator, Facilitator and Business & Leadership Consultant.

How I Can Help

I work with organisations, educators, and business leaders to make learning meaningful, practical, and relevant.

Whether I'm facilitating a leadership workshop, mentoring a business owner, or designing learning experiences, my goal is always the same—to help people understand ideas, apply them with confidence, and create lasting results.

My work focuses on four areas.

Business Education & Facilitation

I design and deliver engaging learning experiences that connect theory with practice. From vocational education and higher education to corporate learning and professional development, I help people build the knowledge, confidence, and capability to succeed.

Leadership & Capability Development

Strong organisations are built by capable people. I work with leaders and teams to strengthen communication, develop leadership capability, and create cultures where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best.

Business Strategy & Growth

Drawing on executive leadership and consulting experience, I help organisations clarify their direction, strengthen their marketing, and develop practical strategies that support sustainable growth.

Professional Speaking & Facilitation

As a conference presenter, facilitator, and keynote speaker, I create engaging sessions that challenge thinking, encourage discussion, and make learning real. My presentations are practical, interactive, and designed to leave people with ideas they can immediately apply.

Learning Experiences

I make learning real.

The best learning happens when people understand not only what they need to know but also why it matters and how to apply it.

For more than 40 years, I have designed and facilitated learning experiences that connect ideas with real-world practice. Whether I'm working with business leaders, corporate teams, vocational learners, or university students, my goal is always the same: to create engaging, relevant learning that builds knowledge, confidence, and capability.

My experience spans vocational education, higher education, corporate training, and professional development. I currently deliver diploma-level business and leadership programs and have taught marketing and communications at postgraduate level. Every learning experience is designed to encourage participation, critical thinking, and practical application.

Areas of Expertise

Business & Leadership
Developing commercially minded professionals who can think critically, lead confidently, and make informed business decisions.

Leadership Development
Supporting current and emerging leaders to strengthen communication, build high-performing teams, and lead with confidence.

Marketing & Customer Experience
Making marketing practical, relevant, and customer-focused through real-world strategies that create meaningful business outcomes.

Professional Development
Designing and facilitating workshops that build capability, encourage collaboration, and equip people with practical skills they can apply immediately.

Every organisation is different, which is why I tailor every workshop, program, and learning experience to the needs of the people in the room.

Because learning should never feel theoretical.

It should feel real.

Speaking Engagements

As a keynote speaker and presenter, I love connecting with audiences and bringing energy, insight, and practical takeaways to every event. I’ve spoken at conferences, corporate events, industry forums, and professional development days across Australia.

My speaking style is down-to-earth, engaging, and informed by real-world experience. I draw on my background in both business and education to make complex ideas easy to understand—and even easier to apply.