Speaker

Ute Janik

Strong women for strong companies

Ute Janik worked her way up from a freelance contributor at a local newspaper to top management in the media industry. As a speaker, trainer and business coach focused on female empowerment, she shares her 20 years of leadership experience from Hessischer Rundfunk. With compelling keynotes and individual coaching, she encourages women to overcome internal barriers, build successful careers and develop their personalities. Ute Janik has developed numerous successful entertainment programs and led the award-winning live magazine “Maintower.” Her experience and communication skills flow into her inspiring work as a speaker and coach, supporting women on their self-determined path.

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Inspiring expert for female empowerment & leadership

Ute Janik is one of the most influential female voices when it comes to career development, equality and modern leadership. As a speaker, trainer and business coach, she combines deep industry knowledge from two decades of media management with practical strategies for successful women. Companies book her to increase the visibility of female employees, strengthen self-confidence and effectively drive cultural change – with a mix of experience, empathy and clear messages.

Leading voice for empowerment, diversity & modern leadership

After more than 20 years at Hessischer Rundfunk – 15 of them as Head of Entertainment – Ute Janik brings real management experience to the stage. She is a certified business and life coach, works as a trainer for the ARD-ZDF Media Academy and supports women in keynotes, workshops and coaching sessions on their personal and professional journey. Her greatest strength is translating complex topics such as gender, role models or internal barriers into clear, motivating messages that have an immediate impact.

From local newspaper to top management in the media industry

Her path began as a freelance journalist for a local newspaper – and led her to the top of a major media organisation. She developed successful TV formats, built the award-winning magazine “Maintower” and spent several years on air as a television presenter. As a trainer, she has educated editors throughout the ARD/ZDF environment. This unique combination of leadership responsibility, media expertise, communication skills and coaching experience makes her a sought-after expert in the German-speaking world.

Why Ute Janik is the best choice for your business event

• Strengthens women and teams with practical strategies for career & confidence
• Combines 20 years of leadership experience with coaching expertise for sustainable growth
• Conveys empowerment, diversity & gender topics clearly, motivatingly and effectively
• Develops customised keynotes & workshops for organisations of all sizes
• Brings storytelling expertise from the TV world for impactful presentations
• Knows the challenges women face from her own experience and offers real solutions
• Creates cultural value: more visibility, more courage, more ownership
• Ideal for leadership events, diversity programmes, women’s networks & HR formats

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Topics

Diversity Self-Development Motivation Mental Strength Media

“Get off the brakes! How women shape their careers with confidence”

Which internal barriers prevent women from advancing in their careers?
How can they overcome these barriers?
How do companies benefit from this?

“Now it’s my turn! Appearance and presentation training for women”

Present with confidence and authority in front of an audience
Develop an inner sense of security
Voice, body language & more: the craft of successful presenting

“The heroine within you! Learning from strong women”

What we can learn from the traditional narrative patterns of the hero’s journey
How women overcome obstacles in their lives
Three strong women: insights into the biographies of Marie Curie, Margarete Steiff and Waris Dirie (“Desert Flower”)

References & Press

List of clients (selection):
KfW Frankfurt, Robert Bosch GmbH, Europa-Park Rust, Ministry of Economic Affairs Rhineland-Palatinate, Office for Civic Women’s Work, Hesse, State Agency for Civic Education Rhineland-Palatinate, Police Headquarters East Hesse, ARD-ZDF Media Academy

“With her talk ‘The Heroine Within You – Learning from Strong Women,’ Ute Janik delivered a powerful and lasting impulse here at KfW. Through her stories, she motivated and inspired colleagues to recognize their own abilities, develop them further and use them with confidence. With her authentic manner, she created a space for courage and reflection. As a speaker, Ute Janik combines her expertise with genuine passion for the empowerment of women.”
Sandra Groß, Diversity Manager at KfW, Frankfurt

“Ute Janik has been very popular among our partner institutions for years with her lectures and workshops on female empowerment and personal development! She not only has extensive expertise on equality, she also knows how to engage with participants with great empathy and attentiveness. The feedback from organizers is consistently extremely positive, and the women are enthusiastic and inspired. We are delighted that Ms. Janik is part of our trusted circle of speakers!”
Malika Krammer, Deputy Management, Office F, Office for Civic Women’s Work in Hesse

“With her inspiring lecture ‘The Heroine Within You,’ Ute Janik captivated our 240 attendees. She moved and engaged her audience – you could hear a pin drop in the room! – and provided valuable impulses to everyone present. A meaningful evening and a wonderful contribution to our lecture series ‘New Perspectives.’”
Marianne Mack, Founder of the lecture series “New Perspectives” at Europa-Park Rust, wife of park owner Roland Mack