This week on Share, Steve Hodgson is joined by Jordana Borensztajn—comedian, magician, keynote speaker and communication coach—for an unforgettable conversation about the transformative power of humour, confidence and creativity.

With a background in journalism and stand-up comedy, Jordana’s path into corporate keynotes and mentalism is anything but traditional. In this episode, she shares how a bad date became the catalyst for her comedy career, how magic helped her reconnect with joy during lockdown, and why authenticity is the most powerful communication tool we have.

Whether you struggle with public speaking, feel blocked creatively, or simply want to laugh while learning, this episode offers a masterclass in blending storytelling, psychology, and performance to build real confidence—without faking it.

About Our Guest

Jordana Borensztajn is a Melbourne-based keynote speaker, MC, corporate trainer and presentation coach with a gift for engaging audiences through comedy, communication strategy and visual storytelling. From a journalist at the Herald Sun to performing at New York Comedy Club, Jordana now combines her experience in stand-up, content creation and mentalism to help professionals build connection, clarity and confidence on stage and in life.

She's also the host of the podcast Feel Your Confidence and brings her trademark blend of humour and education to both in-person and virtual audiences across the globe.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanaborensztajn

Website: https://jordanab.com.au/letsconnect/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadeWOKNKpPQaiAM0xc2Xm1JlzVvLfHQrh4e5tsREhcUnVKvPHtdyfoU_Rh3hA_aem_RjWkqWkXSg1F5UY3VqtxQQ

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Episode Highlights

00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:18 - Meet Jordana: From journalism to stand-up comedy

01:25 - Do we take life too seriously?

02:09 - The bad date that launched a comedy career

04:00 - Turning pain into punchlines

05:53 - Why we laugh: The psychology behind humour

07:00 - Navigating cancel culture and staying clean on stage

09:20 - Learning the art and timing of comedy

12:17 - Jordana’s first time on stage

14:00 - From comedy to keynote: Building confidence through performance

15:29 - Why public speaking feels so hard—and how to overcome it

18:07 - Breathing techniques and rituals for calming nerves

20:02 - Dance, sing, move: How Jordana preps before going on stage

21:01 - Her biggest on-stage disaster and what it taught her

23:19 - The power of authentic, heart-led storytelling

24:02 - How Jordana discovered magic during lockdown

26:01 - Using magic and mentalism to create unforgettable experiences

28:15 - Why kids are the toughest crowd for magicians

29:20 - Journalism, content production & what media taught her

31:15 - The importance of good news and storytelling

33:53 - Comedy as therapy and everyday healing

35:56 - The science of smiling and emotional contagion

36:20 - What success means to Jordana now

37:12 - Her greatest teacher and learning to follow intuition

39:23 - What she’s still working on: magic, communication and mastery

40:30 - Where to follow Jordana and access her work

42:00 - Final thoughts and magic to come