Jo Pearson

Jo Pearson is one of Australia's most diversified and talented communicators with over fifteen years of media experience in newspaper journalism and the highly competitive news field. She has worked as a reporter, producer, writer and weather presenter, and is probably best known for her roles on Channel Ten's top rating Eyewitness News and as the host of the national current affairs / magazine show, "Live at Five" with Terry Willesee.

In 1988 she became the first female Monarch of Melbourne's Moomba Festival which is indicative of the public's admiration for her. Other credits include hosting the national lifestyle and health programme, "Body and Soul" and hosting Ray Martin's "Midday" show, the "Today" show and as fill-in for Graham Kennedy on "Coast to Coast".

Jo's intimate knowledge of the media makes her much in demand as a speaker, master of ceremonies and presenter of all forms of television material from video-conferences to trade, motivational and promotional films.

Jo specialises in presenting media and communication skills to the business world in a variety of forms - as conference presentations or workshop training sessions. Jo's wide academic background and wide range of experiences qualify her to comment on a wide range of topics including the media, communication skills, health and fitness, motivation and career opportunities in a humorous and informative manner.

Jo also conducts 'Media Strategies' media training courses for business and has worked for a variety of high profile businesses including BMW Australia, Shell, National Australia Bank, Telstra and IBM.