Speaking That Cuts Through the Noise

What We Do

I don’t speak to impress. I speak to shift something.

My talks aren’t keynote theater—they’re clarity delivered with precision, storytelling that doesn’t flinch, and presence that holds the room.

Whether it’s a leadership summit, offsite, or private company event, I show up to help people think more clearly, lead more honestly, and move with sharper intent.

I speak from three decades of executive and HR leadership—including VP-level experience, P&L ownership, crisis navigation, and the real-world pressure of decisions that don’t come with do-overs.

Popular Sessions:

When the Leader Is Tired

What it means to lead when you can’t afford to fall apart—and how to rebuild without disappearing.

The Cost of Clarity

Why clean decisions are hard—and how  leaders choose when the noise is deafening.

Elegance in the Mess

How to lead through contradiction, complexity, and the tension between identity and obligation.

Private Leadership in a Performative Age

Why not everything needs to be public—and how private clarity can become your most powerful asset.

What Resilience Really Looks Like

Not grit. Not grind. Not performative pain. Just presence, truth, and the willingness to start again.

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Want to bring Jakob in?

Whether it’s a keynote or a session with your executive team, I bring clarity, presence, and real-world leadership experience to the room. Let’s talk about what your audience actually needs—and whether I’m the right voice for the room.
(I speak a few times a year. If it’s the right room, I’ll show up all in.)

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