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Hope is your leadership edge. Use it.

Jaclyn delivers high-impact keynotes that challenge conventional thinking and help leaders inspire, innovate, and operate from possibility—not fear.

Unlock the transformative power of hope in leadership.

Reframe risk. Reclaim confidence. Reignite possibility.

Your team doesn’t need another pep talk—they need a new perspective. Elevate your next event with a keynote that challenges outdated leadership norms and inspires your audience to replace fear with possibility.

Empower executives and emerging leaders to act with clarity, courage, and conviction—especially in moments of uncertainty.

Jaclyn’s keynotes reveal why hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a competitive edge. She helps audiences shift from risk-aversion to bold decision-making, showing how to embrace uncertainty and foster a culture where possibility drives innovation.

Whether your audience is navigating disruption or gearing up for growth, Jaclyn delivers a message that moves people—from hesitation to momentum.

Planning a women’s event? Book Get Your Hopes Up—a powerful, research-based keynote designed to help women overcome fear of disappointment and own the confidence to speak up, take risks, and lead with bold authenticity.

Keep reading to explore Jaclyn’s signature keynotes and discover which message is the perfect fit for your next event. Each keynote is fully customizable to ensure alignment with your vision and outcomes.

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Signature Keynotes

THE HOPE ADVANTAGE:

Why Confident Leaders Choose Courage Over Certainty

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving workplace, effective leadership requires more than just strategy—it demands courage, vision, and the resilience to move forward even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. Yet for many high achievers, past setbacks and disappointments can make bold leadership feel risky. Over time, we begin to trade possibility for predictability. We stop hoping.

The Hope Advantage is a transformative keynote that reframes hope as a leadership asset—not a vulnerability. It explores how fear of disappointment often leads to hesitation and self-censorship, and how reclaiming hope can reawaken confidence, initiative, and authentic influence.

Grounded in research and brought to life through compelling stories and practical tools, this keynote gives leaders the permission and path to hope again—so they can make bold decisions, model resilience, and empower their teams to do the same.

Audience members will learn how to:

  • Recognize how unhealed disappointment may be driving hesitation or inaction

  • Lead with clarity and confidence—even in uncertain or high-pressure moments

  • Reignite motivation and creativity by shifting from protection to possibility

  • Inspire teams with an authentic, forward-focused leadership mindset

  • Use hope not as wishful thinking—but as a strategy for momentum and growth

This isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s about choosing courageous leadership over cautious control—believing in what’s possible, even when there’s no guarantee.

Because the most impactful leaders aren’t the ones who always know it’ll work out. They’re the ones brave enough to believe that it just might.

GET YOUR HOPES UP:

Reclaiming Confidence, Courage, and the Power of Possibility at Work

According to an internal report from HP, men apply for a job when they meet just 60% of the qualifications—but women tend to hold back unless they meet 100%. Why? Because somewhere along the way, we were taught to protect ourselves from the risk of disappointment. Don’t get your hopes up. Don’t try unless you know you'll succeed.

“Get Your Hopes Up” is a powerful keynote designed for women who have learned—through experience—that hoping hurts. If you’ve ever hesitated to go for the promotion, speak up in the meeting, or even dream a little bigger because you weren’t sure it would work out, this message is for you. If disappointment has ever made you second-guess whether it's even worth trying at all, you're not alone.

This keynote goes straight to the heart of what happens when repeated rejection and unmet expectations teach us to play it safe. And how, over time, the fear of disappointment can feel heavier than the hope of possibility. But what if hope wasn't something to avoid, but something to reclaim?

Through personal stories, research, and real-world strategies, this keynote will help you:

  • Understand why hope feels risky—and why it’s worth it anyway

  • Recognize how unhealed disappointment may be holding you back

  • Learn how to move forward with courage, even in the face of past letdowns

  • Reignite your willingness to try, show up, and enjoy the process—without being paralyzed by the “what if it doesn’t work out?”

When women are free to hope again—really hope—they become more willing to raise their hand, go for the role, voice the idea, and lead with less anxiety and more authenticity. This keynote isn’t about unrealistic optimism. It’s about reclaiming the internal permission to expect more—and pursue it—with courage.

Because the future doesn’t belong to those who are sure it will work out. It belongs to those who are brave enough to hope that it might.

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Testimonials

Working with Jaclyn

  • "Jaclyn is an absolute pleasure! Her keynote session during the American Staffing Association’s THRIVE Women in Leadership event was a massive success. She ROCKED the stage and left the audience with immediate takeaways and nuggets, but yet begging for more. We look forward to partnering with Jaclyn on many more events."

    Emily Lawson, American Staffing Association

  • "Jaclyn delivered such a powerful event with many lessons to take away. Jaclyn is so thoughtful and inclusive in her approach when speaking to a wide variety of attendees. She is a true inspiration and guiding light to all of those who have the privilege to hear her speak and even better yet, engage with her in a live q&a following. On behalf of myself and the leadership team, we would be thrilled to have Jaclyn back anytime to speak to our community of Comcasters again. It was such a pleasure to work with her behind the scenes and moderate the session! She is a force to be reckoned with."

    Casey Algeo, Comcast NBCUniversal

  • "Deloitte’s Women & Allies sponsored an amazing women's empowerment event with Jaclyn Gallo on the topic of positive self-image. I took copious notes on various insights and had several ah-ha moments. I hope Jaclyn returns to Deloitte in the future. I would highly recommend her to any group looking for an engaging and enlightening session with practical actions that can be incorporated into personal and professional life."

    Brenda Arends, Deloitte

  • "Jaclyn was our keynote speaker for Rider's Women Entrepreneurship Week and knocked it out of the park! Her storytelling and strategies were so relatable and exactly what our students needed to hear to help them achieve their goals. She has such a positive and infectious energy and has also motivated me to take action using some of her strategies. We're grateful to have had her speak at Rider!"

    Lisa Teach, Rider University

  • "At the end of the night, there were happy tears shed, a room of inspired women, + excited twinkles in the eyes of ordinary women who now know they can do extraordinary things!"

    Bess Sparks, Rodan and Fields

  • "Jaclyn Gallo provides professional and personal tactics to increase goals and reach success through her stories of inspiration. Her positive personality shines as she provides concrete examples that move and flow sequentially throughout her presentation. Her genuine need to help others and share her wisdom is refreshing. Our group was delighted with her keynote and open discussion. She is easy to work with and leaves an impact with her audience."

    Nicole Stephenson, Society of Professional Women

  • "Jaclyn was an incredible speaker to work with! From the initial conversation to the day-of keynote she was professional, asking questions to learn about our event to deliver content that would genuinely help our audience--and she went above and beyond!"

    Valerie Lane, Millennial Summit

  • “The conference was a huge success and Jaclyn was a major contributor to the success! I have seen so many messages of how wonderful the keynote was and how it really resonated in their personal lives. I appreciate Jaclyn so much and it was an absolute pleasure working with her!”

    Kayla Reszka, Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity HQ

Keynote Speaker Request form

To inquire about booking Jaclyn to speak at your event, please fill out the Keynote Speaker Request form below or email bookings@jaclyngallo.com with your event information.