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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.

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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 Elevate your next event with a keynote that challenges outdated leadership norms and inspires your audience to replace fear with possibility.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. 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. Jaclyn’s keynote isn’t about unrealistic optimism. It’s about reclaiming the internal permission to expect more—and pursue it—with courage.

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GET YOUR HOPES UP:

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

Before you submit the application, raise your hand, or pursue the opportunity, there’s a split second where doubt creeps in: What if I’m not ready? What if I try—and it doesn’t work out?

Somewhere along the way, we were taught to protect ourselves from disappointment. Don’t get your hopes up. Don’t take the risk unless you know you’ll succeed. But that mindset doesn’t move you forward—it keeps you stuck. If disappointment has ever made you second-guess whether it’s even worth trying at all, you’re not alone.

This message is for anyone who has learned—through experience—that hoping hurts. It goes straight to the heart of what happens when repeated rejection and unmet expectations teach us to shrink our ambition. Over time, the fear of disappointment can start to feel heavier than the hope of possibility. But what if hope wasn’t something to avoid, but something to reclaim?

This keynote helps audiences trade fear for possibility, take courageous action, and give 100%—not because they’re certain, but because they’re hopeful. It’s time to stop playing it safe and start expecting something better. It’s time to get your hopes up.

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 past disappointment may be keeping you from showing up fully

  • Explore why hope isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s the foundation for real resilience

  • 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?”

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.