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Hope fuels momentum—and Jaclyn teaches leaders how to harness it,

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Meet Jaclyn…

Jaclyn Gallo helps leaders do the one thing they’ve been taught to avoid: get their hopes up. As a keynote speaker, author, and entrepreneur, she’s redefining what it means to lead with courage—showing that hope isn’t soft, it’s strategic. Her work challenges outdated narratives about playing it safe and replaces them with a bold, research-backed case for why possibility is a leader’s greatest asset.

Through powerful storytelling, research, and practical tools, Jaclyn delivers a message that challenges conventional leadership thinking. Her keynotes offer a compelling case for hope as a leadership advantage—showing how it fuels better decision-making, bolder action, and a culture where possibility drives performance.

Jaclyn has delivered keynotes to top organizations such as Meta, Deloitte, Comcast, and TEDx. Her work has been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, Business Insider, and Good Morning Washington. She’s the author of Stop Getting In Your Own Way and the host of the Spark Your Light podcast, which ranks in the top 1.5% of all podcasts globally and has listeners in 96 countries.

Beyond the stage, Jaclyn teaches entrepreneurship at Penn State, where she empowers the next generation of leaders to take smart risks and build with resilience. She also owns a thriving ice cream shop, where she brings her entrepreneurial spirit to life through community and joy.

A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, Jaclyn frequently speaks at women’s conferences, helping audiences move beyond the fear of disappointment so they can raise their hand, speak up, and go for more—with confidence, not caution.

Jaclyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and one-year-old son.

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Working with Jaclyn

  • "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 event with Jaclyn Gallo. 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