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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, Jaclyn is redefining what it means to lead with courage—showing that hope isn’t soft, it’s a powerful catalyst for momentum and action. Her work challenges outdated narratives about playing it safe and offers a bold, research-backed case for why possibility is one of a leader’s greatest assets.

Through compelling storytelling, research, and practical tools, Jaclyn’s keynotes spark a shift in how leaders think, decide, and move forward—fueling better decisions, bolder action, and cultures where progress is possible.

Jaclyn has delivered high-impact keynotes for organizations including Meta, Deloitte, Comcast, and TEDx. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and Good Morning Washington. She is 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 podcasts globally and reaches listeners in 96 countries.

She also teaches entrepreneurship at Penn State, where she equips the next generation of leaders to take smart risks and build with resilience.

A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, Jaclyn is a sought-after speaker for women’s conferences and professional growth events, helping audiences move beyond the fear of disappointment and into confident, forward motion.

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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 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