More than Motivation

Bestselling author and former NFL athlete Jacob Brown has delivered hundreds of standing ovation keynotes to some of the largest organizations in the world. Top brands and institutions like Intel, Meta, LinkedIn, Dallas Cowboys, UPS, Cadillac, General Motors, University of Notre Dame, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, and Central Michigan University have been captivated by his talks.

As a three-time TEDx speaker, his insights have been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America.

With a message rooted in resilience, leadership, and personal transformation, Jacob equips audiences with real-world strategies they can apply the moment they leave the room. His signature Fail Forward philosophy challenges teams to embrace adversity, lead with authenticity, and build workplace cultures that thrive under pressure.

Whether he's on stage in front of thousands or leading an intimate workshop, Jacob doesn’t just motivate - he moves people to take action.

Fail Forward: Resilient Leadership, Stronger Cultures

In today’s fast-moving world, fear of failure is one of the biggest barriers to innovation, progress, and effective leadership. Jacob Brown, a renowned leadership keynote speaker, helps audiences reframe failure as fuel, not defeat.

Blending real-world stories with practical leadership strategies, Jacob challenges teams and leaders to embrace discomfort, take bold action, and build a culture where growth comes from learning, not perfection.

Attendees will walk away with a fresh mindset, tools to lead with resilience through uncertainty, and a powerful framework to create workplaces where failure is normalized, trust is strengthened, and people feel empowered to show up fully.

This isn’t just a motivational speech. It’s a mindset shift - built for leaders, teams, and organizations ready to stop playing it safe and start building cultures that win.

Finding Purpose: Crafting a Life of Meaning

Life is filled with pressure, distractions, and constant demands, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Many individuals go through the motions of life or work without feeling deeply connected to a larger mission. This keynote is a powerful invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your purpose.

Jacob Brown takes audiences on a meaningful journey of self-discovery, weaving together powerful stories, life experiences, and practical insights to explore what it truly means to live and lead with purpose. He challenges attendees to look beyond titles, roles, and expectations to uncover the deeper "why" that drives them. Purpose fuels fulfillment, clarity, and resilience.

Attendees will walk away inspired to dig deeper, take intentional action, and craft a life of meaning that impacts everything they touch. When people operate from a place of purpose, they don’t just succeed. They thrive.

Hunting Your Goals

While setting goals might seem straightforward, the journey to achieving them is often filled with distractions, setbacks, and self-doubt. In this powerful and engaging workshop, Jacob unpacks what it truly takes to not only set meaningful goals but to chase them down with clarity, courage, and consistency.

Drawing from lessons learned in high-stakes environments from professional sports to entrepreneurship, Jacob shares battle-tested strategies for overcoming resistance, staying focused, and building momentum even when motivation runs dry. Participants will learn how to identify what they really want, map out a clear action plan, and develop the mental toughness needed to stay in pursuit.

This isn’t just about dreaming big. It’s about doing the work, embracing the hunt, and turning intention into achievement. Whether you're aiming for personal growth, career success, or a major life pivot, this workshop will help you lock in and go after your goals like your life depends on it. Because in many ways, it does.

Leading from the Core

In this interactive workshop, leaders will explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity, purpose, and alignment. “Leading from the Core” introduces a powerful framework built on personal and organizational values, the guiding principles that shape how we show up and lead others.

Using the memorable metaphor of an avocado, Jacob guides participants through a journey from the outer skin to the inner pit, illustrating how real leadership comes from within. Just like each part of the avocado has a purpose, every layer of a leader, skills, mindset, and values - must align for impact.

Through stories, reflection, and actionable tools, leaders will learn how to clarify what they stand for, build trust, and lead with conviction. Whether you're managing a team or preparing for the next level, this workshop will help you lead from within and influence everything around you.

More than Motivation

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"Jacob's incredible story of success is an inspiration! We have had several speakers in over the past several years, and Jacob is one of my favorites."

SPEAKING TOPICS

Fail Forward: Resilient Leadership, Stronger Cultures

Finding Purpose: Crafting a Life of Meaning

MOST REQUESTED WORKSHOPS

Hunting Your Goals

Leading from the Core

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