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Jacob Morgan

5x Best-Selling Author | Futurist | Keynote Speaker

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Jacob is one of the world’s most sought-after speakers on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience…and for good reason! He doesn’t deliver keynotes; he creates powerful experiences designed to create great leaders, engaged employees, and future-ready organizations. Jacob’s talks are customized, filled with research, unique stories, and, most importantly, actionable.

 

Coming from an immigrant family (The Republic of Georgia), Jacob was taught the values of hard work, fighting for your beliefs, and having a vision. He took a job after college working for a company that promised to treat him well and help him grow, but instead, he was stuck doing cold calling and PowerPoint presentations. Jacob quit shortly after the CEO made him fetch coffee. That was one of the last jobs he ever had.

 

Today, Jacob is an international best-selling author, acclaimed keynote speaker, and professionally trained futurist with a global audience. Using his proprietary research, which includes surveying tens of thousands of employees and working with thousands of CEOs worldwide, Jacob designs each speech to be impactful, filled with stories, and backed by data.

 

He is also the host of Great Leadership With Jacob Morgan, one of the most popular leadership podcasts. His work has been endorsed by the CEOs of Unilever, Cisco, Mastercard, Nestle, Best Buy, SAP, KPMG, T-Mobile, Audi, Kaiser Permanente, and many others. Jacob has also contributed to and been cited in publications such as Cosmopolitan, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, CNN, Glamour, the MIT Sloan Management Review, USA Today, and The Harvard Business Review. His passion and mission is to create great leaders, engaged employees, and future-ready organizations.

 

His speaking topics focus on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience. His goal with every presentation is to show your audience the art of the possible, to inspire people to take action, and to provide actionable tools to allow your people to turn the possible into reality. Jacob works collaboratively with your team to align the presentation with your vision for a successful event, whether for a group of ten CEOs or a packed house of thousands of team members.

Speaking Topics

Lead with conviction: mastering change in times of uncertainty

Dug provides frameworks for leading with courage, embracing uncertainty, and guiding teams through periods of complex change and disruption. Has uncertainty shaken your team's motivation and morale? As a master practitioner of NLP, Dug McGuirk provides proven frameworks for leading with courage, embracing ambiguity, and guiding teams to breakthroughs during disruption. Blending decades of human behavior insights with breakthrough moments like firewalking, Dug drives home the message that transformational leadership is needed during transitional times. Don't allow uncertainty to paralyze progress. Invest in your team’s capabilities with Dug’s inspirational keynote. Attendees will leave with renewed passion, focus, and a toolkit to master change as true conviction leaders. The goal is that attendees leave with frameworks, philosophies and tools to enhance their leadership, relationships and personal growth.

Creatures of addict: 6 critical needs to address when dealing with addiction and recovery

A silent killer of progress and growth in any organization stems from mental health and addiction issues.  What we are really speaking of is coping skills to deal with underlying issues.  The truth is drugs and alcohol are not the real problem, they are a solution.  In this interactive keynote Dug will unpack mental health, addiction and recovery in a new way creating understanding and tools for change.  Dug's expertise working in the field of addiction for over 7 years gives him keen insight to the real challenges companies and families face and provides easily applicable solutions. 

Creatures of addict: navigating recovery for organizational and personal growth

Substance abuse and mental health issues are silent killers of progress in organizations and families. In this eye-opening keynote, acclaimed speaker Dug McGuirk provides a new perspective on addiction, coping mechanisms, and pathways to recovery. Blending 7+ years of expertise with breakthrough exercises, Dug empowers audiences with: A counterintuitive view of addiction as a solution rather than the core problem. Tools to address the underlying causes; Ways to constructively cope with stress, trauma, and challenges without destructive behaviors; How to build a culture of support and vulnerable communication to prevent addiction relapses; Proven neuroscience-based techniques to rewire thinking patterns and sustain recovery; Optimizing personal and organizational growth by addressing addiction issues head-on. Dug incorporates memorable experiences including fire walking and arrow breaking to drive home the message that transforming addiction liberates untapped potential. Don't let addiction issues remain a silent killer of progress. Equip your leaders with a new understanding of addiction, coping strategies, and recovery frameworks through Dug's transformative keynote.

From fear to fire: mastering breakthroughs for emotional and action mastery

Embark on an electrifying journey from the paralyzing grip of fear to the exhilarating blaze of mastery with Dug McGuirk in "From Fear to Fire". This is not just a keynote—it's a transformative experience that will challenge, inspire, and empower your audience to turn their deepest fears into fuel for success. Dug McGuirk, a seasoned expert in personal and professional breakthroughs, draws from a wealth of life experiences, from the music industry to overcoming personal adversity, to deliver a potent message of empowerment. His interactive keynote goes beyond conventional speaking, inviting participants to engage in powerful breakthrough exercises like firewalking, symbolizing and actualizing the leap from fear to action. Ideal for leadership retreats, corporate conferences, and personal development seminars, "From Fear to Fire" promises to leave a lasting impact, equipping every participant with the mindset and methods to transform their fears into a source of strength and success. Book this experiential keynote and ignite the transformation within your team or audience. Propel them into a world where fear is no longer a hurdle but a stepping stone to emotional and action mastery.

Intoxicated by love: mastering the art of relationships and emotion

In the dynamic landscape of young adulthood, forging meaningful connections and navigating the complex tapestry of emotions become foundational experiences. Enter Dug McGuirk, a celebrated facilitator and seasoned relationship strategist, known for his transformative sessions that resonate deeply with college audiences. Drawing upon his extensive background in human behavior and neuro-linguistic programming, Dug delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships, offering attendees a roadmap to build connections that are both authentic and enduring. But Dug’s sessions are more than just lectures. Merging thought-provoking content with exhilarating activities like firewalking, he creates a sanctuary where participants embark on introspective journeys, confronting vulnerabilities and shattering emotional barriers. Dug's accolades are not just limited to his expertise in relationship dynamics. His own transformative journey, coupled with his entrepreneurial achievements and motivational speaking prowess, grants him a unique lens through which he views the world. It’s this very perspective that has resonated with countless individuals, inspiring them to embrace love and relationships with renewed intention and purpose. Step away from transient, reactive approaches to relationships. Choose mindfulness, intentionality, and depth. This workshop promises not just academic growth, but a profound evolution in personal relationships and emotional intelligence. College students stand at the cusp of pivotal life moments; equip them with the insights and strategies to forge bonds that last a lifetime.

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