Ken Jacobs, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP
Principal, Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching
Ken Jacobs is a trusted leadership expert, executive coach, and consultant who empowers public relations, communications, advertising, and marketing agency leaders to become more inspired, inspiring, and effective leaders.
Since founding Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching in 2007, Ken has empowered agencies to drive growth, enhance client relationships, and elevate team performance through strategic consulting, training, and executive coaching. His coaching has helped C-suite executives, senior leaders, and managers not only achieve but surpass their organizational, career, and personal goals.
Ken is a certified coach and leadership specialist, holding Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentials from the International Coach Federation (ICF). He is also an Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Master Practitioner, COR.E Leadership Dynamics Specialist (CLDS), and a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) accredited by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).
A Proven Track Record of Success
For more than a decade, Ken has worked with top agencies, including Fenton, RuderFinn Engage, Precision Strategies, PRR, and Stratacomm, among many others. His extensive experience as a senior leader at agencies such as Ogilvy PR, Marina Maher Communications, and Maloney & Fox gives him a deep understanding of the challenges agency leaders face—and the strategies needed to overcome them.
During his agency career, Ken led training and staff development initiatives, founding MMC Masters, a program recognized for excellence by The Holmes Report. His expertise in leadership development has made him a sought-after speaker, trainer, and mentor within the PR and communications industry.
Thought Leadership & Industry Contributions
Ken is a respected voice on leadership, coaching, and agency management. He writes “Taking The Lead,” a quarterly leadership column for PRSA’s Public Relations Tactics, and hosts a video podcast of the same name, where he discusses effective leadership with some of the industry’s most respected leaders. He’s a monthly contributor to O’Dwyer’s PR Newsletter.
A passionate industry advocate, Ken has served in leadership roles for PRSA New Jersey, PRSA Tri-State District, and ICF-NJ. He is a regular conference speaker, having presented live or virtually at PRSA Counselors Academy Spring Conference, PRSA ICON Global Conference, the Institute for Public Relations (IPR), the Florida PR Association (FPRA), and the world’s top agency networks. Ken is a dedicated mentor for emerging PR leaders.
Ready to Lead with Confidence?
If you’re looking to grow your agency, improve your communication department’s results, strengthen your leadership skills, and achieve breakthrough results, let’s talk.
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