Speaking Testimonials

  • "I recently had the amazing opportunity to attend PRSA ICON for the first time (as a staff member of the University of Delaware). Although I didn't get to connect with Ken directly, I couldn't help but praise his leadership session, "Be A Lion: The Role of Courage In Leadership." I took so many notes and the room was filled. Thanks for the great session and hope to connect again at future conferences!"
    Melissa Betau
    Melissa BetauProgram Coordinator for the Department of Communication, University of Delaware
  • "As a person who has held leadership roles in public relations for the past 36 years, I believe that one of our biggest downfalls as leaders is overthinking the obvious and losing our focus on what, or should I say, who is most important--the people in our organizations. Overthinking can bring peril to our vision and success as a leader. That's why listening to Ken Jacobs present, Be a Lion!: The Role of Courage in Leadership at the 2024 PRSA ICON, was refreshing and helpful--even to a senior leader. Ken's simplicity and hands-on approach to leadership cut through a lot of clutter in a way that invites a culture of trust and confidence from top to bottom.
    Mark D. WeinsteinExecutive Director of Public Relations, Cedarville University
  • "At PRSA ICON this year, I attended Ken’s workshop, Be A Lion!: The Role of Courage in Leadership. Ken’s approach to leadership is engaging and compelling, and he creates an easy, participation-forward environment. The real gem of the conference was an open invitation one morning to meet with Ken and other leaders over coffee. We shared challenges and strategies with each other and there was no shortage of laughter and good advice. A conversation with Ken is a great start. Attending his workshops or better yet, working with him as a coach can take anybody to the next level."
    Chris Stoker
    Chris StokerStrategic Communications Manager, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • "I highly recommend Ken’s leadership session “Be A Lion: The Role of Courage in Leadership.” I first heard him speak at the PRSA ICON conference in Anaheim and found the information so inspirational and relevant to what PR professionals do on a day to day basis."
    Samantha Miller
    Samantha MillerCommunications and Community Liaison Coordinator, Donlin Gold LLC
  • "I has the opportunity to see Ken present "Be a Lion: The Role of Courage in Leadership," at the PRSA 2024 ICON. Ken's presentation was clear and thoughtful, and demonstrated his expert knowledge of communications and PR and our role as leaders. If you are looking for someone who can demonstrate not only the need to communications and PR professionals to be leaders, but to give you some ideas about what that means to an organization, I would check out Ken's work."
    Eric Moss
    Eric MossDirector of Communications, University of Washington
  • "Ken's course on leadership and being "a lion" was an introspective lecture on leaving fear at the door and becoming the best version of yourself without regard for how you are perceived. He presented the audience with an opportunity to take a look in the mirror and tools to utilize whenever fear comes inevitably knocking in the workplace, and throughout our lives. Would recommend Ken and his course to anyone wanting to better themselves and receive invaluable information."
    Robert Allen
    Robert Allen Public Information Specialist, City of Austin
  • "I saw Be A Lion: The Role Of Courage In Leadership" at PRSA ICON 2024. Ken's leadership presentation was inspiring and left the room feeling ready to tackle their biggest personal and professional obstacles. He has a way of making each person feel they are having an intimate conversation with him, even in a large conference room full of people."
    Molly Thrasher
    Molly ThrasherCommunications Consultant
  • "Last year we hired Ken to speak at a conference to provide our group of PR professionals with his expertise on the topic of 'leading vs. managing.' Ken's presentation was thought provoking, inspiring and moving in many ways. He brought about a change in perspective for me that I am still benefiting from and applying today. Numerous attendees approached me after Ken's presentation to share how he had positively impacted their view on leadership. I highly recommend Ken to anyone looking for a professional coach, both in personal and team format."
    Kate Jeffries
    Kate JeffriesCommunity Relations Manager at ETC, Inc.
  • "I attended Ken's CAPRSA Spring Conference 2018 break-out session, “How to Help Your Next-Gen Become Effective Leaders in Their Own Right” and really found it worthwhile, educational, and very informative. Ken is a great presenter and speaker and very engaging with the those in attendance. Two of the key things I took away from the session was "when you recognize the next gen as leaders, then it will motivate them to step up" and also "creating the objective, showing the direction, and then to get out of the way."
    John McCartney
    John McCartney Principal at Jmac PR LLC
  • "Ken is an excellent speaker, provides tangible resources and actionable ideas. For experienced leaders, his back-to-basics reminders challenge us to reflect and assess our leadership style/habits. I appreciate Ken’s detailed talking points to illustrate tone and approach to challenging conversations."
    Pamela Nix, MBA, APR
    Pamela Nix, MBA, APRDirector of Human Resources