Larry Jacobson- Keynote Speaker
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Looking for a speaker who can inspire, energize, and engage your audience with real-life experiences of leadership, perseverance, and personal growth? Hire Larry Jacobson, an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, world sailor, and former CEO, who delivers powerful keynote speeches customized to leave a lasting impact on your event attendees.
Larry Jacobson isn’t just a speaker—he is a living example of what it means to embrace change, take risks, and achieve dreams. After a successful career as a CEO, he left behind the corporate world to sail around the globe, fulfilling a lifelong dream. His six-year adventure took him across treacherous waters, past pirates, through 30-foot waves, and into life-changing challenges—proving that with vision and determination, anything is possible. Through engaging storytelling, exciting visuals, and humor, he shares lessons on leadership, success, and overcoming fear. Whether in business, personal development, or retirement planning, his insights guide audiences to step up, take control, and navigate toward their own success.
Each of Larry’s speeches is tailored to align with your event’s goals, ensuring a relevant and impactful experience. As a former CEO and entrepreneur, he delivers actionable strategies on leadership, sales, and unstoppable performance, while also tackling critical workplace topics like ageism and adapting to change. His thrilling and inspirational stories provide powerful metaphors for business and personal growth, making complex challenges relatable and motivating. Whether speaking at a corporate sales meeting, leadership retreat, incentive travel program, or virtual keynote, Larry’s high-energy approach consistently engages audiences. His expertise extends to personal development, guiding individuals in turning ideas into reality, making passion a priority, and redefining retirement to create a fulfilling encore career. He also shares insights on gratitude, happiness, and personal empowerment, helping audiences recognize the strength and potential they already possess.
A two-time TEDx speaker, Larry has spoken at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco, corporate events, associations, and conferences worldwide. He is also a Certified World Class Speaking Coach, trained by industry legends such as Craig Valentine, Patricia Fripp, and Ed Tate, and has helped countless professionals elevate their communication skills. His expertise in non-financial retirement planning has made him a sought-after speaker in helping individuals navigate purpose and fulfilment beyond their careers.
Beyond the stage, Larry is an award-winning author whose works capture his journey and expertise. The Boy Behind the Gate is his gripping memoir about sailing around the world, while Let’s Go! brings that adventure to young readers. Navigating Entrepreneurship provides invaluable insights for aspiring business leaders, and Your Ideal Retirement Workbook offers a step-by-step guide to creating a fulfilling retirement. He also developed Sail Into Retirement™, a self-guided video coaching program that helps individuals transition from work to a purpose-driven retirement. His ability to blend business acumen, adventure, and personal growth into a compelling narrative sets him apart from traditional speakers.
With over 20 years of experience in corporate event planning, Larry understands exactly what event organizers need in a speaker. Easy to work with and highly engaging, he consistently delivers 5-star presentations that inspire, entertain, and provide real takeaways. Hire Larry Jacobson for your next event and give your audience an unforgettable, motivating experience!
- MSNBC
- Sail-World
- Forbes
- PBS
- Life Planning Network
- Henderson Group
- Hill Physicians
- TEDx
- Northwestern Mutual
" Larry molded a fantastic, high energy and educational presentation that everyone loved. He is by far an amazing presenter! We really couldn’t have found a speaker that fit our theme any better! "
Kristen Newcomer – Event Director, Investment & Wealth Institute (IWI)
" You set a warm and non-judgmental tone that made it comfortable for all the participants. That was a great program you delivered! I was impressed by the willingness of the group to do the exercises and “share”. You set a warm and non-judgmental tone that made it comfortable for all the participants. Thanks again for all the prep work you did to create the workshop handouts and for the energy and enthusiasm you brought to the program. You are a wonder! "
Jane Tutko, Director of Training - Hill Physicians
" Wonderful, passionate, compelling, authentic, inspirational, funny and very human. Larry was wonderful, passionate, compelling, authentic, inspirational, funny and very human. He wrapped up the day beautifully! "
Nils-Michael Langenborg - TEDx Golden Gate Park
" Wonderful to have Larry as our Keynote Speaker during our event. Larry just knocked it out of the park! It’s been wonderful to have him as a keynote speaker during our event! "
Peter Oakes - CCD Expo
" A fantastic event - THANK YOU! WOW! What a fantastic event! THANK YOU for a wonderful afternoon-for your great presentation AND for your encouraging words and support to Tom and I along the way. You were so fun and easy to work with and we simply could not have asked for a better presenter for our first event. "
Jenny Arey, Director of Marketing and Business Development -Northwestern Mutual
" You are masterful in selection of key points to highlight, storytelling, plus your clarity and ability to hold a group in the palm of your hands. Larry, You are the best! If you had stayed on after the workshop today you would have heard us sing your praises and send KUDO’s your way. You are masterful in selection of key points to highlight, storytelling, plus your clarity and ability to hold a group in the palm of your hands. We’ll find future ways to work together. THANK YOU for your generosity of both time and talent. Hugs, Kudos and THANK YOU, dear friend. "
Joyce Cohen - My Future Purpose
" If your team needs a shot of inspiration and is looking for an effective speaker, Larry is your man. It’s now impossible for me to separate in my mind my experience of Larry Jacobson’s talk at the TEDx Golden Gate Park conference from my experience of reading his book, The Boy Behind the Gate. Larry’s experience of circumnavigating the globe makes for a very compelling story on the page or in person. He sailed under the Golden Gate bridge heading south to his boyhood home in Long Beach and sailed back under the bridge 6 years later. The persistence and courage required for this journey were remarkable. He faced numerous obstacles along the way but kept pressing on until he’d reached his goal. Larry’s enthusiasm and humor make him a compelling speaker. If your team or organization needs a shot of inspiration and is looking for an effective speaker, Larry is your man. "
T.G., Executive Director - The Henderson Group
- Achievement
- Embracing Change
- Inspiration
- Retirement
- Leadership
- Happiness
- Tenacity
- Performance
