Jaclyn Gallo

Through extensive research, University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth found one character trait that stands out as the most important predictor of success. And it’s not IQ, talent, or social intelligence—it’s grit. Despite the importance of grit, the world is in need of resilience now more than ever. According to research performed by Gallup, resilience on an individual level fell by more than 33% from 2021 to 2023.

In this keynote, 2x bestselling author and Tedx speaker Jaclyn Gallo empowers audiences with tangible strategies to become the most resilient version of themselves so they can overcome any challenge life throws at them. Jaclyn learned this lesson firsthand when she spent $50,000 on business ideas that never made it off the ground. Despite these failures, today she owns a media company that has reached millions of people in 96 countries, and her podcast ranks in the top 1.5% of all podcasts globally.

If you’re looking for a keynote to inspire your audience to embrace optimism and never give up, this is the perfect choice. This speech is often selected as the opening keynote at conferences. Past audiences include Meta, Lenovo, The American Staffing Association, and The International Center for Supplemental Instruction. Your audience will walk away with:

• 4 core beliefs of a resilient mindset
• A new perspective on failure and its impact
• Why giving up leads to regret
• How to turn obstacles into opportunities
• Why hope is essential for building resilience