“Larry Jacobson was the perfect wrap-up speaker at TEDx. We met him during an event we sponsored coaching and training TEDx speakers for their event in Golden Gate Park.

His talk about the pursuit of passion hit home with the audience. You could see it in their eyes and hear it in their applause.

Larry has a grasp of presentation skills reserved for those few professionals at the top. I would recommend him for any association or corporate event where leadership, risk, passion, sales, decision-making, attitude, and perseverance are even remotely related to the theme.

His business knowledge and know-how from sailing around the world give him a unique perspective and allow him to speak from experience. He’s the real deal and his proficiency shows.”

Chuck Kuglen, The Henderson Group
Managing Partner / VP of Sales & Business Development

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

I want to thank you for presenting the workshop about Rejection.  You are an amazing guy.  I am so glad that Joyce brought you to the attention of My Future Purpose.

You truly prepared for the discussion about rejection.  I loved how you brought up our brain producing nagging messages that can weigh us down and how important it is to turn on the filter in your brain to get rid of the negative chatter.  You truly described the stages of rejection.  

Your mom, Julia certainly filled you with confidence, unconditional love and support.  I loved the story you shared about being in Singapore – calling mom and saying you wanted to end the trip and fly home.  She told you — you are a finisher – not a quitter.  Amazing mom stories. 

You are the most comfortable guy to be in a conversation with.  Most of all you are so damn lovable.  

Thank you Larry for agreeing to be our workshop leader on the topic of Rejection.

Vicki Thomas
My Future Purpose

You absolutely crushed it – phenomenal presentation! You shared a wide variety of real implementable nuggets that our members can take away and implement right away.  Thank you very much for overdelivering and making it an extremely valuable time for our members, and an overall great conference.  

Bob Laura
President of the Retirement Coaches’ Association (RCA)

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You absolutely crushed it – phenomenal presentation! You shared a wide variety of real implementable nuggets that our members can take away and implement right away.  Thank you very much for overdelivering and making it an extremely valuable time for our members, and an overall great conference.  

Bob Laura
President of the Retirement Coaches’ Association (RCA)

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We loved Larry’s message so much we invited him back to speak at our annual company off-site in Palm Springs. His message was inspiring and was a wonderful way to kick off our annual meeting that was all around igniting the passion again.

Thank you, Larry, for all you have done, and for what you continue to do to spread your passion to others.

A.S.
DIRECTOR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, INVISION

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We loved Larry’s message so much we invited him back to speak at our annual company off-site in Palm Springs. His message was inspiring and was a wonderful way to kick off our annual meeting that was all around igniting the passion again.

Thank you, Larry, for all you have done, and for what you continue to do to spread your passion to others.

A.S.
DIRECTOR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS, INVISION

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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

It was my pleasure to hear Larry Jacobson speak at the CASE District VII conference in March where his topic was “Make Passion Your Priority.” He was one of our opening speakers and what a way to kick off our conference! The conference theme invited attendees to shake things up and reinvent themselves in order to better serve their institutions in an ever-changing environment. Embracing even minute change is not easy. However, after Larry’s presentation, I felt like I should just go for it! Take on life and my work with all of the gusto I could muster.

This speaker was inspiring, thought-provoking, and, frankly, fun! Larry helped to set the stage for the rest of our conference – he was exactly what we needed!

Theresa Davis
Chair, CASE District VII Conference 

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

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“Larry was wonderful, passionate, compelling, authentic, inspirational, funny and very human. He wrapped up the day beautifully!”

Nils-Michael Langenborg
TEDx Golden Gate Park

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“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

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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

“WOW! Larry just brought the entire world into our conference room! He inspired our managers & directors to better handle challenges that we face on a daily basis. I wholeheartedly recommend you invite Larry to speak at your meeting, whether it’s big or small. Let him share his story!”

Marcelle Epley
Senior Vice President, LB Transit

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