Larry Jacobson
Inspiring Leader & Achiever, Sailor
CA, US
Circumnavigator, adventurer, six-time award-winning author, two-time TEDx speaker - a true professional guaranteed to make your next event a success!
The Speaker of Choice for Leadership, Sales Team Performance, and Customer Service Training Events
Larry is one of the most entertaining and inspiring speakers I've ever
worked with. His passion, dedication to the audience, and delivery style are unmatched.
~ E.G. Sebastian, Marketing Manager - Asheville, NC ~
On the topics of Leadership Development and Sales-Performance training, Larry Jacobson is the speaker of choice for many top organizations around the nation. His customized keynotes and hands-on training-workshops are crafted specifically to the goals, objectives, and needs of your event.
Jacobson's leadership experience comes from experience. After a successful career in corporate America, Larry Jacobson fearlessly abandoned his financial security and comfort zone to fulfill a lifelong dream and sail around the world. During his six years circumnavigating the globe, he accumulated priceless, hard-won experiences and life-lessons: new insights on how to master your fears and limitations, persevere through the inevitable storms on the way to success, and live out your dreams against all odds.
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 present
at your next event, whether it's big or small. Let him share his message and story!
~ Marcelle Epley, Senior VP, Long Beach Transit ~
After a successful career in corporate America, Larry Jacobson fearlessly abandoned his financial security and comfort zone to sail around the world and fulfill a lifelong dream. During his six years circumnavigating the globe, he accumulated priceless and hard-won leadership experiences - new insights on how to master your fears and limitations, persevere through the inevitable storms on the way to success, and live your dreams against all odds.
When it comes to overcoming tough challenges,
Larry Jacobson hasn't just been around the block:
He's Been Around the World!
Larry's dynamic recounting of his incredible journey, and the lessons he's drawn from it, shine as a navigational beacon of inspiration for anyone who's ever aspired to achieve great things in their business and personal life.
From the tsunami in Thailand to pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the six-year journey presented an astonishing number of life-threatening events, any one of which could derail such an undertaking. Instead, each challenge taught Jacobson his passion was what drove him through every obstacle put in his way. It's this passion he inspires his audience to live with in their own lives.
A True Achiever with Outstanding Leadership Skills His Entire Life
A California native, Larry Jacobson grew up on the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. With degrees from the University of California Irvine and Berkeley, his entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit flourished when he started an adventure travel company leading whitewater-rafting explorations on then-unchartered rivers in New Zealand.
From Vice-President to President, to CEO - He Understands Business
- Larry's career in incentive travel began as the industry launched into hyper-growth.
- After just five years, he founded World Class Incentives
- As CEO, with active roles in sales and marketing, he led the company to a top leadership position in the incentive and meeting planning industry.
- Jacobson expertly analyzed client distribution systems and applied performance-boosting incentives to increase sales, employee satisfaction, and dealer/distributor retention.
- World Class produced memorable events recognized industry-wide as the gold standard.
Author of the Six-Time Award Winning Best Seller: The Boy Behind the Gate
After 20 years in business, he seized the opportunity to make his dream of a lifetime come true. The account of his adventures at sea is now published in the six-time Award-winning Best-seller, The Boy Behind the Gate. During his odyssey, Larry and his crew faced innumerable challenges, learned the true meaning of perseverance, and experienced first-hand why so few people who try to sail around the world, complete the journey.
Redefining Retirement
In addition to his inspirational and captivating messages promoting dream realization and pursuit of success in the midst of adversity, Larry is a leading authority in the field of redefining retirement. His books, videos courses, and keynotes address the all-important questions about non-financial retirement planning. What happens when you lose your lifelong identity from your career? What will be your encore? How do you make your transition a successful one to provide a continuous life of purpose and fulfillment? Company employees, association members, and financial planners all benefit from the practical wealth of tools and information Larry provides. Packed ballrooms and standing ovations are common for these speeches, as he speaks with authority from experience.
- EVENT PLANNERS -
Larry Jacobson's experience in the event-planning industry means he knows how to make your job easy and your event a success!
Circumnavigator, adventurer, six-time award-winning author, two-time TEDx speaker - a true professional guaranteed to make your next event a success!
The Speaker of Choice for Leadership, Sales Team Performance, and Customer Service Training Events
Larry is one of the most entertaining and inspiring speakers I've ever
worked with. His passion, dedication to the audience, and delivery style are unmatched.
~ E.G. Sebastian, Marketing Manager - Asheville, NC ~
On the topics of Leadership Development and Sales-Performance training, Larry Jacobson is the speaker of choice for many top organizations around the nation. His customized keynotes and hands-on training-workshops are crafted specifically to the goals, objectives, and needs of your event.
Jacobson's leadership experience comes from experience. After a successful career in corporate America, Larry Jacobson fearlessly abandoned his financial security and comfort zone to fulfill a lifelong dream and sail around the world. During his six years circumnavigating the globe, he accumulated priceless, hard-won experiences and life-lessons: new insights on how to master your fears and limitations, persevere through the inevitable storms on the way to success, and live out your dreams against all odds.
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 present
at your next event, whether it's big or small. Let him share his message and story!
~ Marcelle Epley, Senior VP, Long Beach Transit ~
After a successful career in corporate America, Larry Jacobson fearlessly abandoned his financial security and comfort zone to sail around the world and fulfill a lifelong dream. During his six years circumnavigating the globe, he accumulated priceless and hard-won leadership experiences - new insights on how to master your fears and limitations, persevere through the inevitable storms on the way to success, and live your dreams against all odds.
When it comes to overcoming tough challenges,
Larry Jacobson hasn't just been around the block:
He's Been Around the World!
Larry's dynamic recounting of his incredible journey, and the lessons he's drawn from it, shine as a navigational beacon of inspiration for anyone who's ever aspired to achieve great things in their business and personal life.
From the tsunami in Thailand to pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the six-year journey presented an astonishing number of life-threatening events, any one of which could derail such an undertaking. Instead, each challenge taught Jacobson his passion was what drove him through every obstacle put in his way. It's this passion he inspires his audience to live with in their own lives.
A True Achiever with Outstanding Leadership Skills His Entire Life
A California native, Larry Jacobson grew up on the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. With degrees from the University of California Irvine and Berkeley, his entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit flourished when he started an adventure travel company leading whitewater-rafting explorations on then-unchartered rivers in New Zealand.
From Vice-President to President, to CEO - He Understands Business
- Larry's career in incentive travel began as the industry launched into hyper-growth.
- After just five years, he founded World Class Incentives
- As CEO, with active roles in sales and marketing, he led the company to a top leadership position in the incentive and meeting planning industry.
- Jacobson expertly analyzed client distribution systems and applied performance-boosting incentives to increase sales, employee satisfaction, and dealer/distributor retention.
- World Class produced memorable events recognized industry-wide as the gold standard.
Author of the Six-Time Award Winning Best Seller: The Boy Behind the Gate
After 20 years in business, he seized the opportunity to make his dream of a lifetime come true. The account of his adventures at sea is now published in the six-time Award-winning Best-seller, The Boy Behind the Gate. During his odyssey, Larry and his crew faced innumerable challenges, learned the true meaning of perseverance, and experienced first-hand why so few people who try to sail around the world, complete the journey.
Redefining Retirement
In addition to his inspirational and captivating messages promoting dream realization and pursuit of success in the midst of adversity, Larry is a leading authority in the field of redefining retirement. His books, videos courses, and keynotes address the all-important questions about non-financial retirement planning. What happens when you lose your lifelong identity from your career? What will be your encore? How do you make your transition a successful one to provide a continuous life of purpose and fulfillment? Company employees, association members, and financial planners all benefit from the practical wealth of tools and information Larry provides. Packed ballrooms and standing ovations are common for these speeches, as he speaks with authority from experience.
- EVENT PLANNERS -
Larry Jacobson's experience in the event-planning industry means he knows how to make your job easy and your event a success!
Make Passion Your Priority [VIRTUAL or LIVE PRESENTATION]
The hottest topic going.
From TEDx talks to corporate meetings, making passion your priority is now Larry Jacobsons single most requested speech. Larry opens his heart to tell the story of discovering his passion for sailing at the age of 13. Then he jumps right in to the lives of the audience and how important passion is for them, how to find it, and how it can improve the quality of their work and personal lives.
By getting to know you and your...
NAVIGATING LEADERSHIP: Leadership Lessons Learned at Sea
As a leader in sales and marketing for twenty years, and then captaining his own boat around the world, Larry Jacobson speaks with unique authority and credibility. As a leader and adventurer, he weaves tales of his six-year odyssey circumnavigating the globe with the challenges of leadership in our fast-paced business world.
There are similarities in leading your crew while facing 30-foot walls of water slamming into your boat in a horrific Red Sea storm, and...
Living Your UNSTOPPABLE Life!
There were many times before and during his challenging six-year odyssey that he could have quit and jumped ship, as so many do. But he didnt.
Sailing around the world is only one of Larry's...
The 22-Minute Keynote
How much of your audience is still listening after 22 minutes? After giving two TEDx talks, Larry Jacobson is convinced that you should be able to say what you want within that time frame. By doing so, youre guaranteed the audience is still listening and absorbing.
By carefully crafting each and every word, not beating around the bush, and making every sentence count, Larry believes he can accomplish the job in 22 minutes. TED talks are...
NAVIGATING SALES: Achieving Unstoppable Performance
It's fear.
Fear of making that next cold call or finally presenting that big prospect theyve been chasing. Making that next sales call or trying to get an appointment with a big prospect can feel like facing a 30-foot wave in a storm lonely, scary, out of control.
Larry Jacobson knows all about that kind of fear and what it takes to turn it...
Making Ideas Happen: Passion, Priorities, and Perseverance
Many people have ideas for their own personal growth and for new ways to accomplish more at their work. Sadly, many ideas never come to fruition because one or more of the following three characteristics are missing.
1. Passion. No great idea ever happened without dedicated passion. Do you want your idea to happen more than the status quo?
2. The idea must be made a priority of the originator. And they must make...
What If You're Happier Than You Think You Are...and Just Didn't Notice?
What if you're happier than you think you are?
What if everything is fine and you just didn't notice?
If we don't feel completely overjoyed at all times, we often mistake this for unhappiness or genuine dissatisfaction. Then our brain produces a thought: "You should be happier, how are you going to fix this?" And it says, "You should have THIS and then you'll be happier....
Redefining Retirement, What's Your Encore?
Shortly after the euphoria of, "Yahoo! I don't have to go to work today!" wears off, new retirees often feel:
- An overall sense of loss Loss of social interaction from fellow employees Lack of...
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Embracing Change
In sailing, the wind...
Better Communication in the Age of Isolation
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