Today’s leaders are under more pressure than ever. You’re responsible for culture, performance, and people—often while navigating burnout, change, and limited margin for error.

You know resilience matters, but finding a message that truly lands with your audience (and moves them to action) isn’t easy. That’s where Jacob Thompson comes in. Jacob understands adversity—not as a theory, but as lived experience.

Diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare and progressive neurological disease, Jacob has had to relearn what perseverance, adaptability, and purpose look like at every stage of life. Instead of allowing his circumstances to define his ceiling, he chose to climb—literally and figuratively.

As a husband, father of three boys, resilience speaker, author, and Paralympic hopeful in rock climbing, Jacob serves as a trusted guide for organizations that want more than motivation—they want lasting impact.

With over 10 years of experience as a coach and teen mentor, and as a featured keynote speaker for school administrators, athletic programs, businesses, and conferences, Jacob delivers a clear, practical framework for resilience that helps audiences: Reconnect to their purpose Navigate pressure and uncertainty Turn obstacles into fuel for growth His keynote doesn’t add more to your audience’s plate—it helps them carry what’s already there with greater clarity, ownership, and perspective.

For educators and leaders especially, Jacob helps adults see the untapped potential in the people they serve, reminding them why their work matters and how their influence lasts longer than they realize.

If you’re looking for a speaker who understands your challenges, respects your audience, and equips them with tools they can actually use—Jacob Thompson helps you deliver a message your people won’t forget.