Testimonials

"Ken was a delight to work with. His coaching approach is structured and goal-oriented: it involves setting measurable objectives, discussing obstacles, and tracking the energy with which you approach your work week to week. He is patient, yet firm in holding you accountable. I especially appreciated the way we set weekly objectives that laddered up to long-term goals. I would highly recommend Ken to anyone looking to grow their executive presence and transform the way they approach their career."
Thomas BlakeSenior Vice President, Fenton
"Working with Ken, even after more than 30 years in my career and over a decade in senior leadership, was very worthwhile. Ken is a great listener, insightful and empathetic. While he coaches leadership for multiple sectors, I found his knowledge of the communications/PR industry to be a great value add. I would recommend Ken to anyone who wants a thorough and thoughtful approach to developing their leadership skills."
Jennifer HahnChief Client Officer, Fenton
"I had the pleasure of working with Ken Jacobs as my executive leadership coach, and it was an invaluable experience. His coaching style is gentle yet impactful, creating a safe space for exploration and growth. Ken's expertise in energy leadership and the Energy Leadership Index system brought clarity to my own strengths and weaknesses as a leader. I continue to apply his teachings, especially when mentoring junior executives on setting goals, harnessing their energy, and staying focused. I highly recommend Ken to anyone seeking transformative leadership coaching.
Stephen ChavezCEO and Owner, ChavezPR
"I had the pleasure of working with Ken Jacobs for executive leadership coaching. Ken's approach was comprehensive and thoughtful. I truly appreciated the Energy Leadership Index as a framework to better understand how my leadership manifests and how to stretch across the index to be the ideal and anabolic leader my team needs me to be. Ken is your guy if you're looking for a coach who will push you with strength and gentleness while helping you unearth deeper parts of yourself."
Shakirah A. Hill TaylorChief Digital Officer, Fenton
"Ken is an icon in our industry, helping countless leaders find the courage to continuously improve. I recently met Ken at a Public Relations Society of America International Conference, where a good friend shared how much Ken's coaching and mentorship had helped him as he launched his new career as a public speaker. Then, I attended his session "Be a Lion: The Role of Courage in Leadership" at the 2024 International Conference in Anaheim. I'm always looking for new knowledge to be the best leader I can be for my teams. This presentation was a great reminder of how important it is to show courage in your role—so many nuggets of great information. You can read his recap here. I'm so grateful for his wisdom and willingness to share it with us all."
Janelle Guthrie, APR, Fellow PRSAVice President-Communications, Building Industry Association of Washington
"At the 2024 international conference for PRSA I heard Ken Jacobs speak about courage. His presentation, "Be A Lion: The Role of Courage in Leadership" resonated with me. I incorporated his message into my own presentation at ICON. When a crisis is brewing, as PR professionals we need to ask the right questions, decide what a reasonable person would expect of our organization and present our advice to the C-Suite. Ken’s point, which I reiterated in my presentation and have used since, was we need to have the courage to take a stand, be strong in our beliefs and stand up to counter arguments. As I prepare to retire from my full-time job, I have a lot more courage than I did earlier in my career. I wish I would have heard Ken speak about courage years ago. I believe I would have been a better counselor. Ken’s presentation on courage should be a must hear for all PR professionals, whether you’re beginning your career or a seasoned pro. To that end, I invited Ken to speak about courage to PRSA’s Fellows. I can’t wait to hear him again."
Janet KacskosDirector of Communications at Millersville University
"Ken hosted programs for two membership groups at the Institute for Public Relations: ELEVATE and NEXT. Attendees raved about his content, praising his wealth of experience and deep knowledge. Ken’s approachable style made him highly engaging, and he generously offered ongoing support, encouraging attendees to follow up with him to foster their growth and accountability in achieving their goals. I highly recommend him!"
Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APRPresident and CEO of the Institute for Public Relations
"I attended Ken's workshop on providing constructive feedback and learned so much during this engaging, interactive, and informative session. Not only was Ken a great presenter, but he was also a good listener during the session--walking the walk of the principles he recommended. Highly recommend!"
Fay Zifei ChenAssociate Professor, University of San Francisco
"I recently had the amazing opportunity to attend PRSA ICON for the first time (as a staff member of the University of Delaware). Although I didn't get to connect with Ken directly, I couldn't help but praise his leadership session, "Be A Lion: The Role of Courage In Leadership." I took so many notes and the room was filled. Thanks for the great session and hope to connect again at future conferences!"
Melissa BetauProgram Coordinator for the Department of Communication, University of Delaware
"As a person who has held leadership roles in public relations for the past 36 years, I believe that one of our biggest downfalls as leaders is overthinking the obvious and losing our focus on what, or should I say, who is most important--the people in our organizations. Overthinking can bring peril to our vision and success as a leader. That's why listening to Ken Jacobs present, Be a Lion!: The Role of Courage in Leadership at the 2024 PRSA ICON, was refreshing and helpful--even to a senior leader. Ken's simplicity and hands-on approach to leadership cut through a lot of clutter in a way that invites a culture of trust and confidence from top to bottom.
Mark D. WeinsteinExecutive Director of Public Relations, Cedarville University

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