Innovation Keynote Speaker on Growth, Leadership, and the Future of Work

Sheri Jacobs is a keynote speaker, CEO, entrepreneur, and wildlife photographer who helps organizations unlock innovation through the unexpected power of boundaries. Her keynotes challenge audiences to embrace risk, experiment boldly, and spark lasting growth—even in uncertain times.

Whether she's inspiring corporate teams, association leaders, or franchise executives, Sheri shares a proven framework that helps organizations redefine limits, fuel creative thinking, and turn constraints into a powerful driver of transformation.

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Sheri Jacobs innovation keynote speaker on leadership and risk-taking

HOW BIG IS YOUR PLAYGROUND?

HOW BIG IS YOUR PLAYGROUND?

HOW BIG IS YOUR PLAYGROUND?

HOW BIG IS YOUR PLAYGROUND? HOW BIG IS YOUR PLAYGROUND? HOW BIG IS YOUR PLAYGROUND?

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Dollar Agency Founder & CEO

500K+

People Surveyed

300+

Global Keynotes Delivered

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LEADING THE CONVERSATION ON INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP

3X

Best-Selling Author

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Media Features

2X

INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP

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Award-Winning Photographer

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Sheri’s Keynotes
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    One of the Top Innovation & Leadership Keynote Speakers.

    “Thank you for helping inspire our teams across the globe to press forward, innovate, and challenge the status quo.”

    - Roland Gonzalez, CEO & Board Member, Church’s Texas Chicken

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    A Must-Hear Speaker for Leaders Ready to Drive Change.

    “Sheri Jacobs always delivers one of the most relevant and inspiring keynotes.” 

    - Michelle Mason, CEO, American Society of Association Executives

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    Inspiring and Actionable

    “Sheri knows how to articulate her points in ways that will stick with you, day over day and year over year. One of the best speakers, for sure.” 

    - Peter O’Neil, CEO, ASIS International

TRANSFORMATIVE
KEYNOTE EXPERIENCES

Sheri's keynotes are designed to unleash potential and drive change.

For Event Planners:
Whether you're booking a closing keynote for your annual conference or planning an executive retreat, Sheri delivers energy, insight, and action-ready takeaways tailored to your audience and industry.

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KEYNOTE 1:

Unlock Your
Capacity to Innovate, Lead, Thrive,
and Grow.

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KEYNOTE 2:

How Big Is Your Playground? The Unexpected Power of Boundaries.

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KEYNOTE 3:

The Innovation Wake-Up Call: How to Ignite Bold Ideas, Embrace AI, & Future-Proof Your Team

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PROVEN IMPACT

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With over half a million individuals surveyed and insights from working with over 300 organizations, Sheri's expertise is vast and validated. She is a 3-time bestselling author, featured in over 30 media outlets, and a successful entrepreneur and CEO.

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PROVEN IMPACT

WORTH THE PRICE OF THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE

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“MY FAVORITE KEYNOTE OF THE THREE-DAY CONFERENCE!”

- American Bar Association Conference Attendee

INSPIRING & ACTIONABLE

INSPIRING & ACTIONABLE

INSPIRING & ACTIONABLE

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  • 83% OF COMPANIES RANK INNOVATION AS A TOP PRIORITY—BUT ONLY 3% ARE READY TO DELIVER ON THOSE GOALS

    – Boston Consulting Group

  • GALLUP FOUND THAT COMPANIES WITH HIGHLY ENGAGED EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCE A 21% INCREASE IN PROFITIBILITY COMPARED TO THOSE WITH LOWER ENGAGEMENT LEVELS.

  • ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMBED AN ITERATIVE (EXPERIMENTAL) PROCESS INTO THEIR CULTURE ARE 3X MORE LIKELY TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINED GROWTH

    – Harvard Business Review

HEY, I’M SHERI

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I transform how organizations innovate, navigate uncertainty, and thrive in the future of work by redefining limits and unleashing potential.

Sheri Jacobs is a CEO, innovation keynote speaker, best-selling author, and wildlife photographer who helps leaders take smarter risks and turn uncertainty into momentum.

Drawing on original research and work with 300+ organizations, Sheri challenges conventional thinking about innovation—showing how clear boundaries, not unlimited freedom, fuel experimentation, creativity, and growth.

A three-time best-selling author and founder of Avenue M Group, she has delivered more than 300 keynotes and workshops worldwide, helping leadership teams build cultures where innovation moves from ideas to action.

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