Jacob Morgan is a 4x international best-selling author, speaker and professionally trained futurist who has worked with some of the most recognisable brands in the world. As the Founder of The Future of Work University, Jacob has cemented himself as one of the leading authorities on what the future of employment will entail, and how organisations can work this into their current strategies. A highly sought after keynote speaker for events and conferences around the world, Jacob’s speaking topics include leadership, the future of work and employee experience.
Growing up, Jacob was taught the values of working hard and fighting for what you believe in. Fresh out of University after studying BA Psychology and BA Business Management and Economics at the University of California, Jacob started working in a company which promised to train and treat him well. After finding himself stuck making PowerPoints and cold-calling, Jacob quit soon after the CEO asked him to get coffee. This was one of the last jobs he would have as he then went onto have a stellar career as a keynote speaker and founder, parting his knowledge to many different audiences and top organisations.
Now dedicating his career to helping others, and knowing that strong research is the key to strategising the future, Jacob has surveyed tens of thousands of employees and has worked with hundreds of CEOs around the world. This research became the basis of one of his best-selling books ‘The Future Leader’. His work has been endorsed by CEOs all over the world: Unilever, Cisco, Nestle, Mastercard, Audi, T-Mobile, and Kaiser Permanente to name a few. Jacob’s work has positively impacted thousands of lives, and with his University, Jacob will continue to do so for many years to come. Alongside his wife, Jacob is also the co-host of Be Your Own Boss and provides continuous learning opportunities with in the form of videos and articles so his attendees can keep on learning and ensure continuous growth and development.
A TEDx speaker, Jacob’s goal is to inspire his audience to take action; he ensures his audiences are able to learn from his talks, providing tools to allow everyone to turn their dreams into a reality. He is able to tailor his keynote speeches to suit your needs and align with your focus. If you are looking for one the most prominent speakers on leadership, the future of work and employee experience, look no further than Jacob Morgan to ensure you learn the skills necessary to be a successful leader of the future.
