Jake Thompson’s motivational programs provide actionable steps and practical strategies his St. Louis audiences can take immediately to boost performance and get better results in their work & life.
Jake Thompson – your Chief Encouragement Officer – equips your team with the tools to succeed & gain a competitive edge in your industry. Using his signature CE³ Model, Jake has helped global organizations & association leaders translate tangible lessons into long-term results with that inspiring, energetic boost you expect from a motivational speaker.
Transforming your people into assets isn’t achieved through vanity perks. Doughnut days or ice cooler giveaways don’t move the needle for most people.
A 2021 survey revealed that only 11% of companies feel they have a strong organizational leadership program. 58% of managers surveyed said they received zero management training, and 63% of millennials shared that their leadership skills were not being fully developed. This isn’t a people problem but a training program problem.
What people deeply desire are the teachings and tools to thrive in their role, make an impact, and grow as leaders. Learn how we can unlock your competitive edge with a keynote speaking event by Jake Thompson.
Are you looking for the best high-ENERGY, motivational speakers in St. Louis?
Don’t settle for anything less than the author of Compete Every Day: The Not So-Secret-Secret to Winning Your Work & Life, motivational speaker and leadership performance coach, Jake Thompson!
Jake is a St. Louis motivational keynote speaker, corporate trainer, executive coach & author whose passion is working with organizations committed to getting better results.
There is no fluff when Jake takes the stage – he delivers tangible, actionable steps that St. Louis audiences can take immediately to improve their career & life professional!
Jake Thompson is one of the most requested St. Louis motivational speakers on leadership & embracing a competitive mindset for success.
Jake has worked with organizations all over the world, and specializes in and speaks on leadership, sales, culture, and competitive greatness.
Jake Thompson customizes his programs so that it will be specific to your organization & implementable for your audience.
You won’t want to miss having Jake speak at your event in St. Louis!
“Jake delivered an inspirational message at our annual team kickoff! His message was completely in-line with our organizational goals for 2023, emphasizing the importance of competing with yourself every day, but not competing – but rather collaborating – with your peers on a common mission.
Jake came prepared and delivered the goods! I am proud to consider Jake a personal friend and business partner, and unconditionally recommend him for any organization looking for a motivational speaker to bring energy, focus, and innovative ideas to your team.”
– Dan Klenkar, Stord
Jake Thompson’s keynote programs & workshops shift mindsets, teach strategies, raise standards, and turn your people into your Competitive Edge.
Each program is customized for his clients’ goals & audience in order to create the best possible experience for your St. Louis audience and their ongoing growth.
Jake doesn’t just deliver a ‘rah-rah’ speech, shake a few hands, and leave. He understands your audience, speaks in your team’s language, and teaches actionable steps to empower your people for a lifetime. It’s about inspiration and implementation.
Jake’s keynotes are built on his signature CE³ Model – a framework you can adopt in your team:
Turn "impossible" goals into "I did it" achievements by learning practical ways to embrace this energizing mentality.
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Learn to master what's in your control to create progress during today's uncertain times.
“TEXO has utilized Jake with several different programs and keynote presentations, and every time, he delivers an inspiring message with key takeaways to help people Compete Every Day in this life! I highly recommend him.”
“We had Jake speak at our annual company meeting to our entire leadership team this year! The team loved his message, passion, and action items! We are looking forward to working with Jake in the future!!“
“So glad we utilized Jake for our sales team. I found his messages to be relevant to both life/career, simple to embrace & easy to implement. He highlighted tactics for evaluating personal effectiveness & efficiency. We got better as individuals & sales professionals as a result.“
“We had Jake speak at our 2022 sales conference & he provided an even better in-person & motivational experience for our team. His willingness to engage on a personal basis & to take time to understand how we’re building our business made him a crowd favorite.”
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