Jamie Latiano Jacobs
Reimagine what’s possible. Design what comes next.
Jamie speaks about the moments when the old assumptions no longer serve—and the courage, curiosity and capability design thinking required to create what comes next. A former global executive who spent twenty-five years leading people and culture, she founded Gig Talent before the category had a name.
How do we lead when the future is not yet clear? Audiences leave able to separate fear from risk, and to move without certainty with a recovery plan.
What if the next chapter is not about stepping away—but designing differently? Audiences leave weighing joy, impact, economics and freedom, having explored fractional, consulting and coaching paths against the data on the expanding freelance economy.
What becomes possible when we stop designing tomorrow around yesterday? Audiences leave understanding the shifts in the workforce and the new class of talent available to them.
What earns the effort no organization can require? Audiences leave seeing culture and systems as one thing, and recognizing what earns discretionary effort.
Jamie has delivered keynotes, executive conversations, panels and leadership sessions for audiences including Ingram Micro ONE: The Innovation Summit, SHRM events, DisruptHR, the EXHR Conference, Lake Washington Human Resource Association, ATD, the San Diego Business Summit, National Human Resources Association, USC, executive leadership forums and private corporate audiences, speaking on the future of work, organizational systems, leadership, culture, transformation, capability design and the courage to reimagine what’s possible.
“Jamie has a rare ability to challenge people in a way that feels both courageous and deeply human. She asks the questions others may avoid, creates the trust for people to answer honestly, and helps leaders see possibilities they might otherwise miss. I’ve seen firsthand how she can shift a room, challenge assumptions, and inspire people to make bolder choices.”
Chief Customer Officer, Fashionphile
“Jamie has the ability to shift a room. She challenges people to see beyond the obvious, creates space for honest conversation, and leaves teams thinking differently about what is possible and what they are willing to do next.”
CEO, Options for All
“Jamie understands that culture is not separate from execution—it shapes it. She helps leaders see how behaviors, decisions and systems are either accelerating performance or getting in the way.”
Global Human Resources Executive, Thermo Fisher