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Keynote Speaking

Keynotes that leave people seen, heard, empowered, and equipped

For conferences, corporations, federal agencies, schools, churches, women's empowerment events, and military and veteran programs. In person, virtual, or hybrid.

Keynotes

Talks built on research and lived experience

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Signature keynote

Against the Odds

From Trauma to Transformation to Legacy

A keynote about refusing to let circumstances decide your destiny, and turning challenges into purpose, leadership, and lasting impact.

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Keynote

The Importance of Physical and Mental Fitness in Leadership

Strong leaders train body and mind

Why energy and focus are leadership skills, and how leaders who care for their bodies and minds lead stronger teams.

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Breakout sessions and interactive workshops, shaped around your people.

Sessions & workshops

Leadership sessions built around your audience

Beyond the keynotes, I lead breakout sessions and interactive workshops shaped around your audience, your culture, and what you want people to walk away with.

  1. Psychological safety and speaking up
  2. Employee engagement and feeling valued
  3. Leading through change and uncertainty
  4. Resilience at work
Who I speak to

Every audience deserves more than a moment

My goal is for people to walk away feeling seen, heard, empowered, and equipped to move forward with greater purpose and intention.

  • Conferences and associations
  • Corporations
  • Federal agencies
  • Schools and universities
  • Churches and faith communities
  • Women's empowerment events
  • Military and veteran programs
  • Nonprofit organizations
Churches and schools have booked me for in-person keynotes.

In person

On your stage, with your people in the room.

Virtual

Live and interactive, on your platform.

Hybrid

One message for both rooms.

How booking works

From first call to your event

  1. 1

    Free 30-minute planning call

    We talk through your audience, your event, and what you want people to walk away with.

  2. 2

    A message shaped for your audience

    I tailor the keynote or session to your people, your culture, and the outcome you need.

  3. 3

    Delivered with impact

    In person, virtually, or hybrid. Your audience leaves feeling seen, heard, empowered, and equipped.

Dr. Jacqulin Watkins
Your speaker

Dr. Jacqulin Watkins

Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 12-year U.S. Navy veteran, and cybersecurity leader for more than 15 years.

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Let's work together

Check availability for your event

30 minutes. We talk through your audience, your event, and what you want people to walk away with. You leave with a clear direction. Honest feedback. No pitch.

  • Free 30-minute call
  • Speaking or consulting
  • In person, virtual, or hybrid
Dr. Jacqulin Watkins
“I want people to walk away feeling seen, heard, empowered, and equipped.”Dr. Jacqulin Watkins