Keynote Speaker
gala jackson dobbins
An acclaimed author, strategist, coach, and founder, Gala Jackson-Dobbins is devoted to helping individuals redefine success, move in alignment, and lead with wellness at the epicenter. With unapologetic boldness, she guides leaders through career pivots with clarity and life transitions with intention.
Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Essence, Marie Claire, HuffPost, and on the global TED platform, where her TED Talk has reached nearly 2 million viewers worldwide.
Drawing from her own evolution and reinvention—as well as a distinguished career as an executive leadership coach and consultant—Gala blends strategic insight with profound introspection. She helps individuals align ambition with authenticity and ascend to new levels of personal and professional success.
She is the author of the bestselling book Courage, Clarity, and Confidence: Redefine Success and the Way You Work, which has sparked a movement and a global online community. Her frameworks are trusted by global organizations and embraced by individuals ready to chart a bold path on their own terms.
Gala is a catalyst. Her presence invites transformation, her voice brings clarity to complexity, and her work equips people to take decisive, values-driven action. Her mission is clear: we’re not chasing a bag—we’re building legacy.
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