Keynotes Workshops

Keynotes

I often felt “not good enough” for a home, job, car, family, friends, or love. I looked different and I was treated differently because I was born with a disability that I never asked for.

Confused, bullied, and abused, these moments sent my soul into a dark spiral that nearly consumed me. In the darkness, I chose to endure and slowly re-built myself.

I want to help maximize your potential, I did it and so can you.

Work with me and I will:

Show you how to view challenges/setbacks/failures as instructions for improvement to achieve goals

Reveal how your compassion and care in small moments matters because it changes lives, like mine.

Provide the tools that I use to keep charging to live happier, healthier life

"Jacob was energetic and engaging with the audience.

I received feedback from many attendees that they left the event feeling inspired and positive. Can't wait to have Jacob back for another event!"

Meghan Fletcher, ADA ERG Co-Chair

"Jacob Pacheco joyfully riding a wave on his surfboard, with the ocean in the background.

My mission, by speaking to 1,500 schools, companies, and organizations by 2035, is to take our world from a place of exclusion to one of inclusion.

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Who I've worked with

For Professionals

Being born with a severe disability means I've climbed a Mount Everest of problems since day one, and yet I've thrived to become one of the best adaptive athletes on earth, focused on maximizing your organization, or team's potential.

Work with me and I will:

Show you how creative contributions transform your workplace, campus, or community into productive results
Get us out of our comfort zones to confront difficult problems like rejection, intimidation, isolation, self-doubt, and purpose with the goal of building a productive culture
Provide you with a shared governance system where everyone from top to bottom is empowered to maximize their potential.

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A feedback card for Jacob Pacheco from Johnson and Johnson dated September 6, 2023. The feedback highlights Jacob's engaging speaking style and thought-provoking conversations, encouraging different perspectives.

A feedback card from the University of the Pacific dated February 12, 2024, for Jacob Pacheco. The feedback highlights the inspirational nature of Jacob's session, emphasizing the importance of improving interactions and collaborations with future patients.

A feedback card for Jacob Pacheco from the University of the Pacific dated February 12, 2024. The feedback highlights the importance of the 'Listen and Learn!' session, emphasizing its relevance for healthcare providers and its personal impact on attendees.

A testimonial from Jacob Pacheco for the CAHPERD Listen and Learn Inclusion workshop, dated February 2, 2024. The testimonial highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing student challenges for their learning and success.

Feedback card for Jacob Pacheco's session titled 'The Power of Help' presented by DM SELPA, dated January 24, 2025.

Jacob Pacheco leading a workshop, interacting with a group of participants who are smiling and engaged.

For Students

I share the tools I used to set and achieve my goals. These same tools can help students define and achieve their own success. If I can live a fulfilling, successful life, they can too; because I was once a student just like them.

Through this step-by step process, students will learn the 'What & How' approach:

Effective Communication: Learn networking tools to integrate into their community.
Creative Skills: Inspire creativity to build skill sets using available resources.
Decision-Making: Essential skills to face challenges in daily life.

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A feedback card from Coalinga High School dated February 21, 2024, for Jacob Pacheco. The feedback highlights Jacob's inspirational speaking style, audience interaction, and encouragement to pursue goals and passions.

A feedback card from CSU San Bernardino dated September 21, 3, for Jacob Pacheco. The feedback highlights Jacob's inspirational speaking style and positive impact on the attendee's future outlook.

A feedback card for Jacob Pacheco from CSU San Bernardino dated September 21, 2023. The feedback highlights Jacob's inspirational session and its positive impact on the attendee's future outlook.

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