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Helping Leaders Rewrite What’s Next.

Human-centered keynotes and workshops that connect strategy to story—and story to results.

Jackie Celske is a WSI-certified AI strategist, brand consultant, and sought-after keynote speaker helping organizations navigate the future without losing their humanity. Her keynotes blend human-centered AI, resilient leadership, and the power of storytelling to inspire audiences to rethink what’s possible and act with clarity, courage, and connection.

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What Makes Jackie Different?

Human-First Messaging

Every talk is grounded in values, empathy, and authentic connection. Lead people first. Let AI follow.

Proven AI Expertise

Certified by WSI as an AI Strategy Consultant, Jackie delivers real-world strategies for ethical, human-centered innovation.

Engaging and Relatable

From C-suite retreats to national conferences, Jackie turns complex topics into inspiring, actionable insights.

Signature Topics:

  • How to adopt AI ethically and responsibly, with people, not tools, at the center.

  • Closing AI gender confidence gaps, leading with empathy, unlocking potential and rewriting the rules of AI adoption.

  • Building adaptable, values-driven teams that can thrive through change and business transformation.

  • Why story remains the ultimate leadership tool to drive trust, connection, and behavior.

  • From both a personal and professional perspective, Jackie offers strategies for avoiding burnout and overcoming obstacles to transform pain into purpose, trials into testimony and challenge into connection.

Notable Speaking Engagements

  • Inaugural That’s What She Said Quad Cities (July 2024, Davenport IA)

  • Great River HR Association, SHRM Affiliate (April 2025, Davenport IA)

  • John Maxwell High-Capacity Leaders (May 2025, Atlanta GA)

  • Southwest Florida Leader’s Lunch (September 2025, Cape Coral, FL)

  • EliteNP Millionaire Conference (December 2025, Dallas, TX)

Ideal Audiences

  • C-Suite and executive teams

  • Women in leadership & entrepreneurship

  • Human Resources and Marketing teams

  • Nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations

  • Business associations

Formats:

  • Keynotes

  • Workshops, team trainings and breakout sessions

  • Panel moderation

  • "Jackie absolutely lit up the room. Her ability to engage, inspire, and make complex ideas feel accessible and exciting is unmatched. "

    - Erin B., Phelps Uniform Specialists

  • "Jackie is great at connecting with everyone in the room—whether they are total AI newbies or seasoned pros."

    - Mariah P., American Advertising Federation of Dubuque

  • "Jackie made AI feel approachable and demonstrated how it’s a tool that anyone can confidently use. GRHRA would glad welcome her back and highly recommends her as a speaker!"

    - Bobbi Jo C., GRHRA affiliate of SHRM

Interested in booking Jackie for your next keynote, panel or workshop?