ABOUT AMY JACOBSON

When I was 17, I really disappointed my parents. Actually, my dad was mad.

ABOUT AMY JACOBSON

When I was 17, I really disappointed my parents. Actually, my dad was pissed.

Throughout my teenage years, the one thing I was certain of was that I would be the first person in my family to go to university. I’d always had a fascination with the mind. At that time specifically forensics, criminology and psychology but I found I was too emotionally attached. This wasn’t good. I didn’t know what else I wanted to do and it didn’t make logical sense to commit the time and money to uni, so instead I entered the workforce.

Enter my extremely disappointed/angry parents.

“This is a big mistake!”

“You are throwing your life away!”

“You are capable of so much!”

Throughout my teenage years, the one thing I was certain of was that I would be the first person in my family to go to university. I’d always had a fascination with the mind. At that time specifically forensics, criminology and psychology but I found I was too emotionally attached. This wasn’t good. I didn’t know what else I wanted to do and it didn’t make logical sense to commit the time and money to uni, so instead I entered the workforce.

Enter my extremely disappointed/angry parents.

“This is a big mistake!”

“You are throwing your life away!”

“You are capable of so much!”

This became a major defining moment for me! At that moment, I decided to prove them wrong. I formed a common belief of what success looks like, an executive job title and a healthy pay packet. However, chasing this goal, I realised what I still lacked … purpose.

This became a major defining moment for me! At that moment, I decided to prove them wrong. I formed a common belief of what success looks like, an executive job title and a healthy pay packet. However, chasing this goal, I realised what I still lacked … purpose.

I accepted leadership roles in areas where I had no technical experience. My challenge was to solely to focus on the core leadership responsibilities lifting teams that were capable of so much more and to help them build their EI skills. Understanding what makes people tick, how different people respond in situations, and how to work with people in highly emotional states.

This was a gift that textbooks could never teach me.

Whilst physically being in a large corporation, I had come back to my core fascination of working within people’s minds. Attending conferences and workshops, researching and burying myself in the human mind, gaining qualifications, becoming a speaker and trainer, my purpose was now clear.

I accepted leadership roles in areas where I had no technical experience. My challenge was to solely to focus on the core leadership responsibilities lifting teams that were capable of so much more and to help them build their EI skills. Understanding what makes people tick, how different people respond in situations, and how to work with people in highly emotional states.

This was a gift that textbooks could never teach me.

Whilst physically being in a large corporation, I had come back to my core fascination of working within people’s minds. Attending conferences and workshops, researching and burying myself in the human mind, gaining qualifications, becoming a speaker and trainer, my purpose was now clear.

Emotional Intelligence Training

Today, Amy Jacobson Pty Ltd exceeds all of my expectations. We simplify something that is so misunderstood yet in such high demand; Emotional Intelligence.

Making it simple and actionable, with a bit of tough love, we work across all public and private industries. No matter what industry you are part of, our biggest challenges are always the same. When it comes to people, it’s all about our level of emotional intelligence.

Today, Amy Jacobson Pty Ltd exceeds all of my expectations. We simplify something that is so misunderstood yet in such high demand; Emotional Intelligence.

Making it simple and actionable, with a bit of tough love, we work across all public and private industries. No matter what industry you are part of, our biggest challenges are always the same. When it comes to people, it’s all about our level of emotional intelligence.

AND NOW, I’M FOCUSED ON

Helping people own it, take control and be unstoppable

AND NOW, I’M FOCUSED ON

Helping people own their shit, take control and be unstoppable

Do you ever feel like when one part of your life goes smoothly, another part turns to shit? That was me.

I’d get my career going in the right direction, and then my relationship would take a downward turn.

I met the man of my dreams, yet my job became less and less satisfying, failing to challenge and stretch me as a person.

Throw in single parenting two energetic young boys where I was constantly second guessing myself and fighting to be financially independent after purchasing my first home on my own.

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We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how we can help!