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Keep Coming of Age is designed to enhance your ability to shape the direction of your life. Authentic stories and actionable lessons help you discern what matters most to you, recognize what gets in the way of pursuing it, and strengthen your ability to work through these obstacles when they arise.

W‍hen we’re younger, traditional coming-of-age milestones are largely brought to us, and we’re often ushered through them. Along the way, we learn a great deal about what others expect of us and are socialized to seek their approval and validation

I coined the term Keep Coming of Age to describe the lifelong practice of pursuing purpose over approval. As adults, we have greater opportunity to discern what matters most to us and choose how we pursue it. And because prioritizing what matters most can bring extra struggle and adversity, to keep coming of age is also to learn and grow through what we encounter along the way.

Event poster for "Leading Through Change with Confidence: Building Resilient Leaders for an Uncertain Future" by Hacking HR. Features speakers Toni Cairns, Laurieanne Le Chalony, Wayne Tarken, Jeff Jacobs, Dalit Krainer, and panel moderator Malvika Jethmalani. Scheduled for March 5, 2025, from 07:00 to 07:40 AM Pacific Time.

Leading Through Change with Confidence – Panelist for Hacking HR Speaker Series

Flourishing+Culture 2024 conference poster advertising a two-day event on April 3-4, 2024, in Dogpatch, San Francisco, focusing on flourishing and care ROI. Topics include neuroscience, culture design, and business trends. Speaker announced: Jeff Jacobs. Limited to 75 people. More info at compassion2.com.

Compassion 2.0’s 2-Day “Flourishing + Culture” Conference - Speaker

Promotional image for "Needs Improvement" podcast episode titled "Becoming a Compassionate Agitator." Features two smiling men with a microphone and an arrow pointing to one labeled "Jeff Jacobs." Background is orange with podcast logo.

Becoming a Compassionate Agitator – Guest on Nicholas Whitaker’s Needs Improvement Podcast

A man with glasses and a beard is smiling outdoors. Next to him is a quote saying, 'Culture is built one relationship at a time.' by Jeff Jacobs. Below is a graphic that reads 'ON COMPASSION with DR. NATE.'

Building a Culture of Compassionate Accountability at Adobe – Guest on Nate Regier’s Compassionate Accountability Podcast

Promotional image for an event titled "Beyond the Brave Face: Understanding Anxiety in Men," organized by Hacking HR. It features photos of five people: Jeff Jacobs, Richard Burtner, Francisco Farias, Rita Sepanian, and Enrique Rubio, who is the panel moderator. The event is scheduled for November 20, from 9:30 to 9:55 am Pacific Time, as part of Movember, focusing on men's mental health.

Beyond the Brave Face: Understanding Anxiety in Men – Panelist for Hacking HR Speaker Series

Flyer for "Applied Compassion is Changing the World" event by CCARE Stanford University, featuring panelists Atul Garg, Jeff Jacobs, Lisa Kerr, PhD, and Olympia Ammon, with introduction by Neelama Eyres. Event date: Thursday, October 19th, 5-7 pm PDT.

Applied Compassion is Changing the World – Panelist from Applied Compassion Training at Stanford University

Hacking HR’s State of Workplace Mental Health in 2025: Addressing The Growing Challenges of Stress, Burnout, and Disengagement

Positive Leadership Academy podcast new episode announcement featuring a guest. Title: Embracing Authenticity: A Journey to Self-Compassion. Includes microphone graphic and guest details.

Embracing Authenticity; A Journey to Self-Compassion – Positive Leadership Academy Podcast with Javier Llerena

Understanding and Overcoming our Natural Resistance to Change - Changing Work Professionals Monthly Gathering

Two photos of people framed within a colorful gradient watercolor border. Left photo: a black-and-white image of a man and woman at the beach, labeled as Marisa and Ignacio Manzo, 1958. Right photo: a color image of two women smiling, labeled as Marisa Manzo and Irene Manzo Jacobs, 2017. Below the images is the text 'Strength in Vulnerability' and a profile image with information about Jeff Jacobs, an executive teams coach and facilitator with 20 years of experience at Adobe and Intuit, specializing in applied compassion and mindfulness practices, and mental health.
Two hands pointing at each other across a neutral background.
Two red tomatoes with green stems.
Feedback scale with numbers 0 to 10, smiley faces ranging from happy to sad, and the text "Feedback - Not For The Faint of Heart." Below is a profile for Jeff Jacobs, an executive teams coach and facilitator.
Book cover for "Leading with Self Awareness: Starting From The Inside Out," curated by Changing Work, foreword by Garry Ridge, with a blue background and abstract star designs.

Leading with Self Awareness, Starting from the Inside Out – Chapter Contributor

A promotional image for "Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Developing Skills for Empathetic and Effective Management," featuring profiles of six professionals. Includes Francisco Farias, Jeff Jacobs, Halai Shukran, Kimberly Lee, Roxanna Flores, and Rod Hutchings. It's part of the Hacking HR March Series, scheduled for March 7 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.

Emotional Intelligence in Leadership – Panelist for Hacking HR Speaker Series

Screenshot of a Hacking HR virtual event with six panelists each in their own video frame, including Renée Eaton, Jeff Jacobs, Halai Shukran, Dr. Brandi M. Fannel, My Luu, and Chris Deaver. The background features the text 'Hacking HR January Series' and 'Creating a Culture of Compassion: A New Era of HR Leadership.' The 'Live' timer reads 5:59.

Creating a Culture of Compassion – Panelist for Hacking HR Speaker Series

Black and white image of a man behind bars holding one with his hand. The text reads: "I was in prison, and you visited me." Below, it also reads "Estaba en la cárcel y vinieron a mí." Reflection by Jeff Jacobs of Kairos Ministry.

I Was In Prison and You Visited Me – Reflection article for The Valley Catholic

Three people participating in a virtual video call session, with a text overlay saying "HELP EACH OTHER WITH ADVERSITY." The session appears to be part of the Techquakes Podcast.

Integrating Mindfulness into Organizational Development – The Techquanimity Podcast with Cynthia Phelps and Mark Montalban

Fighting VUCA with Compassion - Chief People Officer Summit in Palo Alto, CA

Two men in a split-screen video call, both smiling. The left man has glasses and light hair; the right man is bald. A logo is visible in the top right corner. Background shows houseplants and a lamp on the left, shelves with pictures on the right.

How Thriving Employees Create Thriving Organizations - Changing Work Live with Scott Shute & Jeff Jacobs

Silhouette of a blue angel looking at its reflection in a mirror, which shows a red devil silhouette. Caption reads 'What if I am the Jerk?'
Prisoners wearing CDC uniforms walking in a yard with a wall in the background.
Prison building with barbed wire fence, article titled 'What Inmates Can Teach Us About Decision-Making' by Jeff Jacobs.
CS Learning logo with text "June 2021 - Pathways to Resilience: HR Leader Finds Compassion for Self by Sharing Compassion with Others". Details story of HR professional Jeff Jacobs overcoming challenges.
Prison yard with inmates and guard towers at Salinas Valley State Prison; people are gathered near a wall with barbed wire. A punching bag hangs in the foreground. Text reads: 'Life Lessons from 3 hours in Prison' by Jeff Jacobs, with a description of his professional background.

Fighting VUCA with Compassion - Bay Area Human Resources Connections