Bridging Generations. Building Connections.ConversationsThat Matter.

Today’s workplaces and conferences bring together more generations than ever before. Jerry helps audiences navigate that landscape with humor, storytelling, cultural insight, and decades of real-world experience.

Years on stage

0 +

Career chapters

Generation-bridging mission

“Jerry didn’t just speak — he made our audience feel seen across every generation in the room.”

Why organizations invite Jerry

He doesn't lecture an audience.He talks with them.

Jerry’s talks are built around the truth that connection is a skill — one that can be learned, rehearsed, and practiced. The result is a room that leans in, laughs together, and leaves with something to use.

"He had a room of 800 people — from interns to executives — nodding at the same time."

VP, National Sales Conference

01

Better communication across generations

Audiences leave with a shared language for working across age, background, and worldview.

02

Stronger workplace collaboration

Frameworks teams actually use Monday morning — not consultant-speak.

03

Practical insights, immediately useful

Stories with takeaways your people can apply by the next coffee break.

04

Memorable, meaningful experiences

The kind of session attendees still quote a year later.

JERRY IN ACTION

See Jerry in action.

Get a feel for Jerry’s speaking style, stage presence, and ability to connect with an audience.

3-minute speaking video · Sales kickoff event

Speaking topics

Three keynotes designed to land.

Each session is tailored to your audience, your industry, and the moment you’re trying to create.

01 Keynote

The Generational Conversation

Five generations now share the same Slack channel. Jerry unpacks the friction — and the gold — hidden inside that mix.

02 Keynote

The Human Side of Connection

In a world optimized for reach, real connection became a competitive advantage. Here's how to rebuild it.

03 Keynote

Change, Culture, and Curiosity

When change is constant, curiosity is the only sustainable strategy. A talk for teams navigating uncertainty.

"He made the day enjoyable, engaging, and well-paced."

Summit producer

15+

years in the business as a speaker, trade show performer, and TV show host

More than a speaker

The voice that holds The whole event together.

Jerry’s range is the reason organizers come back. From the opening welcome to the closing thank-you — and every transition, panel, and award in between.

Conference Emcee

Event Host

Panel Moderator

Fireside Chats

Awards Ceremonies

Leadership Summits

A lifetime of connecting with people

Six chapters.One throughline.

Jerry didn’t take a straight line to the keynote stage — and that’s exactly why his stories land. Each chapter taught him a different way to meet an audience where they are.

Chapter 1

Television Host

Learned the discipline of live broadcast — finding the moment that matters in real time.

Chapter 2

Journalist

Trained to listen for the story underneath the story. The craft of the right question.

Chapter 3

Sales Leader

Discovered that every transaction is, at heart, a conversation.

Chapter 4

Meetings & Events Professional

Worked on the agency and production side, understanding what makes an event vibe feel effortless to an audience.

Chapter 5

Narrator & Tour Guide

Narrating the train ride through Lehigh Gorge State Park, sharing its history, coal mining stories and a few well-timed jokes, told fresh every trip.

Chapter 6

Conference Speaker

Brought every chapter onto one stage, the work all of it was preparing him for along the way.

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“Listening to Jerry is always a highlight. His ability to connect with the audience through humor and insightful comments is remarkable. He is not only a talented speaker but also a person of integrity and warmth.”

“I’ve known Jerry for over 15 years witnessing first hand his attention to people, whether they are a client, coworker, family member or friend. He is a true student of the human condition, never taking things too seriously, and always embracing the agenda of his counterpoint first. He makes for good theater and great perspective.”

“Having seen JO speak on multiple occasions, I can confidently tell you he has a unique talent for engaging with people of all ages. His humor, ‘Dad jokes,’ and charm make his presentations and talks memorable, and his integrity and character shine through in everything he does.”

“Jerry’s engaging style, combined with a sharp sense of humor, makes the subjects he speaks about accessible and enjoyable. His character and dedication are evident in every presentation.”

“Every time I hear “JO” speak, I am truly inspired. His ability to relate to younger audiences with humor and authenticity is unmatched. He is passionate, reliable and can relate to any personality type. He makes learning fun and engaging.”

“Jerry O’Neil has charisma on feet. Jerry engages any audience he seeks, from small group settings to large event stages speaking to thousands- he brings energy, passion, and wit. Jerry’s ability to connect with a varied swath of individuals on a myriad of topics is unparalleled. Jerry is eloquent, engaging, interesting & full of life.”

"Jerry made our keynote feel like a fireside chat with 1,200 of our closest colleagues."

Event Director, Tech Summit

"The first speaker our CEO has ever asked to re-book on the spot."

Chief of Staff, Fortune 500

"He read the room better than people who'd worked there for a decade."

Conference Producer

In the room

Trusted by the people who build the room.

Let's create an event your audience willremember.

Tell Jerry about your audience, your moment, and what you want them to walk out feeling. He’ll design the rest with you.

Bridging Generations. Building Connections.ConversationsThat Matter.

Why organizations invite Jerry

He doesn't lecture an audience.He talks with them.

"He had a room of 800 people — from interns to executives — nodding at the same time."

01

Better communication across generations

02

Stronger workplace collaboration

03

Practical insights, immediately useful

04

Memorable, meaningful experiences

JERRY IN ACTION

See Jerry in action.

Speaking topics

Three keynotes designed to land.

01

Keynote

The Generational Conversation

02

Keynote

The Human Side of Connection

03

Keynote

Change, Culture, and Curiosity

"He made the day enjoyable, engaging, and well-paced."

15+

More than a speaker

The voice that holds The whole event together.

Conference Emcee

Event Host

Panel Moderator

Fireside Chats

Awards Ceremonies

Leadership Summits

A lifetime of connecting with people

Six chapters.One throughline.

Book the speaker your audience won't stop talking about.

Step 1 of 1

Request your custom proposal

Joss Cote

Joe Schum

Dane Risley

Nancy Crum, CMP

Shannon Quinlan

Julianne Stevens

"Jerry made our keynote feel like a fireside chat with 1,200 of our closest colleagues."

"The first speaker our CEO has ever asked to re-book on the spot."

"He read the room better than people who'd worked there for a decade."

In the room

Trusted by the people who build the room.

Let's create an event your audience willremember.