Glo Jackson brings over 17 years of leadership experience across Sales, Learning & Development, and Customer Service at a Fortune 20 technology company. Today, as the founder of Stride 773, an advisory firm helping businesses elevate customer and employee experience, Glo combines enterprise leadership experience with entrepreneurial agility to deliver high-impact keynotes.
From the West Side of Chicago to leading in a Fortune 20 technology company, Glo’s story is rooted in resilience, faith, and authentic leadership. A single mother, two-time marathon finisher, and former global lead of a 6,000+ member ERG for parents and caregivers, her voice is grounded in lived experience and real-world transformation.
Whether she is delivering a main-stage keynote or facilitating a leadership workshop, Glo equips audiences to lead bold, purpose-driven lives—and thrive personally and professionally without sacrificing one for the other.
“WestSide Girl in A Corporate World”
Founder, Stride 773 | Keynote Speaker & Storyteller | Advocate for Work-Life Integration
Signature Topics
Winning in Every Lane
Lessons in Leadership, Single Parenting, and Career Ambition
From Enterprise Leader to Empowered Founder
Navigating the Shift from Corporate Executive to Founder
Sustainable Success
Rethinking Work-Life Integration for Parents and Professionals
The Art of Effective Communication
Building Influence, Trust, and Lasting Impact in Every Interaction
Custom topics available upon request.
Ideal Audiences
Glo's message resonates across a wide range of audiences and sectors, including:
- Leadership Conferences
- Women’s Empowerment Events
- Corporate Retreats & Employee Development Programs
- Nonprofit & Community Organizations
- Colleges & Universities
- Faith-Based Gatherings
Why Book Glo
- Dynamic storytelling with practical takeaways
- Authentic and relatable presence
- Expert in leading with empathy, excellence, and courage
- Proven impact in both corporate and community settings
- Experienced moderator, panelist, and keynote speaker
Past Leadership Roles
- Senior Director of Customer Service at Verizon Corporation
- Retail Sales Director at Verizon Corporation
- Senior Manager of Learning & Development at Verizon Corporation
- Lead, Parents & Caregivers ERG (6,000+ members
Personal Snapshot
- Chicago-based
- Mother
- Non-profit Board Member
- Two-time marathon finisher
- Passionate about faith, running, travel, and lifelong learning
Let’s Work Together
Ready to take the next step? I can be contacted via email at hello@glojackson.com
