Drew Jacobs
BostonRegion: US Northeast
Drew Jacobs is a facilitator and coach with more than 15 years of experience in the leadership development industry. She believes people are humans first and professionals second and is passionate about helping clients uncover their unique traits and skills they may have hidden to appear more “professional.” These authentic qualities, she believes, are often their greatest professional strengths.
Drew has partnered with executives, senior leaders, and managers across multiple industries to develop leadership presence, authentic communication, relationship building skills, and feedback techniques. Drawing on her corporate experience, facilitation expertise, and background as a professional actor, she helps others make the complex feel simple and approachable – unlocking the confidence that’s already within them.
Training Experience
Drew has developed a vast range of experience and expertise across a broad range of businesses, including finance, tech, higher-education, retail, professional services and pharmaceutical industries. Prominent clients include:
- Abbvie Pharmaceuticals
- American Express
- Capital One
- Citi Bank
- Deloitte
- eBay
- Freddie Mac
- Harvard Business School
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- Oliver Wyman
- PwC
- Red Hat
- Starbucks
Business Experience
Drew spent over a decade working internally within Ariel, where she held roles including Vice President of Solutions Strategy and Director of Learning. She oversaw facilitator recruitment and certification, designing and leading both in-person and virtual train-the-trainer programs. Drew has trained world-class facilitators and coaches across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia.
From 2021 to 2024, Drew served as Associate Director of Digital Learning at Mobius Executive Leadership, where she led digital learning initiatives and designed innovative online offerings to enhance facilitator and coach development.
In addition to facilitator and coach, Drew also serves as a learning consultant, helping clients streamline and enhance their training strategies.
Theater Experience
- Web series “Staying in Boston” — nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress at the LA and Miami Web Festivals
- Four US national tours with Hampstead Stage Company
- Theatrical performances throughout Boston with companies including Boston Actors Theater and Happy Medium Theatre Company
- Former member of ImprovBoston
- Company member of “Edward2” at the Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival
Education and Credentials
- BFA in Performing Arts, Adelphi University
- Graduate, London Dramatic Academy Acting Conservatory
- Certified Executive Coach, Center for Executive Coaching
- Certified Practitioner, LUMA Human-Centered Design
- Certified Practitioner, HBDI Whole Brain Model
