Jaime Konzelman: Driving Social Impact with Expertise and Heart

Jaime Konzelman, known for her dynamic presence as a corporate executive, motivational speaker, and bestselling author of Dealmaker, has extended her professional expertise far beyond boardrooms and triathlon courses. While her achievements in sales leadership and endurance sports are remarkable, it’s her enduring commitment to social causes and community empowerment that rounds out her inspiring career. Konzelman’s community impact reflects the same authenticity, grit, and innovation that have defined her corporate life.
From her early days in the hospitality industry, Konzelman has consistently advocated for marginalized voices. A recipient of the MGM Diversity Warrior Award in 2007, she was celebrated for her peer-appointed leadership and efforts to promote inclusivity. Her work culminated in a landmark moment in Las Vegas’ LGBTQ+ history: the creation of the city’s first-ever lesbian pool party at a major Strip venue in 2008. More than just a weekly gathering, this event became a beacon of representation and remains a beloved tradition 16 years later. In recognition of this cultural contribution, she earned the GLAAD Alliance Partner Recognition, solidifying her role as a changemaker in the LGBTQ+ community.
As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation, Konzelman uses her extensive training and real-world leadership experience to empower individuals from all walks of life. She has coached over 250 clients, helping them unlock their potential and shift limiting beliefs. Her approach is rooted in her certification from iPEC, where she specialized in energy leadership—a methodology focused on awareness, emotional intelligence, and empowerment.
Konzelman often works pro bono with young professionals, women re-entering the workforce, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating corporate environments. Her coaching not only builds careers but also strengthens community confidence and resilience. She’s known to host free webinars, speak at nonprofit leadership retreats, and offer mentorship to first-generation college students seeking guidance in their professional development.
A survivor of multiple personal and professional challenges—some of which she candidly shares in Dealmaker—Konzelman advocates for mental wellness, self-awareness, and emotional resilience. She often partners with local and national nonprofits to support mental health programs, particularly those focused on trauma recovery, addiction, and stress management in high-pressure professions.
Her memoir has become a touchstone for readers dealing with adversity, and Konzelman frequently donates proceeds from book sales to organizations supporting survivors of abuse and exploitation. Through her public speaking engagements, she emphasizes the importance of vulnerability as a leadership trait, breaking the stigma around mental health conversations in corporate settings.
Education has always played a central role in Konzelman’s life—from her summa cum laude graduation at the University of Massachusetts to her Harvard leadership certification. Recognizing the power of learning, she supports youth enrichment programs that promote STEM education, financial literacy, and leadership skills for underprivileged communities. She’s partnered with youth mentorship organizations, often volunteering as a guest speaker in underserved schools and community centers.
In addition, she’s been involved in fundraising efforts for scholarships targeting women in business and LGBTQ+ students pursuing higher education. Her involvement isn’t just financial; she actively mentors scholarship recipients and helps them prepare for interviews, internships, and career navigation.
Konzelman’s achievements in endurance sports, especially her recognition as an Ironman All World Athlete and nationally ranked triathlete reflect her commitment to pushing limits. But even these athletic pursuits have been channels for impact: she regularly races for causes, using competitions as opportunities to raise funds and awareness for veterans, cancer research, and diversity nonprofits.
Whether in boardrooms, coaching sessions, or community events, Jaime Konzelman leads with authenticity and a bold sense of responsibility. Her deep understanding of leadership, paired with her passion for social equity, makes her a standout figure not just in business—but in the lives she touches along the way.