Because strengths-driven leadership isn’t a strategy.

It’s how you step into your power and create lasting impact.

Elevate Your Leadership

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    Strengths- Based Leadership Trainings & Retreats

    Transform team dynamics with half-day or full-day strengths-based training. Perfect for retreats, these sessions unlock potential and drive, lasting organizational success.

    Investment: $7,000 Full Day, $3,500 Half Day

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    1:1 Leadership Coaching

    Unlock your full leadership potential with personalized coaching that empowers you to harness your strengths, navigate team dynamics, and elevate your leadership impact.

    Investment: Customizable Packages Available

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    Speaking

    Transformative keynotes, workshops, and trainings designed to spark real change. I bring an infusion of energy, deep expertise, and a compassionate approach to help audiences discover their full potential. My sessions leave participants feeling inspired, empowered, and equipped with actionable insights to lead with purpose and authenticity.

    Investment: Starts at $5,000 (1 hour keynote)

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Secure your path to personal and professional growth by scheduling an appointment with our experienced coaches. Start your transformative journey today and see the difference expert guidance can make in achieving your goals.

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5 Ways My Strengths Will Help Bring Out Your Best

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  • I will give you my all. As an achiever, I will invest time and energy into doing everything I can to best support you. I will never give up on helping you reach your goals.

  • I will invest in your growth and development to help you bring out your best self. As a Developer, I love helping individuals cultivate their potential. As a coach, this means I will be able to recognize and find ways for you to bring out your best self.

  • I will be one of your biggest cheerleaders. As someone with high positivity, I love celebrating people’s accomplishments, and have a contagious enthusiasm for people’s successes. Every step towards your goals is something to be celebrated!

  • I will provide a safe environment for you to be vulnerable with your current situation. As someone with high Empathy, I bring an awareness of how individuals are feeling in conversations. Because of this, I am often able to ease the stress of individuals who are in a state of change, and am able to help bring calm to those who are feeling uncertain. I am able to listen to individuals voiced and unvoiced concerns.

  • I am committed to learning about and helping you grow. As a Learner, I am committed to discovering the unique talents and traits of the people I work with.

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About Dr. Kelly Dries

In the past, I have worked in a variety of industries, as a middle school English teacher, and a behavioral data specialist at a well renowned pediatric research institute, in addition to spending a decade working in higher education.

For 6 of those years, I led a side hustle, “Dries Coaching and Consulting” before taking the leap to run it full-time. With the help of StrengthsFinder, I found my niche, helping others transform their lives by leaning into their own natural talents.

Client Wins

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“I’m grateful for the work Dr. Dries did with my team, and I highly recommend her coaching and consulting to others.

Delighted to have had the opportunity to bring in Dr. Dries to lead a strengths facilitation with my team of approximately 100 staff members. Her preparation, attention to detail, and collaboration were evident leading up to the event, and her knowledge, facilitation skills, and ability to create interactive education made the all-day retreat a success.”

Dr. Kathryn Kay Coquemont, Vice President

Macalester College

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“Our staff really valued the chance to be seen and recognized as individuals.

Kelly led a StrengthsFinder assessment for our team of over 65 staff, and I have never seen that group of people so impressed, engaged, and positive during a required meeting! Kelly might joke about not having woo but she sure won us over. “

Natalie McGlocklin, Financial Analyst

California State University Long Beach

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“She is confident and walks in her ability to help others see their true potential.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! If you are looking for a professional development consultant who is authentic, optimistic, and can work a room, Dr. Kelly Dries is your person. I was drawn to her LinkedIn profile by her genuine posts, which often included an insight into her personal life. I concluded she was the right person to help our leaders within our organization. “

Keishia Jackson, Associate Vice President

Converse College

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“I highly encourage everyone to hire Kelly for her Strengths training.

Working with Kelly on her Strengths training program for Hawthorne has been outstanding. Kelly curated a 4 part, virtual seminar for the team which was engaging, through provoking, relatable, and current. She used scenarios, broke us out into teams based on Strengths and departments, and allowed for fruitful discussions. The training was eye opening and really allowed the team to focus on our communication as well as gain an overall better understanding of one another.

Maria Kozlov, Director, HR

Hawthorne Advertising

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