Services
COACH. CONSULTANT. EDUCATOR. MANAGEMENT TRAINER.
Strengths Based Team Trainings/Retreats
Why it’s essential:
- Unlock the potential for a 7.8% boost in productivity for individuals and a remarkable 12.5% increase in team productivity by delving into the unique strengths of your employees every day.
What to expect:
- Immerse your team in a transformative four to six-hour training session tailored for your organization. Through a dynamic staff retreat, uncover untapped strengths, enabling each team member to contribute their best to the entire organization. The experience includes a one-hour pre and post-call with key leaders.
- Every training is a unique journey designed specifically for your organization’s needs and goals. While no two sessions are identical, the common thread is a commitment to deepening your team’s understanding of their strengths and fostering powerful partnerships across the organization.
1:1 Strengths Based Coaching
Why it’s vital:
- Elevate engagement levels by honing in on strengths – an approach proven to boost employee commitment. With managers playing a pivotal role, accounting for at least 70% of the variance in engagement, focusing on strengths becomes a game-changer for organizational success.
What’s involved:
- Embark on a personalized journey with 1:1 coaching sessions, dedicated to maximizing your strengths as a manager. These transformative conversations not only explore leveraging your strengths in managing direct reports but also delve into the strengths of your team, uncovering strategies to unleash their full potential. Goals are set during the initial consult call, ensuring a tailored and goal-driven coaching experience.
Speaking
Topics include:
Women’s Leadership & Advancement: Breaking Barriers, Unlocking Success
- Embark on a transformative exploration of the challenges hindering women’s career advancement. Delve into the intricacies of gender-related obstacles, and then discover powerful strategies and initiatives to foster women’s leadership development within your organization. Walk away with actionable steps and recommendations, poised to promote and support women in the workplace. Elevate your organization by championing diversity and empowering women in leadership.
Leading Change: Mastering the Art of Organizational Transformation
- Join me in unraveling the secrets to successful change management within organizations. Learn not only the importance of change management but also the key strategies for effective implementation. Delve into the crucial role of leadership in driving change initiatives, with practical tips on overcoming challenges and potential resistance. Real-life examples of organizations that triumphed through change will inspire and equip you for your own transformative journey.
The power of the introvert: Unleashing Hidden Potential in Your Team
- Unlock the latent strengths of introverts, often overlooked in a society that values extroversion. Challenge stereotypes and discover how introverts, far from being shy, bring unique qualities to the table. Through engaging stories and research-backed insights, learn to harness the analytical and empathetic prowess of introverts. Transform your organization into an inclusive, balanced environment valuing every individual’s distinctive contribution.
Supporting the Mental and Emotional Health of College Students: A Call to Action
Suicide awareness/prevention
- In a raw and impactful session, I share my personal journey as a survivor of a suicide attempt, shedding light on the urgent need for mental health support on college campuses. Together, we will explore the alarming statistics surrounding suicide among students and discuss practical strategies for effectively supporting their mental well-being. By raising awareness and providing essential tools, we can collectively foster a safer and more supportive environment for those grappling with mental health challenges.
Eating Disorder Awareness/Prevention: Navigating the Journey to Well-being
- Embark on a compelling narrative of resilience as I share my own battle with a severe eating disorder during college. This session delves into the complex factors contributing to the development of eating disorders among college students. Together, we will explore societal pressures, academic stress, and body image issues. Gain practical strategies and resources for effectively supporting and promoting mental and emotional well-being on campus. Let’s raise awareness, implement proactive measures, and create a healthier, more supportive environment for college students.
CONSULTING
Why it’s a game changer:
- Experience a paradigm shift as teams, armed with strengths feedback, achieve a remarkable 8.9% boost in profitability and an extraordinary 12.5% increase in productivity. The secret lies in harnessing the unique strengths within your organization.
Unlocking excellence:
- Engage in a personalized consultation with key leaders, delving into the intricacies of weaving strengths into every facet of your organizational processes. From onboarding to ongoing professional development and performance reviews, this one-on-one experience is your gateway to unleashing the full potential of your team and propelling your organization to unparalleled success.
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Leaning into your strength as an Introvert
Presented at NASPA Annual Conference “Navigating Student Affairs as an Introvert”
Keynoted at the University of Redlands Career Conference
Work/Life Integration
Presented at NASPA Western Regional Conference
Presented at MPACE
Building Successful Teams
Presented at the Utah Women in Higher Education Network Conference
Presented at NASPA Western Regional Conference SA Speaks
Supporting Mental Health of College Students: How to Change Campus Culture
Presented at NASPA Regional Conference SA Speaks
Presented at SLC National Eating Disorders Awareness Walk
SUCCESS STORIES
Kelly was a fantastic facilitator for our office retreat on Strengths Training. Our group came with varying levels of knowledge of the tool and she was skilled at keeping us all engaged throughout the activities from the novice to the experienced user. She was flexible with the agenda as needed and her approachable demeanor and personal touch to examples made it effortless to ask questions and engage in discussion for everyone.
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, thought 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. I highly encourage everyone to hire Kelly for her Strengths training!
Kelly led a StrengthsFinder assessment training 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! Throughout the process Kelly was professional and kind, plus incredibly knowledgeable and talented at leading this training. Our staff really valued the chance to be seen and recognized as individuals. Kelly used a mix of personal insights, activities, and analogies that left everyone inspired. Even though she says she doesn’t have Woo, we sure were won over by the end of the training – so much so that our individual teams immediately asked to have her come back for smaller unit sessions. Our college looks forward to working with Kelly again!
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. I’m grateful for the work Dr. Dries did with my team, and I highly recommend her coaching and consulting to others.
DR. KELLY DRIES
Certified Gallup StrengthsFinder Coach
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.