Mary Kelly
Commander/Doctor/Professor. Funny leadership economist who improves strategy & tactics for profit growth. 25 years in the Navy. 13 best-selling leadership & business books. Mary brings the wow factor.
Expert on
Leadership
Leading Change
Strategic and Succession Planning
Team Building
Economy
Motivation
Fee Range
$15,000–$19,500Travels from
CO, USBiography
In today’s rapidly evolving environment, managing and leading change is critical. Leaders need to navigate uncertainties, drive innovation, and help their people adapt to become even more successful.
Mary Kelly, leadership economist keynote speaker, honed her skills leading change during her 25-year active-duty career in the Navy, where she faced high-stakes situations that demanded quick decision-making, adaptability, and effective leadership. In the dynamic and unpredictable military environment, she learned to assess complex situations swiftly, develop strategic plans, and motivate teams to execute these plans under pressure, skills she shares through her motivational leadership programs.
A National Speaker’s Association Hall of Fame Speaker, Mary is the author of 18 books, including Master Your World, Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy, and Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow.

