About Kelly Benedict

Kelly Benedict

Kelly with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai

KBI attending an event by former President of United States, Bill Clinton

Kelly attended the event, and the guest speaker was former United States President Bill Clinton.

Kelly is passionate about helping people lead fulfilling and purposeful lives. What started as a personal passion has evolved into a career as an inspirational author, speaker, trainer, business strategist, and peak performance expert. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Kelly is committed to equipping leaders and organizations with right tools to thrive in any economy.

His innovative methodology, known as the “7 Business Drivers,” is designed to help CEOs and managers gain practical insights into where their business is excelling, identify areas for improvement, implement changes that enhance cash flow, and achieve their corporate goals faster.

Kelly’s workshops, keynote speeches, and personalized coaching sessions are transformative experiences. They break down the limiting beliefs that often hold individuals and organizations back, allowing them to achieve the life and success they truly desire. What sets him apart is his ability to understand the complexities of today’s business challenges and provide practical solutions that lead to measurable results.

As a trusted advisor to organizations, he believes that a thriving workplace is the backbone of a successful organization. After working with organizations across all sectors, he developed the Workplace Employee Experience Assessment (WEEA). WEEA helps leaders understand what drives employee behavior, attitudes, and performance, enabling them to make data-driven decisions to improve workplace success.

His global perspective, having traveled extensively across Asia, America, the Middle East, and Africa, allows him to bring a rich, culturally diverse viewpoint to his work. Kelly’s international experience equips him with unique insights into varied business environments, making him an effective strategist regardless of the geographic or economic context.

With a proven track record of enhancing business performance and workplace success, Kelly stands out for his ability to inspire and drive real change. His mission is to ensure that every leader and organization he works with can overcome their barriers, harness their full potential, and achieve peak performance. He’s also a managing partner at Startup Soar, a global platform that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, and build successful businesses. Soar hosts a monthly program called Thriving Business Talk and Tackling Business Challenges. Soar has worked with more than 50 business owners, starting, growing, and scaling their businesses.

As a socially responsible professional, he founded Today’s Child Talk (TCT), a platform that helps parents raise excellent children and build successful families. TCT also helps high school students achieve their academic goals and become responsible citizens. TCT has reached over 7,000 high school students, including parents, and published a book series endorsed by the Ministry of Education.

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