About Kelly Leadership Institute™
Kelly Leadership Institute™ exists to empower business professionals, coaches, consultants, and fractional industry leaders (CMOs, CSOs, CEOs, COOs) to achieve measurable success in their businesses and lives.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between knowledge and results, equipping participants with proven strategies, actionable tools, and the confidence needed to grow their business, increase revenue, and attract high-value clients.
Graduates of Kelly Leadership Institute™ gain more than a certification, they gain a competitive edge. A certification from KLI shows your clients that you are professional, prepared, and poised to deliver exceptional results. Studies show that certified professionals in coaching, consulting, and fractional industries earn 30% more on average, as their credentials and expertise position them as trusted authorities in their fields.
“Knowledge is power, but without the actual clients, it’s just potential.”
What Sets Us Apart
At Kelly Leadership Institute™, we do more than certify you—we equip you with the knowledge, sales skills, and strategies to build a thriving business. Through our dynamic certification programs, we transform high-potential individuals into influential leaders with the skills to scale their businesses, elevate their expertise, and achieve their goals.
What makes us different?
Actionable Tools: Get the strategies and skills that produce real results, not just theory.
Tailored for Leaders: Our programs are designed specifically for ambitious, high-performing professionals like you.
A Competitive Edge: Certification from KLI sets you apart, positioning you as a trusted authority and helping you earn more.
Confidence to Lead: Gain the clarity and self-assurance to make bold decisions and lead your business to success.
Ready to take your leadership to the next level and build a business that thrives?
The journey starts here.
Meet Our Founders
Michelle Kelly
CEO
Michelle is a visionary leader with decades of experience as the founder and CEO of Empowering Performance, Inc., where she has established herself as a thought leader in organizational development, leadership training, and human resource strategies. Michelle’s education and career have been dedicated to empowering professionals and businesses to achieve exceptional results.
At Kelly Leadership Institute™, Michelle leads with a passion for equipping professionals to elevate their careers, achieve financial success, and build thriving businesses. As an expert in business performance, she combines proven strategies with a client-focused approach to drive measurable outcomes.
Kelly Jahner-Byrne
COO
Kelly is a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, executive coach, expert fundraiser, and author who empowers businesses and leaders to drive growth and success through education, strategy, and sales acumen. She leads with heart and has a proven track record coaching multimillion-dollar business executives, corporate leaders, and individual entrepreneurs to think bigger.
Her programs focus on helping professionals build confidence, master accountability, and implement sales strategies that produce tangible business results. She is the founder and producer of The HOW Conference, which has sold out every year since its inception.
