About
Kelly's personal “Purpose” reflects the growth mindset she runs the inVantage coaching organization upon: Grow for a lifetime by leaning into my discomfort. Create an environment around me where others can realize and reach their potential.

As a 30-year entrepreneurial leader, Kelly has never been one to conform to conventional business practices. Her innate desire to challenge the status quo and a relentless drive for better results influences how she approaches her work. One of her CEO’s would say she could see around corners. And she believes that is possible – there is an art and science to running a business and she subscribes to building accountability to achieve results.

After running and selling several successful companies using business operating system tools and frameworks, and when her most recent business sold, she knew that she wanted to bring the same results to other business leaders. Kelly became a business coach because she enjoys working with entrepreneurs to get more of what they want from their businesses. Having sat in that seat, she deeply understands the ups and downs of running a business.

Better business + Better team = Better life.

Professional Highlights
•CEO and owner of several high-growth organizations
• 45 career M&A deals – buy and sell side; exit experience
• Scaling Up Certified Coach®
• Certified Pinnacle Business Guide®
• Former Professional EOS Implementer®
• Authorized Partner Everything DiSC® and Five Behaviors®
• Working Genius Certified®
• Gener8or Mentor to start-ups
• Vistage Speaker
• Adjunct Lecturer for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
• Angel Investor

Personal Highlights
Kelly lives in Milwaukee and works with clients all over the US. She lives with her husband Rob (also a business owner) and their three incredibly spoiled dogs. Together they raised three wonderful children who are enjoying life’s adventures. Kelly is very active in the community, volunteers on several boards, mentor’s entrepreneurs in startup programs, and teaches in the executive program at the university. As a lifelong learner, Kelly is a self-proclaimed geek who reads at least 50 books a year and challenges herself to new certifications annually. For fun, she loves to travel and soak up the outdoors “up north” on the lake with friends and family.

Coaching Regions
US - Midwest
US - Northeast
US - Southeast
US - Southwest
US - West

Industry of Expertise
Accounting/Finance
Biotech/R&D/Science/Chemicals
Building/Construction
Coaching/Business Consulting
Computer/IT/Software Development
Creative/Design
Engineering
Human Resources/Training/
Development
Insurance
Legal Services
Logistics/Transportation
Manufacturing/Production/Operations
Marketing
Retail