Kelly Byrnes

Leadership coach · Kansas City, MO · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: SHRM SHRM-SCP, HRCI SPHR

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"When the pressure is real and the stakes are high, clarity and confidence are not optional." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
Senior leaders, CEOs, founders, C-suite executives, and senior leaders across financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional services		 One-on-one coaching · Focus on values alignment · Focus on present and future · Attention on key stakeholders · Sharpened thinking under pressure on request
Executive Advisory
CEOs, owners, boards needing help with succession planning, vision, mission, strategic direction, senior team alignment		 Project-based engagements · Structured, objective process · Facilitation of leadership conversations · Trusted advisor perspective on request
Leadership Development Programs - Private
Organizations seeking customized leadership development		 Fully customized engagement · Built around company goals and challenges · Unified culture · Simplified management · Reduced turnover on request
Leadership Development Programs - Open
Clients, alumni, and peers seeking leadership development without full-year engagement		 Open programs hosted by VCG · Learning alongside peers from other industries · Invitations to VCG community on request
Culture Diagnostics and Assessment
Organizations needing to understand and evolve their culture		 Culture diagnostics · Culture assessment · Change and transformation strategy · Retention and engagement improvement · Values alignment and team cohesion on request
AI Governance and Leadership - RAIL Framework
Boards, founders, and leadership teams governing AI adoption		 RAIL Framework assessment and rollout · AI risk and data exposure mapping · Accountability and ownership structures · Board and leadership team readiness on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Values alignment first · Focus on present and future · Attention on key stakeholders
Before coaching
Chief Talent Officer; Senior leadership roles across science, technology, and professional services (18 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

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  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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