Dr. Mary Kelly's Topic Descriptions

Are you short on Time, Energy, Patience and Fiber? - People today face daily challenges leaving them feeling tired and overwhelmed. Get energized and refocused in this action packed seminar. Perfect for getting organized, improving vigor with daily habits, finding ways to increase serenity, and tips on improving health and well-being. A terrific break-out session, retreat seminar, or interactive keynote speech.

Leadership Lessons from the Dog - Everyone benefits when three critical leadership lessons are applied. This works for employees, on your boss, with your home life, and of course, with the dog. This fun and lively seminar is our most popular and it applies to all levels of business.

Management Lessons from the Dog - Even though many business schools teach management theory, actual application can be tough. Learn 3 key points that every manager should remember when dealing with projects, deadlines, bosses, and subordinates.

Stop the Barking at Work - How to increase communication effectiveness within the workplace. Topics include how to get what you want, email etiquette, personal interactions, memos, and how to get the most out of the people around you, while they feel they are benefiting from your communication.

Organizational skills from the Dog - It seems that all they do is lie around all day, but they have a better sense of time than a lot of people. Dogs have priorities, they have naps, and they know better than most people when they have had enough, such as when to stop, when to run, and when to work.

Work Like a Dog? Maybe you should. - Yes, we all sometimes feel as though we work like a dog, and maybe we feel as though we get treated like one. But maybe the dog has qualities that we could all use as employees.

Organized for Life - The important documents you need to have ready in case of an unexpected crisis. Be prepared! We discuss Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney and Instructions. Less than 57% of Americans have a will. Learn what important papers you need and how to get it all organized and completed, just in case. Being prepared for major life changes mitigates problems later.

Love your Job (and your life) - This seminar is designed to tweak 8 important aspects of your life. Make small changes that have long term, profound changes on your mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. This engaging and interactive discussion includes a few stretches too!

Personal Finance Lessons from the Dog, The Basics - The dog knows to save for a rainy day, but we need to do better than that. Learn real life, practical ways to make and keep a budget, keeping a checking account, plan for the future, credit card management, car buying, and making the most of savings.

Personal Finance Lessons from the Dog, Advanced - We have mastered The Basics (aka Puppy Class) and now we are ready for topics such as house buying, investments, retirement accounts such as 401 (k) or 503 (b) accounts and Roth and Regular IRAs, credit scores and ways to improve them, and developing an overall financial snapshot with a plan for future wealth building and security, regardless of income.

Dress for Success on a budget - We all want to look good and dress appropriately. Learn how to manage your wardrobe based on the correct style and cuts for your body type. Look at colors and patterns, accessories and ties, and put items together that work for you. Even if you don’t like shopping, learn the key pieces you need to look pulled together for any event.

Image Consulting, as a Group - This is a full one or two day seminar that focuses on presenting a more professional appearance in the workplace, developing skills that build confidence in a variety of business situations, improving interaction with others on the telephone, in email correspondence, and in writing. We have a segment on business etiquette at cocktail parties, dining do's and don'ts, and client meeting skills. Various levels start at what-to-wear wardrobe basics and accessories for men and women, organizing a closet, putting together outfits, and making the most of individual body types, to how to develop and implement a corporate business dress code and culture.

Executive Coaching, Individual - Sometimes we all need a refreshing look at how we present ourselves and how we look at others, and our organization. In this general overhaul, topics addressed are life-work balance, the wardrobe essentials, organizational change management, more effective communications, assistance with developing subordinates, and personalized coaching to maximize individual effectiveness.