As Founder and CEO of Kinetic Development, Kelby partners with local and global organizations to increase their leadership effectiveness so they can enhance business results. He draws on his multidisciplinary experience to find a targeted approach that works for each client, combining assessments, individual and team coaching, and large group facilitation. He is trusted by leaders from the boardrooms of the Fortune 100 to the field offices of the United Nations.
As an Executive Leadership Coach, Kelby facilitates learning, growth, and sustainable high-performance to elevate ambitious professionals to their next level of success. He helps clients “get out of their own way” by illuminating blind spots and challenging limiting beliefs. Through crystal-clear development goals and strategies, they build leadership skills to improve business outcomes.
Kelby is also a Co-Founder of Innovation Journey, a company that organizes business trips to Israel to explore its unique innovation ecosystem. He serves as Director of Leadership Programs,
designing and facilitating unforgettable learning experiences to help professionals lead innovation in their careers and organizations. He is natively fluent in Spanish, has worked and studied in Latin America, and traveled to 20 countries across 5 continents. In his free time, he loves making music and exploring nature.
Educational Background
- B.A. in International Business – San Diego State University
o Semester abroad in Santiago, Chile - M.S. in Global Business Leadership – University of San Diego
o Study tours in Japan, Portugal, Mexico, Argentina, and Spain - Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Professional Affiliations - Founding Board Member, Director of Membership – ICF, San Diego
- Emerging Leaders Council – United Way, San Diego