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Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly

Keynote Speaker: US Air Force Academy Instructor of the Year, Economics Ph.D, US Navy Ret, Leadership Speaker, Author & 2020 Hall of Fame Speaker

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Mary Kelly Biography

Mary Kelly Ph.D., CSP, CDR, US Navy Ret is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and spent over 20 years on active duty in intelligence and logistics. She retired from the Navy as a commander. She has masters’ degrees in history and economics, and a PhD in economics.

With over 20 years combined teaching experience at both the Naval Academy and at Hawaii Pacific University, she taught economics, finance, history and management. She has extensive experience in business coaching, management, economics, finance, banking, insurance, real estate, government, organizational leadership, communication, business growth, teamwork, strategic planning, human resources, customer service, time management, and project development.

Mary is a high-energy keynote speaker focused on using research, laughter, and experience to show professionals how to excel. Mary’s relatable, no-nonsense approach inspires audiences to embrace their roles, surpass their goals, and plan for the future.

Mary speaks to 70+ organizations a year and has worked with organizations such as AMC Institute, National Association of REALTORS, HealthOne, U.S. Air Force, LPL Financial and many more.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Mary Kelly and other top speakers and celebrities.

Mary Kelly Speaking Topics

Futurenomics: The Economic Snapshot You Need to See Today

Changes in interest rates, imports, investments, housing trends, trade, and tariffs…do today’s news headlines have your stomach in knots? What do the changes in the current economy mean for your business? What do they mean for your own career? Heck, what do they mean for your family?

Join Dr. Mary Kelly, one of the world’s most valued economists, as she exposes the true meaning of the current economic structure and what that means for your organization’s future.

Learn to operate and make decisions from facts and data, not emotions Understand what the changes in international trade mean for your industry Gain a valuable understanding of today’s economy to improve profits and safeguard your businesses’ bottom line Prepare your team for what is to come in 2025 and beyond

Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success

Forget the last leadership program you sat through. In Dr. Mary Kelly’s most popular keynote, the audience will dive directly into the everyday mistakes that are costing supervisors, managers and CEO’s time, money and even their reputations.

These are the new rules, the seven positive steps to success that are crucial for every leader to embrace:

Understand why your top talent is not performing to their potential Learn specific actions that lead to short and long-term success Control how you are perceived by your team, peers and superiors Identify behaviors that are sabotaging the loyalty and productivity of the people working around you

Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy

75 million baby boomers are reaching retirement age in the next several years. Whether you are one of them or one of the many leaders who will be navigating the changes, it is imperative that you have a plan.

Join economist and leadership expert, Dr. Mary Kelly, as she explains how the right succession plan will attract top talent, develop leadership skills and guarantee success for the next decade and beyond. Get out of panic mode and into a culture of continuous leadership development.

Understand what a comprehensive succession plan is, and why it’s a must-have for your business Gain the knowledge needed to compete in today’s marketplace Challenge your beliefs of what true leadership means Learn to share your experience to create a legacy Prepare a customized succession plan ready for immediate implementation

PIVOT: Leading During Change, Challenge, and Crisis

Disruption has become the new normal. Disruption to personal lives, societal shifts, our careers, and our businesses. Many people struggle during times of chaos. We know change is inevitable and it can be very difficult. The good news? There is a silver lining. Times of upheaval are historically known to be times of innovation, creativity, and advancement. In this engaging and entertaining program, Mary uses lessons from the Gulf War and 9-11 to help us get through the painful aspects of our challenges, embrace change, and turn disruption into evolution.

When fear and uncertainty sets in, take a breath and get ready to PIVOT:

Define your PURPOSE with an unshakeable plan INSPIRE yourself and your team to look at what’s possible Rate your VOLATILITY factor to safeguard your future Identify OPPORTUNITIES in a changing environment Embrace new TOOLS to ensure success

Mary Kelly Videos

Dr. Mary Kelly's Virtual Programs, Virtual Events, and Virtual Summits
Commander Mary Kelly, US Navy, PhD, CSP, AAGG on Leadership

How to book Mary Kelly?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Mary Kelly for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Mary Kelly, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Mary Kelly or any other celebrity of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Mary Kelly?

Booking fees for Mary Kelly, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Mary Kelly, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Mary Kelly?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Mary Kelly for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mary Kelly for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Mary Kelly or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Mary Kelly or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Mary Kelly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Personal Growth and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mary Kelly for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Mary Kelly generally travels from Colorado, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cheryl Cran, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour and Adrian Gostick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mary Kelly for an upcoming event.

Mary Kelly Speaking Topics

  • Futurenomics: The Economic Snapshot You Need to See Today

    Changes in interest rates, imports, investments, housing trends, trade, and tariffs…do today’s news headlines have your stomach in knots? What do the changes in the current economy mean for your business? What do they mean for your own career? Heck, what do they mean for your family?

    Join Dr. Mary Kelly, one of the world’s most valued economists, as she exposes the true meaning of the current economic structure and what that means for your organization’s future.

    Learn to operate and make decisions from facts and data, not emotions Understand what the changes in international trade mean for your industry Gain a valuable understanding of today’s economy to improve profits and safeguard your businesses’ bottom line Prepare your team for what is to come in 2025 and beyond

  • Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success

    Forget the last leadership program you sat through. In Dr. Mary Kelly’s most popular keynote, the audience will dive directly into the everyday mistakes that are costing supervisors, managers and CEO’s time, money and even their reputations.

    These are the new rules, the seven positive steps to success that are crucial for every leader to embrace:

    Understand why your top talent is not performing to their potential Learn specific actions that lead to short and long-term success Control how you are perceived by your team, peers and superiors Identify behaviors that are sabotaging the loyalty and productivity of the people working around you

  • Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy

    75 million baby boomers are reaching retirement age in the next several years. Whether you are one of them or one of the many leaders who will be navigating the changes, it is imperative that you have a plan.

    Join economist and leadership expert, Dr. Mary Kelly, as she explains how the right succession plan will attract top talent, develop leadership skills and guarantee success for the next decade and beyond. Get out of panic mode and into a culture of continuous leadership development.

    Understand what a comprehensive succession plan is, and why it’s a must-have for your business Gain the knowledge needed to compete in today’s marketplace Challenge your beliefs of what true leadership means Learn to share your experience to create a legacy Prepare a customized succession plan ready for immediate implementation

  • PIVOT: Leading During Change, Challenge, and Crisis

    Disruption has become the new normal. Disruption to personal lives, societal shifts, our careers, and our businesses. Many people struggle during times of chaos. We know change is inevitable and it can be very difficult. The good news? There is a silver lining. Times of upheaval are historically known to be times of innovation, creativity, and advancement. In this engaging and entertaining program, Mary uses lessons from the Gulf War and 9-11 to help us get through the painful aspects of our challenges, embrace change, and turn disruption into evolution.

    When fear and uncertainty sets in, take a breath and get ready to PIVOT:

    Define your PURPOSE with an unshakeable plan INSPIRE yourself and your team to look at what’s possible Rate your VOLATILITY factor to safeguard your future Identify OPPORTUNITIES in a changing environment Embrace new TOOLS to ensure success

Mary Kelly Videos

Dr. Mary Kelly's Virtual Programs, Virtual Events, and Virtual Summits
Commander Mary Kelly, US Navy, PhD, CSP, AAGG on Leadership

How to book Mary Kelly?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Mary Kelly for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Mary Kelly, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Mary Kelly or any other celebrity of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Mary Kelly?

Booking fees for Mary Kelly, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Mary Kelly, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Mary Kelly?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Mary Kelly for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mary Kelly for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Mary Kelly or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Mary Kelly or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Mary Kelly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Personal Growth and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mary Kelly for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Mary Kelly generally travels from Colorado, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cheryl Cran, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour and Adrian Gostick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mary Kelly for an upcoming event.

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