Developing People
to Make Businesses Better
We are passionate about helping people inspire their team, organization or leaders with
concepts that will help them be proactive and do more meaningful and impactful work.
Where did “Less is More” come from?
Welcome to Kelly O’Connell Inc!
You’re in the right place.
Kelly founded Kelly O’Connell Inc. in 2003 as Leiker Development to help clients achieve sustained success. She provides personalized executive coaching and motivational speaking, drawing on over 20 years of experience delivering impactful seminars and workshops locally and nationally.
Today, Kelly specializes in productivity, innovation, and business culture, Kelly serves diverse industries including insurance, hospitality, and marketing. Based in Edina, MN, she offers her services nationwide.
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Some of my satisfied clients
I’ve had the privilege of working with over 100 companies during my 20+ years of experience.
Services
What We Offer
People first
We believe that success starts with prioritizing people. Together, we’ll focusing on your individual strenghts and create the foundation for personal and professional growth.
Forward Motion
Through continous learning and proactive strategies, we help leaders and team build progress that leads to lastin success.
Collaborative-Outcome Based
We believe that the best outcomes are born from collaboration. By working together, we drive innovation, solve challenges, and achieve results.
What Our Clients Say
Kelly is an amazing speaker! She energized our large audience by being real, offering specific and useful advice, all in a fun and engaging way. We are making real changes immediately because of our time with Kelly.
Stacey Wempen
Senior Vice President, Head of Strategic and Operational Communications, U.S. Bank
Kelly focuses initially on understanding whom the individual/business is and their primary objectives. She guides me to more quickly resolve everyday hurdles; meanwhile keeping me focused on moving forwards.
Shawnee Christenson
CEO, Crosstown Insurance
Kelly Leiker has helped me transform my business style from experimental to exceptional. She has helped me transform my approach from insecure to confidant and find the answers within myself.
Christa Anderson
CEO, Creo Arts & Dance Conservatory
Kelly is an energetic and most importantly, knowledgeable speaker. She is fun to listen to and is very engaging. She had great examples and covered a lot of helpful content in a short amount of time.
Scott Wolf
CLU, CHFC, CASL President, Foster Klima & Company