Kelly Byrnes

Kelly Byrnes is Founder and CEO of Voyage Consulting Group where she equips organizations to thrive through purposeful leadership and culture. A sought-after leadership expert, Kelly also serves as an adjunct MBA professor, executive MBA coach, contributor to Forbes.com, best-selling author, and award-winning national speaker. Her thirty-year career includes leading on three executive teams and working across operations, marketing, strategic planning, and Human Resources. Kelly has had the privilege to coach and consult with leading companies including Honeywell, Bayer Animal Health, Chrysler, Schlage, Smith Barney, and Bank of America among many others. Kelly holds an MBA, BA, Harvard Business School’s Certification for Strategic Disruption, and HR-related SHRM-SCP and SPHR designations. On a personal note, Kelly is married to Bob, an Air Force veteran, and retired fire captain. They live in Kansas City, MO with their dog, Bebe. They enjoy spending time with their daughter in Montana, gathering with family in Kansas City and Pittsburgh, and cheering for Notre Dame football, Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, and Kansas City’s Royals and Chiefs. Kelly’s volunteer activities center around her parish, education, children, women, and dogs.