Kelly Shank
MACM, ICF-ACC
MD, USStrong. Capable. Exhausted from carrying it all. Kelly empowers driven women leaders to break the “handle it all” expectation and step into bold, sustainable confidence rooted in who they are — not what they prove.
Strong. Capable. Exhausted from carrying it all.
That’s the woman who fills Kelly Beckley Shank’s audiences — and the woman who leaves transformed.
Kelly equips driven women leaders to break the unspoken “handle it all” expectation and step into bold, sustainable confidence rooted in who they are — not what they prove. Through her signature message, Own Your Moxie, she challenges high-performing women to stop waiting to be chosen, dismantle performance pressure, and lead with clarity, courage, and grounded authority.
Blending practical business strategy with identity-centered leadership development, Kelly delivers both inspiration and implementation. Audiences don’t just feel seen — they leave with tangible mindset shifts and actionable tools they can apply immediately in their leadership, businesses, and lives.
Professional Background
Kelly describes herself as a “business unicorn” — intensely detail-oriented and strategic, yet deeply attuned to the development and potential of the people she serves.
With more than two decades of experience in lending, risk management, nonprofit marketing and development, and small business ownership, she brings real-world leadership credibility to every stage. Her consulting and coaching approach is intentionally challenging: she asks the hard questions, starts the awkward conversations, and tackles the operational gaps others avoid.
Her professional training includes:
- M.A.C.M. in Global Studies, Liberty University
- B.S. in Agricultural & Applied Economics, Virginia Tech
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
- Certified Enneagram Coach, Your Enneagram Coach
Kelly’s leadership journey is grounded in lived experience. She understands what it means to be capable on the outside while quietly questioning belonging on the inside — and she now equips women to lead from identity instead of performance.
Selected Speaking Engagements
- Primetime For Women – International Women’s Day Conference
- Hagerstown Startup Week
- Washington County Chamber of Commerce
- David W. Fletcher Incubator + Labs
Most Requested Programs
- Own Your Moxie: Stop Waiting to Be Chosen
- When Strong Isn’t Sustainable: The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One
- No More Wantrepreneur Energy: The Mindset Shift That Separates Dreamers from Builders
Strong. Capable. Exhausted from carrying it all.
That’s the woman who fills Kelly Beckley Shank’s audiences — and the woman who leaves transformed.
Kelly equips driven women leaders to break the unspoken “handle it all” expectation and step into bold, sustainable confidence rooted in who they are — not what they prove. Through her signature message, Own Your Moxie, she challenges high-performing women to stop waiting to be chosen, dismantle performance pressure, and lead with clarity, courage, and grounded authority.
Blending practical business strategy with identity-centered leadership development, Kelly delivers both inspiration and implementation. Audiences don’t just feel seen — they leave with tangible mindset shifts and actionable tools they can apply immediately in their leadership, businesses, and lives.
Professional Background
Kelly describes herself as a “business unicorn” — intensely detail-oriented and strategic, yet deeply attuned to the development and potential of the people she serves.
With more than two decades of experience in lending, risk management, nonprofit marketing and development, and small business ownership, she brings real-world leadership credibility to every stage. Her consulting and coaching approach is intentionally challenging: she asks the hard questions, starts the awkward conversations, and tackles the operational gaps others avoid.
Her professional training includes:
- M.A.C.M. in Global Studies, Liberty University
- B.S. in Agricultural & Applied Economics, Virginia Tech
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
- Certified Enneagram Coach, Your Enneagram Coach
Kelly’s leadership journey is grounded in lived experience. She understands what it means to be capable on the outside while quietly questioning belonging on the inside — and she now equips women to lead from identity instead of performance.
Selected Speaking Engagements
- Primetime For Women – International Women’s Day Conference
- Hagerstown Startup Week
- Washington County Chamber of Commerce
- David W. Fletcher Incubator + Labs
Most Requested Programs
- Own Your Moxie: Stop Waiting to Be Chosen
- When Strong Isn’t Sustainable: The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One
- No More Wantrepreneur Energy: The Mindset Shift That Separates Dreamers from Builders
Strong, Successful, & Tired: Designing Leadership That Lasts
Format: 60-minute keynote (also available as a 75–90 minute workshop or leadership intensive)
This program is perfect for:
• High-achieving women who carry leadership at work and at home
• Executives, founders, and professionals experiencing hidden burnout
• Organizations seeking healthier, more sustainable leadership cultures
The audience will leave with:
• A new...
Own Your Moxie: Stop Waiting to Be Chosen
Format: 60-minute keynote (also available as a 90-minute workshop or breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
• High-capacity women leaders ready to step into greater visibility and influence
• Entrepreneurs and professionals navigating growth, transition, or self-doubt
• Organizations developing emerging female leaders
The audience will leave with:
• A clearly defined...
Build What Matters: Clarity Before Capacity
Format: 60-minute keynote (also available as a 75–90 minute workshop or leadership intensive)
This program is perfect for:
• High-achieving women juggling multiple roles and responsibilities
• Leaders who feel busy, stretched, and productive — but not fulfilled
• Organizations seeking focused, mission-aligned leadership cultures
The audience will leave with:
• A clear...
No More Wantrepreneur Energy: The Mindset Shift That Separates Dreamers from Builders
Format: 60-minute keynote (also available as a 90-minute workshop or breakout session)
This program is perfect for:
• Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to move from idea to execution
• Business owners stuck in stagnation or inconsistent momentum
• Organizations developing innovation-minded leaders
The audience will leave with:
• A clear understanding of the mindset required to...
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