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Kelly's Corner

Connection is important in so many ways. This blog is my opportunity to connect and share my learnings with you. Enjoy!


You’re on Your Own Kid
Ah…the wise words of Taylor Swift. I’m not a Swiftie perse but I do love many of her songs, and this one, You’re On Your Own Kid from...
Apr 22


When Work Besties Become Life Besties
My mom passed away this past February. She had been sick and in hospice for about 6 months and died peacefully on Long Island where I am from. I remember when I first walked into the room for her wake being taken aback by all the beautiful flowers family & friends had sent. As I started to read the cards, a felt a small gasp let out as I read the first one…a beautiful peace lily plant from the team I worked with back in Buffalo.
2 days ago


Beware of where you drop the S bomb.
A few months ago, I was debriefing a Hogan Leadership Assessment* for a colleague of mine and I picked up on something she kept saying over and over again- “I should”.
Jun 19


Shrink it and Pink it
I had the honor of being a panelist at the WNY Women’s Foundation Leadership Summit last week. It was so empowering to see over 900 women (and some men too) come together to support the advancement of women. With topics such as Imposter Syndrome, Salary Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence for Resilience and a powerhouse line-up of speakers, I walked away feeling energized and part of a community for change.
Jun 5


What people often get wrong about leadership...
I had a scary incident with my daughter this week involving one of her sports teams. And while I don’t want to get into the specifics of what happened, as I reflect back on it what keeps ringing through my head is “Where is the leadership?”
May 19


I've Jumped on the LET THEM Bandwagon...
As a chronic people pleaser from birth, reading the book, Let Them by Mel Robbins, was a very freeing experience for me. Actually, it...
Apr 29


Happy Place
I am down on Hilton Head Island for spring break with the family and I’m feeling so at peace (even with 2 teenagers). I actually just...
Apr 22
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