DR. JULIA KELLY, PH.D

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Julia Kelly brings more than two decades of proven expertise in guiding small businesses through every stage of growth and transformation—from launching new ventures, to restructuring existing operations, to redefining missions for renewed success. With a deep and diverse background in business development, organizational leadership, and executive coaching, she has successfully partnered with corporations and top-level executives to help them sharpen their focus, streamline their processes, and achieve sustainable results.

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Dr. Kelly’s guiding philosophy is simple yet powerful: “Create time, organize, structure, and execute around priorities.” She believes that when individuals and organizations align their actions with their highest priorities, they unlock the potential for remarkable success. As a life coach, she is passionate about helping people not only reach their fullest potential but also design lives that are balanced, purposeful, and deeply fulfilling. She calls this process creating encore experiences—moments and seasons in life that feel like a standing ovation.

Her impact extends beyond coaching sessions. Dr. Kelly is an accomplished curriculum developer, having authored counseling and coaching courses for Logos College and Life Change University. These materials are utilized by students and professionals across the United States and internationally, equipping leaders with the tools and frameworks they need to effect lasting change.

A sought-after speaker and teleconference leader, Dr. Kelly has inspired audiences in both small business and corporate settings with her practical insights, engaging style, and ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies. Whether working one-on-one, leading a workshop, or speaking to hundreds, she brings a unique blend of clarity, encouragement, and vision that motivates people to move forward with confidence.

Educational Information

• Certified & Graduate of Corporate Coach U University , CCBC

• Doctorate Degree in Addictions Counseling

• Certified Marriage and Family Therapist

• Adjunct Faculty Professor with Logos Christian College and Graduate Schools

• Diplomate of the American College of Professional Mental Health Practitioners

• Diplomate of American Psychotherapy Association

Career Highlights

• CEO of The Opus One Coaching Group – A Center for Growth and Change 1995-Present

• Owner and President of DayStar Foundation – Therapy & Counseling 1990-Present

• A Personal / Executive and Corporate Coaching Professional

• 1993, Research Editor for Clinical Protocol for Counselors

• 1992, Research Editor for a Manual on Post Traumatic Stress

• 1992, Editor for Clinical Protocol