Brandi Kelly
Grounded in purpose. Guided by hope. Sparking change from the inside out. Traveling from Illinois.
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Brandi's Bio
Brandi Kelly, Ed.D., LCSW, is the founder of Spark HOPE Edu, LLC and the visionary behind the Lead with H.O.P.E. framework. With over two decades of experience as a nationally recognized educator, clinical social worker, and leadership coach, Brandi empowers individuals and organizations to lead with purpose, resilience, and heart. Her innovative framework—H.O.P.E., which stands for Habits, Optimistic Outlook, Purpose, Passion, Perseverance, and Excellence—is designed to build systems of self-efficacy and spark meaningful, lasting change. Through speaking engagements, consulting, and professional learning, Brandi helps leaders create cultures rooted in hope, connection, and growth. Brandi is on a mission to ignite potential and cultivate environments where people and communities thrive. Her work bridges education, wellness, and leadership development with one clear goal: to spark HOPE in every space she enters. Learn more at sparkhopeedu.com or connect @leadwithhope.23.
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Brandi Offers the Following Talks
How Resilient Leaders Reflect, Reset, and Rise
Understand the System of H.O.P.E. and how it fosters personal and organizational resilience.
Identify key leadership habits that build consistency, focus, and positive momentum.
Cultivate an optimistic mindset to reframe challenges and inspire growth in others.
Align leadership actions with a clear sense of purpose to drive meaningful outcomes.
Commit to a standard of excellence that promotes high performance and sustainable impact.
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Lead with H.O.P.E.: Building a System of Self Efficacy
Define and apply the concept of self-efficacy Identify self-efficacy as the belief in one’s ability to succeed, and explore how it influences motivation, mindset, and behavior.
Develop inward and outward habits that build self-awareness and resilience Gain insight into the importance of reflective habits like mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional regulation to lead oneself and others effectively.
Adopt an optimistic outlook to fuel post-traumatic growth Learn how mindset shapes recovery from adversity and how optimism transforms pain into purpose.
Reconnect with purpose, passion, and perseverance Reflect on personal values, family, and life priorities to align daily actions with deeper meaning and joy.
Commit to next steps for personal and professional transformation Leave with actionable tools—like the gratitude challenge, mindfulness exercise, and the H.O.P.E. framework—to begin making empowered, hope-filled choices today.
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