Kelly Landes is an executive coach for CEOs and founders who brings something most coaches can’t — two decades of leadership experience combined with a background as a licensed psychotherapist. She works with executives at Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and government agencies to scale teams, navigate complexity, and lead with clarity through the AI era. Based in Charlottesville, VA, available globally.
Kelly Landes
Executive Coach for CEOs & Organizational Consultant
“Kelly has an exceptional ability to quickly understand both the business and the person leading it. Our work together helped me sharpen my decision-making, navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, and lead with greater clarity under pressure. She doesn’t offer generic coaching — she challenges assumptions, asks incisive questions, and helps you translate insight into action.”
— James, VP, Financial Services
Experience Includes
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Conscious Business Coach
Situational Leadership Trainer
MBTI Certified
LCP 360 & G360
MSW · LCSW
JMT Certified
About Kelly
Kelly Landes is an executive coach for CEOs and founders with more than two decades of experience helping leaders cut through complexity, scale their teams, and drive meaningful, lasting change. She is an ICF PCC-Certified Executive Coach, Organizational Consultant, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker — a rare combination that lets her see the whole person, not just the leader.
With deep expertise in leadership development, change management, and team dynamics, Kelly specializes in distilling critical insights into clear, actionable strategies. Her clients have included leaders from Google, BlackRock, Amazon, Salesforce, Deloitte, and Visa, as well as agency leaders at DHS, USDA, VA, and DoD.
What makes Kelly distinctive as an executive coach for CEOs is the depth she brings from her background as a licensed psychotherapist. Where others see leadership challenges as purely strategic, Kelly sees the patterns, the blind spots, and the beliefs shaping every decision. That dual lens allows her to help leaders grow in ways that are both practical and profound.
Increasingly, Kelly’s work includes AI integration and organizational readiness — helping leaders embrace AI as a tool for clarity rather than a source of complexity. Partnering with a team of experts, she helps organizations align people, process, and purpose so technology enhances the human side of work.
Kelly holds an MSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and holds certifications in DISC, MBTI, LCP 360, G360, Conscious Business Coaching, and Situational Leadership. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia with her husband Dan and their dogs, Eli and Bear.
Areas of Focus
As an executive coach for CEOs, founders, and senior leaders, Kelly’s work spans several disciplines represented across the Enable Leaders network:
Executive & Individual Leadership Coaching
One-on-one coaching that drives real, measurable change. Kelly works with executives and senior leaders to sharpen decision-making, develop executive presence, improve stakeholder management, and build the confidence to lead at a higher level — especially under pressure.
AI Integration & Leadership Readiness
Kelly helps leaders and organizations navigate the AI era with clarity and confidence — building actionable roadmaps that align people, process, and purpose so technology enhances the human side of work, not replaces it.
Scaling CEOs & Founders
For CEOs and founders navigating growth, leadership demands shift. Kelly helps CEOs navigate role clarity, delegation, accountability structures, and the hard work of letting go — building the systems and team dynamics needed for sustainable momentum and real execution.
Organizational Coaching & Team Development
Develop multiple leaders within the same organization while deepening team cohesion and accountability. Kelly brings agile methodologies and deep expertise in team dynamics to help organizations move from siloed, disconnected working to real unity and performance.
Organizational Assessment & Strategy
A complete assessment of your organization with a clear roadmap for short- and long-term success. Kelly identifies gaps in systems, sharpens core values, and develops communication and accountability frameworks — drawing on experience with Fortune 500s, high-growth startups, and federal agencies.
Workshops, Retreats & Facilitation
From customized leadership workshops and executive offsites to time and meeting management training — each engagement is designed in close collaboration with the client to target the specific priorities that will move the needle most.
Who Kelly Works With
As an executive coach for CEOs, Kelly typically works with:
- CEOs and founders navigating growth, team scaling, and leadership transition
- Senior executives at Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and mission-driven organizations
- Government and agency leaders (DHS, USDA, VA, DoD and others)
- CHROs and HR leaders coaching teams or managing complex transitions
- Leaders navigating AI integration and organizational change
- High-potential VPs and directors stepping into expanded scope
- Leadership teams seeking stronger alignment, accountability, and execution
Location & Availability
Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA | Available for virtual coaching globally
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Frequently Asked Questions About Working With Kelly
What makes Kelly Landes different from other executive coaches for CEOs?
Kelly is one of the few executive coaches for CEOs who combines ICF PCC-level credentials with a background as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That dual lens means she addresses both the strategic and psychological dimensions of leadership — the patterns, blind spots, and beliefs that shape every decision, not just the surface-level challenges.
What types of organizations has Kelly worked with?
Kelly has coached leaders at Fortune 500 companies including Google, BlackRock, Amazon, Salesforce, Deloitte, and Visa, as well as high-growth startups, mission-driven organizations, and federal agencies including DHS, USDA, VA, and DoD. She works across sectors wherever leadership complexity is high.
Does Kelly work with leaders on AI integration?
Yes — AI integration and organizational readiness is one of Kelly’s core areas of focus. She helps CEOs and leadership teams build actionable roadmaps that align people, process, and purpose so AI becomes a tool for clarity rather than a source of disruption. Her approach keeps the human side of leadership at the center.
What certifications and credentials does Kelly hold?
Kelly holds an ICF PCC designation, an MSW, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She is also certified in DISC, MBTI, LCP 360, G360, Conscious Business Coaching, Situational Leadership, and is a JMT Certified Executive and International Certified Leadership Trainer.
Where is Kelly based and does she coach internationally?
Kelly is based in Charlottesville, Virginia and works with clients virtually across the globe. She regularly coaches leaders across North America, and her work with government and Fortune 500 clients spans multiple time zones.
How do I start working with Kelly through Enable Leaders?
You can reach out directly using the contact form on this page, or request a curated match if you’d like Enable Leaders to identify the right coach for your specific situation. There’s no cost to you for the matching process.