About

Kelly Klein, the principal coach and consultant at KKlein Partners, is an accomplished executive with decades of experience in manufacturing and technology. Through personalized coaching and strategic advisory services, she inspires professionals to achieve their leadership goals.

During her tenure of over two decades at Emerson Electric, Kelly revitalized operations, fostered innovation, integrated acquisitions, and led strategic transformations. Her clear vision, collaborative team-building, and disciplined execution consistently delivered revenue growth, profitability improvements, and operational excellence.

As a woman who ascended to executive leadership in traditionally male industries, Kelly gained first-hand experience and unique insights into navigating corporate dynamics and breaking barriers. She is dedicated to elevating high-potential leaders, with a special emphasis on empowering women to navigate the path to executive roles and beyond.

Kelly’s passion for developing female talent is exemplified by her work in founding the global 5,000+ member Women’s Impact Network at Emerson and speaking at Society of Women Engineers conferences. Her commitment to inspiring future STEM innovators is further demonstrated by her board roles with The Works Museum, dedicated to engaging children in engineering and problem solving.

With leadership experiences in both entrepreneurial family businesses and Fortune 500 companies, Kelly brings distinctive perspectives to her coaching, enriching her clients’ journey toward strategic and impactful leadership.

As an ICF ACC Certified Executive Coach, Kelly utilizes a competency-based methodology, active inquiry, and assessment tools to accelerate growth mindsets, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership presence.

Committed to continuous learning, Kelly stays at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. She collaborates with a diverse network of thought leaders and experts to deliver unparalleled value to her clients. Kelly’s dedication to staying ahead of the curve translates into exceptional results for the leaders and organizations she serves.

She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

At KKlein Partners, Kelly’s passion for leadership development stems from her belief in the transformative power of effective coaching, empowering professionals to achieve their fullest potential and enact positive change.