Kelly Skwarcan is a leadership consultant, public speaker, researcher, and Amazon #1 bestselling author. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, she combines rigorous psychological training with a storyteller’s eye for detail and narrative.

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Through her company, Kelly Communications, LLC, Kelly delivers psychology-driven leadership training to military and private-sector audiences. Her signature presentation, "Leadership in Crisis: The Titanic, Carpathia, & Californian"—a nationally touring, interactive case study adopted by ROTC battalions and detachments across the country—intertwines historical analysis with evidence-based psychology. She has also been invited to speak at the U.S. Naval Academy and other premier venues.

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This flagship training gives leaders practical tools drawn from psychology to strengthen team cohesion, build resilient climates, and lead with moral clarity. Her work translates research into real-world application, helping leaders create cultures of trust and integrity in both crisis and daily command.