Speaker Profile
AMY J KEELY
Amy J. Keely is an award-winning supply-chain marketer with over twenty years of business experience working for small businesses as well as billion-dollar corporations - in a variety of industries – primarily within the disciplines of marketing and operations. Amy’s specialty areas include global business management, small business, and business operational efficiencies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Michigan with an influence in psychology and communication and attended Cambridge University in the UK for International Studies. She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Education (M.Ed.); and a Ph.D. ABD in Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory. Her successful marketing campaigns have resulted in earning the highly prestigious industry awards of the American Marketing Association Award and Silver Microphone Award. Amy has traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and globally to countries in Europe and India. It has helped her have a deeper understanding of various cultures in global business. She has taught classes at both business colleges and art schools in the following disciplines: Management, Business/Business Law, Marketing (Advertising/Digital Media, Public Relations, Sales, Customer Service), Human Resources, English, Communications, Photography, and Fashion Merchandising (Consumer Behavior, Visual Merchandising, Import/Export Taxation, Inventory & Stock Control, Forecasting, etc.). In addition to published case studies written for the workforce management industry, she is a published author from one of her Ph.D. papers titled The Evaluation or Valuation of Art: An Artist’s Dilemma. Her peer reviewed paper was published in the International Journal of Art and Art History. Amy’s career and educational choices are unique as an academic and business executive providing her with the lens of an inter-disciplinarian. While separate and distinct interests, she has found connections that are uncommon but support her passion for business supply chain marketing, philosophy, and helping others. She is a health advocate supporting mental health patients including her mother who was the first female engineer but passed away from Alzheimer’s with Sundowners. Her current doctorial work in fashion philosophy also supports her marketing background as both are tied to knowledge, the idea, and the role of ‘beings in the world’. Further the Socratic method, found within the legal system, is foundational for learning how to pose the question and a tenant to learning and retention.
Amy J Keely
June 14 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Terminating Employees Safely
Terminating an employee is an uncomfortable situation for both the individual and the organization that is letting them go. There is a certain challenge that arises to the employer because if done incorrectly the employer can be faced with discrimination charges, wage and hour complaints, and wrongful discharge lawsuits. They can face fines, penalties, and unwanted audits. There are many employment law firm..
Amy J Keely
July 22 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
The Key To Effective PIP's
An Employee Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a formal document that outlines specific concerns or gaps in an employee’s performance. It serves as a strategy to help the employee improve on the specific areas of their job where they are not meeting the requirements of the position they were hired for. There are certain items that must be included when presenting an employee with a Performance Improvemen..
Amy J Keely
November 22 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Effectively Managing Change Management for Leadership
This course will cover the different types of change management that occur in organizations. Given the differences, one will require greater strategy and tactical proficiency.The standard definition of change management is the process whereby leadership guides an organization through change. But this misses the point. Of managing change management. The definition should be that change management is the mini..
Amy J Keely
December 05 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Performance Reviews - Essentials of Conversations, Feedback, and Goal Setting for Managers
Performance review conversations require that strategic key points be discussed but in a diplomatic fashion. Managers must remain in a neutral state of mind which is difficult when frustrated with an employee’s performance. Candid conversations are also necessary when giving a performance review to drive productivity through continuous improvement and for risk management to protect the company.Provided in t..
Amy J Keely
January 14 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Strategic Guide to Organizational Change
Get a Plan: Before you tell your team that changes are coming, make sure you have a valid plan in place. The workers will have questions, and if you haven’t thought the whole thing through, then they will be even more fearful. Share As Much Information as Possible: Organizational change can be tricky, and it will often develop in waves. It will also include some information that you are not able to share wi..
Amy J Keely
February 20 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Handling a Chaotic Work Environment: How Prioritize Work and Make Smart Decisions Under Pressure
Two of the key strategies for dealing with a chaotic workplace are organization and implementing processes. Being organized and creating processes streamlines the workload and enables leadership to prioritize and delegate tasks. This involves identifying the most important tasks and focusing on them first. This allows management to establish clear goals and deadlines for employees, makes the workload more m..
Amy J Keely
March 24 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Constructive Disagreement: How to Resolve Differences To Get The Best Results
Understanding the different types of workplace conflict is essential for organizations to address issues effectively and promote a positive work environment. Strategies for managing conflict include open communication, active listening, conflict resolution training, mediation, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.Given we are discussing complex individuals with unique perspecti..
Amy J Keely
April 10 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Using Personality Tests for Better Teams and Organizational Dynamics
Continuous evaluation and improvement are woven throughout the course strategy. Participants are encouraged to apply their learning in real-world scenarios and reflect on their experiences. Feedback mechanisms are established to gather input from participants and adjust course content as needed. Additionally, participants are provided with resources for ongoing learning and development, such as recommended ..
Amy J Keely
May 13 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Psychology of a Zoomer
The loss of the largest generations to retirement – known as the Baby boomers or “Boomers” which refers to people born between 1946 to 1964. This loss also includes the smaller exodus of Generation X which refers to people born between 1965 to 1980 to from corporate. Yet, the GenXer’s remaining are now the generational party in charge of the corporate world. However, they are also th..