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ABOUT CAROL
Carol O'Kelly, CEO of Redstorm Communications, is a recognized leader in strategic communications and leadership development, particularly in professional personal branding for cSuite women. With extensive international experience, Carol has developed programs that support female leadership pipelines across major corporations in the UK and US. Known for her dynamic and engaging keynote speeches, she regularly addresses audiences globally, advocating for professional growth and inclusive leadership practices.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, DON'T DOUBT OR SECOND GUESS. WORK HARD AND CHALLENGE YOURSELF. GIVE AS MUCH OF YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF AS YOU CAN.
Carol O'Kelly
CAROL IN A NUTSHELL
Founder & CEO
Redstorm Communications
area of expertise
Coaching Consulting Ireland 🇮🇪
companies Carol has worked for
CAROL AS A LEADER
Carol defines success as the ability to positively impact her clients and team, striving to deliver groundbreaking work and foster a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. She emphasizes the importance of listening and providing the necessary resources for individuals to succeed, ensuring that her definition of success includes personal fulfillment and professional achievement.
Leadership is not looking after yourself.
Great Leaders laugh easily and are fully inclusive.
The future of leadership is kind, welcoming and stretching.
When I think of a leader, I think of my dad.
THE CLOSER YOUR 'LEADERSHIP FRONT' IS TO THE REAL YOU, THE BETTER FOR EVERYONE.
Carol O'Kelly
CAROL ON OVERCOMING PERSONAL DOUBTS
Carol's journey to leadership was marked by a significant challenge—overcoming self-doubt. Working with incredible female founders and leaders, she felt the weight of responsibility for their personal brands and strategic positioning. The trust these women placed in her drove her to push beyond her own doubts and insecurities. Carol's approach to tackling this challenge involved recognizing her capabilities, building a supportive team, and focusing on the impact of her work. Her story emphasizes the importance of self-belief and the transformative power of trusting oneself in leadership roles.
CAROL ON REDEFINING SUCCESS
Carol's definition of success is multifaceted. It includes delivering groundbreaking work for clients, hearing and valuing each team member, and loving what she does. Her journey to success is rooted in curiosity, creativity, and the support of her family, team, and clients. One of the biggest obstacles she faced was dealing with horrible bosses who were bullies and did not listen or care. These experiences shaped her leadership style, teaching her to encourage, listen, understand, and always support her team. Carol’s approach to building resilient teams involves facilitating a supportive environment where every member feels heard and valued, leading to collective success.
I HEAR STORIES OF WONDERFUL BOSSES WHO MADE PEOPLE WHAT THEY ARE TODAY - I HAD A SELECTION OF AWFUL BOSSES. HONESTLY, THIS WAS THE BEST TRAINING AS I LEARNED TO HIRE PEOPLE BETTER THAN ME, ENCOURAGE, LISTEN, UNDERSTAND, AND ALWAYS REACH BACK AND PULL UP THE PERSON BEHIND ME.
Carol on becoming a better leader
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