About KelsC.

After over a decade in management consulting and traveling for work I’m still excited when my status results in upgrades, especially after a year of working remotely.  Spending so many nights in one hotel chain I bought their entire bedding package to make it feel like I was always at home: box spring, mattress, sheets, pillows, shams, and comforter.

A native Texan and a Texas A&M business school grad I started my consulting career with Epic (the Healthcare tech company) in Madison, WI in the middle of a long, cold winter.  Talk about needing a whole new wardrobe! Since then I’ve worked across the healthcare and oil & gas industries with consulting firms including Alvarez & Marsal, Sagacious Consultants, and Accenture.

I enjoy building companies (both my own and others – hence the career in consulting) and I own KelsC. Consulting – a consultancy focused on building high performing organizations, teams and individuals.

Many years ago I sublet my Houston apartment for three months so I could ski winter weekends in Park City, Utah, and in 2018 I made Park City my home base. When in town with a few free hours you’ll find me skiing, hiking or keeping up with my black lab River on the trails.

All my best,

Outfit Details: Blazer: Elie Tahari Dress: Diane von Furstenberg Earrings: Pearls, purchased from antique heirloom jewelry store – Houston Necklace: Pearls, Christmas gift from sister found at Houston resale store – The Guild Shop Bracelets: David Yurman, 25th birthday gift from parents, Hermes – gift Ring: Personal Design (Sunflower) Created by: Ronny Barnea –  Jewelry on 5th Perfume: Black Saffron by Byredo Glassware: Custom Design by Crystal Imagery

The Dress Code EBook Now Available!

A Guide to Curating Your Professional Wardrobe.

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Kelsey’s Tent Talk on Endurance

In the below video, Kelsey discusses in depth a topic that is so important during these challenging times: endurance.

Kelsey’s Appearance on Park City TV

Kelsey discusses the unique challenges and suggests some approaches to dressing professionally even when all business is conducted via Zoom calls.

Kelsey’s Guest Appearance on ConsultingHumor

In the below video, Kelsey shares her consulting experiences, advice, and recommendations via Instagram live Q&A for ConsultingHumor

Kelsey’s The Power of Storytelling Podcast from the SLĀ Foundation

Kelsey’s podcast can be found here: The Power of Storytelling Podcast

Download & listen to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

Also, be sure to check out her Q&A on the SLĀ Foundation’s blog!

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