Kelly Smith
Career and life coach in South Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Life transitionsCareer clarity and purpose |
| Works with | Students and Teens |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | South Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | PhD in Philosophy; Master's degree in Biology |
Kelly Smith is a career and life coach in South Carolina who helps students and colleagues make good career and life choices. He spent 40 years in academia. He built a research program, won multiple teaching awards, and taught classes across many disciplines. He also worked in faculty governance and administration. He holds a PhD in Philosophy and a Master's degree in Biology. He offers a free first consultation.
What Kelly helps with
Kelly helps people make good choices about their careers and their lives.
- Making career choices
- Making life choices
- Guidance for students
- Guidance for colleagues and peers
Who Kelly works with
Kelly has mentored many students and colleagues during his years in academia. He lists teens as a group he coaches. He helps them think through career and life decisions.
Background and qualifications
Kelly has worked in academia for 40 years. He built a successful research program and won multiple teaching awards. He taught classes across many disciplines and worked in both faculty governance and administration. He holds a PhD in Philosophy and a Master's degree in Biology. He is also working toward an undergraduate degree in Art. He says mentoring has been the most rewarding part of his work.
Kelly Smith pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Kelly brings 40 years of academic experience, including teaching, research, and administration, to his coaching.
Best for students and young people who want guidance on career and life choices from a longtime academic mentor.
Common questions
How much does Kelly Smith charge?
Coaching with Kelly runs $100 to $185 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kelly Smith help with?
Kelly Smith helps with making career choices, making life choices, guidance for students and guidance for colleagues and peers.
Is Kelly Smith certified?
Kelly Smith lists: PhD in Philosophy; Master's degree in Biology.
Does Kelly Smith offer a free consultation?
Yes. Kelly offers a free initial consultation to see if he can help you.
How do I contact Kelly Smith?
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