A business coach who understands strategy—and real life

Your business should give you more choices—not take them away

I’m Deidre Kennelly, a business strategist and coach who helps women build successful businesses around the lives they actually want to live.

Your business isn't separate from your life - Your income, time, family, ambition, energy, and definition of success all belong in the same conversation.

I know strategy. And I know small business.

I grew up in a family business and have built and run three businesses of my own.

I've also spent 15+ years helping organizations grow revenue, make big decisions, and turn ambitious ideas into practical plans.

But I don't believe there's one right way to build a successful business.

The right strategy is the one that gets you where you want to go.

That's why I created Whole-Life Strategy™.

We start with what you want your business and your life to look like.

Then we build the strategy to get you there.

No hustle-for-the-sake-of-hustle. No generic formula for success. No pretending you have unlimited time and capacity.

A clear direction. A realistic plan. A business that works for your whole life.

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What Clients Are Saying

  • Deidre understands the challenges that women business owners face and doesn't diminish that hurtle

    Working with Deidre has helped me to shape my "business owner mindset." She is structured, goal-oriented, and a great listener. Deidre understands the challenges that women business owners face and doesn't diminish that hurtle - instead she encourages her clients to lean into their strengths and to trust their experience. She has helped me to develop strategic steps toward growth, to build a business with "clarity and confidence."

    Since working with Deidre, I have learned to value my own time. As a business owner, I now feel comfortable building time-off with family into my yearly calendar. I now have automated systems in place and am working on developing more ways to be efficient with my time.

    Amanda Rookey, Rookey Landscape Architecture LLC

  • This experience has been one of the highlights of my career!

    Give yourself a gift and hire Deidre! Deidre's coaching and final report/plan helped to identify clear priorities and "measure" tasks that felt actionable and achievable. Our organization was overwhelmed with "to dos" and now we have a plan! This experience has been one of the highlights of my career!

    -Sophie, Nonprofit Professional

  • We are a better team as a result of Kennelly Consulting

    "I had the pleasure of working with Deidre to establish a fundraising plan for C.O.P.E. Family Support Center. For many years our board lacked a blueprint for planning and managing accountability of fundraising roles and responsibilities. Deidre supported our board by offering clarification and guidance that highlighted past successes and focused us on future opportunities. We are a better team as a result of Kennelly Consulting, and we are continuing to grow with every event!"

    Natasha Paddock, Executive Director
    C.O.P.E. Family Support Center