John Kelly

Author / Key Note Speaker / Podcast Host

National keynote presenter and law enforcement life coach, Retired Sgt. John Kelly faced several attempts on his life from suspects over his 30 year career in law enforcement. None of these attempts came as close to killing him, as he did to killing himself. Author of "Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds, A Deputy's Life of Redemption" chronicles his life journey. An alcoholic, addict, and adulterer, confronting PTS, and suicidal ideation, John tears open his life, to provide a roadmap to personal accountability and growth. His “Sometimes Heroes Need Help, Tactical Intervention and Recovery” program addresses the personal, professional, financial, physical, and mental health of the first responder. By having real, raw, and unfiltered, conversations about the things we never talk about, the individual is empowered to be their own wellness advocate. John's vulnerability in discussing his failures gives the audience permission to forgive themselves and more importantly the courage and strength to keep getting up, striving to be better today than yesterday. Join John Kelly as he takes you on a journey of discovery into how you apply your tactics to survive "Self Inflicted Wounds".