Speaking and Training for Students

Empowering Students, Building Leaders.

In Coach Kelly Simmons’ signature keynote, There’s A Winning Leader In You, he brings decades of experience in education and leadership development to inspire audiences to embrace their potential and lead with purpose. This powerful presentation is designed to equip teams with actionable strategies for navigating challenges, building resilient teams, and achieving sustained success.

Meet Coach Kelly Simmons III

Kelly Simmons III is a dynamic leader, student empowerment speaker, and leadership coach with a mission: to help students and young adults achieve greatness. A former military professional and educator, Kelly draws from his incredible life experiences to deliver keynotes to students that blend inspiration with practical strategies. His stories captivate, and his frameworks empower.

The DREAMS Framework

Signature Keynote: There's a Winning Leader In You: Stories That Inspire, Frameworks That Empower

Coach Kelly’s DREAMS framework is a proven roadmap for students achieving personal and professional success. Through engaging stories and actionable strategies, Kelly helps students embrace these six essential pillars:

Desired Path of Success

Define your vision and align your goals.

Resourcefulness

Leverage what you have to create what you need.

Education

Commit to learning and growth as a foundation for success.

Accountability

Embrace the messy, uncomfortable journey of personal responsibility.

Mental Toughness

Build resilience to overcome adversity and thrive under pressure.

Self-Discipline

Cultivate habits that lead to sustained achievement.

Student Empowerment Topics

The Winning Leadership Challenge

Explore how purpose-driven leadership creates strong, adaptable teams that excel in the face of challenges.

The Power of Mental Toughness

Drawing from his military and professional experience, Kelly shares how to develop mental toughness to navigate life’s toughest moments.

Career Readiness & Essential Skills

Equipping and empowering students to make a seamless transition in the workforce with the necessary skills to succeed.

The Power of Self-Advocacy: Speak Up, Decide & Take Charge of Your Life

Discover how to create a culture of accountability where individuals and teams thrive together.

Why Choose Kelly Simmons, III?

Authentic Leadership: Kelly’s real-world experience as a military leader and coach resonates with diverse audiences.
The DREAMS Framework: A practical, six-pillar strategy designed to drive success in any arena.
Compelling Storytelling: Kelly’s personal journey connects with audiences on an emotional level.
Tailored Keynotes: Kelly customizes his presentations to meet the needs of your organization or event.
Proven Impact: Audiences leave with renewed energy, actionable strategies, and clear steps forward.

Key Takeaways for Your Students

"Coach Kelly is a very detailed person who can set up and lead programs and training for multiple audiences. Before the challenges of the past year, he served as our keynote speaker for hundreds of high school students for our annual Living, Learning and Leading Symposium. I can always count on Coach Kelly and his staff to be professional, prepared and to go beyond the outlines of our contract. He is sensitive to issues affecting youth and is successful in building confidence with young people. Kelly’s attention to detail and his ability to make each person see his/her value and importance ensures success.

When our office has funds identified to provide leadership training for young people, Kelly Simmons, III and his staff at Empowered to Win, is the first call that I make. Working with this dedicated group of professionals is a pleasure."

Dr. Kaye K. Shaw

Regional Workforce Advisor, SC Department of Employment and Workforce

Let's Empower Our Students To Win Together

Book Coach Kelly Simmons, III Today

Bring the power of Kelly’s story and insights to your stage to equip your students to succeed.