Speaker · Educator · Executive Thought Partner
Where Positivity Meets Performance
I teach managers, coaches, and teachers how to build authentic relationships with the people they lead, one step at a time.


Meet Dr. Toni
Bridging the Worlds of Education and Enterprise
Dr. Toni Harrison-Kelly has taught every level from preschool to graduate school. Plus, she has been a school, nonprofit, and high education leader. Along the way, Dr. Toni recognized how important effective relationship-building skills were in each of these domains. Her mission is to simplify the process of connecting so that workplaces and schools are both happier places to be for everyone.
In action
On Stage with Leaders and Communities
Watch on NBCDFW.com Dr. Toni’s segment begins at 1:42: NBC 5 DFW Texas Today appearance (opens NBCDFW.com in a new tab)Speaking & Leadership Experience
Keynote topics
Fueling Connections to Elevate Culture in Classrooms and Boardrooms
Strategic Positivity
How to Create Safe Cultures for Strong Performance
Yes, you can learn how to develop positive, authentic relationships one step at a time.
View keynoteRelationship-Building Is a Performance Enhancement Strategy
The LEARN to Connect framework simplifies the process of relationship building in the workplace to five steps that can apply to most any context.
View keynoteHow to Authentically Connect with the Four Types of People You Lead
The Relationship Grid is a four-quadrant guide that helps leaders categorize the members of their team according to their relational versus performance-based needs.
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