About Kelly Smyth
Certified business coach with real-world experience
Hi, I’m Kelly Smyth, a certified business coach. My role is to support you, so you can move forward on your journey with clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of direction.
Helping others achieve their visions
For 18 years, I ran my own business. Like many small business owners, I wore every hat – quoting, staffing, office work – all while trying to grow something meaningful. There were rewarding moments, but also sleepless nights, overwhelming stress, and periods where I felt completely stuck. I didn’t have a clear direction, and a work-life balance was something I only dreamed of.
If I’d had someone to help me step back, gain perspective, and find my way through the chaos, I could have avoided a lot of unnecessary pressure and doubt. Unbiased support would have helped me understand the effect of the choices I kept making. Coaching would have helped me see ‘me’ better, and it would have helped me discover the benefits of pivoting and exploring new ways.
My business experience shaped my mission today:
to support others so they don’t have to figure it all out the hard way.
Making change happen
By my early 40s, I had achieved a personal goal I’d set in my twenties: I’d sold my business, retired, become debt-free, and completely changed my lifestyle. I realised I’d been living the life others expected of me, not the one I truly wanted.
I had pushed at my self-imposed barriers, wanting more for myself and refusing to continue to hold myself back. No more limiting beliefs that no longer served me. I learned how life patterns shape the choices we make, and how much changes when we start choosing differently instead of repeatedly taking the same path
Those revelations sparked a new path of self-education and reflection.
Business and life coaching online
Now, as a certified business coach, I work with clients both in New Zealand and internationally. I help them identify what’s holding them back, clarify what they really want, and how to take steps to get there. I offer a safe, private, and supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and challenged to grow. Every session is structured, but flexible: you stay in control while I provide questions, tools, and insights to keep you moving forward.
Coaching: the bridge between where you are and where you want to be
As a certified business coach, my purpose is simple: to help you reach your goals faster and without incessant U-turns, dead ends and detours. Whether you’re growing a business, seeking more meaning in life, or wading your way through a big transition, I’m here to help you get moving and, most importantly, enjoy the journey along the way.
So, how’s your journey going?
If you’re ready to explore what’s possible, let’s have a chat.
Book a free 20-minute discovery call and take the first step towards a life and business that truly work for you.
Explore FREE learning resources
If you’d prefer to start with some self-guided tools, check out the free PDFs and self-discovery workbook designed to help you reflect and set off on your journey at your own pace. They’re practical, easy to use, and a great place to begin if you’re not quite ready for one-on-one coaching but still want to make meaningful changes.
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