John Kelly

John Kelly is a 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” Program takes a tactical
approach to personal development and team building. The 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”.

Website: www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com
Email : john@lawenforcementlifecoach.com
linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kelly-0ab6221b2/
Heroes Guiding Heroes Foundation: www.heroesguidingheroes.org

Ret. Deputy Steve Corless and Ret. Lt Dennis Additon displayed passion and concern and didn’t allow me to throw away my family. One early morning (3am) after breakfast at the IHOP Corless asked me some very tough, no bullshit questions knowing I was struggling in my marriage. Steve knew me and he knew that if I didn’t commit to my family he would likely be burying his friend in six months.

Additon opened up his home to me knowing that he’d rather me stay with him and his family, then the alternative I was exploring. Both these Alpha’s opened up their hearts for a brother that was in need.  The common denominator between all these men was that they cared about someone other than themselves. They were there in my darkest hour and for that and many other reasons I am forever grateful and blessed to be able to call them brothers.

This is my why!

If not me than who? If not you then who? Sometimes Heroes Need Help

John is a huge advocate for the mental health and well being of our First Responders, he speaks nationally on his experiences and professionally coaches Law Enforcement Officers sharing years of experiences and mistakes, and how to avoid the mistakes. John experienced the healing protocols developed for veterans and first responders first hand with Dan Jarvis. He refers heroes to Healing the Hero on a regular basis.