Dr. James Kelley

President

Brave Endurance

James has a Ph.D. in International Marketing, with a research focus on individual behaviors that help increase employee engagement. Through his research James has published his work in several academic journals, and has presented at multiple conferences. In addition to being the President of Brave Endurance and host of a podcast Executive After Hours: Real conversations with leaders, James teaches marketing strategy, international marketing, consumer behavior and several other marketing classes at United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE (beginning Fall 16).

Over the last two-years, James has been cultivating a podcast audience while building his consulting business. The podcast has offered James the opportunity to meet and interview many thought leaders across various industries and has helped shape his consulting practice. With a unique background in consumer behavior, teaching, and international experiences, James possess an ideal cocktail of talent that has benefited several companies.

James has extensive experience working with organizations to conduct research that provides a richer understanding of their corporate initiatives that focus on wellness.

James originates from Portland, Oregon, and beginning in August 2016, James and his family will be residing in Al Ain, UAE for a four adventure. James has been fortunate to live in Australia and Japan for extended period of time. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton, MBA from Wagner College, and his Master’s of Management Research and Ph. D., from the University of Western Australia (Perth).

Speaker Questionnaire

What are your top priorities for employee health and well-being in 2022?

What are the most innovative programs that you will focus on in 2022 and 2023?

Looking at our three moonshots surrounding costs, culture, and care, which do you align with the most? What are you doing in this area?

If you could automatically receive a 25% reduction in costs in three areas/programs, what would your dream list be?

Is there an area where you were able to either create savings or stop costs from rising?

Are you doing anything to reimagine corporate culture and wellbeing?

If there were two physical solutions that could be turned into virtual or remote care instead, what would those be?

If you look at our 3 Moonshots - Costs, Culture, and Care; In one sentence, tell us what would be something positive for us to take from 2020 and bring into this new year?

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Remember the mission to reach the moon? In 1962, President JFK set forth a vision. He initiated a movement that outlived him! Even in his death, the mission was accomplished seven years after his famous speech. Now we’re on a five-year mission, and it's not about us. This is a mission for you – the individual, the stakeholder, the employer healthcare and benefits professional. Join the mission to reduce costs, reimagine culture, and reinvent care.