Tim Kelley is an acclaimed speaker and author. He is author of True Purpose: 12 Strategies for Discovering the Difference You Are Meant to Make, and coauthor of the best-selling book Wake Up... Live the Life You Love: Living on Purpose. He has inspired audiences with his message of hope and empowerment. Tim has helped many leaders find their life's purpose, and he has trained hundreds of coaches, facilitators, and consultants. He has transformed entire organizations by working with their executive teams to bring passion and inspiration throughout the work force. Before beginning his career as a speaker, author, and consultant, he was a development director at Oracle Corporation, where he worked for eight years. His clients include Hewlett Packard, American Airlines, Deloitte & Touche, Charles Schwab, Bayer, and numerous smaller companies and startups. Tim is certified by Helen Palmer to teach the Enneagram, a Certified Dream Coach®, and also a trained Voice Dialogue facilitator.

Additionally, Tim has commanded military organizations, including an ammunition handling team, an amphibious assault craft unit, a submarine repair unit, and an at-sea cargo handling detachment. He is a skilled navigator and a decorated Naval Reserve officer. He holds a bachelor's degree in theoretical mathematics from MIT.