Empowering Humans. Elevating HR.

About Abbracci Group

At Abbracci Group, we exist to unleash potential, (individual, team, and organizational), and ensure growth doesn’t fade once the engagement ends. Founded by Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther, we partner with HR professionals and leaders who want more than inspiration. They want clarity, action, and progress that lasts.

Our work helps people and organizations see what’s possible, translate insights into concrete action plans, and build the habits and systems that sustain change over time. Through honest conversation, strategic frameworks, and practical tools, we support clients in changing not just what they know but how they lead and work. We blend reflection with strategy, compassion with accountability, and inspiration with execution, so development continues long after our work together is done.

Our Philosophy

Human-Centered. Action-Driven. Built to Last. We believe development should lead to behavior change, not just awareness.That’s why our philosophy is grounded in real work, real humans, and real constraints.

We don’t chase trends or offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We focus on clarity, intentional action, and sustainability, because growth only matters if people can apply it in their day-to-day work and continue building on it over time.

What We Do (and How We Do It)

We help HR professionals and clients turn development into sustainable action. Our work is designed to help clients:

Gain clarity about how they lead and where they’re going.Build authentic influence rooted in credibility and trust.Create healthier workplaces without sacrificing performance.Make bold, strategic decisions aligned with values and goals.

We deliver this work through:

Books Practical frameworks and honest insights that challenge assumptions and spark action.

HR Warrior® Development Courageous, human-centered development for HR professionals navigating complex leadership challenges.

Consulting and Fractional HR Strategic partnership focused on clarity, alignment, and long-term people solutions.

Podcast Real conversations about leadership, growth, and breaking out of expectations.

Meet Keri

CEO and Co-founder - Abbracci Group

Dr. Keri Ohlrich, with over two decades in HR leadership, embodies a passion for transforming workplaces into thriving ecosystems. As co-founder of Abbracci Group, co-author of "The Way of the HR Warrior", and co-author of "Whatever the Hell You Want" her mission is clear: empowering people to excel. Through The Breakout podcast with Kelly, Keri delves into the narratives of those who break boundaries and embody change. Dr. Ohlrich's diverse career includes leadership positions ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Prior to co-founding Abbracci Group, she played a pivotal role in redesigning and implementing HR processes, leading large change management programs, building and coaching teams and reshaping HR departments. She is certified in Prosci® change management methodology, Caliper personality assessment and the Denison Cultural Assessment and an iPEC Certified Professional Coach (CPC). Dr. Ohlrich earned her PhD in Human Development and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University. She also holds an MS in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University, an MS in Global Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago, as well as a BS in Psychology and Business from Carnegie Mellon University. Beyond her professional endeavors, Keri channels her skills as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, advocating for children's welfare. Based in Southern California with her family and two Dachshunds, Keri's passion resonates in her commitment to enhancing workplace dynamics and enriching lives beyond organizational boundaries.

Meet Kelly

COO and Co-founder - Abbracci Group

Kelly Guenther is the co-founder of Abbracci Group, co-host of The Breakout podcast and co-author of "Whatever The Hell You Want" in which she brings a holistic approach to People and Talent, focusing not only on the organization but also on the individuals who create teams. She has led sales training programs and certification processes for over 500 VPs, sales executives, and branch managers. Her unique leadership style allows for opportunities to diagnose needs and offer solutions through a deep understanding of the people, processes, and practices involved. Kelly holds a Master of Education from Carroll University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She is an iPEC Certified Professional Coach (CPC), as well as a certified Prosci® change management practitioner along with a variety of personality assessments including Caliper, iPEC Energy Leadership Index (ELI), and Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Kelly lives in Southern California with her rescue dog, Stone. She is an advocate for animals, ensuring they find happy and healthy forever homes.

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Speaking Availability

Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther deliver practical, engaging talks that challenge assumptions, spark clarity, and drive meaningful action. Popular speaking topics include:

Unleashing Potential: Turning Insight into Sustainable Action
How individuals move beyond awareness to build habits, systems, and behaviors that actually last.
Human-Centered Leadership That Works
‍How to lead with clarity, accountability, and compassion without sacrificing results.
The HR Warrior® Mindset
‍Courageous, strategic leadership for HR professionals navigating complexity, influence, and change.
Breaking Out of Expectations: At Work and Beyond Challenging outdated norms and redefining success in leadership and life.

Let’s Connect

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Client Stories

Organizations and leaders who partnered with Abbracci Group to create clarity, take action, and sustain meaningful change. Explore how our work helped teams move beyond insight to lasting impact.

"Keri and Kelly were unbelievably helpful when we wanted a new approach to enhance skills of our global HR team at CGI. They took time to learn about our organization and tailored materials to our specific needs. This specialized attention helped connect the framework to an audience with multiple HR backgrounds and experiences."

HR Director, Chamberlain Group

"Surrounding ourselves with the right partner in all facets of our business has been pivotal to our success—partnering with Keri and Kelly has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. They’re knowledgeable, resourceful, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Abbracci Group has been an outstanding strategic HR partner!"

CEO, Western Shield

"High trust, high skill, and complete objective support is what I get when working with these professionals. I’m blessed to have found them at such a critical time in our business and I look forward to using their resources as we grow. I’m excited to call Abbracci Group our HR partner!"

CEO, Floyd Lee Locums

"Kelly and Keri understand the importance of people and are the experts when it comes to building a solid HR foundation and structure. Their passion and excitement for culture, people and HR is best in class. If you need HR guidance or support, Abbracci Group is the organization with which to partner! Hands down, best in the business."

Market President, Arch Staffing & Consulting

"The HR Warrior Workshop provided personal growth opportunities and demonstrated the most critical competencies Human Resources Professionals must have if they expect to gain trust, respect and true business partnership from their peers in other functional groups."

VP of Human Resources, Echo Incorporated

"Abbracci Group brings a much needed adjustment to human resources and personnel development, removing the industry’s negative stereotypes and misconceptions. Their performance and professionalism gained the respect of the people involved in the HR function of my organization, their skill set and personalities earned them the trust of my employees."

CEO, QSI Produce

"I place a high priority on teamwork and creating an environment where everyone can be successful. The work we did with Abbracci Group gave us the tools and information needed to make significant changes in team structure to align abilities with job functions. My team can’t stop talking about how much they enjoyed working with them."