Our Story: Empowering Leaders and Career Professionals from Different Backgrounds to Achieve Greater Success in Life and Work.

In March 2025, we set out with a clear mission: to provide accessible, learning, inclusive coaching and leadership development for professionals seeking purpose-driven growth, especially those from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds that may include aspiring business owners, managers, and career professionals. providing the tools and support needed to unlock their full potential. At Next Level Collaboration Foundation, our heart is to serve and equip individuals from diverse backgrounds to grow in life and leadership, essentially equipping individuals and teams to reach their next level.

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, there is an urgent need for individuals to develop leadership skills, find career fulfillment, and engage in continuous personal and professional growth. As more people seek purpose-driven careers and organizations prioritize holistic employee development, the demand for transformative coaching, leadership, and personal development programs has never been higher.

Our nonprofit foundation/organization is committed to filling this gap by providing accessible, high-impact training, coaching, and educational opportunities to individuals at all career stages. We empower professionals to unlock their full potential, hone leadership skills, and lead with authenticity, resilience, and purpose. Through tailored programs, workshops, and a collaborative community, we offer a safe space for growth that bridges the divide between personal aspirations and professional success.

As the world of work becomes more dynamic and human-centered, we are dedicated to equipping individuals with the tools they need to thrive in today’s ever-changing workforce—both as leaders and as lifelong learners. By fostering a culture of growth and development, our nonprofit organization seeks to create more purpose-driven, empowered professionals who can inspire change in their organizations and communities.

We believe that every professional whether just starting his/her career, launching a business or leading a large organization, has unique skills, talents, and capabilities. Our goal is to help you and your team gain clarity, set meaningful goals, and move forward with confidence— whether it’s tackling challenges, charting the next steps, or driving personal and professional growth, we all want to grow and connect with other career-minded professionals.

Everyone person deserves to go to his or her next level in learning, leadership and in life.

Who We Are

What We Do

Today we provide & support clients & partners by:

  • Providing next-level leadership & life coaching

  • Facilitating transformational masterminds and workshops

  • Building Global Partnerships with businesses, organizations, and institutions that add value and build healthy communities

How We Can Serve You

We're on a mission to connect, collaborate, and create partnerships with leaders, professionals, and teams around the globe. The truth is even leaders need a strategic, unwavering partnership from a committed, collaborative Next Level Organization. How can we serve you today?

Smoky Luke Kelly, MA & MS - Strengths: Achiever, Deliberative, Connectedness, Learner, Relator

Founder, Educator, Executive Coach & Certified & Licensed Maxwell Leadership Team Member

Smoky Luke is passionate about serving others and adding value to leaders and career professionals. Having 15 + years of professional experience working and partnering with leaders, professionals, faculty, and students from diverse backgrounds, he brings extensive experience in teaching, coaching, training as well as collaborating with key stakeholders on projects.

Our Mission and Values

We're on a mission to connect, collaborate, and create partnerships with leaders, career professionals, and teams around the globe. We do this through tailored coaching and group mastermind trainings.

Values:

  • Community and Connecting

  • Curiosity and Coaching

  • Character and Faith

  • Creativity and Contribution

  • Continued Learning (growth mindset)

  • Collaboration and Partnerships

  • Communication & Leadership

Board Members

Coming soon. . . We are assembling a team of Board Members for accountability and mission according to what we are called to do.

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