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Keri Ohlrich (she/her)

PhD
CEO
Abbracci Group
Country or state 
United States (California)
Available to 
Global
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Languages 
English
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Bio

Dr. Keri Ohlrich has led an impressive career as an outcome focused business executive in her 20+ years working in the HR field. She is the CEO and co-founder of Abbracci Group, the co-author of the book, The Way of the HR Warrior and the co-host of the podcast reCHARGE® Your Life. Dr. Ohlrich has been featured in HR and business industry articles, interviewed on multiple podcasts and spoken at numerous events in the United States and internationally.

Throughout her career, Dr. Ohlrich has held leadership positions at a variety of organizations ranging from start-up to Fortune 500 companies. In her previous roles she has created and implemented HR processes, redesigned the talent function for an organization serving 25,000 global employees, led change management for a new business strategy, and overhauled the Human Resources department. Her broad areas of expertise include leadership coaching, talent management, culture change, performance management, organizational development, workshop facilitation, and employee engagement and development.

At the heart of Dr. Ohlrich’s work is to improve the environment of organizations which in turn improves the lives of employees. Whether it is coaching and training leaders, performing cultural assessments or helping develop HR professionals into HR Warriors, she wants all to reach their potential. Keri also loves to help outside of the business world as a volunteer for Voices for Children as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and at Scholar Match. Both non-profits are focused on helping children reach their potential.

Keri is proud that Abbracci Group belongs to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) and is certified as a women-owned business by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as well as a women-business enterprise by the County of Los Angeles. Dr. Ohlrich is certified in change management methodology and organizational and personality assessments. She obtained her PhD in Human Development and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University. She holds an MS in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University, an MS in Global Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago, and a BS in Psychology and Business from Carnegie Mellon University. Keri resides in Southern California with her husband, son and two Dachshunds.

Current position (1)

CEO

Abbracci Group

Degrees (1)
PhD: Human Development and Organizational Systems
Fielding Graduate University
2006 to 2011

Presentations

Presentations (3)
AI, Technology, and Analytics, Oh My! HR Warriors Can Slay Them All!

Yes, you need to know AI, Technology, and Analytics and how they impact HR. And, no matter what is next in HR, you need HR Warrior skills to slay them all! Dr. Keri Ohlrich, who comes with over 20 years of HR and Leadership experience, will define what an HR Warrior is and how to create a team that is in demand by the business. During this interactive and humorous session, Keri will outline the CHARGE (Courage, Humility, Accuracy, Resiliency, Goal-oriented, and Exemplary) model, which reviews the qualities needed to become an HR Warrior. Most importantly, and what is near to Keri’s heart, is discussing actions that the participants can take to become an HR Warrior team. As without action nothing is accomplished. Each participant should leave feeling inspired to be an HR Warrior and have concrete steps on how to accomplish it!

Being a Leader and Taking CHARGE of Your Career, Business and Life

How do I get that new job? How do I lead that team? How do I start my own business? Life decisions can be difficult; and wouldn’t it be nice to have a leadership model to help guide you through? Well, luckily, Dr. Keri Ohlrich, who comes with over 20 years of HR and Leadership experience, will discuss the CHARGE model and how to use it to help you lead in whatever space you need to and discuss the importance of owning the situation. During this session, Keri will use humor to outline the CHARGE (Courage, Humility, Accuracy, Resiliency, Goal-oriented, and Exemplary) model, which reviews the qualities needed to take ownership of life, career and business. Lastly, Keri will discuss actions that participants can take to achieve their goals. Each participant should leave feeling inspired to take charge of their life goals and have action steps to help them get there.

Yep, HR Can Do More: Why the Business Should Expect HR Warriors

Every HR department needs to be HR Warriors. Period. Dr. Keri Ohlrich, who comes with over 20 years of HR and Leadership experience, will discuss the importance of an HR Department and how the business leaders’ expectations directly impact the work HR can do. During this interactive session, Keri uses humor to talk about lessons learned from the business not having clear expectations for HR and how it negatively impacts engagement and revenue. Lastly, Keri discusses actions that participants can take. These actions are as much self-reflection for the business leaders (what do I need to do to become a great partner with HR) and what do I need to talk to my HR department about tomorrow. Each participant should leave knowing the importance of HR, concrete steps on how to partner with HR and expectations for HR.

Past talks (7)
Analyzing Corporate Social Responsibility
BIMTECH International Conference on Management Cases
New Delhi, Inda
December 4, 2014
A Career in Human Resources: Foundational Skills
American Center/American Embassy
Hanoi, Viet Nam
March 26, 2018
Becoming an HR Warrior
Bamboo HR Virtual Conference
Virtual
November 8, 2018
The Ultimate HR Warrior
Ultimate HR Software
Los Angeles, CA
March 28, 2019
HR Warriors
The Chamberlain Group
Chicago, IL
October 1, 2019
Engagement, Attrition, Retention Workshop
Yva.ai Corporation
San Francisco, CA
February 11, 2020
How to Increase Your Self-Awareness
Gleam
Virtual
September 2, 2020
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Taking CHARGE®
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Books & Articles (4)

The Way of the HR Warrior
LifeTree Media,
2018
Let’s Create Great Partnerships Between HR and Business Leaders
Finding the Way of the HR Warrior
Unpacking Client's Baggage

Expertise (9)

Leadership
Business
Other
Fulfilling your potential Human Resources Self-awareness Leadership Building effective teams Be the CEO of Your Own Career

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • Keri spoke at two of my networking events for my HR clients and I heard nothing but rave reviews! She is a dynamic speaker and business leader. Her HR Warrior strategies should be welcomed by any professional looking to improve their organization.
    Sarah Burton
    Sales Executive
    Paylocity
    The Ultimate HR Warrior
    11/07/2019
    Verified
  • Keri was unbelievably helpful when we wanted a new approach to enhance skills of our global HR team at CGI. She 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. Keri was a dynamic speaker and allowed for maximum retention of the HR Warrior content. Participants left with new insights and concepts that have helped provide clarity on what it means to be a strategic HR business partner. Keri is a true professional and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to have high performing HR professionals on their team.
    Cheryl Cassidy
    Director, Human Resources – Operations, Supply Chain & HR
    The Chamberlain Group
    HR Warriors
    10/01/2019
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