Ann Kerian KWWL Anchor / Reporter

Ann Kerian – Motivational Speaker, Media Consultant & Executive Coach

Ann spent more than 15 years motivating people through a camera lens. She now takes her talents to another level as a Motivational Speaker, Media Consultant and Executive Coach – specializing in assisting C-Suite and Corporate Executives. Ann is a credentialed coach with the International Coach Federation. She is also a charter member of the Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois (ICF) chapter and current member of the Madison, WI (ICF) chapter. The award-winning journalist received her training through Coach U.

Ann is also a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association. She is a sought-after speaker in various arenas – including innovation, healthcare and research.

Ann is co-author of the book, “Mastering the Art of Success” with Les Brown (The Power of Purpose), Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul). She also co-authored, “No Winner Ever Got There Without a Coach” with Dr. Pam Brill and David Rock.

This former television anchor is an expert researcher and interviewer. Her skill set helps clients reach their full potential, take on greater responsibility and achieve greater success. She works with individuals and groups.

Ann Kerian: Consulting & Coaching, LLC was established in 2007. Her clients include, but are not limited to, John Deere Waterloo Operations, John Deere Engine Works, Disney, Roche (Genetech), Monsanto, Aegon, Iowa Hospital Association, Hawkeye Community College, EDGECORE, Magellan, Wheaton Franciscan Health Care, Cedar Valley United Way, TDS, Wisconsin YMCA, Prudential, Baker Tilly, RSA (Residential Services Association) of Wisconsin, St. Clare Hospital and Sentry Insurance.

Prior to forming her own company, Ann worked at KWWL-TV, the NBC affiliate in the Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Dubuque market. She was tasked with co-anchoring the 5, 6 and 10pm news and covering health stories. Before moving to Iowa, she worked at WEAR-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pensacola, Florida. She co-anchored the 10pm news and handled the military affairs beat from 1995- 2002. Before moving to Florida, Ann was a bureau chief for WCTI-TV, the ABC affiliate in New Bern, North Carolina. She started her career in her hometown of Minot, North Dakota. She did everything. She was a reporter, anchor, photographer, weather person, producer and host.

Ann was chosen as one of the Cedar Valley's top 20 under 40 (years old) business leaders. She was also on the Wells Fargo Bank Advisory Board. Ann served on the YMCA Board of Directors and on the Friends of Cedar Valley Hospice Advisory committee. Ann also served 4 years as a board member of Jamie and Jim's Kids, a local group that provides terminally ill children from Eastern Iowa with a trip to Disneyworld. She has also been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and served as a volunteer for the Waterloo Youth Hockey Association and St. Edward's school (Iowa). She currently volunteers for the Dells/Delton Area Hockey Association, Hazard Hockey out of Wisconsin Rapids and St. Patrick’s school (Wisconsin). She was a board member of the YWCA and nominated for a Mayor’s Volunteer Award.

Ann thoroughly enjoys helping people and has made a career out of seeing others succeed. She has a B.A. in Broadcasting with a minor in Political Science from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. She lives with her family in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.