About PBD Personal Business Development

Personal Business Development (PBD), a subdivision of Research and Education Associates (REA), is based in Kirkland, Washington and was created in response to the need to make available

effective, easy to use tools for dealing with the rigors and stresses of 21st Century life
mechanisms for rapidly changing those things that keep individuals from realizing their potential and dreams
tools for well-being

We believe that:

Each individual has unlimited potential and is capable of creating the life they desire.
Each is worthy of having that life.
All he/she needs is the proper tools and a commitment to the journey

Mission Statement:

To serve those who seek to transform their lives by providing keys to unlock their rich potential and tools to facilitate their journey.

Andrea C. Skelly, MPH, PhD

Andrea C. Skelly is the president of Research and Education Associates (REA). Her vision for PBD is to facilitate the personal growth and well-being of those who truly want to develop and live life to its fullest.

Dr. Skelly has over twenty years experience in advising and educating undergraduate and graduate college students, assisting them with learning and academic issues, career changes and other transitions. Many of her former students have won national awards, served on national professional boards and have had stellar careers in a variety of settings.

She has lectured on various topics locally, nationally and internationally. She has received a variety of awards and honors from professional organizations and was selected as one of Seattle University's 100 Outstanding Alumni in 1991. Dr. Skelly has served on numerous national professional boards and has chaired a national, medically-related certification organization. She has a number of scientific publications to her credit. She has worked in clinical, research and corporate settings as well as in the medical insurance environment.

Andrea Skelly's real-world experience as an educator, advisor, researcher, scientist, coach, board member and student is combined with certifications as a master practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and hypnotherapy. She is a Time Line Therapy™ Master Practitioner and member in good standing of The Time Line Therapy™ Association . She has studied Huna, the ancient Hawaiian spiritual path, as well as traditional Yoga and is a certified Yoga instructor. She has studied and applied various coaching methods to many areas of her work. She is a registered counselor in Washington State. She uses all of these as appropriate to assist clients in changing things in their lives that do not empower them and helping them create their dreams.