We’ve been in their shoes.
After working with over 50,000 managers from around the world, we know the challenges managers are up against. But we also know the potential that every manager has to become a true influencer — and leader for their team.
The Upli Story
Our team’s collective expertise in brand design, cultural structures, wellness initiatives, strategic planning, and organizational development has led to the creation of a whole new kind of manager training programs. What we’ve learned over the years is that people only take action when they feel emotionally inspired and meaningfully engaged. And that’s exactly what Upli is all about.
Operating Team
Elicia Putnam
Elicia is a brand and culture expert who’s worked with management teams from all industries. Before her consulting work, she ran a tech start-up that productized the branding experience for small and medium business owners. She’s thrilled to bring her experience to the Upli mission of empowering managers.
Michael Verdine
Michael’s work has won awards at top design contests, including the One Show. Michael started his career at Cahan & Associates, Tolleson Design, and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners. He was then recruited by Nike to be a Creative Director of their outdoor sports department. Despite his stern picture, he’s a lovable guy who brings joy to management teams around the world.
Board of Advisors
Laura Putnam
Laura is our wellness guru who’s risen to international fame through her keynotes and best-selling book. Her work has been covered by MSNBC, FOX News, The New York Times, US News & World Report, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Globe & Mail , NPR, and many others.
Sydney Joyner
Sydney has over 30 years of experience working with organizations and executives on their business strategies and organizational systems. She guides teams in leadership development plans, executive succession and generational transition, change management, and team formation and processes.
Our Partners
Motion Infusion
Motion Infusion has pioneered work with managers since 2008. The company focuses on engaging managers through well-being programs to address burnout, mental health, productivity, and other metrics that are critical to the workplace environment.
AIPM
One of the most established companies in the industry, AIPM helps organizations improve the wellbeing of their populations. With a deep understanding of behavior change, AIPM creates real results through their health coaching, wellness portal, and content library.
