Our only focus is managers.
Our mission is to help managers love their job. But we also know the reality: most managers are feeling overwhelmed, unprepared, and on the verge of serious burnout. After working with over 50,000 managers from around the world, we know what it takes to tap into their talents and re-ignite their passions.
The Upli Story
Upli is a “peanut butter meets chocolate” kind of story. One founder was one of the first in the marketplace to recognize the critical role of the manager. Since 2012, she’s pioneered training geared specifically towards managers. Her work attracted companies from around the world and even garnered attention from the Mayo Clinic for the trainings’ proven impact on behavior change. The other two founders spent over a decade leading companies and executive teams through times of significant change, including mergers and acquisitions, re-organizations, major re-brands, and product launches. The founders came together to scale and expand the scope of manager trainings to address wellness, culture, and leadership. By leveraging their experience in communications and education, Upli’s founders know the science and the art to radically transform the learning experience.
Leadership Team
Elicia Putnam, Chief Executive Officer
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 helping managers love their job.
Michael Verdine, Chief Creative Officer
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.
Laura Putnam, Chief Learning Officer
Laura is our wellness and education expert 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.
Board of Advisors
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 Partner
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.